What They're Saying - The Bulldogs Media Thread - Part 3

[WAbulldog]

The latest on Western Bulldogs free agent’s contract status

The defender comes out of contract at the end of the year.

www.sen.com.au

So when does everything think that it’s officially confirmed that the deal is signed?

 

[Bulldogs85]

So when does everything think that it’s officially confirmed that the deal is signed?

You would think it will be close within a week or two

 

[Charlie Bucket]

I’d be concerned if the club were going to re-sign him at $700k over 5 years.

 

[dogwatch]

I’d be concerned if the club were going to re-sign him at $700k over 5 years.

i think that’s what is being suggested as necessary for a club like Adelaide to prise him out.
More like $600k at the WB i reckon.
If that’s what JJ is on then Caleb is easily worth it.

 

[ScragCity]

I don't think Caleb's form this year justifies 600k. I'd be looking to re-sign him at 450k for 3 years. 600k for 5 years is more along the lines of what I'd offer Dale. I'm not really convinced that Caleb is that important to us anymore. The only game I remember him being really influential in last year was the second Demons encounter.

 

[TiAn_]

To be honest, I haven’t really noticed Caleb this year. But might just be taking him for granted.

With the current salary cap of $13.54M and average wage of $390k likely to increase under the new CBA, $600k for 4 is probably thereabouts or even good business. Less than 5% of the cap for a B&F & AA.

 

[dogwatch]

I don't think Caleb's form this year justifies 600k. I'd be looking to re-sign him at 450k for 3 years. 600k for 5 years is more along the lines of what I'd offer Dale. I'm not really convinced that Caleb is that important to us anymore. The only game I remember him being really influential in last year was the second Demons encounter.

Not sure if serious ... but anyway I gave him BoG for the North game.

Each to his own I guess.

 

[doggies ftw]

Might be the only one here but does anyone else find Dunks & Adzy insanely boring footy personalities - love what they bring to the team but heck me couldn’t pay me to sit through one of their podcasts

 

[Bulldogs85]

Might be the only one here but does anyone else find Dunks & Adzy insanely boring footy personalities - love what they bring to the team but fu** me couldn’t pay me to sit through one of their podcasts

I was listening to one and fell asleep lol

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Not sure if serious ... but anyway I gave him BoG for the North game.

Each to his own I guess.

You're not sure if serious? Seriously? It's tiring, rather than serious.

 

[NBates]

Don't think Caleb was BOG on Friday, but he showed 80% improvement on the previous weeks. I think he's crucial when he's back at his best.

 

[Philthy1]

I was listening to one and fell asleep lol

This time last year we were bagging the club's Bob and Easton podcast and it was miles better than the Adzy and Dunks show.

McGinlay's podcast is the best of the lot.

 

[Bulldogs85]

This time last year we were bagging the club's Bob and Easton podcast and it was miles better than the Adzy and Dunks show.

I enjoyed Bob and Easton podcast

 

[dogwatch]

You're not sure if serious? Seriously? It's tiring, rather than serious.

Speaking of which, how's life on the Dog Star?

 

[stevieg1969]

The Salty Bulldog Podcast goes OK too!

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Speaking of which, how's life on the Dog Star?

Beautiful one day, perfect the next ️
Thanks for asking

 

[immortalmike]

Might be the only one here but does anyone else find Dunks & Adzy insanely boring footy personalities - love what they bring to the team but fu** me couldn’t pay me to sit through one of their podcasts

Bont too. Lovely blokes but more boring than a Ned Flanders icy pole.

 

[The Inbetweener]

The Salty Bulldog Podcast goes OK too!

Really like it. Particularly the stats used to back up suggestions.

 

[Unorth]

The player we all want to hear more from is Libba. The player we will never hear more from is Libba.

If the club was serious they would hire Biggsy to host a podcast.

 

[Dogsman16]

The player we all want to hear more from is Libba. The player we will never hear more from is Libba.

If the club was serious they would hire Biggsy to host a podcast.

Biggsy and Big Red would be a fire combo.

 

[The Buck]

Biggsy and Big Red would be a fire combo.

With Clay Smith.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

The player we all want to hear more from is Libba. The player we will never hear more from is Libba.

If the club was serious they would hire Biggsy to host a podcast.

Unfortunately we wouldn’t be able to decipher a word of it.

 

[RedWhite&Blue]

i think that’s what is being suggested as necessary for a club like Adelaide to prise him out.
More like $600k at the WB i reckon.
If that’s what JJ is on then Caleb is easily worth it.

Yes I agree, here's a quote from an article in 2017 when JJ signed a 5 year deal:
"...It's understood the deal, tying him to the club until the end of 2022, is worth more than $650,000 a season.
Bulldogs list manager Jason McCartney said Johannisen, the 2016 Norm Smith medallist, remained a crucial cog."

So JJ is out of contract at the end of this year and you would expect him to resign on a 1 or 2 year contract at a much lesser amount with incentives.
You'd think that Sam Power would transfer that contract amount to someone like C. Daniel - he's worth every cent and has become a weapon across half back. He's unique, the league hasn't seen a player like Daniel for at least 30 years.

Here's a summary of all the Bulldogs players contracts and when they come out of contract. It's a pretty handy reference point.

 

[dogwatch]

Yes I agree, here's a quote from an article in 2017 when JJ signed a 5 year deal:
"...It's understood the deal, tying him to the club until the end of 2022, is worth more than $650,000 a season.
Bulldogs list manager Jason McCartney said Johannisen, the 2016 Norm Smith medallist, remained a crucial cog."

So JJ is out of contract at the end of this year and you would expect him to resign on a 1 or 2 year contract at a much lesser amount with incentives.
You'd think that Sam Power would transfer that contract amount to someone like C. Daniel - he's worth every cent and has become a weapon across half back. He's unique, the league hasn't seen a player like Daniel for at least 30 years.

Here's a summary of all the Bulldogs players contracts and when they come out of contract. It's a pretty handy reference point.

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I've posted this in the contracts sticky thread. It's a very useful table.

 

[footscray1973]

If JJ can continue the flash of form he's shown in F50 when he's back, and outperform others competing for that spot, he may become crucial again. He's ultimately a fast, skilful player, who can kick a goal. Don't be surprised if he re-invents himself - would then make new contract negotiations interesting!