Not sure what North think they have in stock that adding Waite will deliver. They must believe they're close to a flag. They aren't anywhere near it. Not when these guys are in their regular lineup.
Daw - gee Setanta offered more than this guy
Atley
Firrito
Black - ok last year, shouldn't be getting a game this year
Thomas
Jacobs
Hansen
And with Petrie on his way toward the end of his career, that list plus North != top 4 let alone flags. It didn't work with Dal Santo, it won't with Waite.
But I'm fine if they do take Waite. It'll add to their nice nursing home for retirees who want a bit of coin. We certainly need to move on from him being a key player. If he does see out his career with us then it will be helpful.