Redleg 42,181 Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 I predict he will be the best pick 66 we have ever used. 1 1 Quote
beelzebub 23,392 Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Redleg said: I predict he will be the best pick 66 we have ever used. Who are any others ? Quote
JTR 2,910 Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 17 hours ago, Sydee said: Just an observation really - one year deal reads to me he has one year to show something - if he doesn't I suspect his time at the MFC may be short lived Not sure how that can be construed as complicating anything - am I allowed to have an opinion ? Balic took several leave of absences didn't he, citing homesickness? Maybe the one year contract is simply the club not overcommitting incase there is more to it? Quote
DemonOX 8,857 Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 18 hours ago, Sydee said: One year contract - will need to go boom pretty quick ! One yr contracts are virtually non existent unless ur are over 30. He must be desperate to get back to Victoria so hopefully now he will be settled mentally and we can see the best of his footy and then extend his contract. If not it’s a one yr deal. Quote
faultydet 7,623 Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Smart move Junk draft pick for a bloke who was highly rated in his junior years, and the flexibility to offload after 1 year if his supposed issues continue. It's an extremely low risk pick that could pay off handsomely. I approve of this trade.....? 8 Quote
Redleg 42,181 Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 13 hours ago, beelzebub said: Who are any others ? Humour receptors turned off? Quote
Little Richard 6,265 Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 I'm excited to see how Balic goes next year. There's only upside so it's another very smart move by Mahoney and co. 3 Quote
Dr. Mubutu 867 Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 On 10/20/2017 at 5:36 PM, Redleg said: I predict he will be the best pick 66 we have ever used. Not so sure, pick #66 in 2010 actively helped draft Plugger McDonald 1 Quote
Phadraig 760 Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 I've heard some not so good stories about him from people in the business, hopefully he can come good for us Quote
Skuit 10,031 Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 4 hours ago, Rafiki said: I've heard some not so good stories about him from people in the business, hopefully he can come good for us I'm all ears. Quote
einstein251 61 Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 12 hours ago, Rafiki said: I've heard some not so good stories about him from people in the business, hopefully he can come good for us You should read the Q & A interview that WJ posted above about his injuries and the isolation a young kid from interstate would experience in that environment rather than rely on scuttlebutt. 3 Quote
Guest Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Rafiki said: I've heard some not so good stories about him from people in the business, hopefully he can come good for us I hope it all comes good for him first and foremost. And if both the club and player can benefit from the relationship then that would be the best possible scenario. It's a great test for the club. Quote
Redleg 42,181 Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 7 hours ago, Dr. Mubutu said: Not so sure, pick #66 in 2010 actively helped draft Plugger McDonald Pick 66 in 2010 was Paul Puopolo for Hawks. Not sure how that relates to my statement. 1 1 Quote
Dr. Mubutu 867 Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, Redleg said: Pick 66 in 2010 was Paul Puopolo for Hawks. Not sure how that relates to my statement. Which was traded to them, by us, along with Kyle Cheney, for the pick that drafted TMac. 1 1 Quote
Redleg 42,181 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Dr. Mubutu said: Which was traded to them, by us, along with Kyle Cheney, for the pick that drafted TMac. I said for any pick 66 that we used at the draft, not picks that were traded to get other picks. No need to complicate it. Quote
Zoiikgarden 134 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Welcome Harley, Do hope that you feel at home at MFC, that you can get the body and the mind right, find the support, have a great pre-season and contribute to a great year ahead for the Ds! Best of luck! 1 Quote
Late Draft Pick 48 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Rafiki said: "I have heard some not so good stories about him from people in the business" Hakiyamungu Rafiki. Wewe rafiki mbaya. Good gratious 'rafiki' you are a bad friend. Change your name to Shetani, Satan, though its pretty hard to not pass on those stories eh,? lol. I'm really very happy with Balic and from what I have read only I am pretty sure he will fit in and will play good games for us next year. Quote
Engorged Onion 10,226 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Rafiki said: I've heard some not so good stories about him from people in the business, hopefully he can come good for us That's much like me - I hear from some sources Im a bit of a [censored].. but others think Im ok... and yet the FD decided to go for him with all their resources and business acumen... wowsers F.L.O.G was censored... amusing stuff indeed Edited October 22, 2017 by Danelska 1 Quote
Dr. Mubutu 867 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 10 hours ago, Redleg said: I said for any pick 66 that we used at the draft, not picks that were traded to get other picks. No need to complicate it. Fair enough. I apologise for my (admittedly ridiculous) attempt to score internet points. Quote
MrReims 324 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) But...... we didn’t use it at the draft. Sorry ? just being unnecessarily pedantic @Redleg Edited October 22, 2017 by MrReims 1 Quote
Skuit 10,031 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 10 hours ago, Late Draft Pick said: Rafiki said: "I have heard some not so good stories about him from people in the business" Hakiyamungu Rafiki. Wewe rafiki mbaya. Good gratious 'rafiki' you are a bad friend. Change your name to Shetani, Satan, though its pretty hard to not pass on those stories eh,? lol. I'm really very happy with Balic and from what I have read only I am pretty sure he will fit in and will play good games for us next year. This is a cool post. I wish I had posted it. Quote
La Dee-vina Comedia 17,137 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I guess there is always the possibility that he only wanted a one year contract if he thought he could within that 12 month period convince the club to extend him on much more financially rewarding terms. (Unlikely strategy , I admit as it's a very high-risk way to proceed.) Quote
ManDee 7,395 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said: I guess there is always the possibility that he only wanted a one year contract if he thought he could within that 12 month period convince the club to extend him on much more financially rewarding terms. (Unlikely strategy , I admit as it's a very high-risk way to proceed.) That would show some big kahunas. 2 Quote
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