Trade/FA rumours

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

I'd only give $600-650k a season, not the $750 the pies are supposedly offering that is not overs that is way way overs... Not sure he is worth that. Don't think he should be getting more than some of our A graders. Sends a poor message

Completely understand where you're coming from but that line of thinking means we just don't get him. If our A graders took paycuts in order for the club to land a big fish, is it then unreasonable to pay this guy overs to get him? I'd say, if the club believes he's the missing piece of the puzzle, then we have to offer overs to get him. If our A graders are offended, then they're personal beliefs are contrary to the clubs direction. I think David Williamson wrote a play using this exact quandary as the storyline....

Its a tricky one.

[scjhammo]

I think if we are chasing the likes of Trealor it would have to be a first round pick which id be happy to do... Likes of yarran carlton want a first round pick hahah kidding arnt they would could do a swap give them astbury lets think is astbury going to get into our team specially when they signed Elton for another 2 years chaplin maybe 1-2 years left which I think they will try and work Elton into ????
Motlop the other guy would be handy watching him on Saturday brings that x factor pace class and kicks goals would be great what can we offer maybe liam who knows what Clarke is doing at geelong need someone to help tom out????
danger well we just need to offer the cash pretty much 700 yep happy for him to take that think he goes into the middle with cotch,miles allows us to play martin dids up forward very dangerous.

just getting some guys we must be due to land a big fish we are always gonna do this but never do 2016 must make it right
GO U TIGERS

[MintOnLamb]

Speaking of which, who recalls the end of 1995, Swooper John Northey was our coach, RFC was flying,  and lo and behold he buggered off to Brisbane really with no warning, the team and club were shattered.
Imagine if the drug lords decided to make a play for Dimma?? What is his status??

[WilliamPowell]

Completely understand where you're coming from but that line of thinking means we just don't get him. If our A graders took paycuts in order for the club to land a big fish, is it then unreasonable to pay this guy overs to get him? I'd say, if the club believes he's the missing piece of the puzzle, then we have to offer overs to get him. If our A graders are offended, then they're personal beliefs are contrary to the clubs direction. I think John Williamson wrote a play using this exact quandary as the storyline....

Its a tricky one.

Or to look at it from the other angle (I call it the Geelong model during their run of flags) what if our A graders took paycuts to keep the list together and to get another proven A Grader in the team without over paying? But the club then goes off & offers to pay a kid who's only played 3 seasons $750k it is not a smart move and I question what sort of message does it send

TBBH I don't think Trelor should be paid more than say Dusty, Lids or Rance. And going by the reported numbers that's what would happen

But I will go on record as saying I'd have no problem with them going overs for Dangefield because he has the runs on the board over a sustained period. Would have no problems with him coming in and being our highest paid player and doubt our A graders would either

[No More]

Speaking of which, who recalls the end of 1995, Swooper John Northey was our coach, RFC was flying,  and lo and behold he buggered off to Brisbane really with no warning, the team and club were shattered.
Imagine if the drug lords decided to make a play for Dimma?? What is his status??

Hardwicks not leaving Richmond. He has invested too much of himself in this for him to leave now. He is also legally obligated via contract until the end of 2016. To be honest I expect an announcement when the season is over that he has renewed with us until the end of 2018 or 2019.

[rogerd3]

Speaking of which, who recalls the end of 1995, Swooper John Northey was our coach, RFC was flying,  and lo and behold he buggered off to Brisbane really with no warning, the team and club were shattered.
Imagine if the drug lords decided to make a play for Dimma?? What is his status??

Hardwicks not leaving Richmond. He has invested too much of himself in this for him to leave now. He is also legally obligated via contract until the end of 2016. To be honest I expect an announcement when the season is over that he has renewed with us until the end of 2018 or 2019.

Could be right with this one.

[MintOnLamb]

Speaking of which, who recalls the end of 1995, Swooper John Northey was our coach, RFC was flying,  and lo and behold he buggered off to Brisbane really with no warning, the team and club were shattered.
Imagine if the drug lords decided to make a play for Dimma?? What is his status??

Hardwicks not leaving Richmond. He has invested too much of himself in this for him to leave now. He is also legally obligated via contract until the end of 2016. To be honest I expect an announcement when the season is over that he has renewed with us until the end of 2018 or 2019.

Could be right with this one.

[Stalin]

Speaking of which, who recalls the end of 1995, Swooper John Northey was our coach, RFC was flying,  and lo and behold he buggered off to Brisbane really with no warning, the team and club were shattered.
Imagine if the drug lords decided to make a play for Dimma?? What is his status??

no chance for mine

hes put in six years why would he start again?

hes already got some money, young family, leaving in the leafy south-east

i doubt he'd want to start from scratch - when the list he has put together is maturing currently

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Completely understand where you're coming from but that line of thinking means we just don't get him. If our A graders took paycuts in order for the club to land a big fish, is it then unreasonable to pay this guy overs to get him? I'd say, if the club believes he's the missing piece of the puzzle, then we have to offer overs to get him. If our A graders are offended, then they're personal beliefs are contrary to the clubs direction. I think David Williamson wrote a play using this exact quandary as the storyline....

