You know all those players that signed up in 2010 for 2 years? Well they all become available in 2012......

All those ones who sign 2 year deals in 2011....they're all available the year after

This means that ( on average ) half the AFL team lists are open to raid by GWS. And the other half the year after.

Ablett to the GC was a good example to everyone of what can happen. It WILL happen again, especially with Sheedy running the show at GWS.

WORSE STILL: GC have "regained" a series of their priority compensatory picks during the trading period. GWS have a bucketload to use yet, and expect them to do the same as GC.

The next 4 drafts are going to be so compromised that our clubs decision to do everything to get Scully and Trengove last year can be seen as a stroke of genius.

If Geelong couldn't keep Ablett with 2 Premiership medallions and a Brownlow hanging around his neck, then ........

You know all those players that signed up in 2010 for 2 years? Well they all become available in 2012......

All those ones who sign 2 year deals in 2011....they're all available the year after

This means that ( on average ) half the AFL team lists are open to raid by GWS. And the other half the year after.

Ablett to the GC was a good example to everyone of what can happen. It WILL happen again, especially with Sheedy running the show at GWS.

WORSE STILL: GC have "regained" a series of their priority compensatory picks during the trading period. GWS have a bucketload to use yet, and expect them to do the same as GC.

The next 4 drafts are going to be so compromised that our clubs decision to do everything to get Scully and Trengove last year can be seen as a stroke of genius.

If Geelong couldn't keep Ablett with 2 Premiership medallions and a Brownlow hanging around his neck, then ........

Too true (more compromised drafts)

However, in Abletts case the 2 Premiership medallions and Brownlow actually made it easier for him to make the decision. He had nothing more to prove at Geelong and he also could see their bubble starting to deflate. He'd achieved all the possible glories, now he can make a motza (and get a tan)

That may be one of the most misguided posts I've seen. Are we to believe that because someone in Scully's family bought a place, and that they didn't even buy it just for Tom, that he'll be committed to the demons for more than 12 months?

That purchase means absolutely nothing to Tom's future.

Have you got a list of the other 'most misguided posts'? I'd love to read them.

Have you got a list of the other 'most misguided posts'? I'd love to read them.

I can give you some of mine and they are far worse than your post-actually thought your post was a good one-not mis guided as yet anyhow..Dapper has one of these spin outs from time to time..don't get flustered - keepposting and GO DEES.

Good clubs on the rise don't lose their stars. We lost no one this year even though Petterd bought a villa on the GC. Why oh why would you leave the melbourne FC at the moment? Picture this: You play for a team with a great young list who plays games at the MCG in front of good crowds. A Premiership medallion awaits you playing for the oldest club in the Freakin world!!. What do you do? You don't pack the bags to play in front of 12,000 rugby fans in shitsville. Stop worrying. Success, history, a great city and the MCG is what we've got in our favour. The new clubs don't go close.

Good clubs on the rise don't lose their stars. We lost no one this year even though Petterd bought a villa on the GC. Why oh why would you leave the melbourne FC at the moment? Picture this: You play for a team with a great young list who plays games at the MCG in front of good crowds. A Premiership medallion awaits you playing for the oldest club in the Freakin world!!. What do you do? You don't pack the bags to play in front of 12,000 rugby fans in shitsville. Stop worrying. Success, history, a great city and the MCG is what we've got in our favour. The new clubs don't go close.

Scully, Gys, Gawn & Fitz will never be poached in their 2nd year of AFL. Big $$ have already been thrown around for Martin who has since resigned. Fact is no 1-2 year players ever move clubs for disloyalty unless it is a "go home" (very rare) excuse or they get delisted.

Scully, Gys, Gawn & Fitz will never be poached in their 2nd year of AFL. Big $$ have already been thrown around for Martin who has since resigned. Fact is no 1-2 year players ever move clubs for disloyalty unless it is a "go home" (very rare) excuse or they get delisted.

Nathan Buckley