7 hours ago, Jesus Hoganshaw said:

Two years to go on his contract. Will come out of contract as a restricted free agent. Freo have bigger fish to fry.

 

lol he's not leaving WA.

1 hour ago, Biffen said:

I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.

i heard the club was looking for a horse's head. you must have a spare one biffo.

4 minutes ago, praha said:

 

lol he's not leaving WA.

He may not have to. I'm sure WC would pay whatever it takes to get him and there is avery strong argument to say WC are much closer to a flag than Freo playing in a winning GF team is one of Fyfe's key motivations.

8 hours ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

I think he will sign the extension before the start of next season after bagging 60 goals this year and the team on the cusp of finals.......

 

Ain't delusions grand

21 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Ain't delusions grand

 

Dont think anything he said is too far fetched at all, CHook

3 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

 

Dont think anything he said is too far fetched at all, CHook

I would love to be the one eating humble pie 

10 hours ago, ProDee said:

You have the ability to compartmentalise.

So many supporters here not reading the tea leaves...

He doesn't want to live in Perth (yet), so dismiss the "go home factor"

He's "loyal" - a point his manager is keen to point out 

He only extended his last contract 18 months ago

He's only got one season under his belt

With two years still to run he and his advisers think another year to show his wares (and confirm that the Dees are on the right track) makes perfect sense

There are many players on the list (Harmes, Kent, JKH, Tom Mc, Petracca, etc.) that he is very close to and player relationships is one of the major reasons players don't go

He's well aware of his importance to the team and would feel a real responsibility to help make a difference - it might be different if he was 26 and had already given plenty of service 

I'm very relaxed about the situation. 

I'm not as relaxed as you and you know my reasons.

I point to other players who were chased by opposition clubs - apart from Cloke, there was no hesitation to go elsewhere.

Cripps - signs again

Sidebottom - ready to commit

Pavlich - has resisted huge offers from both Port and the Crows for many years

Many, many more I've missed....

Why can't Hogan (who has an ability to speak, I hope) come out and say he's going to sign, but not until after a season of footy behind him?

Why create knots in the underpants?

 

7 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

I'm not as relaxed as you and you know my reasons.

I point to other players who were chased by opposition clubs - apart from Cloke, there was no hesitation to go elsewhere.

Cripps - signs again

Sidebottom - ready to commit

Pavlich - has resisted huge offers from both Port and the Crows for many years

Many, many more I've missed....

Why can't Hogan (who has an ability to speak, I hope) come out and say he's going to sign, but not until after a season of footy behind him?

Why create knots in the underpants?

 

Pretty important decision, i reckon he is well within his rights to not be certain.

I personally would not sign two years out, I think he is doing the right thing.

Sure, I'd be happier if he did, but the fact his manager has stayed he won't break contract either is a sign that he isn't thinking of going right now.

I think he will re-sign with us early next year for three years, after that he may go back home. 

19 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

I'm not as relaxed as you and you know my reasons.

I point to other players who were chased by opposition clubs - apart from Cloke, there was no hesitation to go elsewhere.

Cripps - signs again

Sidebottom - ready to commit

Pavlich - has resisted huge offers from both Port and the Crows for many years

Many, many more I've missed....

Why can't Hogan (who has an ability to speak, I hope) come out and say he's going to sign, but not until after a season of footy behind him?

Why create knots in the underpants?

 

scully said as much the year he left. words mean nothing

Hogan cant predict the future so doesnt want to say something he might regret even if he is 99% sure.  fair enough i reckon

I have been reading this thread throughout without contributing, but I feel the need to add my two-bobs-worth (apologies to young folk who have NFI what that expression means).

Hogan has already extended his contract. He will be an MFC player for at least two more seasons in that time we will be inside the top eight.... IF we continue to improve at the rate we improved in 2015. I keep hearing that Hogan will stay if the team shows that sort of improvement (Finalists!)... that is where I would like to make an important observation/modification... Its not just about the team improving/imposing itself/increasing output ... the upward trend is very dependent on Hogan improving/imposing himself/increasing output. If Hogan kicks 65 goals this season we are going to be in the fight for the top eight at the business end. If he kicks 80 goals in 2017 we will be close to top four. If that happens Hogan will be saying "Where do I sign?". So the future for Hogan at the MFC is very much in Hogan's capable hands. If he doesn't rise to those levels the Team won't rise to those levels. To summarise... If Hogan is as good as we all think the future takes care of itself! Relax fellow Demons, sit back, belt up and enjoy the ride.

Edited February 26, 20169 yr by waynewussell

46 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

I'm not as relaxed as you and you know my reasons.

I point to other players who were chased by opposition clubs - apart from Cloke, there was no hesitation to go elsewhere.

Cripps - signs again

Sidebottom - ready to commit

Pavlich - has resisted huge offers from both Port and the Crows for many years

Many, many more I've missed....

Why can't Hogan (who has an ability to speak, I hope) come out and say he's going to sign, but not until after a season of footy behind him?

Why create knots in the underpants?

 

??????

 

Who says Hogan won't be our Pav?

6 minutes ago, Deestroy All said:

??????

 

Who says Hogan won't be our Pav?

Yep, I see what you mean.

No, nothing - I hope he is our new Pav....not playing alongside him.

20 hours ago, beelzebub said:

I thought it was me. We should form a club lol

We could call it demonland 

1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

i heard the club was looking for a horse's head. you must have a spare one biffo.

When I do deals I usually resort to Chinese negotiating tactics and make them an offer they can't understand.

1 hour ago, jumbo returns said:

I'm not as relaxed as you and you know my reasons.

