Recommitted Josh Weddle - Re-signed to 2030

[Sturty]

 

[Taylor]

The Bombers revenge tour begins.

Bold Bombers put forward massive offer to Hawks young gun

Following a tumultuous trade period, Essendon is on the front foot in pursuit of Hawthorn youngster Josh Weddle

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AFL.com.au can reveal the Bombers have put forward an offer of at least seven years for Weddle, which would take him through to 2033.

With a value of more than a million dollars a year, the deal is estimated to be nudging $10 million across its entirety, placing it as the biggest in Essendon's history.

 

[Cam Payne]

Essington having a crack at Weddle straight after playing hardball with Merrett is pretty ****ing funny.

 

[happyhawka86]

So 4 firsts for a 30 year old is the baseline, it’s gonna be hard for the bombers to acquire the 8 firsts needed for a 21 year old weddle

 

[Elixuh]

I love this Weddle move from Essendon.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

So 4 firsts for a 30 year old is the baseline, it’s gonna be hard for the bombers to acquire the 8 firsts needed for a 21 year old weddle

Don't hold a player hostage you big meanies. He wont even be in contract!

 

[Bald Headed Flog]

So 4 firsts for a 30 year old is the baseline, it’s gonna be hard for the bombers to acquire the 8 firsts needed for a 21 year old weddle

Weddle being out of contract makes an enormous difference, especially when Essendon are expected to be very early in the PSD.

Essendon were well within their rights to play hardball with Merrett and face no consequences for it. Hawks won’t be able to do the same with Weddle if he decides to take the offer

 

[PenAndPaper]

 

[happyhawka86]

Don't hold a player hostage you big meanies. He wont even be in contract!

Currently in contract, can’t believe you guys are speaking to him.

Weddle being out of contract makes an enormous difference, especially when Essendon are expected to be very early in the PSD.

Essendon were well within their rights to play hardball with Merrett and face no consequences for it. Hawks won’t be able to do the same with Weddle if he decides to take the offer

6 firsts then

 

[joey_jo_jo]

Can someone do a "back of the envelope" calc of how big the Butters warchest is if they have to pony up a mil a year for weddle?

 

[happyhawka86]

Can someone do a "back of the envelope" calc of how big the Butters warchest is if they have to pony up a mil a year for weddle?

Cj and worpel contracts cover it, I’m sure we’ll be fine. But let’s be honest, there’s only 1 Vic team that’s getting butters. We’re more likely to land Humphrey

 

[EBERT THE KING]

This is interesting timing as I heard on the weekend that Zak Butters

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management has told some clubs to not waste their time. Essendon were one of them.

They have quickly pivoted.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

Can someone do a "back of the envelope" calc of how big the Butters humphrey warchest is if they have to pony up a mil a year for weddle?

 

[PenAndPaper]

Can someone do a "back of the envelope" calc of how big the Butters humphrey warchest is if they have to pony up a mil a year for weddle?

CJ and Worps gone and we made a play for Merrett on good coin, i'd say the "warchest" would be fine lol

 

[boncer34]

Essington having a crack at Weddle straight after playing hardball with Merrett is pretty ****ing funny.

Weddle will be out of contract.

 

[Forward Press]

Don't even care for the outcome here, the revenge here is lulzworthy.

Looking forward to Essendon vs Hawthorn next season, should be a great game.

 

[Milanista28]

So 4 firsts for a 30 year old is the baseline, it’s gonna be hard for the bombers to acquire the 8 firsts needed for a 21 year old weddle

OOC baby!

 

[jannissary]

Essington having a crack at Weddle straight after playing hardball with Merrett is pretty ****ing funny.

price of doing business. hawthorn should match it

 

[joey_jo_jo]

CJ and Worps gone and we made a play for Merrett on good coin, i'd say the "warchest" would be fine lol

Oh so you offered a warchest to a 30 year old with barely any good footy left? Weird list management strategy but you do you

 

[boncer34]

Walk him to the PSD.

 

[boncer34]

CJ and Worps gone and we made a play for Merrett on good coin, i'd say the "warchest" would be fine lol

Offered him good coin?

I thought Zach only wanted success, you're telling me you had to offer bulk cash as well??

 

[HairyO]

So 4 firsts for a 30 year old is the baseline, it’s gonna be hard for the bombers to acquire the 8 firsts needed for a 21 year old weddle

Id say it would need more like eleventy 1sts.

The funny thing is, its not even a lot of money. Im sure he would be looking for us to pay very similar, while also being able to play finals and possibly even winning flags.

Something which wouldnt happen at Essendon.

 

[happyhawka86]

i don’t think the bombers could even fit him on the list, so packed with talent they couldn’t even use our first round picks

 

[Bald]

It's not bad for a first effort but Weddle will likely be looking at a 1.4m p.a contract at Hawthorn if his trajectory continues. Will need to add another 300-400k to get him out of Hawthorn.

Then yeah, the trade capital required to get him out will be nasty.

 

[Bagger72]

So 4 firsts for a 30 year old is the baseline, it’s gonna be hard for the bombers to acquire the 8 firsts needed for a 21 year old weddle

He's out of contract next year. Not same-same.

 

[Forward Press]

It's not bad for a first effort but Weddle will likely be looking at a 1.4m p.a contract at Hawthorn if his trajectory continues. Will need to add another 300-400k to get him out of Hawthorn.

Then yeah, the trade capital required to get him out will be nasty.

Uncontracted, which makes a huge difference. I expect Weddle will stay at Hawthorn, though.