The Official Judd is leaving the Eagles Thread

[earlsta]

Judd leaves Eagles

We should go after Gibb's in a year

LESS than 48 hours after crashing out of the AFL finals series in straight sets, West Coast has received a hammer blow, with the news that skipper Chris Judd is leaving the club to return to Melbourne.​

The club confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon in Perth, saying Judd met with coach John Worsfold and informed him of his intention to return to Melbourne to live closer to his family.
In a statement, the club said it was “extremely disappointed with the decision”.

Judd's manager Paul Connors said Judd was yet to meet with any clubs in Melbourne at this stage.

Judd, 24, was taken by the Eagles at pick three in the 2001 NAB AFL Draft, and has been a standout ever since.

In addition to his 2006 premiership medallion, the 23-year-old has a 2005 Norm Smith Medal, two club champion awards, an AFL Players Association MVP award and has captained West Coast since 2006.

He has been plagued by a groin problem since the middle of 2007, which has meant he's missed four games and requires post season surgery.
A media conference with Eagles chief executive officer Trevor Nisbett and Worsfold will take place on Monday.

http://westcoasteagles.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/7155/Default.aspx?newsId=51189

 

[crowsarethebest]

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I feel sorry for the Eagles. Will be one of the modern era Greats. Is the best player in the league.

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

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Adelaides only a 60 minute flight away. Jericho, Hinge, Kenny, Mattner, Modra and 1st rounder for Judd.

He's going home to Melbourne, he wants to never play finals again for a "real football club" (Carlton). It's going to be interesting to see what the Coasters get for him. If they get screwed, it could be the death knell for the Pre-season draft, finally.

 

[Punchy Bassett]

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This will make trading very interesting this year now. We should be getting right in there and trying to swing something in a three way deal or something.

 

[dylan101]

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I hope he goes to the Demons, although I'm guessing he will go to Carlton for Fev and a draft pick

 

[Punchy Bassett]

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He's going home to Melbourne, he wants to never play finals again for a "real football club" (Carlton).

Or maybe he is sick to death of playing with a bunch of w***ers?

 

[earlsta]

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It's gonna suck if he does go to Carlton.

If he doesn't he'll be screwing WCE over.

I've got a funny feeling Carlton knew this was going to happen half way through the year...hence why they wanted the #1 pick, even though it's priority it still can be traded.

Judd Cup instead of Kruezer?

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

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Or maybe he is sick to death of playing with a bunch of w***ers?

Yeah good point.

 

[Punchy Bassett]

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It's gonna suck if he does go to Carlton.

If he doesn't he'll be screwing WCE over.

I've got a funny feeling Carlton knew this was going to happen half way through the year...hence why they wanted the #1 pick, even though it's priority it still can be traded.

Judd Cup instead of Kruezer?

Just waiting for the Collingwood fans to come out and say he is only worth a second rounder? That's usually how it works with them doesn't it?

Jokes aside which bottom Victorian sides have some gun WA youngsters? Could see anyone with a top 5-6 pick and one or two gun WA youngies as part of the package.

 

[King Elvis]

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Wow.

Fev & #3 I think.

Fev in the WCE jumper next year could deliver them another flag.

 

[ShearMagic9]

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Massive blow for the Eagles.

 

[ShearMagic9]

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Wow.

Fev & #3 I think.

Fev in the WCE jumper next year could deliver them another flag.

The Carlton fans seem to think pick 3, pick 20 and josh kennedy will be the goer.

 

[Punchy Bassett]

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Wow.

Fev & #3 I think.

Fev in the WCE jumper next year could deliver them another flag.

See this is all assuming Fev will go over there. I doubt Fevola would want to go over there.

 

[brown30]

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Wow.

Fev & #3 I think.

Fev in the WCE jumper next year could deliver them another flag.

Depends on how Cousins' Hammy pulls up IMO. Could be the beginning of the decline for the Iceman.

That said Kerr, Priddis, Hurn, Braun, Stenglein, Fletcher, Rosa, Embley and co. are hardly slouches.

It's an interesting situation, apparently Judd's groin is so bad he's been seeing an expert from overseas in a bid to save his career. If the highest bidding club gets the Judd of old it's a win no matter what. If they get the Judd of late 2007 then West Coast could laugh all the way to an incredible dynasty.

 

[AndrewJo]

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I feel sorry for the Eagles. Will be one of the modern era Greats. Is the best player in the league.

Disagree with feeling sorry for anyone except Judd. The guy was plucked out of his home town, moved across Australia away from family, played his guts out for a club and gave outstanding service. I believe he should be able to nominate his club of choice.
Judd, 24, was taken by the Eagles at pick three in the 2001 NAB AFL Draft, and has been a standout ever since.
In addition to his 2006 premiership medallion, the 23-year-old has a 2005 Norm Smith Medal, two club champion awards, an AFL Players Association MVP award and has captained West Coast since 2006.
After this service I trust that West Coast will negotiate a trade to a club of his choice. Why should he have to go to Carlton or a similar club and endure the rest of his career in purgatory??

 

[Crow-mo]

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The Carlton fans seem to think pick 3, pick 20 and josh kennedy will be the goer.

I think that is EXACTLY the sort of price that should get it done. ~

this could be a very bad thing or a very good thing for us.

