At what point do we get worried about re-signings?

[JackVineyForPresident 310]

I am going to leave Frawley out of this one.

But im abit concerned about Mcdonald and Dunn. Heard nothing about it.

At what point do we get worried?

Both are completely imperative to our team moving forward

[Deestroy All 14,266]

Me? Never.

I've seen them all come and go, what will be will be.

If players don't want to play for Roos, their loss.

Roos will get as much out of their replacements, should they choose to leave.

[What 18,810]

October

[TheoX 1,222]

Well whoever started the current Dunn thread reckons we'll hear about him re-signing soon

[Roger Mellie 4,025]

McDonald has put off contract discussions until year's end too but nothing sinister in it

[Nasher 33,616]

+1 for 'never'. These always go on all year. The easy ones like third year players will be done soon, the tough ones like Frawley will take all year, and then there will be a last minute of signing or axing of borderline players as our draft/trade position becomes clear.

I think it's not something worth worrying about because you just never know what is happening behind those closed doors.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,834]

Given that McDonald is not a free agent I'd be expecting a bloody good draft pick in return given he's touted as our full back of the future.

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

PJ will be working hard behind the scenes

[Dees2014 2,377]

All i can say is we are in a much much better position than we were even three months ago. There is an excitement and optimism about the Club which has not been apparent since the height of the height of the Daniher regime. Any player who cares about playing in finals, who cares about learning about how elite teams function, who cares about the jumper - will not leave. If they do (aka Scully) we dont want them anyway. Look what has happened to Scully? Once his contract is completed, he will be very rich but his AFL career will be over at such dollar, and he will return to the middle list where he belongs.

[Dees2014 2,377]

All i can say is we are in a much much better position than we were even three months ago. There is an excitement and optimism about the Club which has not been apparent since the height of the height of the Daniher regime. Any player who cares about playing in finals, who cares about learning about how elite teams function, who cares about the jumper - will not leave. If they do (aka Scully) we dont want them anyway. Look what has happened to Scully? Once his contract is completed, he will be very rich but his AFL career will be over at such dollar, and he will return to the middle list where he belongs.

[P-man 13,366]

for the first time in a long time I think there is a convincing argument for re-signing, outside of love for the club. I would be quite surprised if either of Dunn or T Mac don't re-sign with gusto.

[Adam The God 30,259]

Not worried at all. They'll get done. This is just modern footy contracting.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,861]

Not worried, they'll both stay Dee's.

[Pates 9,660]

The difference is that we are now a team with direction and purpose. Any players that were waiting to see where Roos was taking the club must surely be thinking that the future is right in front of us. Our list all of a sudden doesn't look hopeless, and our young brigade are already showing great promise.

Whatever will be will be, but I'm confident that the culture and attitude of the players is on a totally different wave length to last year.

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

Tommy Mac was deeply concerned about the club's culture under Neeld, hopefully he feels alot better about things

[DemonOX 8,791]

Tommy Mac was deeply concerned about the club's culture under Neeld, hopefully he feels alot better about things

He wasn't on his pat Malone sassy.

Hopefully both chaps will sign on given the new direction of the club.

[Maybe next year 170]

Grass is not always greener on the other side. Just ask Sylvia, Pettard and others. Of course Cheney may argue but he is not a regular at Hawthorn. I have no idea if they will re-sign but as long as the pay is good, the direction is right, there really should be no desire to leave. I would hope they all stay. The most important re-signing is Roos for at least that 3rd year.

[MadAsHell 4,212]

Can't see any of them leaving. They'll all be done towards the back end of the season.

I'd be expecting

Frawley 5 years

McDonald 4 years

Dunn 2 years

Spencer 2 years

Kent 2 years

Riley 2 years

Barry 2 years

Bail 2 years

M. Jones 2 years

Terlich 2 years

Cross 1 year

Also expect Jetta & Georgiou to gain senior promotion at seasons end & Harmes/King offered 2nd years on the rookie list.

[Earl Hood 6,086]

Are all the player managers saying hold off till we see what happens with Chip and thus what is available in the salary cap? It could be nothing more than that.

[JackVineyForPresident 310]

Can't see any of them leaving. They'll all be done towards the back end of the season.

I'd be expecting

Frawley 5 years

McDonald 4 years

Dunn 2 years

Spencer 2 years

Kent 2 years

Riley 2 years

Barry 2 years

Bail 2 years

M. Jones 2 years

Terlich 2 years

Cross 1 year

Also expect Jetta & Georgiou to gain senior promotion at seasons end & Harmes/King offered 2nd years on the rookie list.

I'd like to sign Kent up for more than 2, also Spencer

[DeeZee 7,396]

I wouldnt be worried, weve been through hell already. I dont think its about who stays or who goes, but each playing a role and the depth to cover it.

Remember weve lost, Jurrah,Wona,Scully,Sylvia, Moloney, Rivers, Clark, and also without Hogan and Trengove.

But look at us now.

Edited May 21, 2014 by DeeZee

[Adam The God 30,259]

Can't see any of them leaving. They'll all be done towards the back end of the season.

I'd be expecting

Frawley 5 years

McDonald 4 years

Dunn 2 years

Spencer 2 years

Kent 2 years

Riley 2 years

Barry 2 years

Bail 2 years

M. Jones 2 years

Terlich 2 years

Cross 1 year

Also expect Jetta & Georgiou to gain senior promotion at seasons end & Harmes/King offered 2nd years on the rookie list.

I reckon Dunn'll be getting a three year deal. Otherwise, those numbers seem about right.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Can't see any of them leaving. They'll all be done towards the back end of the season.

I'd be expecting

Frawley 5 years

McDonald 4 years

Dunn 2 years

Spencer 2 years

Kent 2 years

Riley 2 years

Barry 2 years

Bail 2 years

M. Jones 2 years

Terlich 2 years

Cross 1 year

Also expect Jetta & Georgiou to gain senior promotion at seasons end & Harmes/King offered 2nd years on the rookie list.

Both M.Jones and Kent have signed until the end of 2016 http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-01-09/jones-kent-sign-new-deals

[Dr. Gonzo 24,219]

More worried about re-signing Roos and Jackson than anyone else.

[TGR 1,367]

At what point?

Maybe after round 2 last year when Essendon beat us by 20 goals, and Neeld is making an example of Watts by subbing him off in front of a laughing crowd.