Player Watch Nathan Freeman

[sirlothie]

It's not because of the opportunities he's missed rather about the lack of probable opportunities in a Collingwood midfield that may also include Treloar and Aish. He'd have a far better chance of regular playing time in the current St Kilda midfield and with that a greater bargaining power with contract negotiations.

He's a top 10 pick, he should start in a pocket or a flank like most do and work his way up. I highly doubt St Kilda are gonna throw him straight in the guts...

100% left for the money.

 

[PieBeast]

 

[danielnajdek]

Since the Saints board are so keen on breaking bigfooty rules and quoting posts from here on their board I thought I'd bring the chat back here. I'll even give them the courtesy that their posts are now here jonathons11 sauce_head TheLonieRanger Joffaboy

They will get off with a slap of the wrist while you'll get carded. It's the way BigFooty works.

 

[Lethal06]

Freeman is under the cloud of repeated, slow-healing (chronic?) leg injuries and from the handful of times he played in the VFL or pre-season competition, the general opinion seemed to be that there were concerns about the quality of his kicking and his ability to rack up a big enough possession count. So what's the big deal about him leaving? It would be irresponsible of the Club to make a two-year, $600K commitment to an unproven player with such lingering doubts hanging over his head. It would also be irresponsible of Freeman to not grab the cash St.Kilda are offering. One more blown hammy could end his career. It might be his one and only chance for a big windfall.

By contrast, Aish had an outstanding first season, before second-year blues caught up with him this season (which is common and forgivable). If we can use a pick from St.Kilda to snare Aish, I reckon we are massive winners out of this. If it comes together, we can all just pretend that we originally drafted Scharenberg and Aish.

Now, lets go get Aish!

 

[Snell1234]

No one understands how dirty the club is on Freeman. He is leaving Collingwood on probably the worst terms of anyone since Nick Davis. And even then, he is leaving on worse terms as he has been a d1ck with his negotiations and has only left for money that he is not entitled to. At least Nick left to go home.

 

[sirlothie]

Congratulations on getting a guy who never played a game for us, can hardly walk and probably pay way overs for him. Big ups

 

[OEP MKII]

He's a top 10 pick, he should start in a pocket or a flank like most do and work his way up. I highly doubt St Kilda are gonna throw him straight in the guts...

100% left for the money.

That's exactly what my post implies. I just don't have the same angst about that other posters do.

 

[millsy29gopies]

They're the most irrelevant club in the AFL. Engaging in banter with St Kilda supporters is just sad because there's no way they can ever win an argument.

 

[Cory]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out you money hungry flog.v

 

[Bard]

No one understands how dirty the club is on Freeman. He is leaving Collingwood on probably the worst terms of anyone since Nick Davis. And even then, he is leaving on worse terms as he has been a d1ck with his negotiations and has only left for money that he is not entitled to. At least Nick left to go home.

So what you're saying is that for the first time since 2010 the club and the supporters are seeing eye to eye?

 

[JB1975]

A kid who hasn't played a senior game in two years at Collingwood and whose hamstrings are as resilient as fairy floss chooses your club because he (quite rightly) reckons he might actually be able to just hobble right into your senior side... I'm not sure it's time for popcorn just yet.

PS: The Michael Jackson GIF brings back happy memories for me. Much appreciated.

 

[PieMan!]

He is going to hate playing against us next year....Well if he can get on the park and thats a big if

 

[si tacuisses]

Cool it, guys. Can't we understand wanting a change of scene after all those injuries?

I'll start melting if the trade ****s us, but until then, let's give the kid the benefit of the doubt, just like we would if one of St Kilda's kids wanted to join us.

 

[Mick39]

Damien Barrett has said that Freeman and his family believe they have no faith in getting back on park and keeping him there.

 

[swoop42]

Straight swap for Acres.

 

[TradeDraft]

Go Away You Aint's Troll

 

[left at home]

would have like freeman to gut it out, makes you a better player.
never mind, trade still got to be done yet, although I think it will get done
I think we need seedy and the club to change there minds and keep him

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Damien Barrett has said that Freeman and his family believe they have no faith in getting back on park and keeping him there.

On one hand, feel sorry for a kid who's body is failing him. On the other, feel sorry for the club that a senior spot has been clogged for 2 years. Ah well, that's called Draft Lotto eh?

 

[sauce_head]

They will get off with a slap of the wrist while you'll get carded. It's the way BigFooty works.

It's very serious stuff, Bigfooty, afterall. Very serious.

 

[Prestigerrycomo]

 

[dewah07]

Straight swap for Acres.

 

[dewah07]

u do realise saints fans were happy he won, wasn't his fault he was shafted with match time.

 

[TradeDraft]

No one understands how dirty the club is on Freeman. He is leaving Collingwood on probably the worst terms of anyone since Nick Davis. And even then, he is leaving on worse terms as he has been a d1ck with his negotiations and has only left for money that he is not entitled to. At least Nick left to go home.

Can you tell us more then?

 

[unplugged]

Looks like him or his manager are trying to maintain some reputation and go to the "not sure where he'll fit into the team after going after Treloar" route, which is disappointing.

As soon as the news broke that Treloar had chosen us, Freeman apparently started following Treloar on both instagram and Twitter. If it were me and I felt someone was taking my spot, I wouldn't be following them like they were going to be a future teammate!

Money, money, money.

Disappointed.

 

[BoxMatrix]

He is going to hate playing against us next year....Well if he can get on the park and thats a big if

I hope he does play against us. I can just imagine the classic abuse he will recieve from Collingwood supporters.