Scott Thompson (Crows)

[VanDemonxx]

Dees have offered him a 1 year deal, into a coaching role for 2018

Close with Goodwin

Thoughts? Personally it doesn't make sense

 

[dylan93]

Doesn't really make sense with what we're trying to do. But, he's still bloody got it and I'd have him on our list for a season than a wealth of names. Might be that one last solid, experienced mid we need to help us push deep into finals while our younger guys continue to develop into guns.

 

[Great8]

Looked like treacle on Friday night. Just don't think it's worth it for Melbourne

 

[I Lost My Keays]

He's cooked in my opinion.

 

[Dez!]

Where's this come from?

Don't want, don't need, still bitter.

 

[VanDemonxx]

I don't get it considering we have a midfield lacking pace and running power

 

[Dez!]

I don't get it considering we have a midfield lacking pace and running power

Again, where has this come from?

 

[VanDemonxx]

Again, where has this come from?

http://www.fiveaa.com.au/shows/rowey-bicks/former-teammate-makes-thommo-an-offer-to-leave-crows

 

[Blackas87]

I don't get it considering we have a midfield lacking pace and running power

I think it's more to do with the long term coaching prospect. Thommo would very good to teach our young inside mids a thing or two.

 

[Dez!]

http://www.fiveaa.com.au/shows/rowey-bicks/former-teammate-makes-thommo-an-offer-to-leave-crows

Graham Cornes...............

“I think [incoming Demons coach] Simon Goodwin might’ve initiated an offer … maybe play for a year and then graduate into coaching -- which would be a terrific opportunity for him.”

Nothing more than him just spitballing crap.

 

[VanDemonxx]

Graham Cornes...............



Nothing more than him just spitballing crap.

On the afl website too mate

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Melbourne board.

 

[markm106]

Given the potential circumstances of him being appointed as a player and then coach it would make sense. We desperately need experience in the side. My real concern is he'll be 34 next year and has already declined somewhat.

 

[Theo X]

Hope it's not true. He can go get stuffed at 33yo.

 

[The 747]

Melbourne don't need to do this.

 

[Adz2332]

IF it was just as a coach. sure.... but at 33 and slowing why would Melb do it?? with the mids they have!!

 

[Jeremias]

Doesn't make much sense for Melbourne to bring him across in a playing capacity given his age and the current state of their midfield.

If this is true Goodwin must rate Thompson's coaching prospects very highly.

 

[autocol]

It surprises me that player-to-coach contracts aren't made illegal by the AFL.

Seems it provides an opportunity for a team to offer someone like Buddy a deal like Sydney gave him, except that the last three years are a "coaching role" (which really means, paying them a huge salary outside the cap for three years beyond the end of the their playing career, in return for underpaying them while they were playing).

 

[dlanod]

It surprises me that player-to-coach contracts aren't made illegal by the AFL.

Seems it provides an opportunity for a team to offer someone like Buddy a deal like Sydney gave him, except that the last three years are a "coaching role" (which really means, paying them a huge salary outside the cap for three years beyond the end of the their playing career, in return for underpaying them while they were playing).

It's hard to see how it can really be policed if they did though. It'd just move to an "understanding" that they become a coach thereafter.

 

[Sirlemsip]

Demons would be better going after Boomer... at least he fills a 'need' for the side and looks like he still has enough for 2017.

Love Thommo as a player but you'd have to think he's pretty much done after this finals campaign.

 

[Sando22]

Yeah no thanks Goody.
He f****ed off once so he can get f****ed again.

 

[Footypie32]

It surprises me that player-to-coach contracts aren't made illegal by the AFL.

Seems it provides an opportunity for a team to offer someone like Buddy a deal like Sydney gave him, except that the last three years are a "coaching role" (which really means, paying them a huge salary outside the cap for three years beyond the end of the their playing career, in return for underpaying them while they were playing).

If a club wants to overpay an untried assistant coach, that's their prerogative. It's still a bit of a gamble as they don't really know how the player will fair as a coach. I also think it's a good thing for older players. You might feel like you've got 1 or 2 good years left, but don't want to move your whole family just for a short amount of time. 3 to 4 years would make it worth your while.

I don't see it as a problem.

 

[autocol]

I don't see it as a problem.

How would you feel if Collingwood or Hawthorn offered Rory Sloane a six year deal on $450K per year, into a three year coaching contract of $1M per year?

I know that's an extreme example, but it's where we'll likely end up if the AFL doesn't put a stop to it.

 

[Dez!]

How would you feel if Collingwood or Hawthorn offered Rory Sloane a six year deal on $450K per year, into a three year coaching contract of $1M per year?

I know that's an extreme example, but it's where we'll likely end up if the AFL doesn't put a stop to it.

There's a cap on footy department spending which would limit things like this.

 

[Drewie11]

If you guys get him back, can we get Bernie back then?