Recruiting Aker?

[Bulluss]

Tambo is going to be a freak.

I think it was Michael Long who was quoted when Tambo got drafted that he thinks he could be the greatest Aboriginal to play the game.

Huge call, but i think highly possible.

Not that i am trying to put pressure on the kid.

He really Xcited  me on Saturday.

[one-eyed]

Thanks to Moi this is what Terry said tonight about the Ch 7 report on us and Aker:

Richmond apparently having a board meeting about what they’re offering Aker – Greg admitted he’s met him.  Terry is not going to the board meeting – he thinks any side in the comp would be negligent not to look at what it would cost financially and what it would cost to get the deal done.  We speak to about 20 players and if you get one deal done you’ve done a good job.

Re Gary March's comments - Terry says it was on a principle situation where the President had responded to previous statements by Terry in that we won’t be in that situation and comments he’s made before that there are no easy fixes and not giving away first round draft picks.

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=3492.msg40267#msg40267

[WilliamPowell]

Greg Miller was supposed to be on SEN this morning after 8.00am to talk about this Aker story and somethng that supposedly happened 10 years ago at the Roos (who cares about that bit ).

Did anyone hear it????

And just on Aker - I have a feeling (I stress I no nothing) that we are going to be a player in the Aker sweep stakes - or at least try bloody hard.

Aker says he's got 5 years left - I reckon at least 3 - I suppose if we can do a deal that means we win then maybe just maybe we look at it but gee it's gotta be a bloody good deal

[PuntRdRoar]

If Akermanis goes to a club that wins 12 games next season he'll win the Brownlow or atleast finish with 3 or 4 votes of winning it. He'll stick it so far up Brisbane it wont be funny at all.

[Moi]

Did anyone hear it????

Yep, took some notes on it :-)


Greg responded to Seven news reports “sarcastically”saying, I believe we’re making him an offer today – amazed where the stories come from.  He’s met with him once up at the under 16 carnival in Brisbane – took the opportunity to say hello – normal practice at this time of the year

Watson said Essendon and Richmond said we’re the two clubs of choice – Greg said there were a few interested.  Really just interested in what they’re like, what they want financially, how it will fit into your TPP etc. Always open minded and look at the opportunities as they present themselves.

Laughed at the question about who we would trade saying we’re months away and would work it out with about five minutes to go lol

In response to where Brisbane would play hardball, Greg said, a first round draft choice this year with the quality of the draft means clubs won’t give away first round picks.  Other issues with Aker: Brisbane decision to let him go - there’s also TPP problems up at Brisbane as well.

Re Gibbs is he the best pick? – Saw him in Adelaide recently where he kicked 6 goals – seen a few times and impressed.  Played in centre against Port Adelaide and was fantastic – Greg said he’s never seen a player play a game like that for a few years.  Similar in Greg’s opinion to Buckley, Voss – great kicking, vision, great pack marks – ran thru midfield the whole day, rested occasionally on HFF and kicked 6 goals

Lachlan Hanson – good as well.

Depth of the draft – thinks it might be the best draft for depth, going into the 20s and 30s.  Says there’s good players everywhere.

Tom Hawkins – right at the top.

RFC form – haven’t played as well but played 4 top sides, which we expected to win a couple – disappointing.

Discussion on Ricky Nixon conversation – a non-Melbourne based club had offered $1M to the Kangas when Greg was there for Carey.  Greg laughed and said had a better memory than him, to which the commentators laughed and said he wouldn’t forget a deal like that lol.  Greg actually remembers a couple of $1M offers – Saints in ’85 for the Krakouer brothers.  One Geelong one but Greg’s memory is a bit fuzzy – sure lol

Caller put the scenario of an Ego Terry vs Ego Aker lol – Tuesdays with Terry and Aker hahaha

[Moi]

Greg responded to Seven news reports “sarcastically”saying, I believe we’re making him an offer today – amazed where the stories come from.

Which translates to "no, not today - tomorrow" 
I luv it when he says things indignantly, as if it's a slight on his character - shifty old bloke - glad we've got him lol 

[mightytiges]

In response to where Brisbane would play hardball, Greg said, a first round draft choice this year with the quality of the draft means clubs won’t give away first round picks.  Other issues with Aker: Brisbane decision to let him go - there’s also TPP problems up at Brisbane as well.

Let's hope there are some dumb clubs who will part with first round picks .... cough... Roos ....cough...  Freo....cough  . Just as long long as it isn't us.

We can afford Aker especially if Gas cops a big pay cut with his new contract so TPP isn't an issue with us. If we fall below the 92.5% minimum then we'll be forced to spend the money on players somehow. The question is whether Aker will be part of a Richmond premiership and like WP I only see him having 3 years so I don't believe so. The other question is how much will/would we need to give up to get him. As Greg said the upcoming draft has depth so 2nd and 3rd round picks will still produce decent AFL footballers if we've done our homework. So unless we can get Aker for a late pick or the PSD both highly unlikely then we should just forget about him IMHO.

