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A future first rounder for the best midfielder the club has had in decades. That first rounder will likely be between picks 15-18 too, as Geelong have such a home ground advantage at this point then finals and top four are almost locked in annually. 

The idea that we lose Clarry for pick 15-18 next year is insane to me. This feels like we're entering Neeld era territory again somehow just three years after a flag. Only Melbourne could [censored] the bed this badly. I feel horrible, disappointed and defeated. 

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Young Blood Redleg

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2 minutes ago, Norm Smith's Curse said:

So the spruiking was basically a sales pitch? Nothing to see here it's all good. Give us two first rounders?

Makes sense to me. Brutal but not sure there were many options at the time. His trade value last year compared to right now is stark in comparison. 

Wrapped our arms around him. Played him throughout the season to keep him engaged and motivated even though he wasn't in good shape. Talked him up to media every chance we had.

I can see how the playing group including Trac would not have been happy with this. But its now time to move on.

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3 hours ago, Pipefitter said:

It’s really becoming like the Watts situation. Much loved fan favourite, all the talent in the world, someone you’d love to have a beer with, but just not professional enough. 
 

it’s a huge fall from grace for Clarry as coaching department inclusive of the Roos era we’re saying he was the most professional and competitive person they had ever seen. 

I remember thinking we got rolled for the Jack watts Trade, but the player brought in for him Fritsch, we don’t win the flag without him. 
 

I’m sad to see him go as I love our players. But I’m missing the player we was 2 years ago, not the one he is now who can’t even poll 1 brownlow vote in a season. 

 

The situation is incomparable. Clarrys cv speaks for itself, Jack Watts was a lightweight who never achieved anything.

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2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

The situation is incomparable. Clarrys cv speaks for itself, Jack Watts was a lightweight who never achieved anything.

Hey come on now. That one goal on QB was pretty good...

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19 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

A future first rounder for the best midfielder the club has had in decades. That first rounder will likely be between picks 15-18 too, as Geelong have such a home ground advantage at this point then finals and top four are almost locked in annually. 

The idea that we lose Clarry for pick 15-18 next year is insane to me. This feels like we're entering Neeld era territory again somehow just three years after a flag. Only Melbourne could [censored] the bed this badly. I feel horrible, disappointed and defeated. 

The dysfunction is worse than Neeld years id say. Im not fussed with the compensation, I just want the Oliver saga to be over. 

The only hope for this club is a complete cleanout next offseason, that could bring some hope and positivity.

Next year is absolutely a write off however, but at least Goodwin, Pert and the current board have to endure it and not a first year coach, justice for what they have let happen to the club. 

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Tbh.... I can only see a ship sinking...   the MFC Losertania ...  How it really comes to be floundering , who or what fired across which bow ??   Who's  in the bridge... Who's manning the lifeboats.... 

We know Who's sitting on a iceberg... 

Until the mists clear and ice clears we really can't be sure Who's Arthur, who's  Martha .

That said...  there's a captain that ought to go down with the ship.

There's a whole truck load of malarkey going on at present. 

I can't see us coming out either smelling of roses nor winning any bouquets.  

Best outcome.....dragging who's left back to the shore and starting over.

Sans a few people ;)

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The trade value Geelong gives and the amount of salary cap they pay are inversely proportional.

Decent draft pick and we pick up substantial salary

Later draft pick and they pay all the salary

I'd probably rather take a trade value hit than a salary cap hit,  but both have long term implications, a good draftee can give 12 years service.

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6 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

you don't really believe that ... do you?

I don’t believe they would’ve just floated Oliver out there without considering it might actually happen. 
 

Not saying it was entirely their plan or the best way to do it but I’m not sure there was a good way if they’ve decided it was time to do it.

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