Past Rhys Palmer

[3rd Grade Maggy]

Fantastic news for Cyril. I assume he'll get retrospectively awarded the Rising Star now under the 'no Carlton player shall win this award' rule (The Cripps Rule)

 

[Jeremias]

No problems with this trade, welcome Rhys.

Handy footballer who provides some experience and a big body who can play a role both in the midfield and up forward.

Didn't see much game time at the Giants this year but was right on the cusp and should feature regularly at senior level for us over the next few years.

At 28 he could easily have 3-4 years left in him.

Very much a salary dump for the Giants which allowed us to bring Marchbank and Pickett in a little cheaper than we perhaps otherwise would have. For pick 135 there can be no complaints.

 

[AlecDuncan]

Someone has to kick it in the general direction of Liam Jones at Preston Oval.

 

[MileHigh]

We need more midfield depth and here it is. Was a pick 7 and we get him for nothing as a salary cap dump by GWS as they threw money at him to make the move. Probably on lower money at back end of contract. GWS went after him when they first started up but eventually finds himself behind their young midfield talent once they matured which is to be expected. He's no slouch and now we hold onto Gibbs he will strengthen our midfield depth.

 

[HARKER]

Palmer will at least win the BnF for the Northern Blues if nothing else.

I've wanted to bolster our reserves side. So it's a win for pick #135

Don't be surprised should he be starting 22 next year.
Wouldn't get much of a look-in with the strong GWS mid-field, but could be good support for Gibbs & Cripps next year.

Oh.....and welcome Rhys.

 

[jimsta10]

Welcome and congrats...

 

[2ndeffort]

With guys on the books like Palmer, Pickett and Smedts there will be a lot more pressure on guys like Everitt for a spot at half forward.

 

[T2B_]

Don't be surprised should he be starting 22 next year.

Pending some disaster, I have almost no doubt about that. While some have issues with his disposal at times or some supposed off-field characteristics (good luck getting up to no good under Bolts), he can certainly play.

 

[The Facepainter]

Wow, have we ever traded pick 135 before?

 

[LanceRomance]

Glad to have this guy.

Am a little concerned about his injury history but if he gets up and running we would have done very well.

 

[Chism]

Nice pick up for the price.

He will be settled up forward I reckon and rotate through the middle when our guns are off the ground.

He will be more than handy up forward I reckon and will surprise a few people.

 

[Smegger]

Nice pick up for the price.

He will be settled up forward I reckon and rotate through the middle when our guns are off the ground.

He will be more than handy up forward I reckon and will surprise a few people.

Agreed, i think he will surprise a few. Got him for bugger all and will surely be an upgrade come selection time on some of our present "depth" players.

 

[perthblue]

I actually rate Palmer, very handy depth player to have and we got him for peanuts. Welcome!!!

 

[Juddalenko]

I want 135 games out of him. GWS have thought highly of him to trade him for PASS. Welcome aboard former Rising Star!

 

[LordLucifer]

I think Palmer was potentially a salary cap dump from GWS so we could get Marchbank and Pickett on the cheap.

He was a dump alright .........

Here's his profile pic :

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

not free. i say we are taking over a large contract

But if we can afford to and the money has to go somewhere, it's effectively a free hit. Only one year left isn't it?
If he shows anything, he can stay on for less money.

 

[F_therest]

Lol it's actually a little rude how the club has got 'New Blue' highlight videos for Smedts, Pickett & Marchbank but not Palmer.

The article welcoming Palmer was also very clearly shorter and less enthusiastic.

 

[LanceRomance]

He could take Kerridges place in the 22.

He tore us apart in 2014 too. I recall a couple of his goals were pretty swish.

 

[1shay]

If RP doesnt take out the John Nicols medal next year.... you would certainly have to consider this trade to have been a failure.

 

[LanceRomance]

Don't be surprised should he be starting 22 next year.
Wouldn't get much of a look-in with the strong GWS mid-field, but could be good support for Gibbs & Cripps next year.

Oh.....and welcome Rhys.

Agreed. The NEAFL also is not a great place to develop players either. No wonder he stagnated.

 

[Blue Razor]

Very Good leader from what has been said.
something we need from loss of walker and Jamo.
regardless of where he plays cost nothing but salary cap space that we need to fill.

Welcome Palmer

 

[james Dean]

Fills a place on our list while we're rebuilding, so not a big drama that we brought him in. Handy around goals and an elite runner so I'd see him fighting for a spot with Kerridge, Armfield, Boeky or Buckley

 

[gbatman]

Nice to get him for free, will provide some senior experience and depth, still a quality player. Could easily have the same impact Wright has had.

 

[Toddski]

At the very worst he will provide some grunt to the northern blues midfield which suffered this year.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

Palmer would walk up to the 22 in most sides. He adds depth and I miles ahead of Graham etc. Happy to have him along for th ride