Tbone McGraw
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Apparently we signed him on close to 500k.
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Traded James Aish [traded with #69 and future 3rd to Fremantle for future 2nd & 4th]
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Is that a block of the limited edition Vegemite flavoured Cadbury chocolate, or a jar of Vegemite???
Given it seems to be a trade to free up cash I doubt they’ll get a pick before 40. Maybe a future 3rd from Freo.
Longmuir would at least have had some direct contact with Aish. Probably in a better position to judge on him than Ross/Ross were on Kersten or Colyer.
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Not on a salary dump. We are trying to do The Pies a favour
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Had a very, very solid year down back in contrary to what the nuffies say about how he's a crab or a spud etc. The frequent accusation that he's soft is also incorrect - he's taken a number of hits over the years by putting the footy before himself; if anything, he's too ambitious for his size and needs to look after himself a bit more. He'd be a very solid addition to most clubs in the league; he just needs fair goes at it because he's never good on the return from injury, he needs a few weeks each time to really get back into the swing of things.
If it is a salary dump, then the Pies are going to be fortunate to get a top 40 pick for him which is a good deal in a seemingly weak draft. Much like Scharenberg, I reckon the Pies will rue trading him and I believe there are better ways to alleviate the salary squeeze.
But as I said, Aish is much better than his reputation suggests, and clubs can do a lot, lot worse.
If it is a salary dump, then the Pies are going to be fortunate to get a top 40 pick for him which is a good deal in a seemingly weak draft. Much like Scharenberg, I reckon the Pies will rue trading him and I believe there are better ways to alleviate the salary squeeze.
But as I said, Aish is much better than his reputation suggests, and clubs can do a lot, lot worse.
Honestly why the hell would anyone take him let alone give him a 3 year deal? Fair dinkum does he have pictures of Longmuir in a compromising position with a farm animal?
This guy was a decorated junior player but from what I’ve seen he is not particularly quick, he doesn’t have elite foot skills and is lighter than a postage stamp. He has ZERO hurt factor and is basically just doing Collingwood a massive favour.
Terrible decision, but keep it up Freo
This guy was a decorated junior player but from what I’ve seen he is not particularly quick, he doesn’t have elite foot skills and is lighter than a postage stamp. He has ZERO hurt factor and is basically just doing Collingwood a massive favour.
Terrible decision, but keep it up Freo
The average AFL player is on like 400k. I'm not sure why people seem to think 300-500k is huge money.
Any player getting a game every week is on about 500 once you take into account draftees and rookies are on relative peanuts.
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You can just see how this will play out.
“Ok we’ve cleared Aish and Murray, so that gives us 1.5mill to offer Jeremy Cameron.”
“Ok we’ve cleared Aish and Murray, so that gives us 1.5mill to offer Jeremy Cameron.”
Fair analysis. Have heard we have offered the same currency for Aish that West Coast spent on Kelly.
This is why JL is getting him in!
Dunno why you would u even want him. Brisbane didnt, Collingwood now dont....
JLo was the Pies' back line coach and that's where he played so I assume he would have the inside knowledge why we'd want him. Cerra to midfield, Aish to half back
Only a moron would compare us getting Aish with WC getting Kelly.Cameron Wood all over again. Freo is the new Carlton
You're right he's so crap the Collingwood selection committee picked him 13 times this year
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Was she? I dont remember seeing her at training and I'm pretty sure I would have had my eyes glued
You're right he's so crap the Collingwood selection committee picked him 13 times this year
Had me baffled too, trust me.
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Tbone McGraw
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That is the plan.
Tbone McGraw
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I would have been there every day and I live in Sydney....
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You're right he's so crap the Collingwood selection committee picked him 13 times this year
Nathan Vardy was picked 11 times this year.
What's your point?
I must say that I enjoy the mental gymnastics by Freo fans to justify this. I am sure he will put out the occasional good game but he is not a key cog of the first 22 for Freo. Or Collingwood. If you give up a junk pick maybe it's fine but the reported salary and contract length numbers stink.
