Sam Reid

[heypenny]

Fyfe is the reason I get up each morning..

He's not going to being traded.

 

[free at last]

As much as we love Fyfe, 1 and 4 would be enough to open the premiership window for some time to come. Bondy, give me time to think.

If you could guarantee one could be an equal of Cameron and the other o'meara,yes ,but you can't.

 

[electricfeel]

Fyfe is the reason I get up each morning..

He's not going to being traded.

Cute. When's the wedding and am I invited?

 

[kp junior]

As much as we love Fyfe, 1 and 4 would be enough to open the premiership window for some time to come. Bondy, give me time to think.

you disgust me!

 

[heypenny]

Cute. When's the wedding and am I invited?

Whenever Abbott allows two men to marry and then when Fyfe accepts my proposal. Probably a while away.

 

[stormee]

Fyfe is the reason I get up each morning..

I am petitioning that Lake Grace become Australia's capital, and that we have a yearly holiday called Fyfe-day, such is my love.

 

[theGav56]

Looks like GWS are going to throw pick 1 & 4 at Fyfe.

So you are suggesting that they will trade Patton as well as the selection that would get them Boyd. Zero chance of that happening.

 

[Purple Suit]

So you are suggesting that they will trade Patton as well as the selection that would get them Boyd. Zero chance of that happening.

Pretty much, I was just throwing it out there as it seemed strange to trade Patton for pick 4 when it would mean GWS's list just gets further down the development path. They have offered pick 1 on the table anyway so maybe they are serious about becoming competitive quicker.

 

[dominguez]

Lets hypothetically say GWS plan to offer Fyfe a 6 year $6M deal next year when he's out of contract and that FFC can't go close to matching it. What would we get as compensation, a pick in the teens?

IF GWS are keen on Fyfe (which is probable).
And
IF Fyfe is likely to take the $$$$ (which is possible).
And
IF Pick one is on the table.
I'd take the trade, but only after Bondy and Ross have a chat to Nathan and his manager.

 

[heypenny]

Lets hypothetically say GWS plan to offer Fyfe a 6 year $6M deal next year when he's out of contract and that FFC can't go close to matching it. What would we get as compensation, a pick in the teens?

IF GWS are keen on Fyfe (which is probable).
And
IF Fyfe is likely to take the $$$$ (which is possible).
And
IF Pick one is on the table.
I'd take the trade, but only after Bondy and Ross have a chat to Nathan and his manager.

Good post and this should be taken into consideration. IMO Fyfe doesn't seem like the kind of person who would leave his home state for more $$$. Ablett and Franklin had both achieved the ultimate success in winning two premierships.

I would also expect Fremantle to be able to offer a contract that wouldn't be too far off GWS. I'd be shocked if Fyfe left for the sake of an extra 100k - 200k extra a year.

 

[Andy_demestos]

Lets hypothetically say GWS plan to offer Fyfe a 6 year $6M deal next year when he's out of contract and that FFC can't go close to matching it. What would we get as compensation, a pick in the teens? .

Well presumably at the end of next season some or all of Pav, Sandi and Macpharlin will be put out to pasture.

That being the case, I think Freo will have plenty of spare cash to load up a truck, and dump said truckload of cash on Fyfe's driveway.

 

[Centurions]

Well presumably at the end of next season some or all of Pav, Sandi and Macpharlin will be put out to pasture.

That being the case, I think Freo will have plenty of spare cash to load up a truck, and dump said truckload of cash on Fyfe's driveway.

He is not a restricted free agent so could only go to GWS via preseason draft or trade. If goes preseason draft we get nothing for him.

All this trade talk of Fyfe is crazy. You jist don't trade players with the skill set he has, period....

 

[jedi mind tricks]

Doesn't all this disgust you. Gws etc with bigger salary caps being able tk take other teams players due to extra money. When Freo came in the comp they got nothing extra. I want to keep Fyfe and the AFL has allowed teams like GWS to do as they please. No fairness and equity. Freo made finals finally to good governance gws will soon enough due to AFL backing.

 

[Righteo]

Was excited for about 2 seconds until I read who reported it. I've pretty much given up on snaring a decent KPP via FA or trading.

 

[Andy_demestos]

He is not a restricted free agent so could only go to GWS via preseason draft or trade. If goes preseason draft we get nothing for him.

All this trade talk of Fyfe is crazy. You jist don't trade players with the skill set he has, period....

Agreed. If we trade Fyfe we will be cursed ala the redsocks.

The curse of the Fyfefino.

 

[Arcassius]

That being the case, I think Freo will have plenty of spare cash to load up a truck, and dump said truckload of cash on Fyfe's driveway.

Technically Fyfe can provide his own road-train

 

[holy diver]

Doesn't all this disgust you. Gws etc with bigger salary caps being able tk take other teams players due to extra money. When Freo came in the comp they got nothing extra. I want to keep Fyfe and the AFL has allowed teams like GWS to do as they please. No fairness and equity. Freo made finals finally to good governance gws will soon enough due to AFL backing.

It sucks but it's the way things turned out. On the up side the club finally seem to have it's chance for some glory over the next few years. I am hanging for Freo' premiership(s).

 

[Leatherpoizoned]

Fyfe could not only be the greatest player to play for Fremantle but there's a real chance he will be the best in the AFL for a time. Only laughing stocks trade out great players.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

It sucks but it's the way things turned out. On the up side the club finally seem to have it's chance for some glory over the next few years. I am hanging for Freo' premiership(s).

Freo are definitely making use of free agency and working hard at sustained sustained success but free agency and teams with afl ambassadors etc can create a bigger divide between the haves and have nots.

AFL is changing it's environment to the detrement of footy supporters. One day it will become like epl and unless you are one of the big 4 don't bother.

 

[sij1981]

Freo are definitely making use of free agency and working hard at sustained sustained success but free agency and teams with afl ambassadors etc can create a bigger divide between the haves and have nots.

AFL is changing it's environment to the detrement of footy supporters. One day it will become like epl and unless you are one of the big 4 don't bother.

agree whole 100%

 

[dominguez]

He is not a restricted free agent so could only go to GWS via preseason draft or trade. If goes preseason draft we get nothing for him.

Good point, didn't think of that.

So trade him now for pick one or if he walks we get a top 3 pick next year. In that case there's no rush.

Hopefully contract talks are beginning though, will be a shame if his contractual status is discussed throughout the 2014 season.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

Would like Reid but not sure if it will happen. He gas the ability to play foward and back like Luke Mc.

 

[sij1981]

Good point, didn't think of that.

So trade him now for pick one or if he walks we get a top 3 pick next year. In that case there's no rush.

Hopefully contract talks are beginning though, will be a shame if his contractual status is discussed throughout the 2014 season.

agree, we dont need distractions.

 

[the doc]

you disgust me!

KP you have to be more pragmatic.

 

[holy diver]

Freo are definitely making use of free agency and working hard at sustained sustained success but free agency and teams with afl ambassadors etc can create a bigger divide between the haves and have nots.

AFL is changing it's environment to the detrement of footy supporters. One day it will become like epl and unless you are one of the big 4 don't bother.

Very much so. European football/NFL trends are certainly coming down under. I have a feeling Freo and Wet Coast for that fact will be in the haves - not the have not's. WA teams will certainly be no minnows in the future in regards to financial clout and locally produced talent.