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49 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Wouldn't think Weid would have got a big increase to be honest. What other players have we re-signed this year who would have had big rises?

Would think any rise Weid (and probably Frost) got would have been cancelled out by the reduction in Jones' new deal. Guessing of course.

Weideman took a few dollars as too did Brayshaw and Tom Mac last year. Add Frost as well.

In the case of the last three the problem is that our medium term projections would have had them signing at lower figures but their re-signing co-incided with major form improvements. Lewis and Garlett decreases would have been budgeted for a while.

I suspect Jones is one of the first to pay the cost of the unbudgeted increases. Hibberd could be next. The other unknown is the increase in total player payments following the next TV negotiations.

 

 
14 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Weideman took a few dollars as too did Brayshaw and Tom Mac last year. Add Frost as well.

In the case of the last three the problem is that our medium term projections would have had them signing at lower figures but their re-signing co-incided with major form improvements. Lewis and Garlett decreases would have been budgeted for a while.

I suspect Jones is one of the first to pay the cost of the unbudgeted increases. Hibberd could be next. The other unknown is the increase in total player payments following the next TV negotiations.

I don't know figures obviously, as none of us would, but gut feel is Weid and Frost wouldn't have had big pay rises. Weid due to his form, and Frost due to his career to date. Jones last signed an extension after winning 3 consecutive Blueys, so his pay cut would have those minor pay rises more than covered IMO.

Brayshaw and TMac would have already been in considerations for this year so I wouldn't think their contracts would make much change to our budget for outside players this year. Just as Lewis and Garlett leaving would have been figured in.

From memory, when the TPP changed last time everyone got a raise across the board.

 
37 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

It's the next couple of years that are the tester more than this one IMO.

We have to hope Mahoney manages things well and that we can turn the ship around a bit so weren't not relying solely on money being the attraction.

Yes, good point, plus Mahoney and co have a number of FD positions to fill, which may influence attracting players over the next couple of years. 


1 minute ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Tomlinson and...?

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

1 hour ago, Moonshadow said:

Yes, good point, plus Mahoney and co have a number of FD positions to fill, which may influence attracting players over the next couple of years. 

Yeah true, hadn't really thought about that.

 
4 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

Haha after its announced doesnt count ?

 


45 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

Don't do a GNF 11, no riddles (some of us aren't smart enough to dissect them!).

 

58 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

Is it at least anyone to be excited about?

12 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Don't do a GNF 11, no riddles (some of us aren't smart enough to dissect them!).

 

I love the riddles! 

Carn, 11, give us a cryptic clue

1 hour ago, Demons11 said:

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

Jack Newnes... 


Agree.  If we got Newnes and Tomlinson that would be HUGGGGGE. Need Richardson to get into Newnes ear. Offer a 4 year deal.  He is a very good player. 

Just now, spirit of norm smith said:

Agree.  If we got Newnes and Tomlinson that would be HUGGGGGE. Need Richardson to get into Newnes ear. Offer a 4 year deal.  He is a very good player. 

Newnes stats and ball use efficiency very ordinary towards the end of season. Saints/Ratten would be happy to let him go I would think. Richo maybe a fan of his but Ratten not so...

 Newnes would benefit from a change of clubs.

39 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

I love the riddles! 

Carn, 11, give us a cryptic clue

 

43 minutes ago, AaronDaveyChipsAndGravey said:

Is it at least anyone to be excited about?

Yes! 

43 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

I love the riddles! 

Carn, 11, give us a cryptic clue

Basil


10 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Basil

Hmm. 

Not bloody Sam Jacobs?!

S Jacobs > sauce > tomato sauce > napoli sauce > basil required ingredient 

Tell me I’m wrong!

Someone stated elsewhere that Jamie Elliot was a free agent and in MFC sights. Maybe that is the other free agent. Not sure I like the idea but have to trust the footy dept.

 

 
5 minutes ago, Older demon said:

Someone stated elsewhere that Jamie Elliot was a free agent and in MFC sights. Maybe that is the other free agent. Not sure I like the idea but have to trust the footy dept.

 

I would love Jamie Elliott, if he can stay fit. Can’t see him leaving the Pies, tho’.

14 minutes ago, Older demon said:

Someone stated elsewhere that Jamie Elliot was a free agent and in MFC sights. Maybe that is the other free agent. Not sure I like the idea but have to trust the footy dept.

 

If that’s the case... Yes to Elliot.


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