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signing #7 Acres to 2018
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Wow.saintbrat wrote:http://m.saints.com.au/news/2014-09-16/ ... more-years
That's a vote of confidence. I presume we've locked him in at a lower rate while his stocks are lowish.
I like him. He is going to be a monster after a couple of pre-seasons. Fingers crossed for an injury free 2015.
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Does this not come across to anyone else as extremely strange?
Firstly, for all the talent the guy supposedly has (which I can't judge either way) he seems at least a little bit injury prone. He was injured most of 2013 and most of 2014. That would be like signing Xavier Clarke to a 4 year contract - supreme talent, couldn't get on the park. Not saying that Acres will be that bad, but who knows?
Second, if as Semper suggested we are locking him in at a discounted value then that's a terrible way to treat our players who we expect to be loyal back to the club. If in 2016 Acres would be worth double what we're paying him on the open market, it will only create ill-will and he may ask for a trade.
Firstly, for all the talent the guy supposedly has (which I can't judge either way) he seems at least a little bit injury prone. He was injured most of 2013 and most of 2014. That would be like signing Xavier Clarke to a 4 year contract - supreme talent, couldn't get on the park. Not saying that Acres will be that bad, but who knows?
Second, if as Semper suggested we are locking him in at a discounted value then that's a terrible way to treat our players who we expect to be loyal back to the club. If in 2016 Acres would be worth double what we're paying him on the open market, it will only create ill-will and he may ask for a trade.
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Holy s***, that's a good deal for a veteran of 3 games.
It's a good idea to lock away these interstate guys for longer so if they do want to return home, we can trade them for a decent price.
It's a good idea to lock away these interstate guys for longer so if they do want to return home, we can trade them for a decent price.
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Firstly, Acres is a jet and WILL be AN A GRADER.FQF wrote:Does this not come across to anyone else as extremely strange?
Firstly, for all the talent the guy supposedly has (which I can't judge either way) he seems at least a little bit injury prone. He was injured most of 2013 and most of 2014. That would be like signing Xavier Clarke to a 4 year contract - supreme talent, couldn't get on the park. Not saying that Acres will be that bad, but who knows?
Second, if as Semper suggested we are locking him in at a discounted value then that's a terrible way to treat our players who we expect to be loyal back to the club. If in 2016 Acres would be worth double what we're paying him on the open market, it will only create ill-will and he may ask for a trade.
Secondly, so on the basis of a post on a public forum by someone who wouldn't have a clue what we are paying Acres you then accuse the club of treating our players terribly. OMG!!!
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
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Holy CRAP!
I certainly see where FQF is coming from. I guess maybe the contract is heavily performance based? Although Im not sure how PB contracts sit in the TPP structure?
But all that aside - 4 yrs is a big show of confidence in the kid. He looks like a real player. Lets hope he has some injury free years ahead. Good luck!
Holy CRAP!
I certainly see where FQF is coming from. I guess maybe the contract is heavily performance based? Although Im not sure how PB contracts sit in the TPP structure?
But all that aside - 4 yrs is a big show of confidence in the kid. He looks like a real player. Lets hope he has some injury free years ahead. Good luck!
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Calm down. I'm not accusing the club of anything. But the converse is also true. How could we responsibly lock in a 3 game player to a 4 year contract that is above his current worth?BringBackMadDog wrote:Firstly, Acres is a jet and WILL be AN A GRADER.FQF wrote:Does this not come across to anyone else as extremely strange?
Firstly, for all the talent the guy supposedly has (which I can't judge either way) he seems at least a little bit injury prone. He was injured most of 2013 and most of 2014. That would be like signing Xavier Clarke to a 4 year contract - supreme talent, couldn't get on the park. Not saying that Acres will be that bad, but who knows?
Second, if as Semper suggested we are locking him in at a discounted value then that's a terrible way to treat our players who we expect to be loyal back to the club. If in 2016 Acres would be worth double what we're paying him on the open market, it will only create ill-will and he may ask for a trade.
Secondly, so on the basis of a post on a public forum by someone who wouldn't have a clue what we are paying Acres you then accuse the club of treating our players terribly. OMG!!!
If people are just going to blindly accept everything the club does, good for them. I think I am at least entitled to question the contract. Has a 3 game player EVER been offered a 4 year contract in the history of AFL?
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Jack Martin signed a 5 year deal before he'd even played a game just last year.
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Huge show if confidence in his talent and ability! I'm not too fussed if players show a couple of years worth of injury proneness (not sure thats a word). As long as we're not talking serial ACL's or really dodgy looking shoulders or soft tissue recurrence...Acres certainly looked on the gangly side when he first arrived at the club and wouldn't be surprised if he's slower to mature into his adult frame and some injuries could come from that...more concerned if there still heaps injury prone at 22-23. Some patience early can be rewarded with good return once a player has developed a mature body and seasoned conditioning...someone like Andrew Walker from the blues springs to mind, our own Rhys Stanley is another good example. Bad examples are the ACL guys, plenty to choose from there...Markworth, he's an interesting one, certainly some bad luck and signs that he may just be unlucky with his body makeup...the fact he just hasn't played any games at AFL level after 3 years means this year coming will be a very important year where he must show something, pushing for AFL selection regularly IMO, but i fear i've strayed from the original thread...
