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Ben King Enquiries..

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Not for this year though. He clearly stated it's 100% not happening this year. Next year however...


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If by chance the Dogs give up that first rounder for Brucey and another pick/player, then it could happen this year. Would probably really need decent steak knives to get it across the line.

13 & Acres for Hill.
6 & (insert player here) for King.


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Post: # 1827837Post Raph Goat Clarke »

I can guarantee it is not happening this year. He isn't going anywhere. Next year is a different story


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Its a bit of a 3 steps away from the story. But apparently Ben King said to some teammates before being drafted that if he got drafted to GC he would do his 2 years then come back to VIC. The fact we are asking now about the potential of trading for him for next season gives a little bit of validity. Would happily take him if we are shifting on Bruce. Would also require Trading Acres, Selling Newnes and trading McKenzie. Get as much capital as possible.


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It's happening this year. We now have a Full House.


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Is it just me that thinks it shows great character from the young man to want to honour his initial contract, despite the lure of playing alongside his twin brother at the club they grew up supporting?

I'm of the opinion all draftees should be required to fulfill the first 2 year contract. What a privileged position they find themselves in. But that's just me


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Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:01pm It's happening this year. We now have a Full House.
BS.


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portosaint wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:19pm Is it just me that thinks it shows great character from the young man to want to honour his initial contract, despite the lure of playing alongside his twin brother at the club they grew up supporting?

I'm of the opinion all draftees should be required to fulfill the first 2 year contract. What a privileged position they find themselves in. But that's just me
In some way's yes but these two new teams have devalued the culture and value of loyalty.


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CURLY wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:23pm
portosaint wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:19pm Is it just me that thinks it shows great character from the young man to want to honour his initial contract, despite the lure of playing alongside his twin brother at the club they grew up supporting?

I'm of the opinion all draftees should be required to fulfill the first 2 year contract. What a privileged position they find themselves in. But that's just me
In some way's yes but these two new teams have devalued the culture and value of loyalty.
Agreed

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CURLY wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:23pm
portosaint wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:19pm Is it just me that thinks it shows great character from the young man to want to honour his initial contract, despite the lure of playing alongside his twin brother at the club they grew up supporting?

I'm of the opinion all draftees should be required to fulfill the first 2 year contract. What a privileged position they find themselves in. But that's just me
In some way's yes but these two new teams have devalued the culture and value of loyalty.
Yep, I get that.

Makes Bens decision even more admirable I guess. If he stays of course


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Do you know how many clubs are going to be into him next year.

It may not be that easy.


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Do you know how many clubs are going to be into him next year.

It may not be that easy.


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SaintPav wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:21pm
Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:01pm It's happening this year. We now have a Full House.
BS.
Two Kings and 3 Jacks is a full house. Why BS SaintPav? It happening!! Lock it in!!


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Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 6:28pm
SaintPav wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:21pm
Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:01pm It's happening this year. We now have a Full House.
BS.
Two Kings and 3 Jacks is a full house. Why BS SaintPav? It happening!! Lock it in!!
4 Jacks beat a full house.


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If it's gonna happen then GC might as well get overs for him this year.

For us this would have a Roo-Kosi feel about it -- great for morale.


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Jacks Back wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 10:39pm
Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 6:28pm
SaintPav wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:21pm
Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:01pm It's happening this year. We now have a Full House.
BS.
Two Kings and 3 Jacks is a full house. Why BS SaintPav? It happening!! Lock it in!!
4 Jacks beat a full house.
5 jacks also pretty good but can cost you a smack in the mouth.


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portosaint wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:19pm Is it just me that thinks it shows great character from the young man to want to honour his initial contract, despite the lure of playing alongside his twin brother at the club they grew up supporting?

I'm of the opinion all draftees should be required to fulfill the first 2 year contract. What a privileged position they find themselves in. But that's just me
Nah, do a Nathan Buckley walk one year after being drafted.


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Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 6:28pm
SaintPav wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:21pm
Nick_BlueNRG wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 4:01pm It's happening this year. We now have a Full House.
BS.
Two Kings and 3 Jacks is a full house. Why BS SaintPav? It happening!! Lock it in!!
Our embrace of gay week implies we have plenty of queens as well .............. but there will only be one Ace.


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bigred wrote: Mon 07 Oct 2019 1:20pm If by chance the Dogs give up that first rounder for Brucey and another pick/player, then it could happen this year. Would probably really need decent steak knives to get it across the line.

13 & Acres for Hill.
6 & (insert player here) for King.
Too optimistic. Freo wont accept that. We would have male a choice between the 2 players.


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desertsaint wrote: Tue 08 Oct 2019 1:59am
ace wrote: Tue 08 Oct 2019 1:24am You may notice my avatar has become grumpy - any suggestions where Ace can have his old "Ace of Diamonds" card avatar hosted for free would be appreciated.

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How do I do that.


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