I'm all for this depending on what it costs in the trade and ongoing salary cap pressure.
$900k per season is a pretty big cost, if true.
I'm all for this depending on what it costs in the trade and ongoing salary cap pressure.
$900k per season is a pretty big cost, if true.
My hope is the figures being bandied about are the front loaded end of a longer contract.
Or include significant performance based elements.Originally Posted by R-1
A super young player, he showed that in the prelim, would be a massive get - but the $ seem quite extraordinary...
either way, if he comes to us it wont help to hose down the discussions about our salary cap!
He ate more cheese, than time allowed
Yeah, agree...This is the way to go with Tippett. He's got a long way to go before he can be considered a consistently elite FF.
Plus there is the spectre of ongoing concussion issues
Grundy plus a 2nd or 3rd round pick (possibly gained from a trade of someone like White) would seem a reasonable outcome for both clubs.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MT
I know many will disagree, but I really don't like the thought of trading Grundy. I know that you have to give up quality to get quality, and Tippett could be a wonderful fit for us, especially if our culture can get the best out of him and turn him into a more consistent performer.
However, our defence was what won us the flag, so at this stage I would rather keep our premiership-winning back six together than get Tippett, but only just, depending on what the deal is. The ability to send LRT back to defence next year might just tip the balance in favour of getting Tippett. The other thing in our favour of course is that Tippett has asked to leave, so we are in a good bargaining position, and it could still be a win-win for both clubs if the right deal can be done.
Last edited by Xie Shan; 5th October 2012 at 03:55 PM.
I'm fairly confident out recruiting department have the brains to know what to do in regards to Tippett. They know not to pay over's for a bloke who has been concussed several times and comes with a bit of baggage in that regard. They also know we have blokes coming to the pointy ends of their careers and will free up alot of space once they move on. With about 3-4 other players being moved on i think we can afford him, but i wouldnt be giving up too much. On the other hand if this was walker, i'd pay what ever to get him across. Gun.
LRT. Lord Roberts-Thompson. He may look like the Munster, but looks can be deceiving.
2012 Bloods Premiers.
"be tough, only when it gets tough"
[QUOTE=Xie Shan;594577]I know many will disagree, but I really don't like the thought of trading Grundy. /QUOTE]
You'll get absolutely no disagreement from me on this one....
I'm sure many Crows fans would agree with you.
hhhmmm we need more strike power up front and AJ could be closer to taking the second tall then we realise
AJ level jumped in the GF
LRT and AJ can easily rotate with Teddy for the 3 tall possies down back
"be tough, only when it gets tough"
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