'2' Million Dollar Baby

[JMM from Werro]

2 Mil $ Baby

I think congratulations should go to all concerning the negotiations of the resigning of Barry. Money well spent. Will reflect on the other players who's contracts are coming up as to the professionalism of the swans and loyalty to the club which can be seen as a rarity seen in many sporting codes today. Sometimes it is the $$$$ value that rules the sportmans decision.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by dendol
I can't tell whos being serious anymore. But Im still serious about trading Hall. 2 mill?? ffs, he's only got a few good years left in him, I reckon we trade him for that Franklin kid, plus the Hawks' first round draft pick - which will be the first pick this year.

And who would take over Hall's role? Magic? Saddo?

I think we have more depth in our team than most people recognise. But I can't think of how the team could be restructured right now if we lost Hall. He is our lynchpin and more consistent (and less injured) than any other key forward in the competition. Keep him and grow or lose him and start rebuilding.

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by Schneiderman
Its disappointing to me that he has SO MUCH hair this year.

The hair he has adds to the scariness. Which is strange because when Nicks has hair you expect him to talk about his little mate Quentin (Tarantino).

[Mike_B]

Just listening to an interview with Andrew Ireland on SEN, he confirmed Barry has signed the contract and there will be a media conference to confirm this at 1:30 this afternoon.

[dendol]

Originally posted by Go Swannies
And who would take over Hall's role? Magic? Saddo?

I think we have more depth in our team than most people recognise. But I can't think of how the team could be restructured right now if we lost Hall. He is our lynchpin and more consistent (and less injured) than any other key forward in the competition. Keep him and grow or lose him and start rebuilding.

oh dear. Someone please delete my previous post.

[ScottH]

Originally posted by Mike_B
Just listening to an interview with Andrew Ireland on SEN, he confirmed Barry has signed the contract and there will be a media conference to confirm this at 1:30 this afternoon.

Hall signs new Swans deal - abc.com.au

The Sydney Swans have confirmed that star forward Barry Hall has signed a new deal with the club.

[cruiser]

Originally posted by dendol
oh dear. Someone please delete my previous post.

Repenting?

Excellent news that Hall has signed another contract.

[Snowy]

Yes was just confirmed on radio. Doubt Hawks would give up Franklin and their first pick for Hall btw.

[Jeffers1984]

Bazzaaa!!!!!!
You ripper!

[Rizzo]

SMH chose a great photo to go with the story -

http://www.smh.com.au/news/AFL/Hall-sees-the-light-and-signs/2005/04/13/1113251684571.html

I wonder what Baz said when he saw it this morning....

[NMWBloods]

Typical crap reporting - "The 28-year-old 'millionaire' "...

He makes $500K per year from football, which translates into $280K pa. Nice, but this hardly makes him a millionaire...

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Typical crap reporting - "The 28-year-old 'millionaire' "...

He makes $500K per year from football, which translates into $280K pa. Nice, but this hardly makes him a millionaire...

He's been earning $400,000 or so for a few years now. Owns a house in Sydney (near where Rodney Eade lived in the Eastern Suburbs). Less the damage caused when he backed his ute into Roos' car. I'd say he's a millionaire.

[NMWBloods]

So, he's a millionaire, not a 'millionaire'.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
So, he's a millionaire, not a 'millionaire'.

I think I'll be out of town the week we have to decide if he needs 100 million or a 1000 million to be a billionaire. Or is that "billionaire"? Or 'billionaire'?

As long as he gets (and collects on) a big bonus every time he kicks over 100 goals a season I'll be happy.

[Sanecow]

I am not in love with bonuses for goal kicking targets, it could easily make for a selfish player. A Goal : Behind ratio with a moderate goal target would be more team friendly. Also a bonus for not getting suspended would be not a bad idea for the Baldness.