Dean Kent re-signs

[Undeeterred 3,127]

19 minutes ago, Ricky P said:

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's how they do contracts. Josh Mahoney yells from his office, "First in, best dressed fellas - get em' while they're hot".

What they might have been planning, given they really wanted to keep Hogan, was to keep bucketloads of cap room for him to sign up, then work out what's left. Or, they could decide that the risk of losing some of the players they are holding off on is bigger than the risk of not having enough left in the cap to pay Hogan what he demands, should he eventually decide to stay.

Not that difficult to comprehend, especially given that earlier in the year they were in discussions with Hogan, and now they're not.

Edited July 15, 2016 by Undeeterred

[whatwhat say what 23,428]

excellent result.

 

generally speaking a classy player with excellent speed, intent to tackle.

[Adzman 2,154]

Has been solid this year. Earned his contract extension. Well done to the young man.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Good Kent, fingers crossed he can buck the trend and actually play well after signing a new contract.

[Ricky P 757]

29 minutes ago, Undeeterred said:

What they might have been planning, given they really wanted to keep Hogan, was to keep bucketloads of cap room for him to sign up, then work out what's left. Or, they could decide that the risk of losing some of the players they are holding off on is bigger than the risk of not having enough left in the cap to pay Hogan what he demands, should he eventually decide to stay.

Not that difficult to comprehend, especially given that earlier in the year they were in discussions with Hogan, and now they're not.

I definitely understood what you were saying. What you were saying was silly. So I made fun of of it. ?

[Deestroy All 14,266]

16 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Good Kent, fingers crossed he can buck the trend and actually play well after signing a new contract.

Max and Nev have done orright.

[binman 44,530]

1 hour ago, Undeeterred said:

What they might have been planning, given they really wanted to keep Hogan, was to keep bucketloads of cap room for him to sign up, then work out what's left. Or, they could decide that the risk of losing some of the players they are holding off on is bigger than the risk of not having enough left in the cap to pay Hogan what he demands, should he eventually decide to stay.

Not that difficult to comprehend, especially given that earlier in the year they were in discussions with Hogan, and now they're not.

That makes no sense at all as a strategy. None. hypothetically lets say they did what you suggest and waited on Kent and other players coming out contract in order to maximise the chances of retaining Hogan. What happens if the strategy fails and in addtion to losing Hogan, other like Kent also leave because they get the club has shown no faith or loyalty to them. Glad you don't have Josh's job.

[Undeeterred 3,127]

1 hour ago, binman said:

That makes no sense at all as a strategy. None. hypothetically lets say they did what you suggest and waited on Kent and other players coming out contract in order to maximise the chances of retaining Hogan. What happens if the strategy fails and in addtion to losing Hogan, other like Kent also leave because they get the club has shown no faith or loyalty to them. Glad you don't have Josh's job.

Not what I said. Read it again.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,102]

I'm thrilled with this.  We're announcing the contracts regularly as more dominoes fall.  Dean is a ripping little player and adds a real point of difference to the other small forwards with his powerful build.  I really hope the selectors for the WA U18 squad are feeling like idiots right now. 

[The Sailing Demon 379]

We have players signing contracts quicker than Lleyton Hewitt drops sets, this is fantastic news!
Next up, T-Mac, Watts, Hogan.

After those 3 sign (And I am 99% sure all 3 will...Seriously, who would be silly enough to leave the club now?) We are will quickly become a club that free agents will be looking at come years end.
Guys like Melksham waiting, Hurley and Hibberds name being thrown around like a McEnroe tennis raquet.
We are well and truly on our way guys, *choo choo*, here comes the Melbourne demons train to finish the season like a damn steam train.

Not to mention blokes like Hulett and Weidman, Wagner, HUNT who are getting me more excited than a blind lesbian at a fish market.

Get around eachother boys, the demons are here to stay, and our reserved spot in the 8 for the next decade is quickly being cleaned up and prepped for our arrival.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,297]

30 minutes ago, The Sailing Demon said:

We have players signing contracts quicker than Lleyton Hewitt drops sets, this is fantastic news!
Next up, T-Mac, Watts, Hogan.

After those 3 sign (And I am 99% sure all 3 will...Seriously, who would be silly enough to leave the club now?) We are will quickly become a club that free agents will be looking at come years end.
Guys like Melksham waiting, Hurley and Hibberds name being thrown around like a McEnroe tennis raquet.
We are well and truly on our way guys, *choo choo*, here comes the Melbourne demons train to finish the season like a damn steam train.

Not to mention blokes like Hulett and Weidman, Wagner, HUNT who are getting me more excited than a blind lesbian at a fish market.

Get around eachother boys, the demons are here to stay, and our reserved spot in the 8 for the next decade is quickly being cleaned up and prepped for our arrival.

5

Are you the Honey Badger??

[The Sailing Demon 379]

3 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

Are you the Honey Badger??

Nah, I am just bored, I work on a ship and all we had the past 3 weeks was wimbledon on the TV.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,297]

3 minutes ago, The Sailing Demon said:

Nah, I am just bored, I work on a ship and all we had the past 3 weeks was wimbledon on the TV.

You could always try friggin` in the riggin`......

[Phadraig 760]

9 hours ago, Wilbur said:

He's my  favourite  Kent

My second favourite Kent

[Demon Dynasty 17,130]

Love the agro and effort. On the improve. Was a big fan since the initial signing and he is starting to repay the faith. Go Kenty!

[titan_uranus 25,174]

I'm a big fan.

He seems to be (slowly) eradicating the periods of laziness from his game and the result, with his hard-running and hard-working ethic, is that he is getting far more involved, utilising his speed more, and becoming a really important player for us.

[Demon Dynasty 17,130]

Kent to replace Gus on the D'land Banner? 

[Biffen 12,949]

17 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

Beat me by 20 seconds Stuie. Cracking news. A really important signing going forward.

 

Missed out on 26 "likes" there DJ.

You really have to get up early to beat Stuie to a populist concern!!

Edited July 16, 2016 by Biffen

[Ethan Tremblay 31,243]

8 hours ago, Rafiki said:

My second favourite Kent

Clark's my favourite too.

[Jaded No More 68,975]

Great news.

Also helps that he is very close with Hogan...

[Bang Bang Bang 5,839]

Kent's kicking is underrated. I wouldn't have him kicking for goal for my life, but his ability to pass the ball 55m+ metres is a skill very few AFL players have. 

 

 

 

Edited July 16, 2016 by Sylvia Saint

[Pates 9,672]

4 hours ago, Sylvia Saint said:

Kent's kicking is underrated. I wouldn't have him kicking for goal for my life, but his ability to pass the ball 55m+ metres is a skill very few AFL players have. 

 

 

 

Actually his kick for goal has really improved this year, or at least in recent times I think it's been pretty reliable. Really happy we've got him signed, interesting that it's only a two year contract. Maybe he's backing himself in to have a really good two years and go for some big bucks with us next contract. 

In any case, the more WA boys we sign the better! 

[Demon trucker 1,800]

Always knew he would became a good player, could be the best small forward in the game in two, three years