Which one of our uncontracted players will go to Suns?

[marksnsparks]

Was browsing the Hun and made me think?

Anyone got info on who is out of contract and who is the most likely?

Who do people want to go as well?

[GrumpyOne]

Armo would be a good fit for them.

[Thinline]

None is the word.

[marksnsparks]

None is the word.

I thought every team had to give up one player?

[True Blue Sainter]

None is the word.

I thought every team had to give up one player?

No.

The team doesn't "have" to give up an uncontracted player. The Suns have the "right" to one uncontracted player from each team. Doesn't necessarily mean they will get one from each side. Players can still reject their advances!

[Animal Enclosure]

None is the word.

I thought every team had to give up one player?

A common misconception... GC can take up to 1 uncontracted player.

It's likely that they will only take a total of about 8 across the whole league.

That's why talk of Armo being gone are jumping the gun.

[matrix]

#20 David Armitage = end of 2010 ( may 2008)
#44 Stephen Milne = end of 2010 oct 2008
#2 Steven King = end of 2010
#40 Robert Eddy = end of 2010 oct 2008
#38 Clinton Jones = end of 2010
#42 Jarryn Geary = end of 2010
# 22 Farren Ray = 2010
#41 Cahill, Paul = 2010
#21 Heyne, Nick =2010
#29. Lynch, Tom 2010

this is from brattys post in the sensationalweb area that had contracts due to end at the end of 2010
who HAS signed out of this group?

[SainterK]

Only press I have heard recently, is that they were looking at Milne...can't remember where I read it?

[St Chris]

#20 David Armitage = end of 2010 ( may 2008)
#44 Stephen Milne = end of 2010 oct 2008
#2 Steven King = end of 2010
#40 Robert Eddy = end of 2010 oct 2008
#38 Clinton Jones = end of 2010
#42 Jarryn Geary = end of 2010
# 22 Farren Ray = 2010
#41 Cahill, Paul = 2010
#21 Heyne, Nick =2010
#29. Lynch, Tom 2010

this is from brattys post in the sensationalweb area that had contracts due to end at the end of 2010
who HAS signed out of this group?

I found the article from when we resigned 14, and none of these guys were on that list.

I'm surprised there's that many. I was always under the impression that Armo was the only one who was still to sign. I'd want the signatures of all those guys, except King, before the GC gets their claws in.

[GrumpyOne]

#20 David Armitage = end of 2010 ( may 2008)
#44 Stephen Milne = end of 2010 oct 2008
#2 Steven King = end of 2010
#40 Robert Eddy = end of 2010 oct 2008
#38 Clinton Jones = end of 2010
#42 Jarryn Geary = end of 2010
# 22 Farren Ray = 2010
#41 Cahill, Paul = 2010
#21 Heyne, Nick =2010
#29. Lynch, Tom 2010

this is from brattys post in the sensationalweb area that had contracts due to end at the end of 2010
who HAS signed out of this group?

I found the article from when we resigned 14, and none of these guys were on that list.

I'm surprised there's that many. I was always under the impression that Armo was the only one who was still to sign. I'd want the signatures of all those guys, except King, before the GC gets their claws in.

We can offer up Cahill as the sacrificial goose.

[Dr Spaceman]

#20 David Armitage = end of 2010 ( may 2008)
#44 Stephen Milne = end of 2010 oct 2008
#2 Steven King = end of 2010
#40 Robert Eddy = end of 2010 oct 2008
#38 Clinton Jones = end of 2010
#42 Jarryn Geary = end of 2010
# 22 Farren Ray = 2010
#41 Cahill, Paul = 2010
#21 Heyne, Nick =2010
#29. Lynch, Tom 2010

this is from brattys post in the sensationalweb area that had contracts due to end at the end of 2010
who HAS signed out of this group?

I found the article from when we resigned 14, and none of these guys were on that list.

I'm surprised there's that many. I was always under the impression that Armo was the only one who was still to sign. I'd want the signatures of all those guys, except King, before the GC gets their claws in.

We can offer up Cahill as the sacrificial goose.

Nah, he's already contracted to the Socceroos!

[GrumpyOne]

#20 David Armitage = end of 2010 ( may 2008)
#44 Stephen Milne = end of 2010 oct 2008
#2 Steven King = end of 2010
#40 Robert Eddy = end of 2010 oct 2008
#38 Clinton Jones = end of 2010
#42 Jarryn Geary = end of 2010
# 22 Farren Ray = 2010
#41 Cahill, Paul = 2010
#21 Heyne, Nick =2010
#29. Lynch, Tom 2010

this is from brattys post in the sensationalweb area that had contracts due to end at the end of 2010
who HAS signed out of this group?

I found the article from when we resigned 14, and none of these guys were on that list.

