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[Triple B]

Didn't Eddie Betts want $600k p.a. from Carlton?

His management has reportedly put that price on his head.

Of course, it is outrageous, but it would be highly amusing if we decided to pay up and get him anyway just to watch the bleeding from Swann, Eddie and co about the COLA allowing us to poach all their players...

[ugg]

I hear Betts has already signed with another bird based team.

[Triple B]

I hear Betts has already signed with another bird based team.

Faaaark...as Graham Kennedy would say....

[Captain]

I agree we need more midfield pace. But in addition to that, we lack big-bodied and tall KPP defenders. That's why Grundy gets a gig every week no matter what he does.

Grundy gets a gig because he is a bloody good footballer and a more then solid key defender.

[aardvark]

, but I am getting an LJ sort of feeling about him.

LJ kicked 6 last weekend. Better get Lockyer up to speed ASAP

[Triple B]

Lockyer could be a player, but I am getting an LJ sort of feeling about him.

LJ's demise and eventual trading was most definitely a 'between the ears' problem. Not sure that's the case with Lockyer. Up until a month ago I'd have thought Lockyer would be very lucky to see another contract, but he's been pretty good the past few weeks and certainly better than he has shown previously although no doubt injury would have been a big part in his slow progress.

I think the looming reserves finals series will be vital for Lockyer's future in R&W, presuming he has not been further contracted earlier.

[Chookbilly]

Tayte Pears anyone? I think Essendon will be ripe for the picking.

[jono2707]

Grundy gets a gig because he is a bloody good footballer and a more then solid key defender.

x2 - he's one of the better key defenders going round and forms possibly the best duo with Ted.

I wouldn't be surprised if we draft another tall defender though - they should have a few years to develop before being really needed.

[aardvark]

Tayte Pears anyone? I think Essendon will be ripe for the picking.

I'd rather Courtenay Dempsey.........

[Triple B]

Tayte Pears anyone? I think Essendon will be ripe for the picking.

I'd rather Courtenay Dempsey.........

Buyer beware on any Essendon player.

They are still FAR from being in the clear. If ASADA/WADA establish that they received any banned substances, whether knowingly or not, they are looking at 2 year bans, fullstop...

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Tayte Pears anyone? I think Essendon will be ripe for the picking.

The AFLPA were talking poor duty of care being a breach of contract issue which could release a lot of disgruntled 'Don's (or at least he less stupid) but I'm with Triple B, caveat emptor, we got hosed over Tippett, I'd hate to have it happen again and for far longer.

[stellation]

Buyer beware on any Essendon player.

They are still FAR from being in the clear. If ASADA/WADA establish that they received any banned substances, whether knowingly or not, they are looking at 2 year bans, fullstop...

Agreed, but I'd still happily take a punt on any of their elite under 23 talents even if they would potentially not play for 2 years.

[DA_Swan]

Agreed, but I'd still happily take a punt on any of their elite under 23 talents even if they would potentially not play for 2 years.

Lets not muck around then - might as well have a crack at Carlisle then - best young defender / forward running around

[Triple B]

Lets not muck around then - might as well have a crack at Carlisle then - best young defender / forward running around

Absolutely. I think Hurley is wayyyy over-hyped, but he'd also slip nicely into our backline. Outside of those two who fit the criteria of young enough to ride out a 2-year ban if worst come to worst, I doubt I'd be interested in anybody else on their list at all. Perhaps Joe.

[DA_Swan]

Joe D had his chance - bad luck for him and us - classic sliding doors - will be a good player though