Rumour Pleasantries From The Plungie Pool - 2023 Rumours (SUNS Posters ONLY!*)

[SandyToes]

RUMOUR 4 - RE-SIGNING OUR YOUNG TALENT


He's a lot closer to his twin brother Max.

who is?

 

[SandyToes]

RUMOUR 4 - RE-SIGNING OUR YOUNG TALENT

So the rumour is that there is a lot of confidence internally that Ben King will put pen to paper this summer to stay with us long term on a big deal. Obviously we're going to have to offer Kingy huge money this time around and I think his signature is the most important one when it comes to retaining our young talent next year because we know he's close with Luko. I think we'll also see Touk officially sign his long term deal over the summer as well. We'll have to get going on re-signing Lukosius and Rankine next year.

He's a lot closer to his twin brother Max.

I've never really questioned Ben re-signing.Our biggest issue is the next contract a la Dixon Lynch O'Meara May Prestia Martin .They all signed at least 2 contracts with us.It's the 3rd/4th one that's the challenge when they're at their peak and looking for success.
I have always felt Lukosius would run and Rankine seems a bit immature not just personality wise but also in terms of his playing style-he could go either way

 

[NOBBYS]

Very nervous about the big three going forward.
Neither player has bought a property as yet , so total commitment not there yet.
Worried if one goes the other two will follow.
On the other side if one signs on other two will probably follow.
Outcome is massive for the club going forward or backwards.

 

[RowellAnderson12]

Very nervous about the big three going forward.
Neither player has bought a property as yet , so total commitment not there yet.
Worried if one goes the other two will follow.
On the other side if one signs on other two will probably follow.
Outcome is massive for the club going forward or backwards.

Agree, if I had to predict it.

Touk first
Luko next
Then save the best for last king

All after the trade period of course to see where our monies at.

Rankine right now not as much confidence with his playing situation and few mates getting delisted

 

[GC2015]

AFL trade news and rumours 2021: Carlton set to snare midfielder

Keep up to date with all the latest news and rumours ahead of the 2021 AFL free agency and trade periods.

www.sportingnews.com

The Swans have offered Luke Parker a two-year deal at $500,000, with the midfielder wanting a four-year contract at $700,000 per season.

Gold Coast Suns have shown interest in the 28-year-old, while there has been rumours that St Kilda are keen also.

It's understood the Suns would be unlikely to be able to afford Parker's demands, while the Saints would likely have to shed the salaries of players such as Jack Billings

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Jack Billings

Age

28

Ht

185cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

2.9

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

19.7

5star

K

11.7

5star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.7

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

13.8

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

4.6

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.2

4star

and Seb Ross to be able to make a play.

AFL Trade Chat: There’s a glut of mids seeking new homes… but a big cash hurdle stands in their way

The trade wrap: AFL set for 14-man feeding frenzy as GWS takes big name off the table

www.foxsports.com.au

Rory Lobb has two years remaining on a deal at Fremantle but would be keen on a move if a club was willing to offer him three or more seasons on similar money. So far there are no takers, though Gold Coast would consider him to partner Ben King

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Ben King

Age

23

Ht

202cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.5

4star

T

0.5

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.5

5star

D

6.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

if he was willing to accept a more substantial pay cut. If not, he will be at the Dockers in 2022.

So we've been linked to both Parker and Lobb in the last 24 hours but want both to take pay cuts if there were to join us.

 

[RowellAnderson12]

AFL trade news and rumours 2021: Carlton set to snare midfielder

Keep up to date with all the latest news and rumours ahead of the 2021 AFL free agency and trade periods.

www.sportingnews.com

AFL Trade Chat: There’s a glut of mids seeking new homes… but a big cash hurdle stands in their way

The trade wrap: AFL set for 14-man feeding frenzy as GWS takes big name off the table

www.foxsports.com.au

So we've been linked to both Parker and Lobb in the last 24 hours but want both to take pay cuts if there were to join us.

Sounds like we have a spare 500-700k available, think we are waiting for the right option.

 

[Supersuns]

Sounds like we have a spare 500-700k available, think we are waiting for the right option.

