Had Gehrig had stayed on we would not have been able to pick up either Schneider or King. Which were 2 of the type of players that we desperately need.
Then as it turns out Gehrig announces his come back and we pick him up for 57. Some people were annoyed that we would spend pick 57 on him, based on his age and seasons left etc. However; we need to keep in mind that really we spent pick 57 and about maybe 20-30% of what he was previously on financially.
In this entire process we've got a top 22 player for pick 57 and an absolute bargain, (we wouldnt' have got any value from a 57 pick for 2008 or 2009 you'd think)
So yes we've spent pick 57 that otherwise we would not have had to. So that can be construed as a negative, but what we've really done is get schneiderman and King into the list for pick 26 and 57, and Gehrig has kindly donated 70% of his salary to help the saints pay for the 2 new recruits.
I am a huge Gehrig fan and was disappointed when he retired, however; the way it has turned out has proved to be the best possible outcome for St Kilda.
Carn the Saints, I am pumped for 2008!
