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[Diamond_Jim 12,521]

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.

 

[Lord Nev 13,512]

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.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,018]

7 hours ago, 3183 Dee said:

I’d probably be more keen to give Varcoe a year. Not convinced yet about Tomlinson.

 

[Moonshadow 17,675]

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. 

[Demons11 6,906]

Looks like a couple of free agents coming our way, which is handy!

[whatwhat say what 22,651]

1 minute ago, Demons11 said:

Looks like a couple of free agents coming our way, which is handy!

Tomlinson and...?

[Demons11 6,906]

1 minute ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Tomlinson and...?

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

[Lord Nev 13,512]

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.

[ding 5,126]

4 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

Haha after its announced doesnt count ?

 

[Moonshadow 17,675]

9 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Tomlinson and...?

Shoey?

[Demon Disciple 12,062]

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!).

 

[AaronDaveyChipsAndGravey 390]

58 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

Is it at least anyone to be excited about?

[Deemented Are Go! 3,677]

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

[Dee tention 616]

1 hour ago, Demons11 said:

And......... indeed.   

Cant post yet but will in time 

 

Jack Newnes... 

[Moonshadow 17,675]

5 minutes ago, Dee tention said:

Jack Newnes... 

Probably the best of what's left

[spirit of norm smith 16,249]

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. 

[Dee tention 616]

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.

[Demons11 6,906]

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! 

[Demons11 6,906]

43 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

I love the riddles! 

Carn, 11, give us a cryptic clue

Basil

[spirit of norm smith 16,249]

Both Tomlinson and Newnes can kick the footy. I watched the Giants v Bulldogs game and skilful delivery of the footy into forward 50 is critical.  

[Demon Disciple 12,062]

11 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Basil

Are we talking FA or via trade?

[Deemented Are Go! 3,677]

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!

[Older demon 2,741]

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.

 

[3183 Dee 2,843]

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’.

[Dee tention 616]

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.