I'm surprised there's that many. I was always under the impression that Armo was the only one who was still to sign. I'd want the signatures of all those guys, except King, before the GC gets their claws in.

We can offer up Cahill as the sacrificial goose.

Nah, he's already contracted to the Socceroos!

As a crossbar, no doubt.

[Thinline]

None is the word.

I thought every team had to give up one player?

No.

The team doesn't "have" to give up an uncontracted player. The Suns have the "right" to one uncontracted player from each team. Doesn't necessarily mean they will get one from each side. Players can still reject their advances!

Exactly.

Besides, why would they spread their spend across 17 so so players when they can attract 7 or 8 better than average ones with big money?

Remember they already have a core of elite level kids.

[SaintTom]

Spokesman at the Suns say they only want to pick up an optimum of 6-8 uncontracted players throughout the league so it doesn't eat into their draft picks. Wouldn't be surprised if we lose no-one.

[Griggsy]

None is the word.

I thought every team had to give up one player?

No.

The team doesn't "have" to give up an uncontracted player. The Suns have the "right" to one uncontracted player from each team. Doesn't necessarily mean they will get one from each side. Players can still reject their advances!

Exactly.

Besides, why would they spread their spend across 17 so so players when they can attract 7 or 8 better than average ones with big money?

Remember they already have a core of elite level kids.

Spot on. They have their players capable of playing a role, they need big name players to pull the squad together. I think they will focus on the spine for most of their money.

[goodie]

Spokesman at the Suns say they only want to pick up an optimum of 6-8 uncontracted players throughout the league so it doesn't eat into their draft picks. Wouldn't be surprised if we lose no-one.

I would be. Scoring kids who've been developing with a top team could be quite a pick-up.

[Finna]

If they're smart they'd take someone from the saints, a retiring player - pies with max - a or current assistantant and get them in the coaching group.

[Unforgiven]

If they're smart they'd take someone from the saints, a retiring player - pies with max - a or current assistantant and get them in the coaching group.

Good idea actaully, didn't even consider this. Would be a very good influence on their young group, probably a player all these kids grew up watching. Even a Simon Goodwin type would be a great pickup.

[bigcarl]

Only press I have heard recently, is that they were looking at Milne...can't remember where I read it?

didn't see that. he wouldn't jump ship would he? a saint for life imo.

that said, with the sort of money they're throwing around you couldn't blame someone with just a few years left in the game wanting to make the most of it.

[Kilda]

The obvious candidate is David Armitage who originates from QLD and struggles to get senior games at ST K.

[matrix]

wasnt the article on afl.com was it K?
where chocco said he had tried to get milne to port for the last 5 years (or something like that)?

[saintbrat]

You missed this bit Matrix

most below are assumption based on standard 2 yr contract and no other announcement

and

Thanks for your comment.
While it’s a good idea, we like to think that individual contracts are a matter between the player, his manager and the Club. Occasionally we will inform media about contract details, but only for a specific reason.

I don’t really want to alert every other Club to where we are on contract negotiations and timing of contracts - it’s not in our best interests.
All the information is there, but not in a published list so every list manager in the AFL can review and target, no thanks!

We think this is in the best interests of the Club and our list to do it the way we do it now. Hope you understand.
Go Saints!
Archie

[matrix]

so im guessing armo is the only one as its the only name that gets mentioned in the press???
even then there might be no one out of contract
thatd be nice

[Thinline]

None is the word.

I thought every team had to give up one player?

No.

The team doesn't "have" to give up an uncontracted player. The Suns have the "right" to one uncontracted player from each team. Doesn't necessarily mean they will get one from each side. Players can still reject their advances!

Exactly.

Besides, why would they spread their spend across 17 so so players when they can attract 7 or 8 better than average ones with big money?

Remember they already have a core of elite level kids.

Spot on. They have their players capable of playing a role, they need big name players to pull the squad together. I think they will focus on the spine for most of their money.

Yep. Rumblings to that effect already... They have Michael Coad (gun SAFL CHB who will be a more than handy AFL player, possibly even an excellent one), they've signed Bock who if fit remains an elite level fullback or CHB, they're sniffing around for strong-bodied ruckmen and watch this space re Pavlich. I HONESTLY reckon he's every chance of doing the mercenary thing and coming over for the cash and the whispers I hear are that he and his current coach don't live under the same roof. All the talk's Ablett, but I reckon there'll be a couple of smokies yet...

[saintsRrising]

They need Gablett as they need one genuine supertsar....they will build all their marketing around him.

Pav has just signed a 3 year deal with a WA Bank....so I don't see him going.

Forget anyone like Milne...they will want players that can play 5 or more seasons....so that when their young kids are men they are still playing with them...they will want a flag remember.