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It's an interesting one for the Bulldogs. It's no coincidence when we played them that they went from staying close to blown away when Griffen went off injured. They've strengthened their forward line, but at a high cost. Overall against all teams it's a win for the Bulldogs, but IMO against Port given our defense is our strength and our centre clearance issues in games I'd rather play Bulldogs with Boyd then Bulldogs with Griffen.
I would say they've turned a very bad situation into what could end up a good one, I think Schulzenfest summed it up pretty well before, when he described it as almost trading 6 for Boyd.

I would most likely call call Griffen + 6 for Boyd a losing trade if Griffen didn't want to leave. Losing your best player and captain as well as pick 6 which could land you an extremely good player for a guy who *could* be a very, very good KPF is way too much of a risk, as well as a blow to your club culture.

However, when you have already lost all that club culture, as well as your best player, your coach, and a couple of other great players, landing a guy like Tom Boyd for pick 6 is an incredible deal. Its still not a great sitation compared to what they were in 3 weeks ago, but compared to any alternative that involves Griffen, Cooney, McCartney, and Higgins leaving? Absolutely amazing.

The 7 year contract was either the reason Boyd chose to go to the bulldogs, or absolute stupidity on their behalf. It seems like the kind of deal which doesn't gain them anything if he does come off as an amazing player, or loses them a hell of a lot if he doesn't make it or gets injured.
 

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It just occurred to me listening to 3AW that Dave Matthews (GWS CEO) talks exactly like Ross Lyon.
While we're at it are we sure these two didn't exclaim into the same rag after a particularly steamy sat'dee at Windy Hill?



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Clearing up,I've never had the intention to leave PAFC or have I had any contact with any club about leaving.Looking forward to 2015 season
15/10/2014 9:03 pm
Knew it. He was never offered. Essendon would have accepted 17 + O'shea.
 
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