Naturally... the giants and saints have had a good working relationship (you've given us a few nice players) so if I'm stkilda im not putting up much of a fight, as long as it's within reason.
Works for me
Hah, we'll take it (support, best wishes, whatever you want to call it) however we can!
Last year yes, next year yes, but this year 7 and 8 wont get you the same class of player, 7 and next year's first much more likely to be asked for should he nominate the Saints
Think we need to assess. It's an odd time to re-sign to me, and might mean other announcements are imminent.
Nice but will believe it when an announcement happens.
IMHO, Smith is worth a late first round pick, #14-18, so #21 + #52 would be right on the money. However, there are others (and Bokonon is one) who rate Smith as worth more than that and therefore would want more. My view is that it's still largely dependent on Kelly - if he stays and Smith consequently goes (due lack of $ to meet his demands and stay within TPP) then I believe that GWS would be pragmatic and not hold out for a huge price. Geelong still need to take other draft picks so can't afford to give away too many picks for one player.
I dont want him to go, short term form issues and possibly injury concerns aside. His call, but he's repeatedly made it clear he doesn't want to go. Did see a little frustration from him when talking about Kelly's future which suggests to me it is a cap issue.
We all look for little signs, but Kelly was one of yhe last out there signing stuff this morning. He and Cal ward. Smith on the other hand wasn't out there very long among the crowd. Had brief chat with Griff - sounded very flat and very non-commital about next year. If I had to bet, money would be on him hanging up the boots. Looks like he is no chance for a surprise return during finals as his ankle still isn't 100%.
I've seen Ward hanging over the fence when he sees kids, and offerring photos in the pre warm up at Manuka where there's no real separation. Seems to be his nature.