Re Gibbs is he the best pick? – Saw him in Adelaide recently where he kicked 6 goals – seen a few times and impressed.  Played in centre against Port Adelaide and was fantastic – Greg said he’s never seen a player play a game like that for a few years.  Similar in Greg’s opinion to Buckley, Voss – great kicking, vision, great pack marks – ran thru midfield the whole day, rested occasionally on HFF and kicked 6 goals

Port are tanking hoping the fear of Gibbs wanting to go home to SA after 2 years will mean Essendon and Carlton will go for Hansen and Gumbleton instead.

Lachlan Hanson – good as well.

Wish we could get him 

Caller put the scenario of an Ego Terry vs Ego Aker lol – Tuesdays with Terry and Aker hahaha

Aker would get people to our games and Richmond in the papers whether we like it or not that's for sure. I don't think we should turn into Collingwood and forget about why the footy clubs exist. We are here to win flags.

[Moi]

Aker would get people to our games and Richmond in the papers whether we like it or not that's for sure. I don't think we should turn into Collingwood and forget about why the footy clubs exist. We are here to win flags.

We just don't want to win one premiership but be up there aroundabouts every year.  Short term fixes like this might one day get you a premiership (crossing fingers), but will be at the expense of a kid that will see more than three years with us. 
Being saying this ad nauseam, but people are just so rapt up in the proposition of getting him, is like talking to a brick wall.  As long as they remember that he'll retire in a couple of years, along with other players of the same age we've already got, and if we don't win a premiership in that time we've achieved absolutely nothing long term wise.

Buyer beware i reckon!  He's a great player, but so many things as to why you wouldn't want another geriatric is not worth it, IMO!

[mightytiges]

Couldn't agree more Moi.

Aker would get people to our games and Richmond in the papers whether we like it or not that's for sure. I don't think we should turn into Collingwood and forget about why the footy clubs exist. We are here to win flags.

We just don't want to win one premiership but be up there aroundabouts every year.

That's a given for almost all premiership teams. The Crows were the only modern side to come from nowhere, win back-to-back flags then disappear again.

Buyer beware i reckon!  He's a great player, but so many things as to why you wouldn't want another geriatric is not worth it, IMO!

An article in The Age last week had that exact title.

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2006/08/01/1154198139889.html

[PuntRdRoar]

Port are tanking for Gibbs, but they want one of our players. Watch this space. Tredrea is knackered and they know it.

[WilliamPowell]

We just don't want to win one premiership but be up there aroundabouts every year.  Short term fixes like this might one day get you a premiership (crossing fingers), but will be at the expense of a kid that will see more than three years with us. 
Being saying this ad nauseam, but people are just so rapt up in the proposition of getting him, is like talking to a brick wall.  As long as they remember that he'll retire in a couple of years, along with other players of the same age we've already got, and if we don't win a premiership in that time we've achieved absolutely nothing long term wise.

  - spot on. Is getting Aker worth missing out on another Polo, Raines or Deledio? Me thinks not

If I thought we were going to challenge for a premeirship in 2007 I'd seriously think about it but we aren't there. I just want us to make the 8 next year   .

Aker's been very lucky with injuries over the years - he hasn't had any and you hope he never does but look at Chris Newman - he's had no injuries either until this year. You cannot predict bad luck injuries. Also the chances of a 30 y.o. having soft tissue injuries is greater - a harsh reality of the game I'm afraid

[one-eyed]

Aker's been very lucky with injuries over the years - he hasn't had any and you hope he never does but look at Chris Newman - he's had no injuries either until this year. You cannot predict bad luck injuries. Also the chances of a 30 y.o. having soft tissue injuries is greater - a harsh reality of the game I'm afraid

Browny copped his first ever hammy only just the other week against the Saints 

[Moi]

Is getting Aker worth missing out on another Polo, Raines or Deledio? Me thinks not

Spot on.  If this draft is 20 to 30 deep with boys oozing with talent, what in the hell are we thinking of?
IMO it would be up there with anything as bad as what Frawley did.
Okay, not that bad lol, but close to it - dereliction of duty of the highest order IMO

[letsgetiton!]

aker is worth the punt

we havent won a premiership since '80. if we miss out on a polo etc, to win a short term premiership, i would take the premiership anyday !! we can pick up teh "polo" the following yr.

success is the best way to build teams

[cub]

Yeah X - At least one flag then I can die happy - The rest can take care of itself from there.
Plus the fact what these young players will learn from someone like Aker, his effect will not only be while he is at the club but hopefully long after.
But no first rounders