Its a tricky one.

Or to look at it from the other angle (I call it the Geelong model during their run of flags) what if our A graders took paycuts to keep the list together and to get another proven A Grader in the team without over paying? But the club then goes off & offers to pay a kid who's only played 3 seasons $750k it is not a smart move and I question what sort of message does it send

TBBH I don't think Trelor should be paid more than say Dusty, Lids or Rance. And going by the reported numbers that's what would happen

But I will go on record as saying I'd have no problem with them going overs for Dangefield because he has the runs on the board over a sustained period. Would have no problems with him coming in and being our highest paid player and doubt our A graders would either

I don't think Treloar should be paid more than our A graders either, but that's not recognising the nature of the player market at the moment. If you want to tempt an A grader to your club, you have to offer overs. The question you ask yourself first is, do we want this guy at our club, and how much do we want him here?

Trouble with using the Geelong model as a comparison is that they won they're flags partially off the back of F/S champions and we don't have that luxury. They absolutely paid their list unders to keep it together, but they didn't need to bring in any champions. Do I think Richmonds list is premiership worthy in its current state. Perhaps, if players reach their potentials and beyond. Would another A grader help top off the current crop? We'd have the best midfield in the comp with Treloar lining up for us IMHO.

[Stalin]

I'd only give $600-650k a season, not the $750 the pies are supposedly offering that is not overs that is way way overs... Not sure he is worth that. Don't think he should be getting more than some of our A graders. Sends a poor message

Completely understand where you're coming from but that line of thinking means we just don't get him. If our A graders took paycuts in order for the club to land a big fish, is it then unreasonable to pay this guy overs to get him? I'd say, if the club believes he's the missing piece of the puzzle, then we have to offer overs to get him. If our A graders are offended, then they're personal beliefs are contrary to the clubs direction. I think David Williamson wrote a play using this exact quandary as the storyline....

Its a tricky one.

spot on;   are martin, rance, jack, deledio, chimp going to get stroppy cause some new kid is getting 150k more than they 'deserve'?  or would they be happy they have another A grader that can help give the flag a shake?

if you watch cotchin, or listen to him speak hes pretty mature. im sure hed convince the lads its just a bit of communism for the greater good ie. a flag

Completely understand where you're coming from but that line of thinking means we just don't get him. If our A graders took paycuts in order for the club to land a big fish, is it then unreasonable to pay this guy overs to get him? I'd say, if the club believes he's the missing piece of the puzzle, then we have to offer overs to get him. If our A graders are offended, then they're personal beliefs are contrary to the clubs direction. I think David Williamson wrote a play using this exact quandary as the storyline....

Its a tricky one.

Or to look at it from the other angle (I call it the Geelong model during their run of flags) what if our A graders took paycuts to keep the list together and to get another proven A Grader in the team without over paying? But the club then goes off & offers to pay a kid who's only played 3 seasons $750k it is not a smart move and I question what sort of message does it send

TBBH I don't think Trelor should be paid more than say Dusty, Lids or Rance. And going by the reported numbers that's what would happen

But I will go on record as saying I'd have no problem with them going overs for Dangefield because he has the runs on the board over a sustained period. Would have no problems with him coming in and being our highest paid player and doubt our A graders would either

I don't think Treloar should be paid more than our A graders either, but that's not recognising the nature of the player market at the moment. If you want to tempt an A grader to your club, you have to offer overs. The question you ask yourself first is, do we want this guy at our club, and how much do we want him here?

Trouble with using the Geelong model as a comparison is that they won they're flags partially off the back of F/S champions and we don't have that luxury. They absolutely paid their list unders to keep it together, but they didn't need to bring in any champions. Do I think Richmonds list is premiership worthy in its current state. Perhaps, if players reach their potentials and beyond. Would another A grader help top off the current crop? We'd have the best midfield in the comp with Treloar lining up for us IMHO.

spot on

not all the players are deadset dumb. some would understand the value of danger or trelor, addition, to the current group

[YellowandBlackBlood]

I'd throw $1.2 mill at Dangerfield. The group knows he is the elite player that could snatch us a flag. For that reason, they wouldn't care about the money.

[Bateman]

Yarran to RFC will be the first deal signed off in the trade period 

[pmac21]

I heard a whisper in March that Kruezer would be at Richmond in 2016. 
Nothing I have heard suggests otherwise at the moment. 

[pmac21]

And further to that if your best mate is at the best supported club in Australia he is not doing his job if he's not in his ear every second day.

[WA Tiger]

Kruz is another linked to the Pies....how I don't know. I would like Kruz at the RFC but at what price..Not a first rounder.