Retired Sam Menegola [retired]

[MisterMarcus]

Has had a few solid outings in the VFL after missing the first half of the season with injury. But is probably now behind the younger brigade (Atkins, Holmes, Bruhn) as a starting midfielder in the Cats best 22.

If he wanted to go for guaranteed game time, we probably wouldn't stand in his way.

A team like North, who are crying out for experienced heads from successful cultures, would be one obvious candidate. But anyone who wants an experienced mid for a few years, that they could get fairly cheaply, might be interested.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

His wages would be way too big for anyone else to take on. Will stick it out with Geelong 100%

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

His wages would be way too big for anyone else to take on. Will stick it out with Geelong 100%

How about you give us pick 1 and we'll pay his wage.

 

[PenAndPaper]

His wages would be way too big for anyone else to take on. Will stick it out with Geelong 100%

He's OOC so even if he was wanting big wages, neither Geelong or another club would be paying them and he'd just end up at East Freo.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

How about you give us pick 1 and we'll pay his wage.

Have Geelong ever salary dumped a player though? Good point in that you could trade him to North for a pick . Pick 30 odd + Menegola for Pick 80 could work

 

[bzparkes]

How about you give us pick 1 and we'll pay his wage.

Does it include the $1 pub?

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

He's OOC so even if he was wanting big wages, neither Geelong or another club would be paying them and he'd just end up at East Freo.

I think a bit like us with NicNat, Geelong will have gentlemans agreements to keep up.

We would be more likely to sign Cameron then Menegola

 

[MisterMarcus]

His wages would be way too big for anyone else to take on. Will stick it out with Geelong 100%

As far as I understand, he's out of contract. I imagine that if he stays, we'd be basically paying him minimum chips if we don't see him as much more than a "26th man" type VFL backup.

So in terms of salary and promises of game time, probably wouldn't take much to prise him out.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Have Geelong ever salary dumped a player though? Good point in that you could trade him to North for a pick . Pick 30 odd + Menegola for Pick 80 could work

Forget that he's ooc. He'll either leave as a FA or stay on bugger all.

 

[Rich01]

Been good in his career but might just call time.
In saying that a club like North might benefit from what he’s learnt playing for such an elite side for his career and take on a playing mentoring role with them.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

How about you give us pick 1 and we'll pay his wage.

Go back to the Suns for the lols and offer them a salary dump and again ask for a top 10 pick our way

 

[CatToTheFuture]

He's OOC so even if he was wanting big wages, neither Geelong or another club would be paying them and he'd just end up at East Freo.

That's the joke.jpg

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Been good in his career but might just call time.
In saying that a club like North might benefit from what he’s learnt playing for such an elite side for his career and take on a playing mentoring role with them.

I think he has a year or two left in the tank but not sure he has takers.

I think the club wants to bring in Knevitt and Dempsey through the wing so there's not heaps of opportunity at the cats

 

[branedotorg]

32 when the next season starts right?

 

[CatToTheFuture]

32 when the next season starts right?

About the same age as Isaac Smith was. Worked out ok

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Been a fine player for Geelong, but probably best for both parties if they part company.

Could see him spending his final Years up at the Gold Coast

 

[rapidfire7]

Injuries have taken their toll sadly. I think he will retire/be delisted. His best was very good, and was very unlucky to miss AA selection in 2020.

 

[Hamingja]

Have Geelong ever salary dumped a player though?

Varcoe essentially was. They were paying him too much for his output so were happy to trade him.

 

[Hamingja]

If Menegola wants to stay I would give him a 1 year deal. Yeah he is rusty at the moment in the VFL but he hasn't played for the best part of two years. I think he could get a bounce from a full pre season. He would have been very handy early in the year when we had a lot of midfield injuries. If he is happy to be a fringe player between VFL/AFL I would prefer to keep him than take some kid at pick 100, we traded all our later picks out for Henry last year.

 

[Warhorse]

If a player is free and best 22 you take them. The developing teams would love him due to professionalism as well.

 

[Bianconeri]

Varcoe essentially was. They were paying him too much for his output so were happy to trade him.

You got Clark for Varcoe so I don’t think that counts.

 

[Hamingja]

You got Clark for Varcoe so I don’t think that counts.

Yeah that was the final trade with Harry O the third wheel but Varcoe was gone regardless of Clark, was on $500k+ 10 years ago.

 

[The 747]

For another club wouldn't be the worst pick up for depth. Not sure how much gas he has left though.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Has had a few solid outings in the VFL after missing the first half of the season with injury. But is probably now behind the younger brigade (Atkins, Holmes, Bruhn) as a starting midfielder in the Cats best 22.

If he wanted to go for guaranteed game time, we probably wouldn't stand in his way.

A team like North, who are crying out for experienced heads from successful cultures, would be one obvious candidate. But anyone who wants an experienced mid for a few years, that they could get fairly cheaply, might be interested.

I think if it was to be North, there would need to be some shenanigans where Geelong "forces" a trade, and we offer a fourth rounder or something, so the Mckay compo doesn't get diluted.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

You got Clark for Varcoe so I don’t think that counts.

It was a 3way trade in which we were dumping a large salary to prepare for Dangerfield and friends 12 months later