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Re: Gags on the trade period
They Should’ve asked him about the Steven and Hill Trades
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Steven, Acres, Pick 6, Rnd 2 2020, Rnd 4 2020
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Re: Gags on the trade period
we are in good hands despite what some think on here.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Butler came in for thr Stevens pick.
Lethlean spoke about the trades in some detail this morning.
Basically said they paid overs for Hill, but we really wanted him so we knew we would have to
We identified (Gallagher did) early in the season and he feels we scored a really good deal on that one.
Didn't want Bruce to go (contrary tonwjat Tom Morris said on TV last night), and acknowledges we'll miss him - but he feels with Ryder, Howard and King we can cover that somewhat.
In summary, he knows we gave up a bit but seems to believe the net gain outweighs that given the needs we addressed.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
has anyone ever paid a bit too much for something they really wanted and ended up so glad they did ?
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Re: Gags on the trade period
He was asked about Josh Bruce. He was adamant that he was a required player and that he was keen to leave for a fresh start.
I don’t think he’s being completely honest.
I don’t think he’s being completely honest.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Bruce was on SEN this afternoon. Said the Bulldogs came to him late in the season and offered him the four years deal (I assume on the same or slightly more money). He met with Luke Beveridge and Sam Power and was impressed with the offer. He went back to the Saints who weren't prepared to match the Bulldogs' offer. So it was very much the Bulldog targeting Bruce. Made him an offer too good to refuse. The length of the contract was the clincher. Bruce said he and his partner had recently had a baby and he was looking for security.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
I think the quote goes..The Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:59pm has anyone ever paid a bit too much for something they really wanted and ended up so glad they did ?
Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Only if you read this in the media the day before you posted. lolThe Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:19pm we are in good hands despite what some think on here.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Josh Bruce interview on SEN today is at this link.cwrcyn wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 8:11pm Bruce was on SEN this afternoon. Said the Bulldogs came to him late in the season and offered him the four years deal (I assume on the same or slightly more money). He met with Luke Beveridge and Sam Power and was impressed with the offer. He went back to the Saints who weren't prepared to match the Bulldogs' offer. So it was very much the Bulldog targeting Bruce. Made him an offer too good to refuse. The length of the contract was the clincher. Bruce said he and his partner had recently had a baby and he was looking for security.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
I like that...now I need to remember it...showing my age ?howlinwolf wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 8:15pmI think the quote goes..The Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:59pm has anyone ever paid a bit too much for something they really wanted and ended up so glad they did ?
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Re: Gags on the trade period
We've brought in some real talent though. It's up to the club to make it a success.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Yeah mate when I bought a Gibson on line I was shitting myself but when it turned up it I was pleasantly surprised it was actually pretty good no gem but not too bad.The Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:59pm has anyone ever paid a bit too much for something they really wanted and ended up so glad they did ?
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guitars on line......did it once..turned out ok...riskier than the draft thoughguitars4 wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 9:07pmYeah mate when I bought a Gibson on line I was shitting myself but when it turned up it I was pleasantly surprised it was actually pretty good no gem but not too bad.The Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:59pm has anyone ever paid a bit too much for something they really wanted and ended up so glad they did ?![]()
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Re: Gags on the trade period
No. Just correct. On this point. For now.The Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:19pm we are in good hands despite what some think on here.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Contracts really are a joke aren’t they?cwrcyn wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 8:11pm Bruce was on SEN this afternoon. Said the Bulldogs came to him late in the season and offered him the four years deal (I assume on the same or slightly more money). He met with Luke Beveridge and Sam Power and was impressed with the offer. He went back to the Saints who weren't prepared to match the Bulldogs' offer. So it was very much the Bulldog targeting Bruce. Made him an offer too good to refuse. The length of the contract was the clincher. Bruce said he and his partner had recently had a baby and he was looking for security.
Once upon a time you didn’t target contracted players...guess that’s gone ..
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Now that the dust has settled, I'm concerned about Bruce.
It's very unusual that a contracted KPP that is basically a very good player - is given away so cheaply.
The Dogs came for him, and offered him more than we would. So he wanted out.
But it's obvious that we were more than happy for him to go.
The question is why?
And why so desperate to let him go for such unders?
We'll miss him on-field, but I understamd we needed pace and midfielders above KPPs. However I find it hard to believe that we couldn't have found some cloggers to offload that would have netted the same return?
Given we're still 1-2 gun players away from being a top 4 side - I gotta say I'm worried if we're already offloading required players cheaply just to get salary cap relief?
It's very unusual that a contracted KPP that is basically a very good player - is given away so cheaply.
The Dogs came for him, and offered him more than we would. So he wanted out.
But it's obvious that we were more than happy for him to go.
The question is why?
And why so desperate to let him go for such unders?
We'll miss him on-field, but I understamd we needed pace and midfielders above KPPs. However I find it hard to believe that we couldn't have found some cloggers to offload that would have netted the same return?
