List Mgmt. Josh Kelly to North | PConnors - Kelly would come home for family reasons -NBowen says NM $10m/9yrs

[Orange Peanut]

I am also suspicious of the fact that the news of our offer was originally leaked through Brian Waldron.

 

[Horace]

Footy is about passion for supporters Horace. For players, while that is/can be a factor, it's a profession these days and head, heart and wallet are all factors.

Like you, however, it wouldn't be a choice for me too. 70 years eh?

I last acknowledged my birthday when I turned 19. That was a long time ago. I have forgotten how long ago that was, so I use rough guesses.

The beauty of remaining forever 19 years of age is that it allows me to get away with being an irresponsible teenager. Well that's my take anyway.

 

[Kimbo]

I lasted acknowledged my birthday when I turned 19. That was a long time ago. I have forgotten how long ago that was, so I use rough guesses.

The beauty of remaining forever 19 years of age is that it allows me to get away with being an irresponsible teenager. Well that's my take anyway.

Talk about youth being wasted on the young. You young larrikins need to get out and get a real job instead of skylarking.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Yes intelligence. He's a professional and if you agree to be interviewed be prepared to answer the question. Not hard to say I'm not making a decision till the end of year which is what his manager's been saying all year.

They're contractually obliged to front the media post game. This doesn't extend to questions regarding non game matters.

 

[CBSlogger]

The key comment was one sentence, with a pause in between:

"... I'm keeping my mind well and truly off that and, y'know... well and truly with the giants at the minute".

Also interesting to hear that at the same time North had already recognised Kelly's talent enough to offer him $9M, Leon Cameron still didn't know if he'd cut it in the midfield.

Welcome to the visionary club Josh... this is DONE.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Has clearly already made a choice.

Playing with such freedom.

 

[Passmore]

I would have thought if Kelly is that concerned about doing what is right by GWS then he stays there.

If, and it's an if, he decides he wants to be at North, I hardly think he's going to pass that up and spend the rest of his career at another club just so GWS get an extra draft pick.

 

[Groin guru]

I reckon the odds are
North 50%
Saints 30%
GWS 10%
Someone else 10%

I reckon there's more evidence of an overly-optimistic streak on the board TBH.

My money's on us getting him, but I'm not going to scoff at a Saints fan thinking they're a chance.

s**t.

I've got it as:
North - 100%
GWS - 1%
(1% margin of error)

I ran a 1-way ANOVA (1 person - 3 groups (North/GWS/Saints) through SPSS and found p<0.05. I used bonferoni post hoc analysis and next to North it has p<0.01. So based on statistical analysis he is ~99% likely to be at North next year (99% satisfied the result isn't down to chance).

I am comfortably satisfied he will be at North next year.

 

[darko]

I reckon the odds are
North 50%
Saints 30%
GWS 10%
Someone else 10%

I reckon there's more evidence of an overly-optimistic streak on the board TBH.

My money's on us getting him, but I'm not going to scoff at a Saints fan thinking they're a chance.

80% - North
20% - GWS

The only way he stays with GWS is if they up their offer AND come agonizing close to winning the flag. Then he may be temped to have another go. Unfinished business type of thing.

 

[ripperpart]

80% - North
20% - GWS

The only way he stays with GWS is if they up their offer AND come agonizing close to winning the flag. Then he may be temped to have another go. Unfinished business type of thing.

If he hasnt signed by now he is gone. 0% chance of him being at gws next year

 

[king rising]

i wouldn't even begrudge him for staying at GWS for an extra two years due to imminent flag success imo. However, (dont think it will happen) but certainly couldn't handle St.Kiulda or another VIC club taking him.

 

[Jindrrk]

s**t.

I've got it as:
North - 100%
GWS - 1%
(1% margin of error)

I ran a 1-way ANOVA (1 person - 3 groups (North/GWS/Saints) through SPSS and found p<0.05. I used bonferoni post hoc analysis and next to North it has p<0.01. So based on statistical analysis he is ~99% likely to be at North next year (99% satisfied the result isn't down to chance).