I point to other players who were chased by opposition clubs - apart from Cloke, there was no hesitation to go elsewhere.

Cripps - signs again

Sidebottom - ready to commit

Pavlich - has resisted huge offers from both Port and the Crows for many years

Many, many more I've missed....

Why can't Hogan (who has an ability to speak, I hope) come out and say he's going to sign, but not until after a season of footy behind him?

Why create knots in the underpants?

 

He's not responsible for "the knots in your underpants".  You are. 

As a sign of good faith Hogan extended 18 months ago, but seemingly that's not good enough for you.

FFS, the guy has 2 seasons left on his contract and he's saying I'll negotiate at the end of this year.  Bloody reasonable if you ask me.

Not sure if this link has been posted before.

Roos confirming the club also thought it best to postpone talks until end of season.

Interesting that apparently 'others' out of contract are awaiting Hogan extending before resigning... McDonald and...?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/melbourne/paul-roos-says-melbourne-agreed-to-put-jesse-hogan-contract-talks-off-until-seasons-end/news-story/cf578526fceee79b8767436ac126642e?from=herald%20sun_rss

1 hour ago, jumbo returns said:

I'm not as relaxed as you and you know my reasons.

I point to other players who were chased by opposition clubs - apart from Cloke, there was no hesitation to go elsewhere.

Cripps - signs again

Sidebottom - ready to commit

Pavlich - has resisted huge offers from both Port and the Crows for many years

Many, many more I've missed....

Why can't Hogan (who has an ability to speak, I hope) come out and say he's going to sign, but not until after a season of footy behind him?

Why create knots in the underpants?

 

Because if Hogan said this his negotiating power is reduced to zero.  By saying 'I'm gonna sign on no matter what' he goes from potentially 1 million a year to a small fraction of that.  

To negotiate a suitable long term contract, threre has to be an element of danger there- in this case, pay me what I'm worth on the market or I'll leave.

Disappointed to hear The Ox say that Hogan probably wont be as good as Jonathan Brown or Nick Riewoldt.

He's about the only person I've ever heard say that Hoges cant get to those heights. Most people would say hes a certainty to get to that level or better barring major injury.

26 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Because if Hogan said this his negotiating power is reduced to zero.  By saying 'I'm gonna sign on no matter what' he goes from potentially 1 million a year to a small fraction of that.  

To negotiate a suitable long term contract, threre has to be an element of danger there- in this case, pay me what I'm worth on the market or I'll leave.

That's beyond absurd. You really think that any sporting club would willingly screw a star player who shows good faith? Hogan will always have the negotiating power, even if he verbally commits.

And anyone who believes the Roos line of " the club also thought it best to postpone talks until end of season " are either gullible or stupid. The club would be doing cartwheels if Hogan re-signed this week or even mid year.

10 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Disappointed to hear The Ox say that Hogan probably wont be as good as Jonathan Brown or Nick Riewoldt..

Hes about the only person Ive ever heard say that Hoges cant get to those heights. Most people would say hes a certainty to get to that level or better barring major injury.

Yeah, it's a bizarre claim from Schwarz. Hogan is frankly stellar and while i share the notion that 1.5m a year starts to look unbalancing on the list, if there's any player worth it it is Hogan.

But Hogan is also taking a risk... what if by halfway through this season Weidemann has cleared his injury legacy, developed the fitness and is out and about providing a credible alternative? Would knock 250k off Hogan's maximum value.

Of course, I think really Hogan would just be delighted to have a strong partner up forward and the two of them could settle into becoming the game's best combo.

Remember the quotes pre-draft; "When Weideman went under the knife he was rated a top-three prospect on the rise — and little has changed."

45 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Disappointed to hear The Ox say that Hogan probably wont be as good as Jonathan Brown or Nick Riewoldt.

He's about the only person I've ever heard say that Hoges cant get to those heights. Most people would say hes a certainty to get to that level or better barring major injury.

Well JB and NR are bona fide one club champions. Maybe there is something cryptic in the Ox's comment?

1 hour ago, ProDee said:

He's not responsible for "the knots in your underpants".  You are. 

As a sign of good faith Hogan extended 18 months ago, but seemingly that's not good enough for you.

FFS, the guy has 2 seasons left on his contract and he's saying I'll negotiate at the end of this year.  Bloody reasonable if you ask me.

No, it's not good enough for me for him to negotiate at the end of the year - start talks now.

Anyhoo, I'm done.

Here's to a successful 2016.

 

31 minutes ago, mo64 said:

That's beyond absurd. You really think that any sporting club would willingly screw a star player who shows good faith? Hogan will always have the negotiating power, even if he verbally commits.

And anyone who believes the Roos line of " the club also thought it best to postpone talks until end of season " are either gullible or stupid. The club would be doing cartwheels if Hogan re-signed this week or even mid year.

Players don't undertake the negotiation, managers do; if it was simply a matter of clubs giving out fantastic contracts, then threre'd be no need for managers or negotiation.

And yes, if a club can sign a player for under market value, then it's a huge win for the club. A manager has to maximise their clients earning potential.  That doesn't mean threatening to leave, it simply means leaving it un-said.

56 minutes ago, mo64 said:

That's beyond absurd. You really think that any sporting club would willingly screw a star player who shows good faith? Hogan will always have the negotiating power, even if he verbally commits.

And anyone who believes the Roos line of " the club also thought it best to postpone talks until end of season " are either gullible or stupid. The club would be doing cartwheels if Hogan re-signed this week or even mid year.

I reckon the club would have been relieved when Hogans manager postponed talks to avoid the season long conjecture.

It's the next best thing to re-signing.