The Caldwell conundrum

[bigred]

I dont think Crouch, or Cameron change anything.

The GWS midfield remains unchanged. I dont think it is a massive money decision. More of a career move.

Lets face it, he will get games if he comes to St.Kilda.

Plus, he gets to live back in Vic.

Plus he gets to wear the guernsey.

[Waltzing St Kilda]

From an Essendon Support on BF

Won’t get into specifics, but good mates with a family member of his.

Told GWS yesterday that he wanted to “explore his options” (not necessarily ‘wanted to leave’).

But has today made a decision to join Saints and has informed them as such.

Not sure how long it will take to announce, but apparently wants to tell gws, Essendon (who we offering the most $$) and a few gws teammates first.

Good stuff. Now that we have Crouch and Caldwell our rebuild is complete. Top 4 here we come!!!

Meh. Rebuild isn't complete without Ben King.

[takeaway]

SEN saying we seem to be out of the race for Caldwell. (Watson, Sam Edmond). Probably due to getting Crouch. I would have preferred Caldwell.

[Rocket]

Don't like the sound of Watson comment. Saying we are out of the race. Hopefully he is not pumping up Essendon tires...

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/10/21/ ... youngster/

[saintbob]

Watson is guessing like the rest of us, I can’t see him choosing the Bombers over us unless he is purely driven by money.

[takeaway]

Watson is guessing like the rest of us, I can’t see him choosing the Bombers over us unless he is purely driven by money.

Or they have convinced him he will get more midfield time than at the Saints, with Crouch coming in. Might even be another team - Hawks?
Anyway here's hoping its still Saints.

[portosaint]

Where did your post go Pelican???

[Rocket]

Post got pulled down ... I’m nervous re this deal. He would be a great get and a nice piece of the puzzle. 10 year player !!

[DownAtTheJunction]

It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.

[saynta]

It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.

Well, Crouch who was said to not like big city life was bound for Geelong wasn't he?

[skeptic]

It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.

He’s reporting an outside source as his own and being vague about it... this is known in these parts as JJ’ing it

[DownAtTheJunction]

It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.

Well, Crouch who was said to not like big city life was bound for Geelong wasn't he?

Correct. Let's not be too quick to jump at those shadows

[SaintPav]

Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.

[maverick]

It feels like he ruled us out and then we officially pulled the trigger on crouch.
Crouch cane out of the blue a little for me

[magnifisaint]

Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.

How does Brian know?

[fugazi]

Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.

How does Brian know?

Because he is also BrianKnowing

[cwrcyn]

Essendon FFS. Any other club I could have accepted. Makes me feel like puking

[suss]

Essendon FFS. Any other club I could have accepted. Makes me feel like puking

Disappointing in some respects but he's only played 11 games or thereabouts so I don't blame us if we didn't offer a massive contract.

I can't believe that he chose Essendon either. They are going to be terrible for a few years yet.

[magnifisaint]

The Saints must have known, hence why they went after Crouch

[linmarnic]

Not sure why we need Caldwell when we have Bytel. We need to get game time into him.

[Saint 58]

It's not over yet
Dildo will offer Fxxx all whereas we will deal fairly - so still a possibility

[portosaint]

Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.

This seems about right IMO. We already have a very similar player in Bytel who, let's not forget, was a hugely rated and talented junior before his injury.

Put the time into him.

[older saint]

picked essendon

[SaintPav]

Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.

This seems about right IMO. We already have a very similar player in Bytel who, let's not forget, was a hugely rated and talented junior before his injury.

Put the time into him.

Caldwell has an outside game as well but yes, similar.

[Ghost Like]

Officially requested Essendon.