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Just get him, by the time our other players need more coin Goddard will be gone.

Good way to look at it is to see him as reserving the funds for future pay rises.

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You right he is too. I'm struggling to get used to this free agancy.

It's a pain in the a$$ isn't it!!?! Upside is we're well placed with $$$ so we'll be pretty active in the offseason (especially compared to the season itself!)

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I would rather get Gwilt. He would be an upgrade on Joel Mac and it would mean Grimes can play midfield almost full-time. Would add a bit more composure and skill to our backline and will come a lot more cheaply than Goddard. Also a free agent.

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I understand the desire to get Goddard but he is what 28 and has never been the kind of mid that I would want our Marquee Mid Money © to go to - a dynamic in/out mid that can do everything.

His best footy is off a HBF and many on here know my view of the HBF...

It is the easiest place to play in the world.

In. The. World.

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It's a pain in the a$$ isn't it!!?! Upside is we're well placed with $$$ so we'll be pretty active in the offseason (especially compared to the season itself!)

Hi stuie I thought it was just me

However the off season is much more pleasurable then the Playing season for me.

Lots of hope with new draftees, recruits, FD 's Training facilities etc.

It is the playing season that ruins everything!

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If we were seriously looking like we might play deep into finals next year then he should be considered.

But....

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Hi stuie I thought it was just me

However the off season is much more pleasurable then the Playing season for me.

Lots of hope with new draftees, recruits, FD 's Training facilities etc.

It is the playing season that ruins everything!

Yeah, every offseason we're flying, it's just the season itself that gets in the way!

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Past use by date, refer Byron Picket.

Poor comparison there. Think people are underestimating Goddard on here. 28 is not "past it".

Posted

If we were seriously looking like we might play deep into finals next year then he should be considered.

But....

If my Aunty.........

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I understand the desire to get Goddard but he is what 28 and has never been the kind of mid that I would want our Marquee Mid Money © to go to - a dynamic in/out mid that can do everything.

His best footy is off a HBF and many on here know my view of the HBF...

It is the easiest place to play in the world.

In. The. World.

Admittedly I've gone stone cold on BG. Mind you that was pre-Clark. I am a great deal more confident in our young leaders. Much has transpired I believe since then. Including Grimes on the field.

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It's a pain in the a$$ isn't it!!?! Upside is we're well placed with $$$ so we'll be pretty active in the offseason (especially compared to the season itself!)

I think until we actually see it start to run, it'll take a little while to sink in. On top of that I don't like the Idea of it. I think it will change the face of our game way too much. I don't think it will be popular at all, amongst supporters.

Good for us, Maybe? Time will tell. I prefer trade by negotiation, than walk free. If we can deal with Boak & Port respectfully, that would be good. i just don't like out & out exploitation.

That would suit the likes of Blues & Pies, Bombers.

Admittedly I've gone stone cold on BG. Mind you that was pre-Clark. I am a great deal more confident in our young leaders. Much has transpired I believe since then. Including Grimes on the field.

IMO Goddard has slid since the last 18 months. Is just a very good footballer. No real hurt factor.

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If we offered him 7 years our board and management would be totally incompetent and Brad Hardie would be less relevant than I thought.

I've also been told this by two other sources. One who works as a footy manager and made contact with another footy department person with another Victorian based AFL club. When he asked if the other guy had heard of it he answered yes and apparently common knowledge amongst footy departments Dees are prepared to offer 6 to 7 years very much front ended as we have the money in the cap now.

The risk with 6 to 7 years is by 30/32 years of age he will be finished but don't think the way it is structured with front end contarct it would be that much of a burden. Still not sure on this trust my source but nothing to say the Clokes aren't spreading this rumour around the industry

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I believe we need to get two free agents from a club with a strong culture & success!

Give Paul Chapman 2 years. Sean Dempster 2 year. I would try for Lenny Hayes but cant see StKilda letting him go or him leaving.

