screwed by west coast again

[Pureoctain]

Article in the age about Harry Taylor being out of contract and may want to return home to perth at the end of the year. Still up in the air, all depends on what Taylor wants to do. Article states that west coast and geelong will come to a trade for Taylor and Brown if this is the case. Im sure we can offer more money then geelong, so brown can still say no to the trade and then come to us as a delisted free agent if he prefers, but cant really see him say no to playing for a team that is still in contention.

[FQF]

The article mentions nothing about a straight trade of Brown for Taylor. It says that it may "complicate" the situation.

There is no suggestion that Geelong have any interest in Brown, and in fact, if West Coast can trade for Taylor then that will greatly increase our chances of getting Brown.

Having said all that, I'm not even sure if we'll still want him.

[FQF]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/r ... 2hol7.html

[CURLY]

No chance in the world he will leave Geelong.

[dragit]

All I can say is thank god WCE wouldn't accept picks 25, 26 & Cripps for their 4th best full back, they will rue that decision I reckon.

Nothing suggests that he is that good yet.

At this rate, if he really does want to come to us, we will have pretty good pick in the preseason draft this year. Put a large first year price on his head, don't speak to any other clubs... Voila, free.

[Sobraz]

On the couple of times I've seen him this year I think WC did us a favour by giving us a pick for Cripps.. He wont be in the system in 3 years time..

Was unsure on him as a Saint, Im not convinced he's not up to it...

In saying that, I'm elated we didnt get Brown too as I think he's a dud also... So in that sense, we screwed them..

[st_Trav_ofWA]

i was all for getting Brown as i felt he would be a great pick up ... but looking at his form so far this year he really isnt doing anything to convince me he seriously wants to fight for a spot in the WCE best 22 .. its almost like he is happy to just sit back and wait for Glass to retire (just my opinion)
not calling him lazy just maybe lacking motivation and i really dont think a player without motivation is worth moving heaven and hell to get ... word is he is going to be given a contract extension with WCE anyway

[bergholt]

Article in the age about Harry Taylor being out of contract and may want to return home to perth at the end of the year. Still up in the air, all depends on what Taylor wants to do. Article states that west coast and geelong will come to a trade for Taylor and Brown if this is the case. Im sure we can offer more money then geelong, so brown can still say no to the trade and then come to us as a delisted free agent if he prefers, but cant really see him say no to playing for a team that is still in contention.

Geelong aren't allowed to sign Mitch Brown as they've already got one. AFL rules say not more than one player with the same name at each club.

[dragit]

Article in the age about Harry Taylor being out of contract and may want to return home to perth at the end of the year. Still up in the air, all depends on what Taylor wants to do. Article states that west coast and geelong will come to a trade for Taylor and Brown if this is the case. Im sure we can offer more money then geelong, so brown can still say no to the trade and then come to us as a delisted free agent if he prefers, but cant really see him say no to playing for a team that is still in contention.

Geelong aren't allowed to sign Mitch Brown as they've already got one. AFL rules say not more than one player with the same name at each club.

Are you kidding?

[Richter]

On the couple of times I've seen him this year I think WC did us a favour by giving us a pick for Cripps.. He wont be in the system in 3 years time..

Was unsure on him as a Saint, Im not convinced he's not up to it...

In saying that, I'm elated we didnt get Brown too as I think he's a dud also... So in that sense, we screwed them..

This.

[Dr Spaceman]

Geelong aren't allowed to sign Mitch Brown as they've already got one. AFL rules say not more than one player with the same name at each club.

Are you kidding?

They brought in that rule after the Saints had the audacity to list two Mark Dwyers.


Cost us at least 2 flags

[St Loxton]

i was all for getting Brown as i felt he would be a great pick up ... but looking at his form so far this year he really isnt doing anything to convince me he seriously wants to fight for a spot in the WCE best 22 .. its almost like he is happy to just sit back and wait for Glass to retire (just my opinion)
not calling him lazy just maybe lacking motivation and i really dont think a player without motivation is worth moving heaven and hell to get ... word is he is going to be given a contract extension with WCE anyway

He flying under the radar at west coast. Scotty asked him to have a quiet year .

