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9 minutes ago, old55 said:

Daniel Bradshaw is 43yo now.  I know we need a key forward but leave that age recruiting to Geelong.

Don't be silly, old.

He was clearly referring to Darren Bradshaw, who is Daniel's younger brother. He's only 41 now. 

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    2 hours ago, old55 said:

    Daniel Bradshaw is 43yo now.  I know we need a key forward but leave that age recruiting to Geelong.

     

    2 hours ago, Axis of Bob said:

    Don't be silly, old.

    He was clearly referring to Darren Bradshaw, who is Daniel's younger brother. He's only 41 now. 

    Both of you - wrong. He is obviously talking about former Pittsburgh Quarterback Terry Bradshaw. But he is turning 74 this year and I just don’t think we want to commit to a short term option at Quarterback especially considering he really plays a different system and also our sport doesn’t have that role within the rules…

    Terry Bradshaw GIF by E!

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    4 hours ago, Dees2014 said:

    A  question:

    1. Do we really think Luke would go from a premiership team with a realistic chance to win 2 or 3 more over the next 5 years, to a side which probably won’t be in the window for the next 5-7 years. Sure he would be paid maybe 25% more at the Eagles in his home state, but it is a lot to give up, and it is not as though he would be poorly paid at the Dees. I rather suspect that after we win our second flag in two years, and with every prospect of a couple more after that, that he just might stay with us to get the glory that that represents. 

    Absolutely

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    4 hours ago, Axis of Bob said:

    Don't be silly, old.

    He was clearly referring to Darren Bradshaw, who is Daniel's younger brother. He's only 41 now. 

    He’s off to Geelong.

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

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    The Age: "Industry sources said the Magpies are not sitting on their hands and are making preparations to be in a position to either put an offer to De Goey or match any offer he accepts from another club to force a trade with the Saints, potentially offering a long-term deal to the match-winning midfielder". 

    Smart play by Collingwood.  If they let him go as an Unrestricted FA they get nothing or very little for him as any AFL compensation pick is offset against the incoming Mc Stay FA comp pick Brisbane get.

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    26 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    The Age: "Industry sources said the Magpies are not sitting on their hands and are making preparations to be in a position to either put an offer to De Goey or match any offer he accepts from another club to force a trade with the Saints, potentially offering a long-term deal to the match-winning midfielder". 

    Smart play by Collingwood.  If they let him go as an Unrestricted FA they get nothing or very little for him as any AFL compensation pick is offset against the incoming Mc Stay FA comp pick Brisbane get.

    i'g love to see the filth come a cropper matching a big offer to gooey given their cap pressures

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    2 hours ago, rpfc said:

     

    Both of you - wrong. He is obviously talking about former Pittsburgh Quarterback Terry Bradshaw. But he is turning 74 this year and I just don’t think we want to commit to a short term option at Quarterback especially considering he really plays a different system and also our sport doesn’t have that role within the rules…

    Terry Bradshaw GIF by E!

    Blonde Bomber! 

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    21 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    i'g love to see the filth come a cropper matching a big offer to gooey given their cap pressures

    I would also like to see them come a cropper but Coll hold all the cards.

    Once DeGoey accepts another club's offer there is little wriggle room for that club.  They either pay up in a forced trade ala Geelong and Cameron or they walk away from DeGoey.  The latter has never happened for an FA or an out of contract player.

    They are shaping up to significantly improve their list.

     

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    5 hours ago, Dees2014 said:

    A  question:

    1. Do we really think Luke would go from a premiership team with a realistic chance to win 2 or 3 more over the next 5 years, to a side which probably won’t be in the window for the next 5-7 years. Sure he would be paid maybe 25% more at the Eagles in his home state, but it is a lot to give up, and it is not as though he would be poorly paid at the Dees. I rather suspect that after we win our second flag in two years, and with every prospect of a couple more after that, that he just might stay with us to get the glory that that represents. 

