Rumour Martin heading "North of the border"

[Eshay187]

I don't say this lightly and I rarely post in here (the last time I posted on this board was Buddy to sydney and no one believed me).

I've now heard it from 3 sources that Martin is heading to Sydney.

The whole deal relies on the Swans offloading Tippett (Carlton the front runners) and potentially McVeigh retiring. He is playing very well, but his body just isn't holding up.

I'm not sure that the Swans need Martin, but that's what everyone said about Buddy ("they have Tippett why would they need Franklin??")

 

[JyeDye]

Why would a rebuilding Carlton take a 30 yr old spud. With the spud and buddys contract there is no way you fit dusty in the cap

 

[gavaniacono]

Heard this on sen this morning. At least if true hes chosen a proper club with pedigree. It would be bizarre if martin went to arden or linton streets looking for a flag.

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[Red Bull]

I don't say this lightly and I rarely post in here (the last time I posted on this board was Buddy to sydney and no one believed me).

I've now heard it from 3 sources that Martin is heading to Sydney.

The whole deal relies on the Swans offloading Tippett (Carlton the front runners) and potentially McVeigh retiring. He is playing very well, but his body just isn't holding up.

I'm not sure that the Swans need Martin, but that's what everyone said about Buddy ("they have Tippett why would they need Franklin??")

CFC can handle the Tippett salary dump part of things but what else would be involved in a deal that would be of value to CFC ... Jones ?

 

[Jaeger]

I guess if Tippett gets moved on they might be able to afford him. And he might enjoy being out of the spotlight over there.

 

[Runnin Blue]

After Buddy, Tippett and possibly Martin, the rest of the Swans must be playing for $100 a match and a free lunch voucher.

I wish the Crows had a bottomless salary cap.

 

[Red Bull]

After Buddy, Tippett and possibly Martin, the rest of the Swans must be playing for $100 a match and a free lunch voucher.

I wish the Crows had a bottomless salary cap.

These players are obviously attracted to living in Sydney .
Perhaps AFC should concentrate on trying to entice home grown players to return ...

 

[Runnin Blue]

These players are obviously attracted to living in Sydney .
Perhaps AFC should concentrate on trying to entice home grown players to return ...

Yeah, you must be right. They're playing for bugger all money and instead, purely for the love of the place. Good point.

 

[Red Bull]

Yeah, you must be right. They're playing for bugger all money and instead, purely for the love of the place. Good point.

Million to live and play in Sydney
Or
Million to live and play in Adelaide

Same salary cap but they're choosing Sydney
Sooooo ...

 

[Runnin Blue]

Million to live and play in Sydney
Or
Million to live and play in Adelaide

Same salary cap but they're choosing Sydney
Sooooo ...

I think you missed my initial point mate.

 

[Red Bull]

I think you missed my initial point mate.

You insinuated Sydney have a bottomless salary cap .
Not true .

 

[doona]

Who the * would pick up Tippets contract? I am perplexed. I would love to offload him for pick 100+ to get his contract off our books.

 

[Runnin Blue]

You insinuated Sydney have a bottomless salary cap .
Not true .

Ok then.

 

[mattt]

Straight swap, Martin for Tippett. Richmond need a KPF/second ruck to take that next step...

 

[doona]

Straight swap, Martin for Tippett. Richmond need a KPF/second ruck to take that next step...

Haha, I reckon we would need a pick upgrade

 

[Matchu]

It's important to note that last time Dustin Martin was out of contract he flew to Sydney to meet with GWS. So clearly he has (in the past) at least considered playing his footy in Sydney.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Text is incorrect. Should read:

Martin heading "to North"

 

[Punts]

I don't say this lightly and I rarely post in here (the last time I posted on this board was Buddy to sydney and no one believed me).

I've now heard it from 3 sources that Martin is heading to Sydney.

The whole deal relies on the Swans offloading Tippett (Carlton the front runners) and potentially McVeigh retiring. He is playing very well, but his body just isn't holding up.

I'm not sure that the Swans need Martin, but that's what everyone said about Buddy ("they have Tippett why would they need Franklin??")

3 posters on BF your referring to I guess?

 

[DieSwans]

Sydney will still be as boring as ever....such a boring club.

 

[Linda_Lovelace]

Everyone seems to have forgotten that last time Martin was out of contract he tried to go to Sydney (GWS) but his off field issues saw him get rejected. Yes, his old man is no longer there but he did want to live in Sydney previously. I would apply a high degree of credibility to this rumor.

Worth noting that the Swans are also likely to lose Sam Reid to free agency as clubs like the Pies and Richmond who need a second tall forward, circle.

Oh yeah, also talk that Buddy's contract was front loaded so the burden is now easing. Re Tippett clubs like the Blues and Carlton, with young forwards who need a chop out could be interested as he is a big body that can also ruck. Blues may be banking on losing Caboult.

 

[Punts]

The agreement would have to made well before trade time

They wouldn't base it on hoping that Tippett being traded and leaving it to trade time

These things happen well in advance

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

After Buddy, Tippett and possibly Martin, the rest of the Swans must be playing for $100 a match and a free lunch voucher.

I wish the Crows had a bottomless salary cap.

$100 a win, $50 a loss.

 

[Percel]

coke becomes the new cola

#501lifer

 

[Judd2Sewell]

dusty and buddy with their biker connections will run amok

 

[CaptainChardonnay]

After Buddy, Tippett and possibly Martin, the rest of the Swans must be playing for $100 a match and a free lunch voucher.

I wish the Crows had a bottomless salary cap.

Nah... You've already got a unlimited third party deals with everyone from Balfours pies to 5AA. Why bother trying to work inside a salary cap?