Especially when they think this;
We all have hopeless optimists on our boards.
I don't have an issue with us taking a little unders if it gets a guy who has been a long term part of our club to somewhere he would be happy finishing his career. I think that kind of thing is good for the spirit of the club/playing group.
There are two elements besides Cloke the player: his salary and the compo that comes back our way. I'd hope that if we're being helpful on one of those, we do a bit better on the other, e.g. if we're paying half his salary, the compo is a bit better or vice versa. Would be disappointed if we took a bath on both - if that were to be the case I prefer he finish his contract with us and stay a one club player.
Might not happen, maybe saving the bit of cap space is enough for us and you'll get him as a real bargain. We'll see.
Anyway, just wanted to offer an alternative view.