Should we chase Josh Schache?

[pinot]

Holman was a nice player but lacking hurt factor.

Even defenders need a hurt factor - elite disposal, intercept marking, hard tackling, closing speed being some of them.

Being a disciplined player that tackles hard sometimes isn't enough.

This is where Graham needs to improve - nice little player and finds plenty of the balll but if he can add assists and goals to his game will be a genuine good player.

Cunningham has break away speed and goal kicking so plenty there to work with just needs to get involved more.

[jeza]

I am happy for Holman that he's going well but do not think we should chase hom at all. We've moved past the redrafting of rookies level of list management I would think.

[Lods]

Staying at Brisbane

[crashlander]

Yes. Confirmed today. 2 year contract.

[mateinone]

That really is a good result for the competition. Teams should not be losing 1st round draft picks after 2 years.

[Thryleon]

That goes both ways then. 

Clubs shouldn't be able to cut loose first round draft picks too if you want them to be made to stay against their wishes.

The onus is on the club to do due diligence and draft players that want to play for them. They can draft who they like but if it was made clear on draft day that player x really doesn't want to play for Brisbane they might want to think of trading that pick for players to get more value, or run the risk of players signalling their intention to go.

[mateinone]

Except Schache actually came out before the draft and said he would love to play for Brisbane.

I think 1st rounders should be tied to longer contracts to be honest.
We don't barrack for Brisbane, so it is easy to be dismissive. But a club constantly losing it's stable of players is simply not good for the game.

Tom Scully being pinched by GWS was not good for the game.

I would have no problem with 1st round picks being signed to 3 or 4 year contracts.
Imagine if Weitering wanted out this year.

[LP]

Except Schache actually came out before the draft and said he would love to play for Brisbane.

I think 1st rounders should be tied to longer contracts to be honest.

Solves both sides of this problem, I think the AFL average 4 year career seems fair term, and can be offset for the player by having a slightly higher starting wage.

We don't barrack for Brisbane, so it is easy to be dismissive. But a club constantly losing it's stable of players is simply not good for the game.

Tom Scully being pinched by GWS was not good for the game.

Agreed, both morally and fiscally wrong.

I would have no problem with 1st round picks being signed to 3 or 4 year contracts.

Imagine if Weitering wanted out this year.

Don't jinx us!

[LP]

With Schache off the table the media now linking Tippett to Nthmond.

You've got to give them credit, that Nthmond crowd just keep bouncing back from falling one step short! ;D

[madbluboy]

What happened to Tippett? He looked like the next Kernahan at the Crows.