North seem to have more salary cap room which makes it interesting; wouldnt be surprised if the Pies make a play if they dont get Lynch.

Clubs have to pay 95% of the cap? So if North had a war chest last year, where did that money go? And why is it spare again? Anyone explain?

Edited August 15, 20186 yr by MSFebey

Have heard one scenarion ( from a Geelong supporter) that Geelong could get Gaff. I said they would have trouble with Salary cap. His reply was Kelly wants to go home (do not know why when WC & Freemantle did not want a bar of him over the years). Taylor may be retiring , Ablett is not costing then much and Menzel wants out. So by throwing in a Trade may swing a deal.  Far fetched !!!, but it is amazing how some clubs work their way around things. (Like being a promotions officer for a large sponsor)

33 minutes ago, MSFebey said:

Clubs have to pay 95% of the cap? So if North had a war chest last year, where did that money go? And why is it spare again? Anyone explain?

Just like we did years ago we paid some contracts in advance which clears up space in future.

1 hour ago, Tony Tea said:

Robbo thinks it is WC or North. (I have heard it is WC or Melbourne.)

"All-Australian Gaff clearly is in demand.

The Kangaroos believe it’s between them and West Coast and while St Kilda is making noises about wanting to talk to Gaff — and any player who has a pulse, for that matter — they accept he isn’t going to call Moorabbin home."

Have you heard so from a credible source or just general noise? The noise around Melbourne getting him has gone very quiet! (Not necessarily a bad thing though) 

9 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Just like we did years ago we paid some contracts in advance which clears up space in future.

Cheers mate, but that's a hell of a lot of money!

39 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

North seem to have more salary cap room which makes it interesting; wouldnt be surprised if the Pies make a play if they dont get Lynch.

Last year the sal cap went up by $2+m per annum.  North didn't use it all. 

35 minutes ago, MSFebey said:

Clubs have to pay 95% of the cap? So if North had a war chest last year, where did that money go? And why is it spare again? Anyone explain?

New cap is $12.6m @95% they can save $630k per annum and stockpile.  So $630k becomes $1.26m then $1.71m.  So they could easily have a 'war chest' of around $1.0 - 1.5m just from stockpiling.  Not sure how many years it can be stockpiled - it used to be 3 years but don't know now.

2 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Last year the sal cap went up by $2+m per annum.  North didn't use it all. 

New cap is $12.6m @95% they can save $630k per annum and stockpile.  So $630k becomes $1.26m then $1.71m.  So they could easily have a 'war chest' of around $1.0 - 1.5m just from stockpiling.  Not sure how many years it can be stockpiled - it used to be 3 years but don't know now.

Thanks LH, that makes sense otherwise there would be dodgy happenings going on. I didn't know they could stockpile it so cheers.

That may also be the reason Mahoney is on record saying we can afford 2 A graders this year, hmmm the plot thickens.....

Edited August 15, 20186 yr by MSFebey

A guy called Brad Hardie reckons Gaff is a good chance to go to Ess:

"Right now the Bombers might be the most intriguing of them. (North. Ess. Melb). My information is that Gaff met with them twice last week and John Worsfold is the bloke who gave him his start in the league."

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/brad-hardie-andrew-gaff-in-crosshairs-for-wooshas-bombers-ng-b88927628z

Does this Hardie guy have reasonable credibility? 

If we don't get Gaff I hope we have someone else in the pipeline as our loses show we desperately need someone who is a very good kick. 

3 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

A guy called Brad Hardie reckons Gaff is a good chance to go to Ess:

"Right now the Bombers might be the most intriguing of them. (North. Ess. Melb). My information is that Gaff met with them twice last week and John Worsfold is the bloke who gave him his start in the league."

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/brad-hardie-andrew-gaff-in-crosshairs-for-wooshas-bombers-ng-b88927628z

Does this Hardie guy have reasonable credibility? 

If we don't get Gaff I hope we have someone else in the pipeline as our loses show we desperately need someone who is a very good kick. 

Nah he's a shocker, up there with Morris, Langdon, Whateley, McClure and Hagdorn.

Former brownlow medallist Brad Hardie is an absolute joke of a commentator.

17 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Last year the sal cap went up by $2+m per annum.  North didn't use it all. 

New cap is $12.6m @95% they can save $630k per annum and stockpile.  So $630k becomes $1.26m then $1.71m.  So they could easily have a 'war chest' of around $1.0 - 1.5m just from stockpiling.  Not sure how many years it can be stockpiled - it used to be 3 years but don't know now.

Plus the upfront payments. Players like Fritsch for example who would be on base pay of say $100k for 2 years, you might say we'll pay you $200k this year and nothing for the next year.  

Need not too worry about all the commentary on Gaff!

He will be a Demon!

Shiel will be going to Essendon also!

10 minutes ago, Dee tention said:

Need not too worry about all the commentary on Gaff!

He will be a Demon!

Do you have some solid mail, Dee?

I also see you have Darcy Moore listed as one of your favourite players... hmmm!

7 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Do you have some solid mail, Dee?

I also see you have Darcy Moore listed as one of your favourite players... hmmm!

I have a very very bad feeling about this

#MFCSS

23 minutes ago, Dee tention said:

Need not too worry about all the commentary on Gaff!

He will be a Demon!

 

16 minutes ago, Dee tention said:

Shiel will be going to Essendon also!

There’s no way that any deal is 100% done at this time of year. 

2 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

A guy called Brad Hardie reckons Gaff is a good chance to go to Ess:

"Right now the Bombers might be the most intriguing of them. (North. Ess. Melb). My information is that Gaff met with them twice last week and John Worsfold is the bloke who gave him his start in the league."

 https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/brad-hardie-andrew-gaff-in-crosshairs-for-wooshas-bombers-ng-b88927628z

Does this Hardie guy have reasonable credibility? 

If we don't get Gaff I hope we have someone else in the pipeline as our loses show we desperately need someone who is a very good kick. 

I find it hard to imagine that being true. 

After the Tom Lynch/ Buckley meeting fallout, I can't imagine Gaff taking the risk of meeting with any other club officials last week - especially in the same week of his tribunal hearing!

Every year for the last four years Hardie has stated he has inside information that Hogan will be going home. He has no idea. 

1 hour ago, Dee tention said:

Need not too worry about all the commentary on Gaff!

He will be a Demon!

a little cipher.

v = vibe

k = knowledge

f = you're a family member

nfi-iass = no idea, i like stirring.

pick one...

Edited August 16, 20186 yr by Danelska

1 minute ago, Danelska said:

a little cipher.

v = vibe

k = knowledge

f = you're a family member

pick a letter...

Another option is NIIJSG = no idea it just sounds good.

This applies to a large proportion of posts.

6 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Every year for the last four years Hardie has stated he has inside information that Hogan will be going home. He has no idea. 

maybe he's using a process of elimination ?

... reckons he has to get it right one year.

1 hour ago, Dee tention said:

Need not too worry about all the commentary on Gaff!

He will be a Demon!

ss&? d

1 hour ago, Dee tention said:

Need not too worry about all the commentary on Gaff!

He will be a Demon!

Welcome to demonland Jason Taylor.

The cretins on Bomberblitz reckon they've got him, and they always seem to have the good dope.