by Sorry Dude » Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:19 pm
And at the end of next year Enright, Bartel, Johnson and Kelly will either be gone or gone the year after releasing a truck load of cap space for Dangerfield. I don't care what he says, money is an issue and that's why free agents are on the move and activity is only going to increase.
I'd expect his contract discussions to "....be put on hold until the end of the season. I'm in no rush, I just want to concentrate on my footy...."
On hold = I'm gone.[/quote]
I do believe him when he says he wants to be part of a successful club, but the almight $$$ will speak very loud when it's all said and done. In all honesty though, (crows bias aside) are Geelong going to be in a better position to win a flag before the crows before the above mentioned players move on? Yes they have kids coming through, but the talent that is going to be on the move is very talented.[/quote]
Fair point, I think Adelaide have a solid core ( if Dangerfield stays ) but they have a very soft underbelly and with one ruckman and only one true key defender ( I think Hartigan might come on ) they are not coming* at the top 4 just yet. IMO.
They'll need to trade hard in the coming year or two to make the most of Dangerfield, Sloane, Crouch, Jenkins, Walker etc's best years.
Massive decision coming up with the coaching appointment for Adelaide. It could define their next decade.[/quote]
Totally agree. A key to setting up the next 4-5+ years (in a positive way) is to be a finals team in 2015 and get Dangerfields signature. I was reading possible/ rumoured trades on the SEN facebook page (with the "inside word" from Ox) and there was mention of Jonathan Griffen's name from Freo. With the sub rule being axed in 2015, the Crows could do worse by inquiring about his thoughts....
Alternatively, they get a kid in the draft ala Grundy going forward. Personally I like the looks of the Norwood ruckman (Daw??) from watching the last couple of seasons.