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No, he's not coming to us.  I did however get an interesting snippet. 

The guy who told me over a year ago that Richmond thought they had Prestia over the line is now saying that they are very heavily into Schache.  We're talking a Boyd-like deal.  This guy has been fairly accurate with his news in the past.  

 

I hope not.

The competition really has nothing to gain from Brisbane being pillaged every year.  Schache is going to be a star and could anchor their forward line for a decade.

1 minute ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

I hope not.

The competition really has nothing to gain from Brisbane being pillaged every year.  Schache is going to be a star and could anchor their forward line for a decade.

Agree but it's sadly reality now. (Pillaging Brisbane and these massive deals)

Wasn't an idea floated to make draftees stay a minimum 4 years oposed to the current 2?

 

Did this guy get his snippet from Jay Clark 2 weeks ago who already mentioned this on triple M??

24 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Agree but it's sadly reality now. (Pillaging Brisbane and these massive deals)

Wasn't an idea floated to make draftees stay a minimum 4 years oposed to the current 2?

They have to change it to protect poor clubs, at least for earlier draft picks. 2+1+1 contracts for draftees so clubs don't get stuck with a dud for 4 years if they draft a Lucas Cook.


That old inside word that the whole world already knows about. 

 

Schache he is one of Oliver's best mates. Friends don't let friends go to Richmond. 

If Schache ended up at Richmond, he helps them, but they need decent midfield reinforcements. They drop away steeply after Cotchin, Martin and Prestia. 

This is a bit surprising. I read an interview prior to him being drafted where young Schache stated that he was keen to be drafted by Brisbane as his late father (Laurie ?) had played for the Bears. Subsequent interviews indicated he was thrilled with the draft outcome & the opportunity to build on his dad's legacy.

I hope he stays (unless of course he wants to come to the Demons because he looks like being a bloody good player)

 

So... the out of contract youngster goes into the draft without compo to Brisbane at a gazillion dollars which means he probably ends up elsewhere anyway or they deal with Richmond.

Sounds like what is going to happen to any lower club who cannot deliver the goods... money and success

Mind you the Boyd example was different... take the money and then chase the success... just so happened he got the early success as well

Richmond can forget about ever having success if Schache, Martin and Prestia are taking up 25% of their salary cap.


9 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

They have to change it to protect poor clubs, at least for earlier draft picks. 2+1+1 contracts for draftees so clubs don't get stuck with a dud for 4 years if they draft a Lucas Cook.

Fair call.

I don't expect Brisbane to be pillaged again. I think the last big raid of yeo, Aish, and Polec (maybe one more?) hurt them significantly but they are recovering now. Their brand of footy is looking much better this year, even when schache's not on field. It seems they have talented key players building up together and I would suspect Schache would  want to be a part of it.

I think they have turned a corner and look forward to testing their talent out against ours, hopefully by means of a slaughter and demoralisation. 

4 minutes ago, The end is nigh said:

I don't expect Brisbane to be pillaged again. I think the last big raid of yeo, Aish, and Polec (maybe one more?) hurt them significantly but they are recovering now. Their brand of footy is looking much better this year, even when schache's not on field. It seems they have talented key players building up together and I would suspect Schache would  want to be a part of it.

I think they have turned a corner and look forward to testing their talent out against ours, hopefully by means of a slaughter and demoralisation. 

Sam Docherty was the fourth...

I can recall Schache actually saying prior to him being drafted that he would love to go to Brisbane as he had some family ties there.  I wonder what's changed to have him potentially entertaining other offers?  I know the money would be huge, but he seemed to have a deeper connection than others to the club.

Had an interesting chat with a lions gun, feeling in playing group is that he'll leave.

Rates himself very highly and his ego tells him he needs / deserves to be at a big Melbourne club.  95% gone.

 


13 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

No, he's not coming to us.  I did however get an interesting snippet. 

The guy who told me over a year ago that Richmond thought they had Prestia over the line is now saying that they are very heavily into Schache.  We're talking a Boyd-like deal.  This guy has been fairly accurate with his news in the past.  

 

Speaking of Prestia, he is still not right and may never be. His training loads are being managed and there is an acknowledgement from the Tigers that he is still dealing with his injury problems.

O'Meara,  while getting  possessions, is basically avoiding kicking wherever possible. That is a clear sign that he also is not over his injury problems.

 

1 hour ago, 71 Molloy said:

Had an interesting chat with a lions gun, feeling in playing group is that he'll leave.

Rates himself very highly and his ego tells him he needs / deserves to be at a big Melbourne club.  95% gone.

If that is how he thinks he and Richmond deserve each other:  an inflated sense of entitlement; destined to wallow in mediocrity. 

He should read Caroline Wilson's article cautioning players moving to "a club that invests so much hope and fanfare in one player" eg Gary Ablett/Josh Kelly: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/caroline-wilson-gary-ablett-a-cautionary-tale-for-josh-kelly-20170407-gvgele.html

Richmond's list is ordinary and ageing and they have an average coach.  Schache and his high priced contract will be a fine target for disgruntled tigers as they struggle in the middle of the ladder for years to come.  He better make sure he has shoulders as big as the ego your post suggests.

6 hours ago, The end is nigh said:

I don't expect Brisbane to be pillaged again. I think the last big raid of yeo, Aish, and Polec (maybe one more?) hurt them significantly but they are recovering now.

Hurt Collingwood significantly as well.

  • 2 months later...

After articles yesterday outlining a 'low' contract offer to Schache, coupled with constant stories about huge money being thrown at him by Victorian clubs, he's just re-signed for two years with Fitzroy.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-08/lions-coup-josh-schache-signs-new-deal

Whilst this isn't MFC news, I must say I am glad to see that the Lions may have started turning a corner with their list.  There's no benefit to competition in having a basket case (previously the Melbourne Football Club) being pillaged every trade week.

Huge news for the Lions. I was sure he'd bail on them like most of their other kids the past few years. It's good they were able to retain a key one. Once one signs, usually others start to buy in. For the Lions sake, hopefully this is the start of their recovery.


On 08/04/2017 at 11:08 AM, 71 Molloy said:

Had an interesting chat with a lions gun, feeling in playing group is that he'll leave.

Rates himself very highly and his ego tells him he needs / deserves to be at a big Melbourne club.  95% gone.

 

I live in Brisbane and mix with a lot of Lions/Gabba  members. Apparently has tickets on himself and cracked a huge sad after being despatched to the twos (again).  

I agree with those who say that two years is not long enough for the initial contract for draftees.  Makes it too easy for them to bail after the Club puts heaps into their development in those first two years.  (Read: Scully & Tom Boyd as two high profile examples.)

I'm pleased young Josh has stood by the Lions!

 

Great news and great for footy. 

Has a terrible feeling he would end up at Richmond for pick 13 and a dud player.


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