Farren

[Harvey To Hayes]

I keep reading that we've offered Faz one year but he has better offers from elsewhere (by which I assume they mean 2 year contract). Does anyone else know who's shown interest in him? And his contract/free agency status?

[BackFromUSA]

He would qualify as an unsigned out of contract free agent, even if he doesn't qualify as a free agent.

I believe anyone could basically get him in the same way we got Roberton from Freo. No compensation.

[james rose]

Will likely stay. I hope he does.

I'd say a couple clubs have him down as a back up if they don't get someone else similar in trade week

[bergholt]

He would qualify as an unsigned out of contract free agent, even if he doesn't qualify as a free agent.

I believe anyone could basically get him in the same way we got Roberton from Freo. No compensation.

Nah, you can only be a delisted free agent if you weren't offered a contract. He's been offered a contract so he would have to go through the draft (unless we waive that privilege, as Sydney did with Membrey).

[gringo]

I like Farren as a guy, he's a great clubman and he would be pretty handy at a challenging club. I hope he stays for selfish reasons but if he gets the chance to go out at a team playing finals good luck to him. He's probably the senior player we have the most cover for.

[saintspremiers]

He may well be a top bloke and great clubman but he's way past his prime and on a decent downhill curve unfortunately.

IMO we need to delist at least 2 maybe 3 more and he's a prime candidate considering the oldies we are keeping for next season.

I can't see him being of any value to another top team, but for a Brisbane or Gold Coast his experience is just what they need and would be better off there at this stage of his career IMO.

[Dis Believer]

He may well be a top bloke and great clubman but he's way past his prime and on a decent downhill curve unfortunately.

IMO we need to delist at least 2 maybe 3 more and he's a prime candidate considering the oldies we are keeping for next season.

I can't see him being of any value to another top team, but for a Brisbane or Gold Coast his experience is just what they need and would be better off there at this stage of his career IMO.

Perhaps you can enlighten us as to your logic? You have made the statement about "we NEED to delist as least "x" number of players" several times already - why do need NEED to delist a certain number of players? There is a minimum number required by AFL rules, and that is all we are required to do. Everyone we delist needs to be replaced, and if there is a dearth of talent available to draft or trade in during this particular off-season, I fail to see how churning the playing list simply for the sake of it provides us any benefit? Yes, we may uncover a hidden gem, but if we gain a reputation for slashing our list simply for the sake of it every year, we may find ourselves perceived as a club lacking loyalty towards our players and find it hard to convince players to come to us down the track.

[dragit]

I hope he gets 2 years somewhere, still has plenty to contribute at AFL level, but I think our list situation is such that we need to get games into younger guys who play in a similar position.

[damienc]

He may well be a top bloke and great clubman but he's way past his prime and on a decent downhill curve unfortunately.

IMO we need to delist at least 2 maybe 3 more and he's a prime candidate considering the oldies we are keeping for next season.

I can't see him being of any value to another top team, but for a Brisbane or Gold Coast his experience is just what they need and would be better off there at this stage of his career IMO.

Sadly, I think you on the money with this comment. He's been good for the Saints, we've been good for him but it's time to move on.

[The Fireman]

hope he stays, still a good footballer. I think it's good to have a percentage of experience while the youngens progress.

phew...don't have to worry about plugger arguing the toss

[Sobraz]

We have no need for him in season 2016, and I'd be very surpirsed and disappointed if he demanded a first 22 spot next year. Would be a disaster in fact as it would mean none of our youngsters had improved in the off season.

Been a good solid player for the Saints, it's the right time now to part ways.

[saynta]

hope he stays, still a good footballer. I think it's good to have a percentage of experience while the youngens progress.

phew...don't have to worry about plugger arguing the toss

[The Recruit]

Farren should seek a new home if someone wants him. Destined to play for Sandringham most of next year unless we have injuries.
Time to move him on.

[aussie sainter]

Word is he is off to the Dees with a 2 year contract

[saintspremiers]

Word is he is off to the Dees with a 2 year contract

Great news for Faz if true.

We would be mad to offer him 2 years.

[saintspremiers]

He may well be a top bloke and great clubman but he's way past his prime and on a decent downhill curve unfortunately.

IMO we need to delist at least 2 maybe 3 more and he's a prime candidate considering the oldies we are keeping for next season.

I can't see him being of any value to another top team, but for a Brisbane or Gold Coast his experience is just what they need and would be better off there at this stage of his career IMO.

Perhaps you can enlighten us as to your logic? You have made the statement about "we NEED to delist as least "x" number of players" several times already - why do need NEED to delist a certain number of players? There is a minimum number required by AFL rules, and that is all we are required to do. Everyone we delist needs to be replaced, and if there is a dearth of talent available to draft or trade in during this particular off-season, I fail to see how churning the playing list simply for the sake of it provides us any benefit? Yes, we may uncover a hidden gem, but if we gain a reputation for slashing our list simply for the sake of it every year, we may find ourselves perceived as a club lacking loyalty towards our players and find it hard to convince players to come to us down the track.

Assuming our drafting is good, the more players you select the bigger the chance you'll find that gem at picks 40 to 60.

Take a risk or two as plugsie would say rather than being staid.

[saintbob]

Faz, if I were you old mate I'd be jumping at that 2yr deal from the Dee's.

[BackFromUSA]

Want the best for him and the club. Hope it works out.

[Playon]

Well he turns 30 in 2016, could be handy for a struggling club offering experience, Melb for example
or a stronger club as backup. He may make his career last and extra 2 or 3 years depending on how well he holds up.

I can't see him doing that at the Saints.. Always liked Faz, Retirement is for a long time, take the deal

[magnifisaint]

Word is he is off to the Dees with a 2 year contract

Where does the word come from?

[saynta]

Word is he is off to the Dees with a 2 year contract

Where does the word come from?

Melbourne has offered him contracts in the past, but he choose to stay with the Saints.

[james rose]

Won't be going to the Dees- they're not keen.

[spert]

Won't be going to the Dees- their not keen.

THEY'RE not keen to have Ray as THEIR player over THERE.

[james rose]

Won't be going to the Dees- their not keen.

THEY'RE not keen to have Ray as THEIR player over THERE.

Perils of typing on you're* phone.


*is a joke- your