Keep Pick 3 (Grundy), Pick 4 (Jack Martin U/17 or Best mid), Pick 21 (Viney)

Open for trade on Pick 12! Beams or Caddy

Moneyballers - David Ellard, Daniel Archer, Koby Stevens

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I believe we need to get two free agents from a club with a strong culture & success!

Give Paul Chapman 2 years. Sean Dempster 2 year. I would try for Lenny Hayes but cant see StKilda letting him go or him leaving.

Keep Pick 3 (Grundy), Pick 4 (Jack Martin U/17 or Best mid), Pick 21 (Viney)

Open for trade on Pick 12! Beams or Caddy

Moneyballers - David Ellard, Daniel Archer, Koby Stevens

Archer is an A-grade dud.


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I've also been told this by two other sources. One who works as a footy manager and made contact with another footy department person with another Victorian based AFL club. When he asked if the other guy had heard of it he answered yes and apparently common knowledge amongst footy departments Dees are prepared to offer 6 to 7 years very much front ended as we have the money in the cap now.

The risk with 6 to 7 years is by 30/32 years of age he will be finished but don't think the way it is structured with front end contarct it would be that much of a burden. Still not sure on this trust my source but nothing to say the Clokes aren't spreading this rumour around the industry

If this comes Off, We'll pay for it Next Q/B_day...

They'll be coming out of the 'Gs' kitchen walls, the loos, The cleaners cupboards. Teeth left at home,, angry & on the march, in June.

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I believe we need to get two free agents from a club with a strong culture & success!

Give Paul Chapman 2 years. Sean Dempster 2 year. I would try for Lenny Hayes but cant see StKilda letting him go or him leaving.

Keep Pick 3 (Grundy), Pick 4 (Jack Martin U/17 or Best mid), Pick 21 (Viney)

Open for trade on Pick 12! Beams or Caddy

Moneyballers - David Ellard, Daniel Archer, Koby Stevens

I like your thinking there but i would have Stringer and toumpas at 3&4

Chapman would be great with clark for a year or 2 while the cookie monster comes on.

nice work

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I like your thinking there but i would have Stringer and toumpas at 3&4

Chapman would be great with clark for a year or 2 while the cookie monster comes on.

nice work

When the end comes it comes quick as it did for teh Lions of 2005 and hate to say it because I love him as a player for an opposition man, but Chappy is just about Cooked

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If we were seriously looking like we might play deep into finals next year then he should be considered.

But....

Actually, on reflection if he's not costing picks, he would be a help, with our maturity issues & would help us being more competitive, & inturn getting towards the finals.

My main gripe was about trading away our future. But IF it's only Cash on his contract, then I'd be happy. As long as we recruit young mids with our picks so they can follow through behind the Goddards & Moloney's.

We keep our picks for our own use, & I'm onboard.

* If we got Goddard as a free agent,,,, & Boak with Pick 13, a trade & $$$$,,, that would fast track our climb.

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When the end comes it comes quick as it did for teh Lions of 2005 and hate to say it because I love him as a player for an opposition man, but Chappy is just about Cooked

UNrestricted Free agent. Give him a 2Yr,, & play him for One. His AtiTude would be just what the good doctor Ordered,,, & his Finals Hunger & Experience would be Massive.

He'd be great with our young players. And ruffle the seniors hair as well.

Get him, for free!

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Neeld an co wont waste time with mini draft we can't wait until 2014 until a supposed gun will come in. The time is now, if we can't get a Caddy, Boak, Beams then we need Wines Stringer and Viney. Its all about the midfield. I would rather a Shannon Byrnes Koby Stevens. Chapman is nearly done as is Hayes. We should also look at some of the opposition depth players like a Knights, Stevens, Byrnes, Reimers types. Our current depth players like Dunn, Morton, Bail, Bennell, Bate are either too slow or make too many turnovers which is really killing us.

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