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Point taken. How does that work money-wise? Are there in-built pay increases?#1GILL wrote:Jack Martin signed a 5 year deal before he'd even played a game just last year.
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FQF wrote:Calm down. I'm not accusing the club of anything. But the converse is also true. How could we responsibly lock in a 3 game player to a 4 year contract that is above his current worth?BringBackMadDog wrote:Firstly, Acres is a jet and WILL be AN A GRADER.FQF wrote:Does this not come across to anyone else as extremely strange?
Firstly, for all the talent the guy supposedly has (which I can't judge either way) he seems at least a little bit injury prone. He was injured most of 2013 and most of 2014. That would be like signing Xavier Clarke to a 4 year contract - supreme talent, couldn't get on the park. Not saying that Acres will be that bad, but who knows?
Second, if as Semper suggested we are locking him in at a discounted value then that's a terrible way to treat our players who we expect to be loyal back to the club. If in 2016 Acres would be worth double what we're paying him on the open market, it will only create ill-will and he may ask for a trade.
Secondly, so on the basis of a post on a public forum by someone who wouldn't have a clue what we are paying Acres you then accuse the club of treating our players terribly. OMG!!!
If people are just going to blindly accept everything the club does, good for them. I think I am at least entitled to question the contract. Has a 3 game player EVER been offered a 4 year contract in the history of AFL?
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Jack Martin got a 5 year extension before playing a single game.FQF wrote: Has a 3 game player EVER been offered a 4 year contract in the history of AFL?
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
I'm sure the club would love to tie him up long term, but his management may prefer to take things a bit slower… he may be worth plenty more in 3 years time.FQF wrote:You'd think Billings would at least get the same length extension?
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Maybe the fact he has had some problems with his body is one of the reasons for the long extension.
The club is basically saying we believe in you as a player we are therefore giving you four years to get your body right and become a senior player.
It takes all the pressure off the player who has just missed virtually the whole through persistent injury and seen his position slip behind a few rookie listed players because of it.
He was always going to get at least three more years to see if he could make so four is not so much of a push.
The club is basically saying we believe in you as a player we are therefore giving you four years to get your body right and become a senior player.
It takes all the pressure off the player who has just missed virtually the whole through persistent injury and seen his position slip behind a few rookie listed players because of it.
He was always going to get at least three more years to see if he could make so four is not so much of a push.
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Good lad - hopefully Blake and Christian Petracca can get a run at things in 2015 and one of them win the Rising Star Award for the club. Remember what happened following our last two winners !
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Personally I think it is a great move, there's a lot to like about young Blake. Firstly if he really had a go home factor, he never would of signed. Second, if he and his management didn't think the deal to be fair, he never would of signed. Third, the Club's list management team must see real value in the deal. Fourth, a big sign of a new generation of young Saints that want to build something special.
May be the best ever signing of a Rising Star in the game's history
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
It's a 3 year extension to his existing deal for 2015.
Injury wise he has suffered from a number of different injuries, so he's not a kid with a chronic problem (like O'Rourke's hammy's). He copped a shoulder last year then had some soft tissue probs this year (which is not uncommon for a kid doing his 1st senior pre-season) & then copped the bad ankle injury when Zac Smith body slammed him.
The kid has shown he has talent, work ethic & a keenness to learn. Obviously those who matter rate him exceptionally highly. A great announcement IMO.
Injury wise he has suffered from a number of different injuries, so he's not a kid with a chronic problem (like O'Rourke's hammy's). He copped a shoulder last year then had some soft tissue probs this year (which is not uncommon for a kid doing his 1st senior pre-season) & then copped the bad ankle injury when Zac Smith body slammed him.
The kid has shown he has talent, work ethic & a keenness to learn. Obviously those who matter rate him exceptionally highly. A great announcement IMO.
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For a kid that's been off the park more than he's been on it, that's one hell of a deal for someone that's only played 3 AFL games.......hopefully he can repay the faith shown in him!!
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My mail is that Billings is refusing to sign and wants out.
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REALLY - I would think Luke would be the last kid that would have concerns about training at Seaford. He seems so down to earth and humble - if true there must be another club in his ear!Bunk_Moreland wrote:My mail is that Billings is refusing to sign and wants out.
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
Wow ! What a commitment not only from us but also from Blake.
I like it. A show like this from the Club shows we are committed to the players and they feel a stronger connection as a group.
They can build something like the previous group of players did.
Plus it stops other clubs constantly circling.
If we constantly have talent picked off it's not a good look as a club.
Longer contracts are always a risk but so is a short contract. We do our due dilligence then have to roll the dice to some extent.
I like it. A show like this from the Club shows we are committed to the players and they feel a stronger connection as a group.
They can build something like the previous group of players did.
Plus it stops other clubs constantly circling.
If we constantly have talent picked off it's not a good look as a club.
Longer contracts are always a risk but so is a short contract. We do our due dilligence then have to roll the dice to some extent.
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Re: signing #7 Acres to 2018
WA boy, longer term contract makes sense given the lure of returning home. God knows we don't want another Jamie Cripps type situation. Good positive move!