Essendon Players Free to Leave

[PaulRB 6,435]

Just reported in AFL site "Players union pushes for Bombers' release".

Could be an opportunity or two for us?

[Clark_Kent 315]

The commision may offer the players the option to leave as a free agent. Will be very interesting to see if some players want out and could really help us re-build our midfield quickly without giving up a lot at our end...

[Machsy 2,858]

Who though?

Throw the farm at Heppell!

I'd also take Carlisle or Bellchambers.

[binman 44,661]

Players union pushes for Bombers' release

The commision may offer the players the option to leave as a free agent. Will be very interesting to see if some players want out and could really help us re-build our midfield quickly without giving up a lot at our end...

Yep, we'll have Stanton and Watson thanks.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Not over yet - wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole.

[old dee 24,018]

This would look like leaving the frying pan to join the fire from my spot in the outer.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

If they want to let Carlisle Walk ill take him, i would also take Daniher.

Maybe Stanton..

Just saying hehe

[rpfc 28,947]

That would be just terrible if the Commission did that.

This is delicate but the Bombers can't become a basket case like us for a decade - that is what this would do.

Although, maybe peer pressure will keep the majority at the club...

But if 20 players are thinking this and want to leave - Essendon will be down for years.

As much as that would be great for the rest of the world's happiness levels - can we minimise the amount of farce in the AFL soon?

[P-man 13,367]

I hope Goddard leaves. That would be the ultimate pisser.

[beelzebub 23,390]

That would be just terrible if the Commission did that.

This is delicate but the Bombers can't become a basket case like us for a decade - that is what this would do.

Although, maybe peer pressure will keep the majority at the club...

But if 20 players are thinking this and want to leave - Essendon will be down for years.

As much as that would be great for the rest of the world's happiness levels - can we minimise the amount of farce in the AFL soon?

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Agree with rpfc.

Now are any of those players that leave cleared of ASADA issues.

[beelzebub 23,390]

would worry me that ASADA would still issue infraction notices.. they're leppers in m y mind.

let them change clubs by all means but Id pick up other club's players as a result

[Grimseyisgod 378]

I hope Goddard leaves. That would be the ultimate pisser.

could be likely.

He did not enter the bombers with the idea that this shtstorm would open up.

Why would he stay?

Melbourne would pay him just as much?

[rpfc 28,947]

Agree with rpfc.

Now are any of those players that leave cleared of ASADA issues.

Well, that is the other issue. They get a release and then what? Clubs just sign them up on contracts not knowing whether ASADA will ruin them?

If I was an Essendon player who was getting good advice, I would tell them to cling to Essendon and fight to stay - and even morally oblige them to re-sign me if ASADA is looming above my head.

The worst story from this is the 21 year old who gets 12 months after being delisted by the club and his career is done. He can't play footy at all and his chances of ever reaching where he was takes a massive nosedive.

[DeeSpencer 26,398]

Zaharakis! No bomber I'd want more than this guy

Would also be keen for Jobe for a couple of years just to help develop the midfield

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,059]

Can't quite see how this would work. If a player has a reason to be concerned about in infraction notice, would another club want that player? if a player has no reason to be concerned, why would they leave Essendon?

[Clark_Kent 315]

Can't quite see how this would work. If a player has a reason to be concerned about in infraction notice, would another club want that player? if a player has no reason to be concerned, why would they leave Essendon?

They may just be unhappy with what went on

[manny100 1,621]

This would be on legal advice. The AFL will not want to risk restraint of trade suits if some players desperately want out. It will be up to Essendon to persuade them to stay. They will must have to talk them into staying.

[Sir Why You Little 37,324]

Legal advice i suspect.

[PaulRB 6,435]

If this guts Essendon, they can alway go begging for a Priority Pick after 7 years for 34 wins...

[Redleg 41,978]

That would be just terrible if the Commission did that.

This is delicate but the Bombers can't become a basket case like us for a decade - that is what this would do.

Although, maybe peer pressure will keep the majority at the club...

But if 20 players are thinking this and want to leave - Essendon will be down for years.

As much as that would be great for the rest of the world's happiness levels - can we minimise the amount of farce in the AFL soon?

No need to worry for Essendon, they reappointed the golden boy for two years on the day he was suspended. They obviously have it all under control.

PS. I don't think many will leave as there will be a strong bond between the players. Essendon will probably also top up some contracts and keep them reasonably happy.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Just reported in AFL site "Players union pushes for Bombers' release".

Could be an opportunity or two for us?

ahh, good.. players can take their pain & disturbance out on essendope. a just reward for pitiful goings ons.

[monoccular 17,674]

For any club to take any Essendrug player they would want a cast iron guarantee that ASADA and WADA and anyone else had actually cleared them, not just had not charged them.

[dee-luded 2,959]

That would be just terrible if the Commission did that.

This is delicate but the Bombers can't become a basket case like us for a decade - that is what this would do.

Although, maybe peer pressure will keep the majority at the club...

But if 20 players are thinking this and want to leave - Essendon will be down for years.

As much as that would be great for the rest of the world's happiness levels - can we minimise the amount of farce in the AFL soon?

I highly doubt more than about 5 'names' would want out... & maybe a couple of 0 game kids . that might sound like a Poetic justice?

would work in with the add, (wipe off 5)

[Grimseyisgod 378]

Zaharakis! No bomber I'd want more than this guy

Would also be keen for Jobe for a couple of years just to help develop the midfield

Jobe will never leave unfortunately.