Ryan O'Keefe

[McLean_4_Captain]

I think we could fit Warnock in, but that might mean trading someone. And we wouldn't be stupid enough to give him $400k straight off the bat, maybe a back-ended or performanced based contract.

I also think this might be part of the reason why we're holding off with Green, because they might want to give Warnock part of Greeny's pie.

What you might have heard is that we're not keen on Warnock if he's going to demand $400k a year. He's played less then 30 games and still has plenty of time to earn that sort of money, but he's not worth it now.

 

[Pennypacker]

I think we could fit Warnock in, but that might mean trading someone. And we wouldn't be stupid enough to give him $400k straight off the bat, maybe a back-ended or performanced based contract.

I also think this might be part of the reason why we're holding off with Green, because they might want to give Warnock part of Greeny's pie.

What you might have heard is that we're not keen on Warnock if he's going to demand $400k a year. He's played less then 30 games and still has plenty of time to earn that sort of money, but he's not worth it now.

Fair enough. I just hope you scare Carlton into offering their first round pick for him which is way too much IMO
If i were you guys i would give Green whatever he wants because he is a star.

 

[saj_21]

I heard a rumour you guys have ruled out going after Warnock because you couldnt afford his 400k price tag. Surely Warnock has to be a priority for you guys given his age and potential?? Lets be honest Jamar and Johnson arent setting the world on fire, and Warnock could be a potential 10 year gun.
I would hate to see the Blues pick him up for pick 24.
No offense but I dont understand how you could be at your salary cap limit given your limited number of marquey players. Bruce, Green & Davey should no doubt command over 400k but i would question whether anyone else on your list is worth that much, and therefore you should be able to afford 400k for Warnock?

We are struggling with player payments due to a lot of injuires in the last 2 years and players coming to the end of the career with back ended contracts.

Don't under estimate Johnson he was very good for us, his tap work is handy but for a ruckman wins a lot of the footy (23 touches against geelong round 3) and competes very well once the ball is on the ground (his round down of Justin Sherman). He is a better player than warnock!