Opinion Jack Steven

[Mikka84]

I don’t know how many times I can say this but king won’t be allowed to leave the Gold Coast at the end of the year. That is the last thing that will happen. This sounds like kelly last year and whoever the year before. We ended up with jack.

Say it a few more times.

 

[VDS66]

Well he won’t be allowed. Got to be honest and it’s not popular but I’d love him to sign an extension

I wouldn't.

Bring him.home.

Why give them a boost? We suffered enough through the compromised drafts.

**** opposition clubs!

 

[plugger66]

Say it a few more times.

I will if people keep suggesting it. It’s nearly illogical that they keep for a year and then let him go for less than they paid for him.

 

[VDS66]

Or get much more if he improves even more and your last paragraph is the main reason it just won’t happen.

I think you underestimate his desire to play with his brother...

 

[gringo2011]

That’s ok, you don’t have to worry about that, the club can. Think bigger picture Gringo. If Brad wants to look after his brother, and that’s what it takes to get him here, happy days. And plus side, we might get a couple of half years out of a very good player...

List spots are tight already because we have a heavy youth brigade. I'd rather rookie young Milne or Voss and see if we can find a diamond in the rough than list another injury bust. Put him on as a coach if he wants a job.

 

[plugger66]

I wouldn't.

Bring him.home.

Why give them a boost? We suffered enough through the compromised drafts.

fu** opposition clubs!

Because if they improve it costs the afl less money and means they will continue to support us. The more Gold Coast the more risk to us. That’s the life of a poor side

 

[plugger66]

I think you underestimate his desire to play with his brother...

I do for next year

 

[VDS66]

Gold Coast won’t agree and will be also told not to agree as we may be as well. People do get worked up. What if Gold Coast try and get max. I’m sureee would be happy with that. Not

They can try if they want. Free market...

 

[VDS66]

Because if they improve it costs the afl less money and means they will continue to support us. The more Gold Coast the more risk to us. That’s the life of a poor side

Or we improve, win more games and don't have to rely on the AFL as much...

 

[VDS66]

I do for next year

So he comes next year.

Same same.

 

[plugger66]

They can try if they want. Free market...

Just like we weren’t forced to play in China.

 

[plugger66]

So he comes next year.

Same same.

I’m not arguing about the end of next year. I’m just saying I doubt we even try this year.

 

[plugger66]

Or we improve, win more games and don't have to rely on the AFL as much...

Wewill still have a huge debt so we will still require the 3rd most afl assistance

 

[Joffaboy]

Gold Coast won’t agree and will be also told not to agree as we may be as well. People do get worked up. What if Gold Coast try and get max. I’m sureee would be happy with that. Not

They can try. And you dont know what the GC will agree to.

 

[plugger66]

They can try. And you dont know what the GC will agree to.

I’m using logic to say what I’m saying not emotion. Let’s see what happens. I’m happy to have a slab with anyone on it.

 

[Joffaboy]

I think you underestimate his desire to play with his brother...

Just like Hill, will the AFL tell Freo not to trade Brad Hill too?

Slippery slope if they go down that path.

Reckon Ben King leaves to the Saints.

 

[plugger66]

Just like Hill, will the AFL tell Freo not to trade Brad Hill too?

Slippery slope if they go down that path.

Reckon Ben King leaves to the Saints.

Jb you know exactly what I’m getting at with Gold Coast. Why do we go all childish when someone says something. As if the afl have any say on freo.

 

[Joffaboy]

I’m using logic to say what I’m saying not emotion. Let’s see what happens. I’m happy to have a slab with anyone on it.

I am using contract law. Wont say it will happen but manipulation of contract law by the AFL would be a scandal.

Wonder if Gill would enjoy a stint inside the big house.
And before you emotionally respond with 'that wont happen' I am just pointing out contract manipulation and duress. Corps Law could also get a run [emoji15][emoji6]

 

[plugger66]

Just like Hill, will the AFL tell Freo not to trade Brad Hill too?

Slippery slope if they go down that path.

Reckon Ben King leaves to the Saints.

What year? If you think he leaves this year will give you 2 slabs. You only have to give me one. Anyway maybe we get back to jack. Don’t want the mods telling us off

 

[Joffaboy]

Jb you know exactly what I’m getting at with Gold Coast. Why do we go all childish when someone says something. As if the afl have any say on freo.

Please dont name call. I happen to understand what I am on about.

Ben King to Saints 2020.

 

[Joffaboy]

What year? If you think he leaves this year will give you 2 slabs. You only have to give me one. Anyway maybe we get back to jack. Don’t want the mods telling us off

Dont drink or bet that is for mugs

 

[plugger66]

Dont drink or bet that is for mugs

Ok I will give you a mug and I will have slab.

 

[VDS66]

I’m using logic to say what I’m saying not emotion. Let’s see what happens. I’m happy to have a slab with anyone on it.

Where's the fun in logic?

 

[Yawkey way]

I will if people keep suggesting it. It’s nearly illogical that they keep for a year and then let him go for less than they paid for him.

At some point most if not every club has to think about player retention and having a list that’s happy to be at the club.

When players refuse to sign and nominate a club you loose some bargaining power, if that happens with king they’ll maybe break even. I’d have an honest chat now and do the trade rather than waste another year, they need to stop trying to send messages and think about building a team imo.

 

[plugger66]

At some point most if not every club has to think about player retention and having a list that’s happy to be at the club.

When players refuse to sign and nominate a club you loose some bargaining power, if that happens with king they’ll maybe break even. I’d have an honest chat now and do the trade rather than waste another year, they need to stop trying to send messages and think about building a team imo.

Exactly. That’s why they will keep him and hope he stays long term.