Not sure Collingwood's drafting has been that good in the last two to three years. Maybe Taylor was the brains behind it all?

Edited September 23, 20159 yr by AdamFarr

I admire what Freeman did for Collingwood in his years there.

I admire what Freeman did for Collingwood in his years there.

A contribution which won't be matched in a hurry.

Saints supporter mate of mine at work who's pretty ontop of a lot of things happening there reckons their plan is to trade Pick 5 to Gold Coast for Pick 10 (Dixon trade) and Gold Coast's 2nd round Pick 22. Will then trade Pick 10 for Carlisle and their own 2nd round Pick 24 for Freeman, still giving them Pick 22.

Yeah, always best to keep it simple.

He is fast but the pies have already ok'd his trade according to the Herald Sun. Clearly there is more to the story if a club drafts a highly sought after kid, he remains injured for two years and then you agree to a trde without a whimper and before a firm exchange offer has been given by the destination club.

so, he's a free man now?

I know he's asked for a trade. Didn't know that a destination had been decided yet. Interesting.

Geez players are bloody entitled these days.

Any relation to Cathy?

Cathy Freeman actually got on the track.

I admire what Freeman did for Collingwood in his years there.

I admire Freeman for what he's doing to Collingwood now.

Can't see him making it i think a player should play at least 10 games before he can ask for big money, its the give me generation.

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Not sure Collingwood's drafting has been that good in the last two to three years. Maybe Taylor was the brains behind it all?

the pick was sound you can't predict how a person body holds up, you can't predict how greedy someone will be, when he goes to the saints he will pull another hammy off the bone

This is an absolute joke.

Who knows what they might do when they became freemen, crime has gone up

Who knows what they might do when they became freemen, crime has gone up

Dude seriously.. quit the pathetic drivel

Fast becoming the 2nd coming of Deeluded

No matter, we got the best one by a long shot.

Cripps, but I do love Salem so not complaining.

If MFC offered him 600k over 2 years I wouldn't buy a membership talk about pissing your $$ away

If MFC offered him 600k over 2 years I wouldn't buy a membership talk about pissing your $$ away

Well they didn't

Cripps, but I do love Salem so not complaining.

Was talking out of those 3 (Freeman, LT & Salem)...not the whole draft.

Geez players are bloody entitled these days.

From the sound of the article Collingwood really low-balled him. Plus I think he wants a fresh start due to on-going injuries. I don't blame him to be honest.

He pickthe pick was sound you can't predict how a person body holds up, you can't predict how greedy someone will be, when he goes to the saints he will pull another hammy off the bone

This isn't about greed. Collingwood offered him a non guaranteed contract, St Kilda's offered him security.

I know which one I'm taking. Especially if the inferior contract offer has come from a club that has mismanaged my injury and possibly contributed to my not playing in that 2 year period.

Prior to that draft I rather liked Freeman. I still think he'll make more than a decent player, IF he can put away his injuries. I think StKilda are simply doing what they must.,......go shopping where they can and try to pick up a bargain where possible. They as a list have some work cut out for them over the next 3-4 years..a bit more than we have.

Im not that up on the details but if as CJ suggests there were distinct differences in the offers well.....would explain much

All in all we've got Salem....and I'm rapt !!

If and its and if, Freeman were injury free and fit, I'd take him anyday of the week over Howe.

Howe is a plodder who played it safe this year, not interested in having players like him on the list.

Nah we're not trading on potential anymore- that's the old us. If we trade Howe I'd prefer it to be for a proven performer or I'd rather keep him. Put him on 400k a year and a 2 year contract and see how he likes those apples.

Did Freeman have these issues at Sandy?

Maybe Salem would have more insight as they both played together at Sandy