Given we're still 1-2 gun players away from being a top 4 side - I gotta say I'm worried if we're already offloading required players cheaply just to get salary cap relief?
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Re: Gags on the trade period
It had nothing to do with salary cap relief and he was told he was a required player. The problem was the Dogs offered him a 4 year deal and for a key tall forward who turns 28 in June it was possibly viewed as risky (aka overs) by the list management guys. Personally I think the Dogs are paying overs but they had a desperate need for Bruce type and were clearly willing to pay overs. Having a guess that our list management felt they could cover his position while they waited to see if King could cement a spot in the side. I'm guessing Ryder was then seen as the guy who could stop-gap while they waited to see what King could become. And really upon reflection of our current list as it stands after Wednesday, Bruce was the person on our list we could most afford to lose as we have several players who can play Josh's position while we wait to see what King can do, starting with Carslile, Howard, Battle and RoMa. Really when I think about it we've really got CHF well and truly covered.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Fri 18 Oct 2019 1:28pm Now that the dust has settled, I'm concerned about Bruce.
It's very unusual that a contracted KPP that is basically a very good player - is given away so cheaply.
The Dogs came for him, and offered him more than we would. So he wanted out.
But it's obvious that we were more than happy for him to go.
The question is why?
And why so desperate to let him go for such unders?
We'll miss him on-field, but I understamd we needed pace and midfielders above KPPs. However I find it hard to believe that we couldn't have found some cloggers to offload that would have netted the same return?
Given we're still 1-2 gun players away from being a top 4 side - I gotta say I'm worried if we're already offloading required players cheaply just to get salary cap relief?
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Steven is cooked. Acres is C-Grade.
4th rounders vietually useless.
Got Butler - a premiership elite speedster forward
Acres was slow. Took 40 seconds to make a decision.
Same with Newnes. They arent great decision makers.
We now have Hill Butler Jones who make great decisions a lot faster.
Howard is elite!! Look at his attributes. Is Rance / Wood duplicate.
Bruce we had NO need for.
Our team is faster more balanced and more talented than before.
4th rounders vietually useless.
Got Butler - a premiership elite speedster forward
Acres was slow. Took 40 seconds to make a decision.
Same with Newnes. They arent great decision makers.
We now have Hill Butler Jones who make great decisions a lot faster.
Howard is elite!! Look at his attributes. Is Rance / Wood duplicate.
Bruce we had NO need for.
Our team is faster more balanced and more talented than before.
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Re: Gags on the trade period
No.The Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:59pm has anyone ever paid a bit too much for something they really wanted and ended up so glad they did ?
Usually the opposite.
Hanners for instance....
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Re: Gags on the trade period
Bruce left because of other reasons - he wasn’t really wanted by us - that’s what tony74 basically said and I’ll go with that not the public spin form the club or Bruce.
I’m sure if we really wanted Bruce to stay we would’ve come to terms with him. That’s pretty obvious. Don’t buy the spin!
I’m sure if we really wanted Bruce to stay we would’ve come to terms with him. That’s pretty obvious. Don’t buy the spin!
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Re: Gags on the trade period
I think he means in your personal life. Say like buying a house you really want. You stretch the budget an extra bit, but 5 years down the track when it’s the house you love you don’t think twice about it again.SAINT-LEE wrote: ↑Fri 18 Oct 2019 4:24pmNo.The Fireman wrote: ↑Thu 17 Oct 2019 7:59pm has anyone ever paid a bit too much for something they really wanted and ended up so glad they did ?
Usually the opposite.
Hanners for instance....
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Who is Wood?SMS wrote: ↑Fri 18 Oct 2019 3:06pm Steven is cooked. Acres is C-Grade.
4th rounders vietually useless.
Got Butler - a premiership elite speedster forward
Acres was slow. Took 40 seconds to make a decision.
Same with Newnes. They arent great decision makers.
We now have Hill Butler Jones who make great decisions a lot faster.
Howard is elite!! Look at his attributes. Is Rance / Wood duplicate.
Bruce we had NO need for.
Our team is faster more balanced and more talented than before.
Posting 20 years of holey crap!
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Re: Gags on the trade period
I assumed Easton Wood. The Bulldogs premiership captain.magnifisaint wrote: ↑Fri 18 Oct 2019 4:54pmWho is Wood?SMS wrote: ↑Fri 18 Oct 2019 3:06pm Steven is cooked. Acres is C-Grade.
4th rounders vietually useless.
Got Butler - a premiership elite speedster forward
Acres was slow. Took 40 seconds to make a decision.
Same with Newnes. They arent great decision makers.
We now have Hill Butler Jones who make great decisions a lot faster.
Howard is elite!! Look at his attributes. Is Rance / Wood duplicate.
Bruce we had NO need for.
Our team is faster more balanced and more talented than before.