Morton, Martin re-signed; Green soon to happen

[Striker475 696]

Just tweeted by Jon Ralph

[Choko 493]

Just tweeted by Jon Ralph

Great news re Martin, and a really good opportunity for Morton to repay the faith.

[Allen Jakovich 516]

Great news

[old dee 23,256]

Great news re Martin, and a really good opportunity for Morton to repay the faith.

Yes we probably have the cash to do it now!

[rpfc 27,692]

Yes we probably have the cash to do it now!

lol

Heavily frontended too!

[Sir Why You Little 35,321]

That's supposed to cheer me up is it!!!

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Any news on Scully?

[H_T 2,941]

Makes me wonder. If TS decided to make the right decision (arguable), what might the future have held for any of these guys ? Perhaps they were always going to be required players.

The other thing is, if the club has narrowed the new coaching position down to a specific coach, yet unannounced, has there been some input into renewals or even possible trades ?

If they're so intent on being aggressive in the trade period as they have communicated, it will be interesting to see them walk the walk and who they offer as trade to get someone in.

[Slartibartfast 16,127]

For those that listened carefully to the Presser today re Scully either Schwab or McLardy said "we've signed all our other players".

For those that like to read things into things and particularly that there is something rotten at the club the fact that Scully had to be offered so much to leave and everyone else is signed rather puts those theories to bed I would have thought.

[Freak 100]

For those that listened carefully to the Presser today re Scully either Schwab or McLardy said "we've signed all our other players".

For those that like to read things into things and particularly that there is something rotten at the club the fact that Scully had to be offered so much to leave and everyone else is signed rather puts those theories to bed I would have thought.

Lost scully, kept morton. Good job melbourne

[Deestroy All 14,262]

For those that listened carefully to the Presser today re Scully either Schwab or McLardy said "we've signed all our other players".

For those that like to read things into things and particularly that there is something rotten at the club the fact that Scully had to be offered so much to leave and everyone else is signed rather puts those theories to bed I would have thought.

Completely agree.

Sylvia and Martin could've chased bigger $$ / bigger roles / a better environment anywhere, but they chose to sign on.

I like the way we've handled all of this.

Land me a big coach Dees, c'mon!

[Born to Run 204]

I am surprised we singed Morton prior to the trade period. We cant trade him now which is (in my opinion) a bad result (subject to him getting an offer which was interesting).

Aside from Warnock, who can we trade?

We need to do something this trade period.......don't we??

[old dee 23,256]

That's supposed to cheer me up is it!!!

Yes WYL it is over now lets get on with it.

Cheer up mate it is not that bad, really!

[Deestroy All 14,262]

I am surprised we singed Morton prior to the trade period. We cant trade him now which is (in my opinion) a bad result (subject to him getting an offer which was interesting).

Aside from Warnock, who can we trade?

We need to do something this trade period.......don't we??

Morton has had a bad year, his value would be way lower than what he could potentially become. A new coach could get out of him what we've seen in glimpses. Good move.

[Striker475 696]

I am surprised we singed Morton prior to the trade period. We cant trade him now which is (in my opinion) a bad result (subject to him getting an offer which was interesting).

Aside from Warnock, who can we trade?

We need to do something this trade period.......don't we??

You can still trade a contracted player, they just have to agree to terms at the other club too.

I'd say Bate and Dunn are most definitely on the table.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Any news on Scully?

I just lost it, gold!

[Weekends at Bernie's 64]

I am surprised we singed Morton prior to the trade period. We cant trade him now which is (in my opinion) a bad result (subject to him getting an offer which was interesting).

Aside from Warnock, who can we trade?

We need to do something this trade period.......don't we??

Maric, dunn and bate(contracted) not that these guys have much value in the market i wouldve thought!!

[Real Demon 232]

Well done Dees, great result!

[Deestroy All 14,262]

I just lost it, gold!

You've gotta laugh don't ya?

[Tony Tea 2,792]

Good decision to re-sign Cale.

He is quick, covers the ground, knows where the ball is going, but needs to learn the contact aspects.

That last is down to coaching, personal confidence and confidence in the game plan.

Most young players come into the competition a little tentative. They can kick, mark, run, etc, but need to be taught footy is a big boy's game and that they need to know how to approach a contest. Cale, in my opinion, has been poorly coached in how to win tough footy. Had he been at, say, Collingwood Malthouse would have worked on his pressure skills and he would already be aware of how to attack a contest.

Also, when players have confidence in the game plan, they automatically do the right thing. They know that if they are going to cop heat, they can give it to a person in a better position. Strikes me that Calelacks confidence approaching the ball, because he doesn't know what he has to do once he gets it.

Badly needs a new and better coach whose emphasis is on footy as a contact sport.

[dees189227 11,308]

Great news about Martin. I'm surprised by Morton. But I guess we should thank him because he said he would wait until the end of the season and he did and re-signed. I thought he may want a fresh start somewhere else. But a new coach just may be good for him. I will hold my judgement until round 1.

[Jaded No More 60,091]

Who cares about Scully.

My boy Stef signed so I'm happy!

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

You've gotta laugh don't ya?

I'm still laughing.

However, not so keen on Morton just quietly, if he doesn't spend his whole summer in the gym then I will spew up!

Edited September 12, 2011 by Clint Bizkit

[bing181 8,357]

I will hold my judgement until round 1.

... he just needs to get through the pre-season unscathed. Which could be a challenge in itself, Cale has a habit of picking those unexpected "My finger broke when it got caught in a training vest" type injuries ...

[DeeM 42]

Nothing to do with the specific players re contracted. But why would we re-sign players before we have a coach. Wouldn't it be better letting the new coach work out who stays and goes??