Recommitted Hunter Clark [signs 2 year deal]

[The Nostradamus]

Out of contract 24 year old former first round pick

Was shopped around last year for the right price but stayed and now averaging 22 touches

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Value probably steadily increasing since last trade period. Definitely would have been considered a 'sell low' move if we let him go. Hope he stays reckon he's got a few more levels in him yet.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Value probably steadily increasing since last trade period. Definitely would have been considered a 'sell low' move if we let him go. Hope he stays reckon he's got a few more levels in him yet.

I think we offered a second rounder and got knocked back as he was contracted and you wanted more

Tbh now that he’s out of contract despite better form it’s still a second rounder

 

[Jeremias]

Out of contract but having a good year, and is in St Kilda’s best side.

Mine aside, not sure why he’d leave the Saints for North.

 

[t_94]

I think we offered a second rounder and got knocked back as he was contracted and you wanted more

Tbh now that he’s out of contract despite better form it’s still a second rounder

The master negotiator is back for another year. Did Clarko snap you up?

 

[The Nostradamus]

The master negotiator is back for another year. Did Clarko snap you up?

Yep
Hello psd

We driving hard bargains this year against teams with no leverage

 

[Jeremias]

Yep
Hello psd

We driving hard bargains this year against teams with no leverage

No leverage? Don't be silly.

Best 22 in a team that could lose every game for the rest of the year and still end up on many more than the Roos manage.

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Apparently in talks for a new deal

 

[The Nostradamus]

No leverage? Don't be silly.

Best 22 in a team that could lose every game for the rest of the year and still end up on many more than the Roos manage.

I don’t think you understand the point

If he decides to leave they will have no leverage

Obviously if he wants to stay then the point is moot

 

[Jeremias]

I don’t think you understand the point

If he decides to leave they will have no leverage

Obviously if he wants to stay then the point is moot

Understood it perfectly, thanks.

Let's try elevate the discussion beyond the PSD "threat".

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Understood it perfectly, thanks.

Let's try elevate the discussion beyond the PSD "threat".

PSD threat is so overused. So rare to happen these days. Normally both parties come and organise a fair deal.

 

[Tasmanian saint]

I think we offered a second rounder and got knocked back as he was contracted and you wanted more

Tbh now that he’s out of contract despite better form it’s still a second rounder

Will definitely take more than that if he decides to leave no offence but I think there will be more attractive suitors than north have heard whispers Essendon are keen

 

[Shinboner '07]

I know people that are close to Hunter, he will be coming to north, you heard it here first

 

[bird_man]

I know people that are close to Hunter, he will be coming to north, you heard it here first

Yeah I bet he is just dying to partner up with his ex coach who tried to arse hole him last year

 

[BIGHAWK23]

I know people that are close to Hunter, he will be coming to north, you heard it here first

He was going to North last year, so you aint first

But Probably not

 

[EconomicDecline]

Yep
Hello psd

We driving hard bargains this year against teams with no leverage

Are North planning to come last again?

 

[The Nostradamus]

Are North planning to come last again?

eagles then us but they wont take him

 

[SmallRoo]

I know people that are close to Hunter, he will be coming to north, you heard it here first

roos 10
Have you heard anything recently?
Seems to have settled at the Saints under a good coach.

 

[roos 10]

roos 10
Have you heard anything recently?
Seems to have settled at the Saints under a good coach.

I did hear he has settled and they have upped $$$ for next contract but depends on how they finish the year

 

[EconomicDecline]

eagles then us but they wont take him

So you're assuming the following:

• Dissatisfied at St Kilda enough to enter the preseason draft, even though the coach he was under when told to explore options is now at North.
• Wants to get to North Melbourne yet they don't value him enough to make a fair trade.
• West Coast won't take the best player available if he goes to PSD.
• North won't end up with an extra win over Hawthorn for the rest of the year, who would also take him in PSD if available.

 

[Tasmanian saint]

I did hear he has settled and they have upped $$$ for next contract but depends on how they finish the year

I recon he stays now I think billing’s might look elsewhere though

 

[Sphynx]

So you're assuming the following:

• Dissatisfied at St Kilda enough to enter the preseason draft, even though the coach he was under when told to explore options is now at North.
• Wants to get to North Melbourne yet they don't value him enough to make a fair trade.
• West Coast won't take the best player available if he goes to PSD.
• North won't end up with an extra win over Hawthorn for the rest of the year, who would also take him in PSD if available.

I think the trade was definitely fair.

It wasn't exactly a lowball offer.

But both clubs probably happy at this point it didn't eventuate.

As nice as Clark may have been and as promosing as Phillipou is, I wouldn't want to give up Wardlaw for just about anyone at the minute. He has the highest ceiling in this draft class, which already looks amazingly strong.

 

[The Nostradamus]

now out for a month

 

[Vindicater]

Needs a fresh start.

 

[bird_man]

Needs a fresh start.

Why?