Recommitted Michael Hurley?

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

The term "destination club" is about as meaningful as the term "big four club".

Yeah i think that ship has sailed with the Cats and Hawks and Swans joining the party

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Yeah most of the time, mate. I don't like debating things I have on interest in. With that been said I still debate on lots of things that aren't Collingwood,

Well its been nice debating with you on such a meaningful and urgent matter..lol

 

[Mr Bombastic]

Is the media and they are right, those four clubs are because of the way they have played this year and the likelihood of success. and likelihood of success is IMO the reason a club becomes a destination club.

I agree those four clubs are very appealing as they look to have a lot of future success. Answer this though. If no player wants to go Melbourne this year are they a destination club?

Well its been nice debating with you on such a meaningful and urgent matter..lol

It's been fun. To keep it on topic what do you think Hurley is worth?

 

[Wild Bill]

Ah yes i am, first of all i don't care either way as i have no affiliate to either club, 2nd, that is way the Bulldogs Demons Saints and Giants are seen as destination clubs as the kids they have that are very promising and the rapid improvement in their wins and are likely to see September action, and according to you. players play to play in front of big crowds and have more media attention on them then on field success and 3rd both will not be participating in the pointy end of finals anytime soon but at least Richmond have the last few years almost been top 4 and played in the finals. You just want to argue and debate with people when they say things you don't agree with about your club.

How are you a destination club when better players have walked out than walked in?

 

[Schraderbrau]

Wow either you are not very bright or not concentrating. why would i be refering to who they recruited and not on field performances and ladder positioning?

I would have thought the very essence of a destination club is that they can attract elite talent even in harder times. If Richmond could only get Yarran after finishing 5th then I reckon Footscray would struggle to headhunt Dennis Armfield if they were struggling.

 

[Prochard123]

How are you a destruction club when better players have walked out than walked in?

Errr destruction club? lololololol pew pew pew shots fired

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

I agree those four clubs are very appealing as they look to have a lot of future success. Answer this though. If no player wants to go Melbourne this year are they a destination club?



It's been fun. To keep it on topic what do you think Hurley is worth?

1st and 2nd round or 1st and potential top 22 game day player.

 

[Schraderbrau]

How are you a destruction club when better players have walked out than walked in?

Offering an unproven 19 year old 6 million dollars is the antithesis of being a destination club as far as I'm concerned. Right now in Melbourne there are only two - Collingwood and Hawthorn. Hawthorn because they are dominated, Collingwood because they will always be a destination club. There is room for a third in Essendon although they are some years off due to the drugs business and the fact they've been garbage for a decade.

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

How are you a destruction club when better players have walked out than walked in?

As of since we started playing better football. only better player walking out is Griff, you cant say Cooney, Higgs Jones Tutt ect.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

When's Alastair Clarkson going to throw Hawthorn in the ring? Can imagine it's only a matter of time now

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Offering an unproven 19 year old 6 million dollars is the antithesis of being a destination club as far as I'm concerned. Right now in Melbourne there are only two - Collingwood and Hawthorn. Hawthorn because they are dominated, Collingwood because they will always be a destination club. There is potential for a third in Essendon although they are some years off due to the drugs business.

Oh how wrong you are, was not saying the Dogs are based on Boyd, was saying from last year on wards. If the clubs success continues to go up then they will be, like i said before, players go to clubs not because they won heaps of premierships in the 60's 70's and 80's, they most likely go to a club they see to be in the hunt for one in the near future.

 

[Wild Bill]

As of since we started playing better football. only better player walking out is Griff, you cant say Cooney, Higgs Jones Tutt ect.

Higgins made the AA squad last year - so yes I can say Higgins. So we have to ignore Ward and Harbrow etc?

 

[markm106]

When's Alastair Clarkson going to throw Hawthorn in the ring? Can imagine it's only a matter of time now

Well they chased Carlisle reasonably hard. Seems they are now after a mid targeting Mitchell and O'Meara. Although im sure they'd like Hurley.

 

[Gunstall555]

When's Alastair Clarkson going to throw Hawthorn in the ring? Can imagine it's only a matter of time now

At least you know if he does we'll throw in 2 first rounders and a depth player and the trade will be done by lunch on the first day.

 

[compact72]

lol. Collingwood show interest in him over the last few days, now all of a sudden there are rumours that it's confirmed that Hurley already picked Collingwood as a destination?

 

[emblurr]

Settle. A destination club has already been defined as what Destination, the Club is going to for it's September holiday

 

[Go Woods]

lol. Collingwood show interest in him over the last few days, now all of a sudden there are rumours that it's confirmed that Hurley already picked Collingwood as a destination?

For all we all know, Pies may have been talking to his management for months working on an offer...

 

[Jack Richards]

With Richards finishing up I think the Swans will also make a play. They are great at doing things quietly.

With what money since Budwa took most of it

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I do lol how Collingwood have thrown them selves in the mix for Hurley but don't have any trade currency to play with.

Screams of them hoping Hurley breaks his contract so they can pounce and get him for zilch.

 

[Wild Bill]

With what money since Budwa took most of it

Would be the same at the Dogs with Boyd. A couple of retirees - move a couple on. It may cost them a Tom Mitchell but they could find a way..

 

[unplugged]

Lol what have the Pies done the last 4 years to make them a destination club more then the tigers?

Well, uhhhh, I dunno about the last four years... but we are the 6th last team to make a grand final. Does that count for anything?

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Higgins made the AA squad last year - so yes I can say Higgins. So we have to ignore Ward and Harbrow etc?

Harbrow for family reasons and ward for money, not because they couldn't wait to get out. And no you cant say Higgs because we didn't want him in reality, he could go off and win 4 Brownlows we still didnt want him was on the outer before the offer on him came about.

 

[Wild Bill]

Harbrow for family reasons and ward for money, not because they couldn't wait to get out. And no you cant say Higgs because we didn't want him in reality, he could go off and win 4 Brownlows we still didnt want him was on the outer before the offer on him came about.

Well he was huge last year and kicked the sealer in the elimination final. Thanks for putting him on the outer.

Most leave for money, family or opportunity. Boyd for all 3!!

 

[puvlil]

Just curious, since the Pies have now thrown their hat in the ring. How do they facilitate a trade without offering a required best 22 player?

 

[Mr Bombastic]

I do lol how Collingwood have thrown them selves in the mix for Hurley but don't have any trade currency to play with.

Screams of them hoping Hurley breaks his contract so they can pounce and get him for zilch.

People seem to think that it's impossible for us to get the currency during the trade period.

Hurley won't break his contract.