Once we clear Brodies 500k off deck yes

 

[Ben Drever]

Once we clear Brodies 500k off deck yes

be nice to offload Atkins
Agree we ****ed up
cut our losses and sort out a deal
He doesn’t wana play VFL
And we don’t want to pay him
To play VFL

 

[Supersuns]

be nice to offload Atkins
Agree we f’ed up
cut our losses and sort out a deal

We couldn't afford the pay out.

 

[Ben Drever]

We couldn't afford the pay out.

pay you 150k for next 3 years to piss off back to SA or where ever you choose
But u won’t be playing AFL if you choose to stay

 

[Supersuns]

pay you 150k for next 3 years to piss off back to SA or where ever you choose
But u won’t be playing AFL if you choose to stay

Im sure he would rather stay here and collect his 400k a year not playing AFL. Our hands are tied we can't get rid of him

 

[Ben Drever]

Im sure he would rather stay here and collect his 400k a year not playing AFL. Our hands are tied we can't get rid of him

run around in the VFL knowing your not wanted.. for years

When he could take some cash and get on with his life wherever he chooses

generally speaking once players get told they are stuck in VFL they choose to leave

 

[Supersuns]

run around in the VFL knowing your not wanted.. for years

When he could take some cash and get on with his life wherever he chooses

generally speaking once players get told they are stuck in VFL they choose to leave

Getting payed a hell of a lot more then he would anywhere else. Money talks

 

[Ben Drever]

Getting payed a hell of a lot more then he would anywhere else. Money talks

not true about money..

Tom Boyd retired with millions left on his contract
Didn’t need to.
Could taken extended time away.
And kept being paid

And once a mans ego or pride/respect has been eroded from being told you’ll be stuck in VFL for next3 years.

You wouldn’t even need to show him
The door, he’d already be through it.

anyhows doesn’t matter.
Because the mighty Gold Coast Suns have no balls to make the hard decisions

 

[GC2015]

The Herald Sun is reporting tonight that St Kilda have ruled themselves out of the running for Parker's signature. This obviously increases our chances of getting him considering only us and St Kilda have been reported as interested suitors.

 

[1990crow]

Any rumours of a rebrand? Please.

 

[Supersuns]

Any rumours of a rebrand? Please.

Suns posters only mate

 

[1990crow]

Suns posters only mate

Suns are my second team? Lived up that way for 5 years.

 

[robo_1]

Any rumours of a rebrand? Please.

The club has no money so a re-brand would be very low on the priority list I’d imagine

 

[GC2015]

Suns hunt ex-Giants footy boss for key role as off-field shake-up continues

Suns hunt ex-Giants footy boss for key role as off-field shake-up continues

www.foxsports.com.au

So according to this report the AFL are keen for us to fix our footy department and Evans' answer appears to be replacing head of footy Jon Haines with Wayne Campbell and midfield coach Josh Francou

Josh Francou

Age

49

Ht

185cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

10.7

4star

HB

8.6

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

14.2

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

5.8

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.8

3star

with Michael Voss. Two considerable upgrades, it must be said.

 

[Damo T]

Suns hunt ex-Giants footy boss for key role as off-field shake-up continues

Suns hunt ex-Giants footy boss for key role as off-field shake-up continues

www.foxsports.com.au

So according to this report the AFL are keen for us to fix our footy department and Evans' answer appears to be replacing head of footy Jon Haines with Wayne Campbell and midfield coach Josh Francou with Michael Voss. Two considerable upgrades, it must be said.

Because our head of footy department is in the air with Haines departure. Will that hamper our potential off season moves?

 

[The Victorian]

Because our head of footy department is in the air with Haines departure. Will that hamper our potential off season moves?

If we bring in a strong name it could actually help us. Will Parker come to the Suns if we have a big name like Voss as our midfield coach? More likely

 

[Damo T]

If we bring in a strong name it could actually help us. Will Parker come to the Suns if we have a big name like Voss as our midfield coach? More likely

I wonder what the time line will be. Silly season has started.

 

[GC2015]

Not a media report but Ben Drever claims we're on to secure a BIG player this off season. Come on, mate. You have to at least give us a hint haha.

Also, eppo67 believes we're a good chance to land Parker.

Silly season is here, folks!

 

[SandyToes]

Presumably Weller will re-sign but on less money I hope
No one ever really knows the contract other than the Club,manager and player but I always hear he was on 700k
Surely that's 400k now that opens up another 300k a year for a Parker type