Congratulations to Kozzie Pickett and MFC for getting this deal done, speaks volumes for Kozzie and everyone involved at the club. We can all relax now and enjoy the rest of Kozzie’s amazing career unfurl in the mighty Red and Blue. Kozzie, Kozzie, Kozzie, OIe, OIe, OIe.

49 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

He’s averaging 2.1 gpg this year which is rated elite, also elite for tackles i50, marks i50, centre clearances, one percenters and score involvements.

I guess I look at the games we lose like the Saints game the week before. Easy to stand out when we win. Don't get me wrong the freo & swans game he was as exciting as ever, I know the Saints tagged him but he didn't deal with it.

I also know the media are going to be harsh on him if he doesn't perform

Tim Lamb should repost this, but its beneath him

Fox Sports

‘That’s a lie’: Kane Cornes calls out Demons’ Pickett com...

Demons’ ‘lie’ called out by AFL great as rumours swirl that star wants out

As expected, the usual media trolls are bristling with their criticism of this deal. Too long; to expensive. Of course, they have no idea what clauses are contained within any contract. I suspect there will be a range of "get out" clauses written into it, both for the club and Kozzie. There are also other aspects that are involved with such contracts. 1. It increases the value of the currency, should a trade be on the table in the future. 2. The marketing value of this signing is immense, in terms of potential membership numbers, sponsorships and making the club more attractive for players who may see the MFC increasing its gravitas as a destination club.

In business, this is commonly referred to as below the line marketing.

Never in doubt 👀

Can someone please out of the journos and experts that stated he was going to Freo?

It didn't happen and now it's a disaster for us? GAGFed!

If he signed a long deal for Freo it would be a massive coup!

I love it but it's too long. Surely the club needs to have some clauses in there for our protection.

This is how the Sun reported the Grundy 10 year disaster deal btw.

Grundy makes monster Pies deal official

He was set to the hottest free agent in the game. But Collingwood isn’t taking any chances with Brodie Grundy, with the superstar ruckman confirming he is staying at the club.

17 hours ago, Demonstone said:

They've run out of sixes, but have a surplus of nines.

And short on 3s?

8 ✂️

Love kozzie great talent etc and wrapt he’s staying but just a question on what is impact on these long term contracts from a list mgt perspective, does it impede on attracting talent through free agency or players coming out of contract or on the existing talent at the club, with long term deals to trac, Oliver they are hard to manage if things change

What a day… I can’t put my finger on how exactly, but I get the feeling Koz and this deal are mould-breakers. Maybe, just maybe, MFC have pulled off the ultimate 3D chess move and are reinventing a few things… Just so happy for Koz and his family, and the whole MFC family. Go Dees.

22 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

Never in doubt 👀

Same. I believe he’s often homesick (most interstaters are) but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving.

Absolutely fantastic Kozzy has signed long term ! So Important for the club

Listened to below link from AFL media this morning. Can’t believe there take ! More interested in talking about how this is going to make it hard for Kozzy to get of Melbourne now with this deal. Than actually comending Melbourne for providing him the support and security that he is happy to call Melbourne the club and city home for the rest of his career .

afl.com.au

LISTEN: SF loss a Giant motivator, what Kozzy's deal coul...

Join Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook for AFL Daily

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Here you go. It’s little Ralphy 🙄

Geeze that didn't take long. Of course Ralphy - goose

Now for the final piece of the puzzle

Kozzi across the line, should be easy to tempt Q. Narkle back from WA

Hey Jonny Ralph

Unfathomable means incapable of being understood.

Just because you don't understand something doesn't make it a mistake.

The massive risk was losing him, he is the one player we cannot replace in the middle or up front.

Journos were banking on 12 months of Kozzi stories beating up in the Demons and then adding Clarry and Trac wanting to leave. But we got our [censored] together and they are having a sook

2 hours ago, roy11 said:

Comments from other club supporters saying we were played and overpaid, only thing for certain is he signed.

Its a beautiful day, now to win this weekend.

in 5 years time this will be a normal contract and he will be underpaid

22 minutes ago, DemonJack 14 said:

Absolutely fantastic Kozzy has signed long term ! So Important for the club

Listened to below link from AFL media this morning. Can’t believe there take ! More interested in talking about how this is going to make it hard for Kozzy to get of Melbourne now with this deal. Than actually comending Melbourne for providing him the support and security that he is happy to call Melbourne the club and city home for the rest of his career .

afl.com.au

LISTEN: SF loss a Giant motivator, what Kozzy's deal coul...

Join Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook for AFL Daily

I am by no means an apologist for any media mug, but I disagree with you on this one.
For mine they were actually being pretty impartial about it. They seemed to be be evenly discussing the pros & cons for both parties - and even third parties such as Flogmantle & West Toast if they still wanted to come after him. They admitted that it was a good get for MFC, but discussed the same issues that everyone else has regarding length of contract more than anything else.
Maybe I'm basking in the sunlight and looking at it through rose coloured glasses that comes with this fantastic news, but everyone will probably look at it differently.

Pop the champagne! 🍾

What a huge moment in the direction of this club. Kozzy on his way to legend status at The Dees, and so excited to see him run around for the red and blue for years to come!

1 hour ago, dees189227 said:

I guess I look at the games we lose like the Saints game the week before. Easy to stand out when we win. Don't get me wrong the freo & swans game he was as exciting as ever, I know the Saints tagged him but he didn't deal with it.

I also know the media are going to be harsh on him if he doesn't perform

That’s not how averages work, they include the wins and the losses.

And the media can get stuffed, most of them don’t know [censored].

1 hour ago, I'va Worn Smith said:

making the club more attractive for players who may see the MFC increasing its gravitas as a destination club.

This.

Get in line boys.

You just know that Kossie will have a stinker this week and then there will be hell to pay on DL re the length of his contract.

Edited June 12Jun 12 by Neil Crompton

Good news! I used to worry about the length of deals like this one however after seeing the buddy deal unfold the Swans who got value even though he never got them a premiership from the move. Who knows how Kossi will feel in 5 years time he may still want to return home but we will have locked him in for the medium term which is all you can hope for in the 21st century. My attention now turns to get our KPF problems improved. Go Dee’s!

3 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

You just know that Kossie will have a stinker this week and then there will be hell to pay on DL re the length of his contract.

Nope he will kick the winning goal and we will think the deal is good value.

Over the moon right now . Might have to name the new dog Koz 😅