Recommitted Mason Redman [re-signed for 5 years]

[eth-dog]

front load his first 2 (of 4) years and it is very plausible, yeah

The loading doesn't matter. It's years and dollars.

 

[Mostyn]

front load his first 2 (of 4) years and it is very plausible, yeah

So what, that's irrelevant to compensation.

 

[Mostyn]

I hope the Crows are genuinely trying to convince him to come back to SA, but even $600k is a lot for him.

 

[Crow till I die]

I hope the Crows are genuinely trying to convince him to come back to SA, but even $600k is a lot for him.

What if that sort of money means dawson gets to play wing and forward of centre instead of across the fullback and half back lines..get the back 6 right and dawson gets to be a virtual outside mid in a position we badly need. Just musing

 

[Pure_Ownage]

If the compo isn't a top 10 pick will match the bid a force a trade imo

No one is going to trade for him.

 

[Mostyn]

What if that sort of money means dawson gets to play wing and forward of centre instead of across the fullback and half back lines..get the back 6 right and dawson gets to be a virtual outside mid in a position we badly need. Just musing

You mean move Dawson to the wing and play Milera at half back?

 

[Jeremias]

Had a very good year in 2022, but was largely underwhelming in prior years.

I suspect clubs will want to see whether it was a flash in the pan or something more sustainable, before coming in with offers on anything other than average dollars.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

You're going to offer Redman $775k?

Yeah I would he's about to break out money not an issue for us. will most likely be in the leadership group

 

[eth-dog]

Yeah I would he's about to break out money not an issue for us. will most likely be in the leadership group

Zero chance. Not even Tom Stewart commands that sort of money and he's the best half back of the past 6 years

 

[Mostyn]

Yeah I would he's about to break out money not an issue for us. will most likely be in the leadership group

Well, he'll certainly re-sign with you guys if you offer that.

 

[Foxx]

Would be a big loss. I'd be happy to pay him overs to keep him.

 

[Vindicater]

775k...

My goodness.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Zero chance. Not even Tom Stewart commands that sort of money and he's the best half back of the past 6 years

And if the Crows offer that money?

 

[eth-dog]

And if the Crows offer that money?

Then I have no issues if he leaves. But they won't offer that.

 

[Chief Hopper]

Essendon will likely play hardball with Redman.
We are in dire need of competent and experienced defenders after prior years losing Hibberd, Saad, McKenna.
We also have loads of cap space and use it to our advantage in previous trades.

Not even Tom Stewart commands that sort of money

I see what you mean, however Geelong's structed player pay scale means their players give up big salaries for a chance of team success.

 

[eth-dog]

Essendon will likely play hardball with Redman.
We are in dire need of competent and experienced defenders after prior years losing Hibberd, Saad, McKenna.
We also have loads of cap space and use it to our advantage in previous trades.



I see what you mean, however Geelong's structed player pay scale means their players give up big salaries for a chance of team success.

He wouldn't command that money anywhere.

 

[Wild Bill]

Broke out in 2021 but rounded his game immensely in 2022 to become a key pillar in our back 6.

Most expect him to be added to the leadership group and rightly so, he is a very very good footballer who most outside Essendon rate lower than his actual output suggests.


Compare he and Daniel Rioli and he was right on par with an All Australian squad member which says a lot

Stats don’t always tell the full story. Compare Redman and McDonald - right on par - says a lot.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Then I have no issues if he leaves. But they won't offer that.

Crows will have to pay overs to get him to leave imo

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Stats don’t always tell the full story. Compare Redman and McDonald - right on par - says a lot.

No bias but Redman is miles better than McDonald

 

[Wild Bill]

No bias but Redman is miles better than McDonald

Of course he is. He has once came 4th in ess B&F while McDonald has won a B&F. 4th is miles better than 1st.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

You mean move Dawson to the wing and play Milera at half back?

Or Worrell or Hinge or Hamill... plenty of options & how much we target Redman may depend on how these guys perform in 2023.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

And if the Crows offer that money?

They won't.

If Essendon offer him $775 pa, you won't have an issues keeping him.

 

[George CantStandYa]

They won't.

If Essendon offer him $775 pa, you won't have an issues keeping him.

Salary cap is increasing, wages will go up and we have cap and need to pay to get players to come. Not saying we will but it wouldn’t shock

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Salary cap is increasing, wages will go up and we have cap and need to pay to get players to come. Not saying we will but it wouldn’t shock

He's not worth anything like Dawson money.

 

[patmatcat]

What type of player is Redman? I haven't seen a lot of Essendon last couple of years.

I think he's a run & carry half back flanker, can kick a goal, tall, lots of hair.

Does he defend as well? Can he intercept?

I'm thinking he's a lot like Brodie Smith (Adl)?

Intercept half forwards are sometime over-rated, but Redman seems to be appreciated here.

Edit; meant 'half backs' are sometimes over-rated.

Tom Stewart type