ROK - Re signs with swans for 4 years. (Confirmed)
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Herald SunShould he decline Sydney's offer, O'Keefe, who has recently employed a manager, Tom Petroro, will seek a trade or choose to enter the national or pre-season draft.
AFL rules allow him to place the $600,000 figure on his head in the national draft.
This is the first time I've read this threat."As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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Not surprising he'd do that. Means that he thinks if he does goes into the PSD then he'll definitely go to one of the big clubs. I guess most clubs would baulk at that money though.Comment
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Most people here think he'll do the right thing by the club by arranging a good trade. Clearly not the case."As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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It reeks of,if not greed, then a desire to maximise his income. It also reeks of management telling him what is good for him (with their own vested interest) rather than the club (with its own vested interest) - except the club has no obligation to act in on his behalf and in his best interests. An agent does.
I am not sure why anyone is surprised. His contract is up. He has one more decent sized contract left in his career. He is established in he top echelons of those who play the game. This is his last grab for the big bucks. He is probably my favourite player but that does not make me think he is not motivated by the money more than loyalty, especially at this stage in his career. And why not? 3 weeks of tough negotiating now could be worth $500K over 4 seasons. That's a lot to put into your super.Comment
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Exactly right. Although for us as supporters, it is a game and one in which we demand loyalty. For the player it it their employment and living. Naturally you would seek as much money as you could get from your employer.It reeks of,if not greed, then a desire to maximise his income. It also reeks of management telling him what is good for him (with their own vested interest) rather than the club (with its own vested interest) - except the club has no obligation to act in on his behalf and in his best interests. An agent does.
I am not sure why anyone is surprised. His contract is up. He has one more decent sized contract left in his career. He is established in he top echelons of those who play the game. This is his last grab for the big bucks. He is probably my favourite player but that does not make me think he is not motivated by the money more than loyalty, especially at this stage in his career. And why not? 3 weeks of tough negotiating now could be worth $500K over 4 seasons. That's a lot to put into your super.Swannies for life!Comment
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You forgot the Y Des
R?an O'K????
That's just an assumption by the journalist, it was not a direct quote from ROK or his manager.Comment
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"Damien, you didn't hear this from me, but if Collingwood are prepared to offer him $600,000 we're willing to go down the path of the pre season draft to get there.""As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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Is that an (poor) attempt at linking ROK and rubble?Comment
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He'll go to Melbourne in the PSD.Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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