James Harmes promoted

[Demon Jack 6,738]

I recently watched our last game against GWS and I can easily see why he was promoted. His disposal is iffy at best but his ability to take big contested grabs (something I think none of us had no idea he could do) and take the game on definitely deserves a spot on our list.

The article states that Jayden Hunt will be retained on the senior list in 2016 as well

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

I was pretty sure he already had been offered a spot on the rookie list, but with the happenings in the trade period i think they would much rather pick up two rookies so thought to promote him.

still think we will try to take 4 live picks into the draft, so possibility of Michie or Terlich copping the schnip

I may well be wrong, but I thought that Victorian rookies could only be on the RL for 2 years and had to either be promoted or delisted at the end of that time.

[Adam The God 29,370]

Well deserved. A one year deal is fine for now.

[Redleg 40,198]

Perhaps, but I just get the feeling it will be senior list or nothing for Michie.

I think his only chance is the club deciding to pay out Terlich's contract, but I think the club will honour his contract.

I don't.

[Jaded No More 67,643]

A one year contract is strange.

If the player agrees, it's good for us.

Better than Terlich getting 3 years. I mean really, Harmes is just as much chance to be a bust than a star.

If he goes on and has a great season, we resign him, he gets a bigger contract and everyone is happy. If he's a bust, we don't have to worry about paying him out.

As our list gets better, it will get harder to clear spots each year, especially as we are such a young list. We don't want to clog up our list spaces with long contract for players who we don't know are going to be part of our long term future

[rpfc 28,048]

If the player agrees, it's good for us.

Better than Terlich getting 3 years. I mean really, Harmes is just as much chance to be a bust than a star.

If he goes on and has a great season, we resign him, he gets a bigger contract and everyone is happy. If he's a bust, we don't have to worry about paying him out.

As our list gets better, it will get harder to clear spots each year, especially as we are such a young list. We don't want to clog up our list spaces with long contract for players who we don't know are going to be part of our long term future

Yeah, just odd he would agree to it.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

If the player agrees, it's good for us.

Better than Terlich getting 3 years. I mean really, Harmes is just as much chance to be a bust than a star.

If he goes on and has a great season, we resign him, he gets a bigger contract and everyone is happy. If he's a bust, we don't have to worry about paying him out.

As our list gets better, it will get harder to clear spots each year, especially as we are such a young list. We don't want to clog up our list spaces with long contract for players who we don't know are going to be part of our long term future

I'm not complaining, just strange to see.

[DemonDave 1,081]

I recently watched our last game against GWS and I can easily see why he was promoted. His disposal is iffy at best but his ability to take big contested grabs (something I think none of us had no idea he could do) and take the game on definitely deserves a spot on our list.

EDIT: The article states that Jayden Hunt will be retained on the senior list in 2016 as well

He showed this his ability to take a big grab almost on a weekly basis at Casey earlier in the year. And he's the type of player that the more responsibility he gets, ie. when he had runs through the midfield in the VFL,

he relished the challenge and had even more of an impact on games. I expect he'll play a similar role to AVB this year, stints on the forward line and extended cameos onball.

[Bang Bang Bang 5,765]

I recently watched our last game against GWS and I can easily see why he was promoted. His disposal is iffy at best but his ability to take big contested grabs (something I think none of us had no idea he could do) and take the game on definitely deserves a spot on our list.

EDIT: The article states that Jayden Hunt will be retained on the senior list in 2016 as well

He hit a 40m lace out pass on his left boot against Brisbane in one of his early games so I don't think he's that bad a kick. Maybe just lacks consistency in that area. I expect him to play 15+ games next year.

[daisycutter 29,336]

Yeah, just odd he would agree to it.

for all we know he could have a trigger in his contract

[MadAsHell 4,209]

With Harmes upgrade and Hunt's extension, the club now has three options:

1. Delist Michie

2. Pay out Terlich

3. Pass on Pick 50 in the National Draft.

I suspect they'll go with option 2, however option 3 is certainly right in play. Will be staggered if they delist Michie.

[daisycutter 29,336]

if the club doesn't see terlich getting a game next year (that'll be 2 years in a row) then it doesn't make any sense keeping him on the list

the only savings in keeping him would be the low cost of a first year player

Edited October 28, 2015 by daisycutter

[mo64 5,488]

I recently watched our last game against GWS and I can easily see why he was promoted. His disposal is iffy at best but his ability to take big contested grabs (something I think none of us had no idea he could do) and take the game on definitely deserves a spot on our list.

EDIT: The article states that Jayden Hunt will be retained on the senior list in 2016 as well

Not sure what you're basing this on? His disposal and decision making at Casey and the seniors has been good. He's not an elite kick, but very few are.

[jnrmac 19,893]

A one year contract is strange.

But not a bad idea. 'We think you can make it and will give you a go but you need to improve quickly'.

Beats guys like Danny Hughes hanging around for 6 or 7 yrs for less than a handful of games.....

[jnrmac 19,893]

With Harmes upgrade and Hunt's extension, the club now has three options:

1. Delist Michie

2. Pay out Terlich

3. Pass on Pick 50 in the National Draft.

I suspect they'll go with option 2, however option 3 is certainly right in play. Will be staggered if they delist Michie.

Can they rookie Mitchie?

[Chris 2,892]

Yeah, just odd he would agree to it.

Maybe it was another year as a rookie or this deal. I know what I would chose. It also means if he has a blinder of a year he can go back to the negotiation table and ask for more coin straight away and not have to wait another year or two and risk his form going down or injury.

[Demon Disciple 11,644]

Who was the imbecile that gave Terlich a 3-year deal? Extremely poor foresight.

[Deeoldfart 7,993]

Who was the imbecile that gave Terlich a 3-year deal? Extremely poor foresight.

I sort of understand where you are coming from with that question DD, but Terlich did run third in a 'Bluey' around that time. Clearly, with the benefit of hindsight, two years would have been more pragmatic.

[Guest]

If he can take some grabs like he did against the Giants in the last round then it's a great move.

I was in the against pile up until that game because most of the times I saw him with the ball, he proceeded to stuff it up. That being said, maybe that was just what I saw and my vision was selective.

Anyways, onwards and upwards.

[What 18,810]

Jayden Hunt has signed a new t year deal too. Great that the coaches see something in him, he has a lot of what we need - pace.

[Jaded No More 67,643]

Yeah, just odd he would agree to it.

Could be backing himself to earn a nice large contract at the end of next year

I also think he would have clauses in his contract that ensure he gets another contract if he plays a certain number of games next year.

[Adzman 2,153]

Glad to see some faith showed in Harmes, he did enough to earn the one year extension.

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

Jayden Hunt has signed a new t year deal too. Great that the coaches see something in him, he has a lot of what we need - pace.

He played school footy with Kelly and Salem and was as good if not better at that stage. The other two must have just developed quick than he did.

[binman 41,962]

I really hope they keep michie

[Its Time for Another 4,084]

He played school footy with Kelly and Salem and was as good if not better at that stage. The other two must have just developed quick than he did.

He's got a great story. Best out of all those players in Year 7-8 but stopped growing while everyone kept going. Dropped out of footy because too small. Then in Year 11 grew a foot in less than a year and suddenly in Year 12 could compete again. Was a standout over the others in some of those Year 12 games. Explains why he has had back problems. Waiting for the frame to catch up to such a rapid growth spurt.