Josh Kelly

[Cadillac]

Out of contract at the end of next season. And will no doubt have many Victorian clubs interested (including mine).

I could definitely see the Bulldogs offer him a deal with the money we have left in the war chest after missing out on Hurley. And he's also best mates with the Bont. But I could also see a club like North offering him a godfather offer similar to what they offered Heeney. His dad also played a few games for the club as well. Will come down to what's more important to Josh.

 

[owen87]

My guess is that if GWS win the premiership this year (2017) then a few players will start to look elsewhere; if they don't quite make it but look the most likely team to get a Premiership in 2018 I can see players like Kelly signing shorter deals.

 

[Ekomaira]

I've seen heaps of people say 'if GWS win the flag it's more likely players will leave' or words to that effect. I dunno if that's true. they could quite easily go 3peat...4peat... I reckon they could keep going and why wouldn't the players want to be part of that

I think Josh will stay, but * I hope we chase him him hard

 

[Saintbob]

I've seen heaps of people say 'if GWS win the flag it's more likely players will leave' or words to that effect. I dunno if that's true. they could quite easily go 3peat...4peat... I reckon they could keep going and why wouldn't the players want to be part of that

I think Josh will stay, but **** I hope we chase him him hard

I'm with you, if he's available get him to the Saints.

 

[M Malice]

no way GWS let Kelly go IMO, Kelly, Coniglio, Greene and Shiel are the cornerstone of their midfield for the next 10 years, an elite group, may be looked on as their fab 4 (Voss, Black, Akermanis, Lappin equivalent) in years to come.

more chance of raiding the next level down mid as the giants will not be able to pay all of them good coin eg. Hopper, Kennedy, Whitfield.

 

[eth-dog]

Would be the first player I target of the OOC guys next year. Including Fyfe. He's a bona fide star.

 

[Donakebab]

Out of contract at the end of next season. And will no doubt have many Victorian clubs interested (including mine).

I could definitely see the Bulldogs offer him a deal with the money we have left in the war chest after missing out on Hurley. And he's also best mates with the Bont. But I could also see a club like North offering him a godfather offer similar to what they offered Heeney. His dad also played a few games for the club as well. Will come down to what's more important to Josh.

You don't think that premiership heroes are going to want their fair share of that war chest? Won't be much left after everyone takes their cut.

 

[Cadillac]

You don't think that premiership heroes are going to want their fair share of that war chest? Won't be much left after everyone takes their cut.

Jason Johannisen will free up some space when he goes back to WA. Apparently he's good as gone according to some in the know. He's on some good coin at the moment.

 

[JG22]

The murmurings have been that he's happy and will stay.

Probably more chance to remove Shiel or Hopper

 

[Blackas87]

GWS must be getting a salary cap squeeze with all their talent, players like Kelly, Sheil, Patton, Hopper are going to get larger and more tempting offers from rival clubs than what GWS can offer

 

[St Neil]

The murmurings have been that he's happy and will stay.

Probably more chance to remove Shiel or Hopper

If what was rumoured is correct, Shiel was very close to leaving prior to extending his contract until the end of 2017.

But there has also been plenty of discussion about Kelly and apparently he loves the Sydney lifestyle and is settled there.

I think Kelly is more likely to stay than some of the other GWS lads. But realistically they can't keep all their young stars with the inflationary impact of OOC negotiations.

 

[bmaurizio]

Hopefully Silvagni and Brodie can convince Shiel or Hooper to move to the Baggers either would be a great acquisition.
If not we should have a go at Patton, a top quality big KPF is another priority.

 

[JG22]

If what was rumoured is correct, Shiel was very close to leaving prior to extending his contract until the end of 2017.

But there has also been plenty of discussion about Kelly and apparently he loves the Sydney lifestyle and is settled there.

I think Kelly is more likely to stay than some of the other GWS lads. But realistically they can't keep all their young stars with the inflationary impact of OOC negotiations.

Unless they want to take unders

 

[St Neil]

Unless they want to take unders

Possible.

But with the GWS cap filled to the brim they would all have to take significant unders.

Unlikely.

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

I'm with you, if he's available get him to the Saints.

So no to Fyfe now and yes to Kelly?

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Jason Johannisen will free up some space when he goes back to WA. Apparently he's good as gone according to some in the know. He's on some good coin at the moment.

He is one that will not go back to W.A

 

[Cadillac]

He is one that will not go back to W.A

I'll believe you as soon as he puts pen to paper.

 

[St Neil]

So no to Fyfe now and yes to Kelly?

On the Saints board views are mixed.

Some people (like me) are keen on Fyfe. Others prefer the GWS lads (ie. Shiel, Kelly & Hopper).
While some want the club to pursue Martin.

All opinions have their merits.

 

[JG22]

On the Saints board views are mixed.

Some people (like me) are keen on Fyfe. Others prefer the GWS lads (ie. Shiel, Kelly & Hopper).
While some want the club to pursue Martin.

All opinions have their merits.

Fyfe is the best player.

 

[Saintbob]

So no to Fyfe now and yes to Kelly?

I've always been a no to Fyfe, he'd be way too expensive

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Fyfe is the best player.

Right now yes.

Kelly or Hopper could be better long term.

Fyfe would cost twice as much.

 

[JG22]

Right now yes.

Kelly or Hopper could be better long term.

Fyfe would cost twice as much.

It's unlikely, Fyfes won a Brownlow

 

[LukeParkerno1]

It's unlikely, Fyfes won a Brownlow

Both those players could easily win a Brownlow, not that it is the only measuring stick as to a players quality. Pendelbury hasn't won one..

 

[Joffaboy]

Fyfe is the best player.

On past form, yes. However Fyfe has a ? over his fitness while Sheil and Kelly are much younger and probably havent hit their peak yet.

Word is that more chance on Sheil or Hopper than Kelly.

 

[Joffaboy]

I've always been a no to Fyfe, he'd be way too expensive

Boyd cost a mill a year and the Dogs were canned because of his performances.
PF and GF Boyd was worth every cent to the Bulldog supporters.
Hindsight, yes, but to compete with a GWS you need to go big