Judd

[daddy_4_eyes]

Judd was on the footy show today (Jako was on Rex Hunts show), and he seems like a very modest and mature bloke. Half the time he had his eyes lowered in shyness, and despite the other panel members attempts to have a laugh at Melbourne's expense Judd showed them the respect an AFL club deserves.

So unless the eagles offer him substantially less than his true value, I don't think he'll hold out for more money. I'm hoping his maturity means he doesn't get homesick, and the prospect of playing for a successful team convinces him to stay (as opposed to playing for a crap team, which are the ones who will have greater bargaining power with lower draft picks)

 

[mouldy_bread]

Originally posted by daddy_4_eyes
Judd was on the footy show today

Just my luck.. on the sunday I have to work they have judd on it, god dammit

 

[Mead]

Originally posted by daddy_4_eyes
So unless the eagles offer him substantially less than his true value, I don't think he'll hold out for more money. I'm hoping his maturity means he doesn't get homesick, and the prospect of playing for a successful team convinces him to stay (as opposed to playing for a crap team, which are the ones who will have greater bargaining power with lower draft picks)

That sounds pretty spot on. Odd as it sounds, regarding Judd, I could live without winning the flag this year- if we had one, he might think 'well, I've won the big one, i might as well go back and try something else' Ideally, we finish top 4 and make a prelim, making us a key contender next year, which would encourage him to stick around.

Personality wise- Judd just seems to be a very very low key, introverted individual, who isn't outgoing with the press, or even, from what I've heard, his teammates. I'd be curious to hear if that was the case when he was at Sandringham.
It just sounds to me like the characteristics of an intense, elite level athlete. From what I've seen, his work ethic at training is pretty unbelievable- put simply, he's completely professional about every aspect of his game and preparation. I think one of the big bargaining chips in our favor are the outstanding facilities at subi, and the current ethic of professionalism around the club- I think Judd will make his decision to go where he can get the most out of himself as a football player- if we want to keep him, we just have to convince him that that is here.

 

[iceman]

If he wants to go then nothing will keep him at the club. He seems like a bit of a loner (no offence to him) and was wondering if he's made some good friends in Perth.... it all may depend on how he's settled in etc

The club should offer him whatever he wants, if he refuses then good luck to him somewhere else. The one thing in our favour is that the club is starting to progress up the ladder and finals footy may soon become the norm for him

 

[GoEagles]

Originally posted by iceman
If he wants to go then nothing will keep him at the club. He seems like a bit of a loner (no offence to him) and was wondering if he's made some good friends in Perth.... it all may depend on how he's settled in etc

I know that Judd lived last with Jeremy Humm (not sure about their living arrangements this year) and that he was happy because the Eagles had a large number of Victorians in the squad.

 

[Eagle_Fan]

Originally posted by GoEagles
I know that Judd lived last with Jeremy Humm (not sure about their living arrangements this year) and that he was happy because the Eagles had a large number of Victorians in the squad.

Moved out to live with Kerr.

Hopefully Duncan can get him to stay. Juddy doesn't have sisters I hope? Sorry.

 

[iceman]

Originally posted by Eagle_Fan
Hopefully Duncan can get him to stay. Juddy doesn't have sisters I hope? Sorry.

You had to say it didnt you