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bloody great news for both the guys, both important players going forward

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      On 18/08/2010 at 12:31, Jaded said:

    My money would be on Bate, as his demise has been rather rapid (e.g.- told-the-club-he-was-going-and-hasn't-been-seen-since type of demise).

      On 20/08/2010 at 02:47, Jaded said:

    That house is for Brad Miller, or actually Pia.

    McKenna is trying to make a move.

    On a separate note, I love me a Jack Watts thread. Definitely long overdue for one.

    Hope you didn't have too much money on it!

    This is good news, but anyone who's surprised is kidding themselves.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 02:40, 45HG16 said:

    But...but..Bate hasn't been playing and Mckenna bought an extra house...

    That was for Bock, Brown, Harbrow, Krakouer and their mates.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 02:32, DeezMan said:

    Bate and Watts. Lovely. :)

    Further good news for the MFC.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 03:17, 45HG16 said:

    Hope you didn't have too much money on it!

    There goes my new pair of Prada shoes demon_rolleyes.gif

    All comments made in that silly Rumour Thread were made with a big portion of "taking the [censored]".

    Seriously, there is not a single believable rumour in there.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:04, Jaded said:

    All comments made in that silly Rumour Thread were made with a big portion of "taking the [censored]".

    Seriously, there is not a single believable rumour in there.

    Brucey boy to GC?

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:07, DeezMan said:

    Brucey boy to GC?

    That tops the stupid list!

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    Gold Coast can only take one player from any club, in any fashion. They cannot take an un contracted and also a trade.

    Matt Bate is obviously going nowhere.

    Cam Bruce is obviously going nowhere.

    Brad Miller is obviously the Gold Coast player from Melbourne. IMO.

    I thought, here we go, yet another JW thread, but in this case a good thread. Good to see two young guys signed up.

    Congrats Bater and Killer!!

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:16, Demon Hill said:

    Gold Coast can only take one player from any club,

    Are you absolutely sure on this?

    I know that this is explicitly stated for GWS (over 2 years starting next year) but I couldn't see it stated for GC17, just a max of 16 uncontracted players

    Do you have a reference?

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:30, daisycutter said:

    Are you absolutely sure on this?

    I know that this is explicitly stated for GWS (over 2 years starting next year) but I couldn't see it stated for GC17, just a max of 16 uncontracted players

    Do you have a reference?

    My understanding is that GC can take up 12 uncontracted players this year. the max. is one per club.

    Eg. they cannot take anymore players from Adelaide

    This rule applies GWS next year.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:37, old dee said:

    My understanding is that GC can take up 12 uncontracted players this year. the max. is one per club.

    Eg. they cannot take anymore players from Adelaide

    This rule applies GWS next year.

    This is true, if they want any other players from the same club, they will need to trade for them.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:37, old dee said:

    My understanding is that GC can take up 12 uncontracted players this year. the max. is one per club.

    Eg. they cannot take anymore players from Adelaide

    This rule applies GWS next year.

    Max of 16 uncontracted. Max 1 per club.

    It should be noted this is a maximum, not also a minimum.

    GC officials have mentioned in multiple interviews that they are only looking at taking 8 uncontracted players this year. A lot of people seem to consider the GC situation in terms of 'who will they take' rather than 'will they take someone'. This is an error.

    On topic, great to have these two signed up. Particularly Watts for 3. I like it.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:44, Inner Demon said:

    Max of 16 uncontracted. Max 1 per club.

    It should be noted this is a maximum, not also a minimum.

    GC officials have mentioned in multiple interviews that they are only looking at taking 8 uncontracted players this year. A lot of people seem to consider the GC situation in terms of 'who will they take' rather than 'will they take someone'. This is an error.

    On topic, great to have these two signed up. Particularly Watts for 3. I like it.

    not that I don't believe you, would still like a reference (link) for the max 1 bit for GC17 (not GWS)

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    Continuing to stoke the fire which started earlier in the year. Great to hear.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 02:40, 45HG16 said:

    But...but..Bate hasn't been playing and Mckenna bought an extra house...

    :lol:

    You know you will have to expand your routine sometime.... B)

      On 20/08/2010 at 04:48, daisycutter said:

    not that I don't believe you, would still like a reference (link) for the max 1 bit for GC17 (not GWS)

    http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=76855

    Its all there.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 04:44, Inner Demon said:

    Max of 16 uncontracted. Max 1 per club.

    It should be noted this is a maximum, not also a minimum.

    GC officials have mentioned in multiple interviews that they are only looking at taking 8 uncontracted players this year. A lot of people seem to consider the GC situation in terms of 'who will they take' rather than 'will they take someone'. This is an error.

    On topic, great to have these two signed up. Particularly Watts for 3. I like it.

    Yes you are correct it is 16, this is a rare event I was "wrong"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Just joking

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    In addition to that, I believe the AFL in the past few days has clarified that it is a maximum of 1 player from each club, including the draft.

    So, for instance, if both Jared Brennan and Rischitelli wanted to go to GC17 (which I believe is the case), they could not take one as an uncontracted player and then the other nominates for the draft and GC17 takes them there.

    That would not be allowed.

    For good reason, but I find it strange the AFL can stipulate there are players in the draft that one club alone is not able to pick.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 05:29, E25 said:

    In addition to that, I believe the AFL in the past few days has clarified that it is a maximum of 1 player from each club, including the draft.

    So, for instance, if both Jared Brennan and Rischitelli wanted to go to GC17 (which I believe is the case), they could not take one as an uncontracted player and then the other nominates for the draft and GC17 takes them there.

    That would not be allowed.

    For good reason, but I find it strange the AFL can stipulate there are players in the draft that one club alone is not able to pick.

    I agree it all makes sense and people have been saying so, but everytime I read an "official" statement of rules I never see it spelt out.

    Would just like to see it in black and white somewhere

    Of course we wont have to wait long now for it all to play out

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      On 20/08/2010 at 05:29, E25 said:

    In addition to that, I believe the AFL in the past few days has clarified that it is a maximum of 1 player from each club, including the draft.

    So, for instance, if both Jared Brennan and Rischitelli wanted to go to GC17 (which I believe is the case), they could not take one as an uncontracted player and then the other nominates for the draft and GC17 takes them there.

    That would not be allowed.

    For good reason, but I find it strange the AFL can stipulate there are players in the draft that one club alone is not able to pick.

    Correct!

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    Don't see Bate as a preimership player.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 06:14, gOLLy said:

    Don't see Bate as a preimership player.

    You need to look a little harder, Bate is a good half forward.

    People have wanted him to be a KPF which I do not think he is however if he were playing in a side were he is the third or fourth best forward

    he would get the third or fourth best defender.

    under those conditions you would not be expecting him to win the game every week and he woul;d look much better.

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    Great to see that Bate is signing and Watts extremely likely. I'd like to see Jurrah stichd up for a further 3 years too.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 06:29, jayceebee31 said:

    Great to see that Bate is signing and Watts extremely likely. I'd like to see Jurrah stichd up for a further 3 years too.

    Liam signed through 2012 already.

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      On 20/08/2010 at 06:46, Inner Demon said:

    Liam signed through 2012 already.

    THANK YOU -I said three years.

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