Sharrod Wellingham

[hardtack 10,127]

If a player doesn't want to join us because we don't win enough, and it isn't going to be smooth sailing- then in my eyes that automatically rules them out of contention for a spot on the list. On account of them not having the kind of ethos we are looking for to rebuild our culture.. how ironic!

That's me off the Wellingham bandwagon.

I didn't actually see anything in that article quoting Wellingham; I only saw a few words from his manager. I doubt Wellingham has made any specific comments regarding the Dees, but imagine that perhaps he told his manager that the only move he is prepared to make is to the west, otherwise he would prefer to stay put at the Pies.

[jnrmac 19,059]

I think his point was 'stop worrying about whether we're getting mids through FA/trade week, we have our own'.

I don't necessarily agree, but I see his argument.

Cos our mids did so stunningly well this year (and last year and the year before that.....)

Our midfield is our weakest link by so far it isn't funny. Unless we fix it pronto we all be rooned.

[rpfc 27,501]

Don't know why we are so annoyed at what a player manager says - I instinctively dislike everything they say. I mean - Lynch, Pickering, Nixon - these people would be loan sharks in another life.

Interested to see what happens when he meets with Neeld and Craig, sees AAMI Park and we shatter some misconceptions that thrive out in Eddiewood.

[stiza_007 3]

There's still hope for those who want him..

"Mark Stevens ‏@StevoHeraldSun

Strong mail now that WC only lukewarm at best on Wellingham. Won't be Freo either. Coll or Melb I reckon"

[olisik 4,060]

Don't know why we are so annoyed at what a player manager says - I instinctively dislike everything they say. I mean - Lynch, Pickering, Nixon - these people would be loan sharks in another life.

Interested to see what happens when he meets with Neeld and Craig, sees AAMI Park and we shatter some misconceptions that thrive out in Eddiewood.

Isn't he going to the USA with Buddy?

I think we will be lucky to even get an audience from him

[rpfc 27,501]

Isn't he going to the USA with Buddy?

I think we will be lucky to even get an audience from him

Wouldn't have a clue. I do know that Trade Week doesn't end for another 24 days and that IT HASN'T STARTED YET.

So maybe something can be done later...

[PaulRB 5,970]

Given Neeld was coaching him last year we prob don't need to interview him.

Given Pies need to free cap space (after cloke and Lynch deals) we need to deal with them (i.e. what would we trade).

If both of those are ticks Sharron is coming to the MFC wheather he meets us or not. He ain't no free agent.

Edited October 3, 2012 by PaulRB

[Pennant St Dee 11,324]

Seriously how many times must it be said don't believe everything journos write and get your heads around manager's saying certain things to maintain face and trying to get the best deal for their player.

Meth Coast have not offered Sharrod a lot more financially than Collingwood, Freo have said no thanks to paying big money for him, Collingwood need to find room in their cap and will have already worked out a figure they can afford.

Nowhere is it directly quoted I don't want to go to Melbourne because they have no winning culture. He has not met with us so does not know the offer we will put to him

His manager does not want him to come across as a mercenary so says something along the lines of Sharrods decision will be all about money, remaining at a succesful club with a strong culture will play a big part in his decision.

It's not that difficult to figure out FFS

[Sir Why You Little 34,592]

C'mon Demons..The Pies have spent all their $$$

Get him...

[Demons 32 235]

His manager did seem emphatic that he didn't want another Victorian side, but that could all just be in the game....

So I am hoping we can swing something here and secure Wellingham in the trading period.

[45HG 1,539]

C'mon Demons..The Pies have spent all their $$$

Get him...

Why do you want him?

[PaulRB 5,970]

It's like musical chairs.

When the music stops and Sharrod hasn't got a seat, he loses comes to the MFC.

[Sir Why You Little 34,592]

Why do you want him?

he is a good midfielder with a great defensive game.

I rate him.

[Pennant St Dee 11,324]

he is a good midfielder with a great defensive game.

I rate him.

I'm glad you said that WYL so many talking him up as a gun, which he is far from. Tends to butcher it a bit but has good defensive qualities, runs hard, spreads and provides options as well as doing the 1%ers.

Good fit for the right price

[Demons 32 235]

I'm glad you said that WYL so many talking him up as a gun, which he is far from. Tends to butcher it a bit but has good defensive qualities, runs hard, spreads and provides options as well as doing the 1%ers.

Good fit for the right price

Plus he has shown an ability to step up when he has more responsibility which is very important imo.

[Sir Why You Little 34,592]

I'm glad you said that WYL so many talking him up as a gun, which he is far from. Tends to butcher it a bit but has good defensive qualities, runs hard, spreads and provides options as well as doing the 1%ers.

Good fit for the right price

the type of player Moloney didn't become.

Neeld would want him i am sure for the right price.

[Disco Demons 92]

Why do you want him?

It improves the list.

[beelzebub 22,225]

well well Wellingham !!!

not as loved as youd hoped huh

Doors closing on Wellingham

[DeeZee 6,758]

I reckon we are in the box seat now if can offer him enough dosh

[beelzebub 22,225]

Well youd think we only need trump teh original deal the Filth were offering. somewhere in the middle of that, and whatever Sharrod 'thinks' he's worth. lol Maybe a $1m over 3 ?? with options etc

still could be interesting.. as a hypothetical Dawes and Byrnes into teh forward line to assist Mitch, Sharrod and Viney into the middle to help out Jonesy and crew.

Suddenly youre a lot less shabby as a team

[DeeZee 6,758]

Well youd think we only need trump teh original deal the Filth were offering. somewhere in the middle of that, and whatever Sharrod 'thinks' he's worth. lol Maybe a $1m over 3 ?? with options etc

still could be interesting.. as a hypothetical Dawes and Byrnes into teh forward line to assist Mitch, Sharrod and Viney into the middle to help out Jonesy and crew.

Suddenly youre a lot less shabby as a team

Yes exactly....and not forgetting a Toumpas or Wines, as well as another preseason into the likes of blease,Tapscott,Watts,Trengove and Grimes.

[beelzebub 22,225]

Id be curious to know how Brown and Neeld rate young Sharrod.

What with Taylor coming on board and the possibility of 2 pies joining the club there's more than a bit of Filth around the place ...

who are we again !!!! lol

[olisik 4,060]

I am suspicious to why suddenly the dockers and west coast have gone cold on him...

[beelzebub 22,225]

I am suspicious to why suddenly the dockers and west coast have gone cold on him...

money

[olisik 4,060]

money

It was mentioned how much he wanted before they even met...