Reckon he might want to come home

[Skildir]

i was all for getting Brown as i felt he would be a great pick up ... but looking at his form so far this year he really isnt doing anything to convince me he seriously wants to fight for a spot in the WCE best 22 .. its almost like he is happy to just sit back and wait for Glass to retire (just my opinion)
not calling him lazy just maybe lacking motivation and i really dont think a player without motivation is worth moving heaven and hell to get ... word is he is going to be given a contract extension with WCE anyway

He flying under the radar at west coast. Scotty asked him to have a quiet year .

Reckon he might want to come home

Perform below expectations so the club of your choice can get you cheaply - think that's called the Jack Darling method.

[borderbarry]

I reckon they will be doing us a favour if Brown goes elsewhere.

[Armoooo]

i was all for getting Brown as i felt he would be a great pick up ... but looking at his form so far this year he really isnt doing anything to convince me he seriously wants to fight for a spot in the WCE best 22 .. its almost like he is happy to just sit back and wait for Glass to retire (just my opinion)
not calling him lazy just maybe lacking motivation and i really dont think a player without motivation is worth moving heaven and hell to get ... word is he is going to be given a contract extension with WCE anyway

He flying under the radar at west coast. Scotty asked him to have a quiet year .

Reckon he might want to come home

Perform below expectations so the club of your choice can get you cheaply - think that's called the Jack Darling method.

If Mitch Brown gets caught on the job whilst on a camping trick, then we can call it the Jack Darling method

[SuperDuper]

We would get him cheap this time. He just needs to move home at the end of the season.... and as stated above, put a price on his head for year 1.

This year I rated him a 3rd rounder, or a swap for Cripps.... and would have taken him at that price but am certainly glad we did not give up 24,25+Cripps (effectively 40 which is what we got for cripps) to get him!!
wow that would have been a disaster.. no White, Wright nor Murdoch

This year he is worth less as is out of contract... a pick in the 50s.... or nominate for pre-season IMO... we will get him there

[gringo]

We would get him cheap this time. He just needs to move home at the end of the season.... and as stated above, put a price on his head for year 1.
This year I rated him a 3rd rounder, or a swap for Cripps.... and would have taken him at that price but am certaoinly glad we dif not give up 24,25+40 (what we gt for cripps) to get him!!
wow that would have been a disaster

This year he is worth less... pick in the 50s.... or nominate for pre-season IMO... we will get him there

It's a bit like someone offering you a house to buy your car and you turn it down only to blow it up on the way to work the next morning. That was the sweetest trade they could walk into and they blew it. Hope our guys are used by their fans as an example of how s*** their list manager is in the future. When Spencer "new Buddy" White kicks his 120th goal for 2015 it will be like the Jack Darling threads.

[remboy]

We would get him cheap this time. He just needs to move home at the end of the season.... and as stated above, put a price on his head for year 1.

Shouldn't be a problem. We should have a heap of space under the cap so if the club wants him and he still wants to come here I reckon they'll be able to get it done.
I'm still be be convinced that he's as good as some are making out though. What's his WAFL form been like this year? And don't tell me he's tanking to get his price down. He might be playing badly because he's just an average player.

[Kick-it-lace-out]

Reckon we dodged a bullet with Brown. Would be worse than anyone we already have on our list.

[plugger66]

Hopefully the club is waiting to see if Brown can actually play. One game this year and 5 kicked on him and 5 possessions. Doesnt sound like a guy I would be chasing but he has a chance to improve. Dont think he will change our fortunes in the next 5 years so couldnt care if he comes or we miss out.

[ausfatcat]

. Im sure we can offer more money then geelong, so brown can still say no to the trade and then come to us as a delisted free agent if he prefers

Isn't the rule on delisted free agents is they are only eligible if they haven't been offered a contract by there existing club ? (doesn't matter if they said no or not).

[Jacks Back]

Glad we didn't get Mitch Brown. Watching him today against Melbourne - What a dud!!!

[samuraisaint]

Stanley is our new CHB. We need to develop a FB who we shoukld find with this years first round draft pick.