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7 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Why can't it be as simple as Watts and pick 10? Why does there need to be multiple trades?

Because 10 and 27 is simple and Watts and Lever are both known qualities and would augment our best 22! :cool:

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    5 hours ago, Skuit said:

    This is the most done deal on gut-feel in recent MFC history*. Well, maybe Hibberd as well. We're gonna pay what feels like slight overs in wage and trade, and then we're all going to forget about after Round One, 2018,  just like Hibberd this year.

    *So why do I insistently keep checking this thread for any hint of an indicative rumour?

    I'm doing exactly the same.

    I put it down to the fact that it's not actually a done deal, and I really want it to be a done deal.

    It's also why I'll be supporting the Tigers hard on Sat. I don't want Lever to feel ultra bonded with the Crows if they win and then for him to do something really stupid like sign a new contract with them.

    He needs to climb Everest for the first time with this club.

     

     

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    6 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

    I'm doing exactly the same.

    I put it down to the fact that it's not actually a done deal, and I really want it to be a done deal.

    It's also why I'll be supporting the Tigers hard on Sat. I don't want Lever to feel ultra bonded with the Crows and then do something really stupid like sign a new contract with them.

     

    If he decides to stay, surely the club has a plan B although that wasn't evident during some games this season.

    I can't think of anyone else the club would be targeting if this fails.

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    nothing will eventuate til Monday

    cool jets all

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    8 hours ago, Skuit said:

    This is the most done deal on gut-feel in recent MFC history*. Well, maybe Hibberd as well. We're gonna pay what feels like slight overs in wage and trade, and then we're all going to forget about after Round One, 2018,  just like Hibberd this year.

    *So why do I insistently keep checking this thread for any hint of an indicative rumour?

    It was probably abut half way through the season Skuit, once he got on the park and had a few games under his belt, all forgotten. That's why I find the hang wringing on these threads quite amusing. Until they have played for us you just don't know how it all plays out let alone we have no idea of the actual $4 or trade at this point.

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    Just say we pay him $900

    in years 3,4,5 this will be peanuts for such a quality player

    by the way the deals already gone, he's coming like it or not. 

    Oscar is an honest toiler who may make it. He hasn't yet but I believe he shows good promise 

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    8 minutes ago, Roost It said:

    Just say we pay him $900

    in years 3,4,5 this will be peanuts for such a quality player

    by the way the deals already gone, he's coming like it or not. 

    Oscar is an honest toiler who may make it. He hasn't yet but I believe he shows good promise 

    Deal of the century.  Sign him up now!

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    3 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    Deal of the century.  Sign him up now!

    I was about to say "I will pay that myself!"

    And then I thought, 'nah, I can't afford that.'

    I need to buy a new skillet...

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    43 minutes ago, Roost It said:

    Just say we pay him $900

    in years 3,4,5 this will be peanuts for such a quality player

    by the way the deals already gone, he's coming like it or not. 

    Oscar is an honest toiler who may make it. He hasn't yet but I believe he shows good promise 

    What is the likely trade being discussed.

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    5 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

    I'm doing exactly the same.

    I put it down to the fact that it's not actually a done deal, and I really want it to be a done deal.

    It' bonded with the Crows if they win and then for him to do something really stupid like sign a new contract with them.

    He needs to climb Everest for the first time with this club.

     

     

    Ron, alternatively if they win he might be more prepared to leave having achieved the ultimate and knowing back to back is rare. If they lose he might stick around and think they're so close we'll get it next year and they are way ahead of that happening at Dees. 

    This is why you've just convinced me to support the Crows on Saturday 

    Edited by It's Time

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    As the old saying goes it's near yet so far away. To bad we son't know any who could tell us if the moving truck has been booked?

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    1 hour ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

    What is the likely trade being discussed.

    That I don't know. Was told 3 weeks ago that we got him, that's all I know

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    Is it just my impression or has this thread moved along at close to a post a minute?

    Incredible.

    Can a mod put a 'sticky' on the first page to update any actual news, just so nobody feels a need to slide through dozens of pages?

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    21 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

    I'm doing exactly the same.

    I put it down to the fact that it's not actually a done deal, and I really want it to be a done deal.

    It's also why I'll be supporting the Tigers hard on Sat. I don't want Lever to feel ultra bonded with the Crows if they win and then for him to do something really stupid like sign a new contract with them.

    He needs to climb Everest for the first time with this club.

     

     

    More likely to leave if they win, they have so many defenders to cover him, Smith and McGovern are out they are both best 22

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    2 hours ago, don't make me angry said:

    More likely to leave if they win, they have so many defenders to cover him, Smith and McGovern are out they are both best 22

    I'm having this very debate with a mate at the moment.

    Is Lever more likely to want to leave the Crows following a Grand Final win or a loss?

    I dunno really - I just suspect a loss will leave him less bonded with the Crows than a win.

     

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    52 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

    I'm having this very debate with a mate at the moment.

    Is Lever more likely to want to leave the Crows following a Grand Final win or a loss?

    I dunno really - I just suspect a loss will leave him less bonded with the Crows than a win.

     

    I'd suspect the decision to leave was probably made 3-6 months ago. I don't think the result will have any bearing on what happens after the GF. 

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    20 hours ago, It's Time said:

    Ron, alternatively if they win he might be more prepared to leave having achieved the ultimate and knowing back to back is rare. If they lose he might stick around and think they're so close we'll get it next year and they are way ahead of that happening at Dees. 

    This is why you've just convinced me to support the Crows on Saturday 

    Yeah I'm of this opinion too. He'll always be ultra bonded if they win, but he'll have no guilt if he leaves. I feel a bit for the crows after what they have been thru and losing quality players to other clubs. Winning the flag would help my guilt too!

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    So I have just thought of a theory that I would like some clarity on.

    Melbourne has been very good over the last 3 years at manufacturing crafty deals. This could be the best of the lot. 

    Jake Lever is out of contract. Therefore if an agreement between Melbourne and Adelaide doesn’t eventuate, he goes into the pre season draft. 

    Strategy: meet with the lions privately and say we will give you a 2nd round pick in the 2018 draft for your number 1 pick in the 2018 pre season draft. (I can’t recall a club ever trading pre season picks?? But surely it’s possible) 

    Tell them it’s an insurance play just in case we can’t agree with Adelaide. Lever walks into our arms for a 2nd rounder. Brisbane is v happy. 

    Thoughts? 

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    Preseason draft picks can’t be traded

    Melbourne have been above board and open in trading and wouldn’t engage in such subterfuge

    It ain’t the Veale deal days anymore

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    Jake Lever on playing footy deep into September #AFLGFParade
     
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    Can anybody read eyes? Looking up and left is lying , yeah?
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    Haha the way he answered it seems he's gone. If you weren't you would say nah mate not going anywhere.

    How else would he answer the question? 

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    4 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

    Haha the way he answered it seems he's gone. If you weren't you would say nah mate not going anywhere.

    How else would he answer the question? 

    The journo had a decent crack at him, tried to get a bite at least 3 times.

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