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Edited August 1, 20196 yr by Dee Zephyr
Wrong Ellis , carry on.

he's my preferred free agent for the end of the year, ahead of tomlinson

tiggas offer is reportedly significantly under expectations

 

i am, as per every player ever, presuming he'll go to hawthorn*

*unless they're originally vic country, in which case they go to geelong

Ellis & Tomlinson why wouldn’t we chase them, both free agents, be smart MFC. 

20 hours ago, Vineytime said:

Ellis & Tomlinson why wouldn’t we chase them, both free agents, be smart MFC. 

Because in a year's time they could be playing for Casey on good coin.

We could be in the box seat to land a big fish free agent but not quite have enough cash because we have overpaid a depth player because they were 'free'.

I agree that we need to be smart. Will these players be getting a game in their second year?

I'm not opposed to getting them.

2 hours ago, BAMF said:

Because in a year's time they could be playing for Casey on good coin.

We could be in the box seat to land a big fish free agent but not quite have enough cash because we have overpaid a depth player because they were 'free'.

I agree that we need to be smart. Will these players be getting a game in their second year?

I'm not opposed to getting them.

if they were with us this year, they would both have played key roles

i think both players would be be a walk-up start for us for several years to come

that being said, i wouldn't think we'd be able to get both - it's one or the other

2 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

if they were with us this year, they would both have played key roles

i think both players would be be a walk-up start for us for several years to come

that being said, i wouldn't think we'd be able to get both - it's one or the other

Depends what you define as a key role. You could say that just about any player in the league with a few years under their belt and a healthy body would have gotten a game with us this year.

Tomlinson plays ok in a team surrounded by great players. He is tall and can play both ends of the ground which is handy.

I'm just not sure about Ellis. He has buyer beware written all over him. He could plug a gap for a few years, but is that really going to help us long term? Especially considering we would be paying overs in salary.

If he wasn't a free agent would we look twice at him?

 

3 hours ago, BAMF said:

I'm just not sure about Ellis. He has buyer beware written all over him. He could plug a gap for a few years, but is that really going to help us long term? Especially considering we would be paying overs in salary.

If he wasn't a free agent would we look twice at him?

i think so

offers outside run and carry plus better-than-most ball usage

Pass on Ellis - prefer Tomlinson

Bombs it long then drops/shakes head after another turnover.

Rinse and repeat

Given the fact we’re a team on the up, he may come to us instead of Hawthorn. 

On 8/13/2019 at 10:14 AM, Vineytime said:

Ellis & Tomlinson why wouldn’t we chase them, both free agents, be smart MFC. 

Ellis makes Spargo look tough. Pass.

Tomlinson............who knows, maybe.

On 8/13/2019 at 10:14 AM, Vineytime said:

Ellis & Tomlinson why wouldn’t we chase them, both free agents, be smart MFC. 

Agree... Both would be really good gets. 

Tomlinson sounds very possible and Ellis should seriously be considered. 

 

On 8/14/2019 at 6:44 PM, Demon Disciple said:

Ellis makes Spargo look tough. Pass.

Tomlinson............who knows, maybe.

Spargo is as tough as they come.

Sam Edmund reporting Ellis will join GC on 600k a year.

 

Great get for the suns.

Bizarre move from Ellis. Money talks.

Edited September 23, 20196 yr by A F

1 minute ago, A F said:

Bizarre move from Ellis. Money talks.

Five year deal too

Sets himself up into his early 30s on money that the tiggas can’t offer

Do you need more than $300k year though? The only other scenario I can think of is that Richmond have only put a 2 year deal in front of him.

5 minutes ago, A F said:

Bizarre move from Ellis. Money talks.

Yes it is.. but he is potentially about to be a duel premiership player. He done something that everyone dreams off.

Off to the GC to start his retirement fund and a cruisy lifestyle. 

???

Brandon Ellis comes from a family that battled and had little. His story is well known to Tigers supporters. He has provided for his mum and siblings for years.

Not an elite player by any means. Could be a 2 x premiership player. Wouldn't be against him becoming a Dee.

Good on him for making the most of his opportunities.

7 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Brandon Ellis comes from a family that battled and had little. His story is well known to Tigers supporters. He has provided for his mum and siblings for years.

Not an elite player by any means. Could be a 2 x premiership player. Wouldn't be against him becoming a Dee.

Good on him for making the most of his opportunities.

Good on him if that's the case. As already said, it's a great get for the Suns and I am sure Ellis will add some much needed experience and leadership to that club.

Just now, dazzledavey36 said:

Good on him if that's the case. As already said, it's a great get for the Suns and I am sure Ellis will add some much needed experience and leadership to that club.

Sounds like a nice guy.

23 minutes ago, A F said:

Do you need more than $300k year though? The only other scenario I can think of is that Richmond have only put a 2 year deal in front of him.

A kid from the housos has the chance to set himself and his family up for life, extend his career in to his 30's and play a significant role rather than end up in the VFL, pretty reasonable choice to me.

If the Tigers have been smart they'll have convinced him to look around and never bothered with making a token offer that could just hurt his feelings.

They'll get at least a 2nd round draft compensation pick and with the way they've recruited lately they'll probably turn it in to a better player anyway.

2 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Brandon Ellis comes from a family that battled and had little. His story is well known to Tigers supporters. He has provided for his mum and siblings for years.

Not an elite player by any means. Could be a 2 x premiership player. Wouldn't be against him becoming a Dee.

Good on him for making the most of his opportunities.

And this is the thing. I don't begrudge anyone for chasing money. I haven't needed to because I come from a position of privilege. Good on him.

1 hour ago, A F said:

Do you need more than $300k year though? The only other scenario I can think of is that Richmond have only put a 2 year deal in front of him.

Take what you’re worth... what someone is willing to pay you. 

2 hours ago, A F said:

Do you need more than $300k year though? The only other scenario I can think of is that Richmond have only put a 2 year deal in front of him.

I reckon the general board would light up with a topic like that.

Tell us how much you would keep if the world was offered to you.