I'll also add that I am taking solace in the fact that we might have contributed somewhat into a star player leaving the Pies in the future.

Just now, Demonland said:

I'll also add that I am taking solace in the fact that we might have contributed somewhat into a star player leaving the Pies in the future.

And the pies paying overs next year for him.

And we have $500k to spend elsewhere, whilst the trade period is only just beginning

 

 

Would anyone else wish injury on a player if he used us as leverage to get a better deal out of his current club, more so to cause a detriment to that club? Because I wouldn’t......................

Edited October 7, 20195 yr by Ethan Tremblay

Well at least we know nice and early. 

I think what would've happened is we waited to do the Tomlinson signing before we knew we were out on Elliott so we could front load Tomlinson. Probably front load Langdon as well.

That way we end up not only saving what we would've paid Elliott but having more flexibility to make a move on bigger names as well as signing all our out of contract guys like Fritsch and Petracca up.

Somewhat disappointed to lose him but if we were going to bounce back to a good side next year we were going to do it with or without Elliott. Long term we need goal kicking options but I'd still be looking for forwards who provide more up the ground and midfield threats and great defensive pressure.

Elliott would've been nice, but De Goey and Stephenson are far better players and we need a guy like that and/or a guy like Will Hoskin-Elliott who can get up the ground too. 

Elliott is a huge blow looks like it will be Butler then.

14 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

As I said at the very beginning, Eddie won't allow it and it won't happen.

Now go after Tom Langdon.

Edited October 7, 20195 yr by Redleg

Surely now the headline in tomorrow's papers should be, " Elliott snubs the Lions".

Guarantee it won't be.

2 hours ago, binman said:

That is an indictment on the lions. An embarrassment.

you forgot to mention it's the ripple effect of their 2019, finals campaign.

 

2 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Would anyone else wish injury on a player if he used us as leverage to get a better deal out of his current club, more so to cause a detriment to that club? Because I wouldn’t......................

He and his management have played it very well, will have an increased offer from the Pies with triggers for a 3rd year if he stays fit.

I'm glad we didn't go desperate and up the offer to 4 years.

Something will have to give at Collingwood next year 

An injury free Elliot would have been awesome, but given his track record for some time now, its more likely he spends large chunks of the season on the sidelines injured with a fat cheque.

He was seeking better terms and a longer contract and got it from other teams but still don't leave, so clearly he was never leaving and was playing the game. 3 years was a pretty big risk so not feeling too bad about it.

7 hours ago, Redleg said:

Surely now the headline in tomorrow's papers should be, " Elliott snubs the Lions".

Guarantee it won't be.

There you go ...

Pies star Elliott snubs Demons and Lions, opts to stay at Collingwood

Damn time waster.?

56 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Damn time waster.?

He gave us hope and then took it away with a kick in the guts. Playing dirty. Whats new these days? 

Can’t miss what we don’t have. 

NEXT. 

7 hours ago, DemonOX said:

Can’t miss what we don’t have. 

NEXT. 

Correct.  It was a game play.  We don't need that psychological twist in mentality.  Bring on players who are worth their salt and who have pride in their abilities.

Jamie Elliott is going to bite them on the bum. Bahahaha. 

 

Well then .... then puts a sock in the narrative. Instead of us being so hopeless we can't even attract an injury prone small forward, the new plot line is, we have done our bit to screw over our oldest enemy. GO DEMONS!!!

12 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

Well then .... then puts a sock in the narrative. Instead of us being so hopeless we can't even attract an injury prone small forward, the new plot line is, we have done our bit to screw over our oldest enemy. GO DEMONS!!!

Who gets bent over? Not out Mahones, he helps bend them over! Go Dees

21 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Not out Mahones

Yeah Collingwood, go and pogue mahone.

43 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

Well then .... then puts a sock in the narrative. Instead of us being so hopeless we can't even attract an injury prone small forward, the new plot line is, we have done our bit to screw over our oldest enemy. GO DEMONS!!!

I don’t think we were ever in control but I’m happy that the Pies salary cap is collateral damage in this whole charade. 

Talented, but injury prone, undersized forward. History says he won't be on the park much.