Recommitted Josh Kelly [re-signed]

[Giant Strides]

"our expectation is that we think discussions are going pretty well"

Translation: The Kelly camp has shut up shop and Matthews doesn't have a clue as to what is transpiring.

Yeah, 'cos some guy on an internet knows more about what's going on.

 

[Snake_Baker]

You guys also read tea leaves?

Yeah, 'cos some guy on an internet knows more about what's going on.

Denialism

In the psychology of human behavior, denialism is a person's choice to deny reality, as a way to avoid a psychologically uncomfortable truth.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=denia...f93153861942&pq=denialism&cc=AU&setlang=en-US

 

[dlanod]

Why would the CEO be wasting his time talking about potential trades about a player they are expecting to re-sign in April?

Agreed. Whoever the interviewer was must've been a moron.

 

[jakefooty23]

It's either he stays at GWS or goes to North.

Did he tell you that himself, or is that just what you want to believe?

 

[Baird]

Did he tell you that himself, or is that just what you want to believe?

North's offer will be by far the biggest he'll receive so he's probably right.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Did he tell you that himself, or is that just what you want to believe?

Did he tell me himself? Shit no. I'm just some flog on big footy.

It's the only thing that makes sense

 

[jakefooty23]

Did he tell me himself? Shit no. I'm just some flog on big footy.

It's the only thing that makes sense

Haha. Why is it "the only thing that makes sense"?. Because your offering a 9 year deal? Because his dad played 60 games at north 30+ years ago? What don't people understand, success means a lot more to some players then playing for your favourite team growing up or daddies team...

 

[Donkey Chop]

Haha. Why is it "the only thing that makes sense"?. Because your offering a 9 year deal? Because his dad played 60 games at north 30+ years ago? What don't people understand, success means a lot more to some players then playing for your favourite team growing up or daddies team...

Tell that to Will Hoskin-Elliot

Edit. It's the only thing that makes sense because

A) he just wants success- stays at GWS

B). He wants to come home for family reasons or money - North have the biggest offer and there's a family connection to the club.

I just can't see what any other club could offer to trump either of those options. It's logical

 

[Orange Agent]

At the conclusion of this season Jelly will have spent 4 seasons with us which leaves him just 1 year shy of the total seasons his dad spent at North. This talk of 'coming home' is a little exaggerated. Can someone find me some pics of the Kelly clan at a North function or attending a game?

 

[Moist Biscuit]

At the conclusion of this season Jelly will have spent 4 seasons with us which leaves him just 1 year shy of the total seasons his dad spent at North. This talk of 'coming home' is a little exaggerated. Can someone find me some pics of the Kelly clan at a North function or attending a game?

Maybe the Giants can help Kelly's dad with a Job, I'm sure he's converted to being a Giant fan by now. His son has nearly played as many games as he did.....

 

[Donkey Chop]

With the EBA apparently done the good news is we'll know soon enough.

If he doesn't commit to the giants after the EBA terms are agreed, it's obvious he'll be leaving.

 

[Orange Agent]

With the EBA apparently done the good news is we'll know soon enough.

If he doesn't commit to the giants after the EBA terms are agreed, it's obvious he'll be leaving.

We wont overpay, we are about developing a culture and other players have accepted unders to remain at the club.

 

[Donkey Chop]

We wont overpay, we are about developing a culture and other players have accepted unders to remain at the club.

That has zero to do with my post

 

[Orange Agent]

That has zero to do with my post

Then what does the bargaining agreement being signed off have to do with either decides to stay or leave?

 

[windows]

I get he seems to have zero links to Blues....but why not? We have the cap space. Need (for outside mids). Surely the list is interesting enough to entice him? We will have an early pick. Just don't get it. Seems zero discussion. Is it North or bust?

 

[Superduperouzel]

I get he seems to have zero links to Blues....but why not? We have the cap space. Need (for outside mids). Surely the list is interesting enough to entice him? We will have an early pick. Just don't get it. Seems zero discussion. Is it North or bust?

You don´t get that he has zero interest in the Blues ?
Other clubs have Carlton easily covered in the areas you mentioned and please, Carlton is no destination club. It´s a graveyard for careers. Wake up.

 

[Mr_Plow]

^ Take this L.

Kelly & Hopper will do well at Carlton.

 

[Glen Buterol]

Saints currently hold picks 2 & 11 & 2018 1st & 2nd round picks as trade currency. What do we see as a fair trade for Kelly bearing in mind the trade currency St Kilda has at their disposal?

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Saints currently hold picks 2 & 11 & 2018 1st & 2nd round picks as trade currency. What do we see as a fair trade for Kelly bearing in mind the trade currency St Kilda has at their disposal?

This years 2 and 11 would get it done easy. Just make sure nothing changes at all in the next four months.

 

[PAFCsince1870]

Honestly at the figures being thrown about Josh Kelly leaving GWS for North is nothing but a win for 16 other teams.

Quality player but at that money and a likely asking price of two first round picks, it's a risky move at best.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Then what does the bargaining agreement being signed off have to do with either decides to stay or leave?

Because no manager or player with any brains would commit to a long term deal before they know how much the salary cap will be.
Devon Smith even mentioned it when interviewed on Saturday.

 

[Glen Buterol]

This years 2 and 11 would get it done easy. Just make sure nothing changes at all in the next four months.

Not ideal. I would hope pick 11 & 2018 first. But I'd still do it. Kelly is a jet.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Not ideal. I would hope pick 11 & 2018 first. But I'd still do it. Kelly is a jet.

Serious question, has there been any reports that StKilda have put an offer to Kelly? Or is this just hypocritical stuff?

 

[Glen Buterol]

Serious question, has there been any reports that StKilda have put an offer to Kelly? Or is this just hypocritical stuff?

Not in the media. Just the usual social media rumours. I think the Saints are in a very good position to put a good offer forward financially to Josh & trade currency to GWS. To be fair, every club would be having a look at him.

 

[Sloane4pm]

Haven't read the whole thread but a couple of small rumors around that the Kelly deal might squeeze out Dumont and the crows will be circling. Not sure how much cred it has but could see something like this happen. Have to be honest I haven't seen to much of him live but how is he tracking at North?