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Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:42 pm
by tigerpie
Grundy wanted to stay but his management didn't want him to take a pay cut....for obvious reasons.

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:48 pm
by amber_fluid
tigerpie wrote:Grundy wanted to stay but his management didn't want him to take a pay cut....for obvious reasons.


And rightly so but how much is a premiership medal worth?

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:48 pm
by Brodlach
tigerpie wrote:Grundy wanted to stay but his management didn't want him to take a pay cut....for obvious reasons.


Why should he take a pay cut, he was contracted

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:55 pm
by MW
amber_fluid wrote:
tigerpie wrote:Grundy wanted to stay but his management didn't want him to take a pay cut....for obvious reasons.


And rightly so but how much is a premiership medal worth?


He moved to Melbourne so not exactly a downgrade from premiership contention.

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:04 pm
by amber_fluid
MW wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:
tigerpie wrote:Grundy wanted to stay but his management didn't want him to take a pay cut....for obvious reasons.


And rightly so but how much is a premiership medal worth?


He moved to Melbourne so not exactly a downgrade from premiership contention.


I don’t believe they’re playing Saturday though mate.
That was more the angle I was going.

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:14 pm
by Rik E Boy
Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:26 pm
by MW
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB


Its posturing. He goes for a 2nd round future pick

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:43 pm
by mighty_tiger_79
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB
Cmon now, he's a key position player in our best 5 players.

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Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:36 pm
by tigerpie
Brodlach wrote:
tigerpie wrote:Grundy wanted to stay but his management didn't want him to take a pay cut....for obvious reasons.


Why should he take a pay cut, he was contracted

Because it would've eased our salary cap issues and he wanted to be a one club player.
It's money driven and I hate it.

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:55 am
by MatteeG
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB


Not easy to get to that level

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:27 pm
by Rik E Boy
MW wrote:
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB


Its posturing. He goes for a 2nd round future pick


Superficially yes. But Scott has proven with selection that he is super keen to have him in the side. It's more than just driving a hard bargain to pump up the value.

regards,

REB

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:28 pm
by Rik E Boy
MatteeG wrote:
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB


Not easy to get to that level


Sav was stopping goals for his own team before it was cool.

regards,

REB

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:40 pm
by gadj1976
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB


So he can retain the mantle of biggest hypocrite in the AFL?

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:54 pm
by Lightning McQueen
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB

Value adding!

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:00 pm
by Spargo
gadj1976 wrote:
Rik E Boy wrote:Scott won't let Esava go. Still scratching my head on that one. Not sure why our coach is so keen on the big fella. Plays the odd good game but comes up with Sam Frost level clangers on a regular basis.

regards,

REB


So he can retain the mantle of biggest hypocrite in the AFL?

At last.

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:06 am
by mighty_tiger_79
We let Tim Kelly go

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Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:36 pm
by Brodlach
Goldstein has nominated Essendon now

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:45 pm
by Jim05
Brodlach wrote:Goldstein has nominated Essendon now
Not surprised. The club has been fibbing about the extent of Draper’s injury and Goldy will end up playing the majority of the season. With Draper sidelined we really only have Bryan (who I do think will be very good) and he is too young and inexperienced to do the job on his own. Goldy will no doubt get a 1 or 2 year playing contract and then some sort of development role at the club

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:46 pm
by daysofourlives
Bit of a rumour Melbourne will make a big play for Harry McKay. Its just what they need, another inaccurate forward :D

It does make sense though, they are making room for someone this trade period. They have the draft capital to get it done.
What do Carlton fans think of this? Is he expendable for 2 1st round picks?

Re: 2023 Silly Season

PostPosted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:51 pm
by Dutchy
Brodlach wrote:Goldstein has nominated Essendon now


haha Brad Scott at his finest, dont say we didnt warn ya!