I am comfortably satisfied he will be at North next year.

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And this is Saints fans (typical dreamers)

Saints 99%
North 0%
GWS 1%

 

[Jindrrk]

i wouldn't even begrudge him for staying at GWS for an extra two years due to imminent flag success imo. However, (dont think it will happen) but certainly couldn't handle St.Kiulda or another VIC club taking him.

I can tell you I won't. My whole family barracks for Stkilda and I was fairly into Jack Steele. To see another one get away, especially already missing out on him due to a stupid change of father son rule, I will not handle it well.

 

[Joey7]

We ain't getting Dusty so let's just increase the offer to Kelly and front load the shite out of it.

I wouldnt be so emphatic on that. We are definitely very close.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Only Forwards]

Well thanks for that Patty.

I'm sure that the entire AFL world was hanging out for your take on the situation.

If Geelong had come knocking when he was 22 with more cash than he'd ever seen I'm sure he'd have thought it wasn't for him too.

 

[shintemaster]

Well thanks for that Patty.

I'm sure that the entire AFL world was hanging out for your take on the situation.

If Geelong had come knocking when he was 22 with more cash than he'd ever seen I'm sure he'd have thought it wasn't for him too.

You have to laugh at all these experts on great money telling others how it might not be the right decision.

 

[Passmore]

You have to laugh at all these experts on great money telling others how it might not be the right decision.

Patty had no issues signing a 6 year deal himself.



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[Groin guru]

You have to laugh at all these experts on great money telling others how it might not be the right decision.

Yep. "The 6 year contract really impacted my perfor...."

He just needs to toe the line to fit in with the rest of the media personnel.

 

[ripperpart]

And this is Saints fans (typical dreamers)

Saints 99%
North 0%
GWS 1%

They love their jelly dont they! too bad they are most likely a zawson!

 

[Skarrz]

What the actual * is with the articles coming out basically cheering for the saints to get Kelly, never any mention of his dad, undying love for north. Seriously they can go * themselves and I hope Martin and Kelly come to us and we win the next 72 premierships

 

[Jonnoo]

Yep not sure if my north glasses are on, but we seem to be losing the media love. Not that it really matters, I think Bard said we are doing our work behind closed doors.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I would have thought if Kelly is that concerned about doing what is right by GWS then he stays there.

If, and it's an if, he decides he wants to be at North, I hardly think he's going to pass that up and spend the rest of his career at another club just so GWS get an extra draft pick.

This is the type of absurd cognitive dissonance from the likes of General Giant that is clogging up the draft board.

It's honestly not his problem and I expect he would be completely emotionally detached from the outcome.

Christ, they have about 10 blokes lined up outside the team that would get a game in just about any other side.

 

[Rooed]

Yep not sure if my north glasses are on, but we seem to be losing the media love. Not that it really matters, I think Bard said we are doing our work behind closed doors.

Losing? When did we have media love?

If we had media love they would have been all over the F/S connection for as long as the conversation of Josh coming to North has been going.

If Phil had played for St Kilda it would be just about the only angle they would be running with. In fact if Phil played at St Kilda I would suggest teh media would be painting it in such a romantic light that they'd be saying crap like "Well the Saints have been in talks with Josh for some time and as his dad did play at the club you'd expect the family tie to mean the Saints will likely only need to offer something in the vicinity of other clubs to get the job done"

With us there's crickets about Phil playing for us and there is now the perception that we would need to up the offer.

Why? We in all likelihood been telling Josh for years that we want him. Been very clear that we would be able to move on him this year. Offered him more and for longer than any club before him breaking out. He knows where we are at, I think it is overwhelmingly likely that we know where he's at too.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Why? We in all likelihood been telling Josh for years that we want him. Been very clear that we would be able to move on him this year. Offered him more and for longer than any club before him breaking out. He knows where we are at, I think it is overwhelmingly likely that we know where he's at too.

This isn't a guess, it's a fact.

Josh knew before he was drafted that we were making moves to try and get him in the draft.

It didn't work out.