Assuming premiership and sustained finals success are the number 1 priority over money or mateship for Oliver, Petracca, Brayshaw and Salem (who are coming off contract this year or next) then you get the feeling that this year is the last chance to get it right.

If we balls this season up and miss finals once again, I reckon one or even both of Oliver and Petracca will not re-sign with us and we've probably missed what ever premiership window we may have been approaching - particularly if both Oliver and Pertracca both depart.

Players that are starving for success are probably not going to hang around a club that's missed the finals 14 of it's last 15 attempts. I certainly wouldn't begrudge them.

 

If we were to lose Clarry to Carlton, it would be because he's chasing money and because the coaches had decided his down sides had not progressed. So while it would initially seem traumatic for us fans, it wouldn't be the end of the world (especially given the trade currency it would open up).

I'd be shattered to lose him, I don't want to lose him, but I think it would tell us a lot about him if we did.

 

[censored] off Carlscum 

 

4 hours ago, Better days ahead said:

Cripps and Oliver comparable AA selection wise but as i said Cripps has taken a lot of punishment over his career. I wouldn;t be surprised if he's bandaged up like a war casuality at pre season Carlton training. Trac hands down over Walsh (but Walsh is young so may improve). Viney/Brayshaw over Williams for mine.

And what issues were they BW ?

Lets see this year as I have a feeling with Ooze in charge we will see a 20% improvement as a group in our midfield!

Oliver for a top 3 pick and Weitering

41 minutes ago, 58er said:

And what issues were they BW ?

Lets see this year as I have a feeling with Ooze in charge we will see a 20% improvement as a group in our midfield!

i think you responded to the wrong post 58

22 hours ago, Better days ahead said:

 

 

Gawn contract talks have begun. No talks yet with Oliver. Name checked Carlton (no other) as a potential suitor. No mention of Petracca's contract.

"Melbourne has kicked off contract discussions with free agent Max Gawn but is yet to make any progress on a bumper deal for star midfielder Clayton Oliver.

For the sake of everyone at Melbourne, including coach Simon Goodwin, a quick start to the year will smooth tensions and ensure the job of locking away stars like Oliver is much easier.

Clubs like Carlton still have significant salary cap space and the desire to bring in strong midfielders in the mould of Zach Merrett or Oliver to help Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh."

Never knew Carlton had a Salary Cap....

3 hours ago, Better days ahead said:

i think you responded to the wrong post 58

Sorry but the post was Allied with yours should have gone back to the original post from BW511.