Cam Pedersen re-signs for 2016

[Forest Demon 4,681]

I had a bad feeling they were going to turf him, so glad to see this news. Has to be in front of Dawes on last season's form. Takes more marks, kicks more goals, and competes better in the ruck.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

He's not very good.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

He's not very good.

and Dawes is terrible, so the Peddy Bear wins.

[Binmans PA 26,783]

No, it doesn't"

I think if he'd been signed to a three year deal, that would have possibly said something for Dawes, but this one year deal actually says, "you'll be playing second string, unless you prove your worth again".

FWIW, I think he's actually a more damaging role player than Dawes.

Edited September 24, 2015 by AdamFarr

[stuie 7,374]

Ugh.... Old, slow & now injury prone.

Hardly a morale-boosting signing, and more of a white flag for our trade period.

Amazing how much of a superstar he's apparently become since being out almost the whole year.... #PedoMyths

[Binmans PA 26,783]

Ugh.... Old, slow & now injury prone.

Hardly a morale-boosting signing, and more of a white flag for our trade period.

Amazing how much of a superstar he's apparently become since being out almost the whole year.... #PedoMyths

Not sure he's any slower than Dawes. He takes marks, leads with relative conviction and kicks it pretty well.

Ultimately, it's a one year deal. A good signing for mine.

[monoccular 16,722]

Ugh.... Old, slow & now injury prone.

Hardly a morale-boosting signing, and more of a white flag for our trade period.

Amazing how much of a superstar he's apparently become since being out almost the whole year.... #PedoMyths

So, breaking a hand makes one "injury prone"!!!

[stuie 7,374]

Not sure he's any slower than Dawes. He takes marks, leads with relative conviction and kicks it pretty well.

Ultimately, it's a one year deal. A good signing for mine.

Seriously, the overrating of this guy is reaching epic proportions.

The marking stats between him and Dawes are pretty much identical, but Dawes covers much more ground and can play more game time. Pedo makes about 3 good leads and then he's spent for the day. Should have been re-rookied as big man injury cover if our list was genuinely improving. His re-signing is a signal that no one is biting on our trade bait.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,029]

I think if he'd been signed to a three year deal, that would have possibly said something for Dawes, but this one year deal actually says, "you'll be playing second string, unless you prove your worth again".

FWIW, I think he's actually a more damaging role player than Dawes.

Well they're both out of contract this time next year so where does that leave us.

[Binmans PA 26,783]

Well they're both out of contract this time next year so where does that leave us.

With leverage.

[Moonshadow 16,658]

Good move. Congratulations to the club and to Cam. A solid preseason and a run of games early in the season is what I'd like to see from him.

[Binmans PA 26,783]

Seriously, the overrating of this guy is reaching epic proportions.

The marking stats between him and Dawes are pretty much identical, but Dawes covers much more ground and can play more game time. Pedo makes about 3 good leads and then he's spent for the day. Should have been re-rookied as big man injury cover if our list was genuinely improving. His re-signing is a signal that no one is biting on our trade bait.

We were never going to find a trade suitor for Pedersen. I haven't seen the stats, but I'd be interested to see who had the better scoring stats. Would prefer Pedersen in my team most weeks over Dawes.

[WA Demon 14]

Dawes is as useful as half a 3 day old ham and cheese sandwich. A rubber glove nailed to a broomstick has a better chance of taking a mark the Dawes on the lead. This signing shows that.

[Ethan Tremblay 28,903]

Dawes is as useful as half a 3 day old ham and cheese sandwich. A rubber glove nailed to a broomstick has a better chance of taking a mark the Dawes on the lead. This signing shows that.

If you were starving, half of a three day of sandwich would be delicious.

[Pates 9,563]

One year deal is about right for him, he's not the future but he is coverage as a forward/ruck. I rate him higher than Dawes, frankly Dawes had a terrible year. Shouldn't be best 22 going forward but you need to keep a few of these players around.

[rpfc 27,693]

Dawes is as useful as half a 3 day old ham and cheese sandwich. A rubber glove nailed to a broomstick has a better chance of taking a mark the Dawes on the lead. This signing shows that.

Ugh.

[rpfc 27,693]

He's not very good.

Is anyone saying he is very good?

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

No, it doesn't

really?

Dawes- 500k+ a year

Pedo- ????? (surely 250k-300k)

Pedo is better then dawes but worth less.

ALSO, the club made a point of re-signing him, which says that they don't have faith in the Hogan combo they have in Dawes (or Frost who is an unproven swing due to injury).

Says a whole heaps actually.

[WA Demon 14]

A few of what players..... injury prone, over paid and inept at taking a one grab mark out in front of their bodies ???

Id be giving him the Jamar treatment next year, IMO has played maybe 10- 12 good games since arriving at the club.

Can any one recall a Dawes pack mark ?

[Fitz Fitzpatrick 886]

A few of what players..... injury prone, over paid and inept at taking a one grab mark out in front of their bodies ???

Id be giving him the Jamar treatment next year, IMO has played maybe 10- 12 good games since arriving at the club.

Can any one recall a Dawes pack mark ?

no but i saw Dawes drop his car keys at the G once - he bent down and scooped them up with one hand!

Thats about the best thing I've seen him do, really thought he was going to have a career best season

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

really?

Dawes- 500k+ a year

Pedo- ????? (surely 250k-300k)

Pedo is better then dawes but worth less.

ALSO, the club made a point of re-signing him, which says that they don't have faith in the Hogan combo they have in Dawes (or Frost who is an unproven swing due to injury).

Says a whole heaps actually.

Says nothing about Dawes.

See post #29

[mordja 187]

I'd be sad if stuie the troll left, you go son (of a #$%_=)

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Ugh.... Old, slow & now injury prone.

Hardly a morale-boosting signing, and more of a white flag for our trade period.

Amazing how much of a superstar he's apparently become since being out almost the whole year.... #PedoMyths

lol.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Says nothing about Dawes.

See post #29

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,029]

With leverage.

Please explain?