 

[King Elvis]

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I think that is EXACTLY the sort of price that should get it done. ~

this could be a very bad thing or a very good thing for us.

Do you think picks will be what WCE are after though?

With a proven gun forward, they're a Premiership threat for another couple of years, easily.

A couple of picks which may not deliver for a couple of years might not be as appealing.

 

[crowsarethebest]

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Disagree with feeling sorry for anyone except Judd. The guy was plucked out of his home town, moved across Australia away from family, played his guts out for a club and gave outstanding service. I believe he should be able to nominate his club of choice.
Judd, 24, was taken by the Eagles at pick three in the 2001 NAB AFL Draft, and has been a standout ever since.
In addition to his 2006 premiership medallion, the 23-year-old has a 2005 Norm Smith Medal, two club champion awards, an AFL Players Association MVP award and has captained West Coast since 2006.
After this service I trust that West Coast will negotiate a trade to a club of his choice. Why should he have to go to Carlton or a similar club and endure the rest of his career in purgatory??

Well maybe Carlton would be his club of choice? His manager hasn't said that Judd hasn't been in touch with any clubs- but that is bullcrap IMO. It has been rumoured the Carlton have spoken to him and that Carlton is leading the race for him.

 

[brown30]

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Well maybe Carlton would be his club of choice? His manager hasn't said that Judd hasn't been in touch with any clubs- but that is bullcrap IMO. It has been rumoured the Carlton have spoken to him and that Carlton is leading the race for him.

Dick Pratt has the financial power to ensure Judd earns around 1.5 million a season (not all necessarily on the books either). Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon hold the financial cards, Richmond the #1 PSD pick and Melbourne the sentimentality.

Be interesting to see who wins out, methinks it'll be the moula however.

 

[crowsarethebest]

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Do you think picks will be what WCE are after though?

With a proven gun forward, they're a Premiership threat for another couple of years, easily.

A couple of picks which may not deliver for a couple of years might not be as appealing.

Pick 3 + Fev is the perfect trade. Fev is a gun player, one of the best in the comp if his mind is switched on.. when its not... And he has some off field issues. Pick 3 compensates the difference between Fev and Judd- Fev could be up there with Judd but consistency and off field issues hurt him. Not the best attitude at times when things go wrong on the field. He is also 27 next year I think?
Judd is 24, a leader a good character (environmentally friendly as well) and is the best player in the comp. Is in his prime, has 7 years at least in him. Only has an injury worry (IMO it is overhyped- it won't be a career threatening... he'll be back to his best after a good rest.)

 

[Forrest Gimp]

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The Carlton fans seem to think pick 3, pick 20 and josh kennedy will be the goer.

That's because they are Carlton fans. They're dreaming.

 

[Forrest Gimp]

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Disagree with feeling sorry for anyone except Judd. The guy was plucked out of his home town, moved across Australia away from family, played his guts out for a club and gave outstanding service. I believe he should be able to nominate his club of choice.
Judd, 24, was taken by the Eagles at pick three in the 2001 NAB AFL Draft, and has been a standout ever since.
In addition to his 2006 premiership medallion, the 23-year-old has a 2005 Norm Smith Medal, two club champion awards, an AFL Players Association MVP award and has captained West Coast since 2006.
After this service I trust that West Coast will negotiate a trade to a club of his choice. Why should he have to go to Carlton or a similar club and endure the rest of his career in purgatory??

Those are the conditions of emplyment.

 

[Crow-mo]

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Do you think picks will be what WCE are after though?

With a proven gun forward, they're a Premiership threat for another couple of years, easily.

A couple of picks which may not deliver for a couple of years might not be as appealing.

you've ignored a few things about Fev:
1. the character issue
2. that they've a decent player in his position (lynch)
3. fev's age.
~ ~
most of all
4. that draft picks don't have to agree to move!

who says Fev will agree. Kennedy is a young, rated KPP prospect from Perth. plus a top 3 pick. plus another high pick 20. that's very fair.

and most of all, you have to remember that if Judd doesn't feel WC are being reasonable, he'll be able to rationalise going PSD on them. they'll certainly get the opportunity to do a trade, but if they get arsey Judd can just say no, enough, I'm off. you had your chance.

as i said this could be disasterous for us, or very good.

Terrible for us


all trades are held up, pending the big judd trade. as has happened the last couple of years. this means that as smaller players we may not be able to get much through if this deal goes last minute. *most likely scenario*

very good for us

after the Jeff White scandal, the AFL will scrutinise any contender in the PSD stakes for cap eligibility. which means clubs might be looking to dump salary. there are no salary matching rules in AFL, so clubs might be looking to trade experienced players for picks to create space. which could create opportunities for us to mop up some talent for below normal price.

 

[Crow-mo]

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Well maybe Carlton would be his club of choice? His manager hasn't said that Judd hasn't been in touch with any clubs- but that is bullcrap IMO. It has been rumoured the Carlton have spoken to him and that Carlton is leading the race for him.

of course it's rubbish. he must have made this decision some time ago.

players do NOT defer all discussions on their future unless they are considering leaving.

 

[Crow-mo]

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That's because they are Carlton fans. They're dreaming.

that's daft. it's a great offer, and the best you'll get.

remember Judd will knife you, if you get arsey.