JAMIE Charman a Tiger - Anyone?

[Ramps]

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21709331-2722,00.html

[FooffooValve]

if we're gunna trade for a ruckman, would prefer to go for someone who has been in the system for only 2-3 years.

[letsgetiton!]

thought he was older than 24, so at first thought no way.
but now, i think he is the exact kinda ruckman we need, as he is also an enforcer .
but i doubt he will come, he is a qld boy and has business there and as if he would kleave a place so close to julz! 

however , if julz can sweet talk him to leave home and come to us why not, maybe we can trade him for knobel  , isnt knobs a qld'er also

[wayne]

Isn't he a bit injury prone?

[mightytiges]

Isn't he a bit injury prone?

Yep. Just what we need - another injury-prone ruckman who can't get out on the park  .

Knobel started with Brisbane X before going to the Saints. I don't think they want him back  .

[letsgetiton!]

Isn't he a bit injury prone?

Yep. Just what we need - another injury-prone ruckman who can't get out on the park  .

Knobel started with Brisbane X before going to the Saints. I don't think they want him back  .

iirc, knobs is also akes bro in law, so there is no way he will ever be back there lol

[one-eyed]

Voss urges Charman to ignore Tigers
12 May 2007   Herald-Sun
Andrew Hamilton and Michelangelo Rucci

LEGENDARY Lion Michael Voss will counsel Jamie Charman to stay in Brisbane after cashed-up Richmond publicly placed him at the top of its recruitment wish list.

Voss, who captained the Brisbane Lions to three premierships, said Charman could cement his reputation as one of the club's great players - and joining Richmond would be a backward step.

"He's got the ability to lead the next generation of footballers to Brisbane's next premiership. Richmond are behind that," Voss said.

The former skipper also wants Charman to come out and declare his commitment to Brisbane if he intends to stay, saying trade talk could be de-stabilising to a young playing group that was exceeding expectations this year.

Voss, who could have named his price at 15 other clubs throughout his career, says Charman would be unwise to make money the sole factor in his decision.

"A few extra dollars in the pocket is nice, but he'll get that at Brisbane, and contentment with where you are is important," Voss said.

Lions coach Leigh Matthews also made some timely remarks about loyalty yesterday.

"Importantly, I only had one jumper on, and that is one of the great satisfactions of my life," Matthews said.

Matthews said he was not surprised at Richmond's interest, saying Charman would be one of the hottest properties on the market.

"At the moment there's 600 players in league football, 300 of them are uncontracted and there's 50 really good players uncontracted and Jamie is certainly one of those," he said. "But we're fully hoping and expecting Jamie will be a part of our medium and long-term future."

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21715762%255E19742,00.html

[mightytiges]

Jamie Charman's history over the last 3 years by SEN:

2004: Missed finals series with a knee injury
2006: missed games last year with a shoulder
2007: missed the start of this year with an achilles.

Pass!

[Life goes on]

MT, jolt my memory, whose decision was it to pick up Knobel ?

[Fishfinger]

I don't recall Knobel being injured when we picked him up.  ???

[mightytiges]

MT, jolt my memory, whose decision was it to pick up Knobel ?

See FF's answer. Plus Charman won't come cheap.

[one-eyed]

Charman move on cards
By Andrew Hamilton
Courier Mail
June 21, 2007

BRISBANE Lions ruckman Jamie Charman is yet to start talks with the club about a new contract, and he is considering a move to a Melbourne club next year.

Sources close to the club say there is growing evidence that Charman is open to a move.

One possible scenario involves Brisbane offering Charman as a trade to St Kilda for forward Nick Riewoldt.

Riewoldt is yet to agree to terms with the Saints, and there remains a lot of talk that Brisbane is having a crack at luring him home for next year.

The Lions have struggled in attack and they are looking at ways to take the heat off co-captain Jonathan Brown.

Brisbane is believed to be interested in retaining Charman at a reasonable price, but it is also prepared to trade the premiership ruckman if he wants to leave.

Lions Chief executive Michael Bowers said the club was interested in talking to Charman about a new deal.

"Jamie is a good player and plays an important role," Bowers said.

"He is also a terrific guy and a good strong personality in the group."

But the Lions are determined to avoid another Shane O'Bree or Mal Michael situation - in which they lost a quality player and got nothing in return.

Charman, linked to Richmond earlier in the season, is yet to speak publicly about his intentions for next year. Calls to him last night were not returned.

The 25 year old's partner lives in Melbourne.

The Lions chose Charman as a zone selection in the 2000 draft, the year the boundaries on zone selections were altered, costing the club the chance to draft Riewoldt.

The Lions' ruck stocks are the envy of the league, yet coach Leigh Matthews regularly calls on Charman to do the job alone.

Two-time premiership tap ruckman Beau McDonald was used sparingly during his time in the side and Charman rucked solo from round 8 to round 11 before Cameron Wood was recalled last week.

Waiting in the wings is top draft pick Matthew Leuenberger who has been playing as a key forward in the reserves as he works his way back to full fitness after osteitis pubis.

Brisbane would struggle to keep all four ruckmen on its list while so many interstate clubs need ruckmen.

St Kilda, Richmond and Carlton all need a quality ruckman, and all will be loaded with high draft picks at the end of the season unless there is a drastic form reversal.

Richmond is yet to win a game this season, and it has battled in the midfield in the absence of Troy Simmonds and Trent Knobel, who have been injured.

Carlton lost Cameron Cloke to a shoulder injury and has used Irishman Setanta O'hAilpin to back up Cain Ackland. Neither is a front-line big man.

The Saints are also desperate for a mobile ruckman.

The pre-season signing of West Coast's Michael Gardiner has not paid dividends, with the former No.1 draft pick yet to play a game.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,,21939952-23211,00.html

[bluey_21]

Pass, injury prone and IMO too old for us (what is he 25-27)

[mightytiges]

Pass, injury prone and IMO too old for us (what is he 25-27)

Agree bluey. Charman turns 25 in July so effectively 26 if we were to get him for 2008 onwards. It's the injury-proneness that's the main concern. He's missed heaps of footy over the past 4 years. We don't need another ruckman on our list who can't get out on the park. Knobel is 27 and finished.

[one-eyed]

Brisbane can't afford big recruits
22 June 2007   Herald-Sun
Andrew Hamilton

THE Brisbane Lions assured fans yesterday that they were not pushing premiership ruckman Jamie Charman out of the club, saying he knocked back an approach to begin contract talks.

Matthews said Brisbane attempted to initiate contract negotiations with Charman through his manager two months ago but were told he wasn't interested in starting talks until later in the season.

Lions coach Leigh Matthews also revealed the club had no money to recruit a big-name player.

Gun youngster Mitch Clark is also out of contract at the end of the season and is a high priority for Brisbane to re-sign.

Full article at: http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21947181%255E19742,00.html