Opinion Non-Crows AFL 4: The Centre Cannot Hold

[Scorpus]

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/kane-cornes/no-player-deserves-a-fouryear-contract-deal-in-the-afl/news-story/33470a07050176cecf819a9c2a39841e

Why did they extend Clurey to 2025 when he couldn't get a game in 2021?

 

[FR0GGY]

I wonder how Liam Jones feels right now?

Silly?

 

[FR0GGY]

Why did they extend Clurey to 2025 when he couldn't get a game in 2021?

Trying to win the SANFL

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Are the ABC exempt from ratings? Surely they should make this list!

They weren't in the list on the publication, I quoted

 

[Punchy Bassett]

5 years for Dan Houston?

Houston's taken them to the cleaners

 

[Punchy Bassett]

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/kane-cornes/no-player-deserves-a-fouryear-contract-deal-in-the-afl/news-story/33470a07050176cecf819a9c2a39841e

Is there one player on that list any other club would actually want?

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

And still no contract for Butters. Wonder if his agent leaked that to get St Kilda to get serious with their offer.

 

[marvin]

They don't lose many, other than home preliminary finals.

 

[Thetrader15]

Why did they extend Clurey to 2025 when he couldn't get a game in 2021?

Surely min wage for Clurey?

 

[footy4ever]

Unsurprisingly he’s pretty chuffed. He only has an issue when other clubs offer 5 year deals to b grade players.

Kornes not realising this average half back flanker borderline plodder will be playing until he's 33yrs.

I think I've seen him spend more time losing his feet than staying upright.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/kane-cornes/no-player-deserves-a-fouryear-contract-deal-in-the-afl/news-story/33470a07050176cecf819a9c2a39841e

Another Port megastar other clubs were desperate to sign, chooses Port.

 

[Thetrader15]

A dime a dozen half back? 5 year deal? Of course Kornes is ok with it if it's port

Houston is on a 6 year deal...when you have Burton, DBJ, Bonner, Bergman, Sinn and Jones.

Wow!

 

[DJ75]

Surprised Pies with their huge membership received more than both SA clubs.

Would a Tassie team need as much as GC every year?

So Richmond and Collingwood - two clubs with huge memberships AND the incredible benefit of massive free to air TV coverage in prime time slots, both get more than we do?
Only West Coast and Hawthorn receive less.

How on Earth is this possible?

 

[DJ75]

Kornes not realising this average half back flanker borderline plodder will be playing until he's 33yrs.

I think I've seen him spend more time losing his feet than staying upright.



Another Port megastar other clubs were desperate to sign, chooses Port.

Kornes doesn't care. It's part of the media mandate - talk positively about Port and everything they do at all times.

 

[FAITH]

I wonder how Liam Jones feels right now?

Were they anti Vax or anti mRNA?
Many were just waiting for novavax.

 

[MatthewB]

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/kane-cornes/no-player-deserves-a-fouryear-contract-deal-in-the-afl/news-story/33470a07050176cecf819a9c2a39841e

 

[Adz2332]

Kornes not realising this average half back flanker borderline plodder will be playing until he's 33yrs.

I think I've seen him spend more time losing his feet than staying upright.



Another Port megastar other clubs were desperate to sign, chooses Port.

lol dan houston the 24 year old?? lol

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

lol dan houston the 24 year old?? lol

He’ll be there for Ken’s 15 year anniversary. Kochie’s loves a long term deal.

 

[footy4ever]

lol dan houston the 24 year old?? lol

Yeah good spotting. Obvious typo...30. (29y9m to be exact) Congrats on locking in that superstar until he's 30 so no-one can steal him. Port have done a Mackay.



Edit: Also, if I hear one more commentator say "Houston, we have a problem"....so help me...

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Takes him to 6 years service… first rung of FA eligibility

FA starts at 8 years.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Exactly, ironically I said this earlier too.

Its absolutely foolish for the Suns to think this is a win of any type.

If he didnt do his ACL, he would be in Victoria at the end of this year.

Dont be surprised if he doenst play for the Suns again either. He will delay his comeback as long as possible.

?? You think he’s going to delay his comeback by a full 2 years?
Meaning he would spend 3 on the side lines. That could disastrous to his career.
You think vic clubs would pay top dollar for someone who missed 3 full seasons?

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

Good news boys, we've signed one of our out of contract players to a massive 5-year deal.

Outstanding. Is it Rozee?

It's not Connor. But this is a massive show of commitment to our club.

Has to be Butters. I saw on twitter he was gonna resign.

It's not Butters. Let me check what's going on there ...

Well Karl Amon

10

Karl Amon

Age

30

Ht

181cm

Wt

71kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

294.5

4star

D

21.0

5star

K

15.0

5star

HB

6.0

3star

M

6.0

5star

T

2.0

3star

D

10.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

146.8

3star

had a good year I suppose ...

Not Karl. 5-years, so it takes him over the Free Agency expiry as well. He's a Port Adelaide magpie Power for life. Will finish his career in the black, teal and white. (hang on, leave the teal in ... I think)

Oh, well I suppose Ryan Burton

3

Ryan Burton

Age

28

Ht

191cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.5

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

277.3

4star

D

16.8

4star

K

12.3

5star

HB

4.5

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

2star

MG

277.3

4star

D

13.4

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.4

4star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.2

4star

was highly rated at Hawthorn.

It's Dan Houston

9

Dan Houston

Age

28

Ht

186cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

11.8

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.0

5star

MG

289.2

4star

D

17.6

4star

K

11.6

4star

HB

6.0

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.4

4star

MG

319.9

5star

D

16.6

4star

K

12.4

5star

HB

4.2

4star

M

7.0

5star

T

2.6

4star

MG

279.8

5star

.

Woo? Is Ken sacked yet?

In Ken we Trust.

 

[Gtowncrow]

So Richmond and Collingwood - two clubs with huge memberships AND the incredible benefit of massive free to air TV coverage in prime time slots, both get more than we do?
Only West Coast and Hawthorn receive less.

How on Earth is this possible?

I was pretty cranky when I saw that also.
But...
If I think about this from a positive perspective, doesn't this list reflect the comparative financial strength of the clubs overall? If so, we should be happy with our financial position.

 

[maxlilly]

5 years for Dan Houston?

Port, we have a problem

 

[Truck25]

So Richmond and Collingwood - two clubs with huge memberships AND the incredible benefit of massive free to air TV coverage in prime time slots, both get more than we do?
Only West Coast and Hawthorn receive less.

How on Earth is this possible?

Would love to know the criteria, does the club have to put in a request for cash or does Gill just hand it out, and the the AFL ever say "No, you have been financially irresponsible so fix it yourselves"

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

That AFL distribution table includes AFLW distributions. So there’s clubs getting more of us that don’t get distributions to support the womens teams.