    I’d guess premiership flags are less important to modern footballers than people think

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    Unfortunately Luke is under his mothers full control. Mentally he is still a kid. Luke loves the club and his mates, but his mother who is a massive Freo supporter is demanding his return home.  Our only hopes is the penny drops with Luke over the finals, or that Freo cant come up with a trade, West Coast becomes an option and Luke's mum tells Luke to wait another 2 years as the though of him playing for West Coast is intolerable. 

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    28 minutes ago, Grand New Flag said:

    Unfortunately Luke is under his mothers full control. Mentally he is still a kid. Luke loves the club and his mates, but his mother who is a massive Freo supporter is demanding his return home.  Our only hopes is the penny drops with Luke over the finals, or that Freo cant come up with a trade, West Coast becomes an option and Luke's mum tells Luke to wait another 2 years as the though of him playing for West Coast is intolerable. 

    Sure. Whatever you say.

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    37 minutes ago, Grand New Flag said:

    Unfortunately Luke is under his mothers full control. Mentally he is still a kid. Luke loves the club and his mates, but his mother who is a massive Freo supporter is demanding his return home.  Our only hopes is the penny drops with Luke over the finals, or that Freo cant come up with a trade, West Coast becomes an option and Luke's mum tells Luke to wait another 2 years as the though of him playing for West Coast is intolerable. 

    Option C. Goodwin, Pert & Gawn lead an expedition to penetrate the Jackson Compound deep in Freo territory by stealth and convert Grandma Dogga into a Demon. Convincing her in the process, to use the threat of changing her will, to garner the Mother's support in allowing Jackson to stay at the Dees for another 2, possibly 10 years.

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    1 hour ago, Grand New Flag said:

    Unfortunately Luke is under his mothers full control. Mentally he is still a kid. Luke loves the club and his mates, but his mother who is a massive Freo supporter is demanding his return home.  Our only hopes is the penny drops with Luke over the finals, or that Freo cant come up with a trade, West Coast becomes an option and Luke's mum tells Luke to wait another 2 years as the though of him playing for West Coast is intolerable. 

    If she's so controlling why did she let him leave in the first place?

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    1 hour ago, Grand New Flag said:

    Unfortunately Luke is under his mothers full control. Mentally he is still a kid. Luke loves the club and his mates, but his mother who is a massive Freo supporter is demanding his return home.  Our only hopes is the penny drops with Luke over the finals, or that Freo cant come up with a trade, West Coast becomes an option and Luke's mum tells Luke to wait another 2 years as the though of him playing for West Coast is intolerable. 

    But is Dangerfield coming?

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    13 minutes ago, A F said:

    But is Dangerfield coming?

    And B.Maynard. 
    And Hogan was staying - three days later, traded. 

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    8 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    And B.Maynard. 
    And Hogan was staying - three days later, traded. 

    I blame their mothers

    Edited by John Demonic

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    38 minutes ago, BDA said:

    If she's so controlling why did she let him leave in the first place?

    Is she’s so controlling why would Jacko want to go back to her 

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    1 minute ago, Billy said:

    Is she’s so controlling why would Jacko want to go back to her 

    She’s using mind control. 

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    6 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    i'g love to see the filth come a cropper matching a big offer to gooey given their cap pressures

    Does a club have to prove they can actually accommodate a co tract within their cap when matching a FA offer? Or can the Pies say "we'll match" to force a trade without actually having the space in the cap?

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    12 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Does a club have to prove they can actually accommodate a co tract within their cap when matching a FA offer? Or can the Pies say "we'll match" to force a trade without actually having the space in the cap?

    i expect they could because at the trade stage the total salary amount is not yet fixed. it would only be really fixed post draft.

    however it would be a real risky ploy to bid a price you couldn't fit into your expected cap and i don't think clubs would risk it as just a tactic unless they could bear the potential outcome if the other side just bailed out 

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    6 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    is that sellars maclure?!??

    Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburg Steelers 4time winning Super Bowl QB, also appeared in the Cannonball Run films

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    Just saw that Port may enter the race for Brodie Grundy. If that is the case and Jacko leaves, would we potentially look at Sam Hayes from Port to play with Max as a younger ruck option? He dominates at SANFL level and is only 23.

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