The Caldwell conundrum

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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

Post: # 1879086Post bigred »

I dont think Crouch, or Cameron change anything.

The GWS midfield remains unchanged. I dont think it is a massive money decision. More of a career move.

Lets face it, he will get games if he comes to St.Kilda.

Plus, he gets to live back in Vic.

Plus he gets to wear the guernsey.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

Post: # 1879094Post Waltzing St Kilda »

SaintPelican66 wrote: Wed 21 Oct 2020 10:28pm
saintsRrising wrote: Wed 21 Oct 2020 10:07pm From an Essendon Support on BF
cAsEy_18, post: 67583955, member: 39374 wrote:
Won’t get into specifics, but good mates with a family member of his.

Told GWS yesterday that he wanted to “explore his options” (not necessarily ‘wanted to leave’).

But has today made a decision to join Saints and has informed them as such.

Not sure how long it will take to announce, but apparently wants to tell gws, Essendon (who we offering the most $$) and a few gws teammates first.
Good stuff. Now that we have Crouch and Caldwell our rebuild is complete. Top 4 here we come!!!
Meh. Rebuild isn't complete without Ben King.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

Post: # 1879098Post takeaway »

SEN saying we seem to be out of the race for Caldwell. (Watson, Sam Edmond). Probably due to getting Crouch. I would have preferred Caldwell.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

Post: # 1879099Post Rocket »

Don't like the sound of Watson comment. Saying we are out of the race. Hopefully he is not pumping up Essendon tires...

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/10/21/ ... youngster/


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

Post: # 1879105Post saintbob »

Watson is guessing like the rest of us, I can’t see him choosing the Bombers over us unless he is purely driven by money.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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saintbob wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 8:46am Watson is guessing like the rest of us, I can’t see him choosing the Bombers over us unless he is purely driven by money.
Or they have convinced him he will get more midfield time than at the Saints, with Crouch coming in. Might even be another team - Hawks?
Anyway here's hoping its still Saints.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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Where did your post go Pelican???


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Post got pulled down ... I’m nervous re this deal. He would be a great get and a nice piece of the puzzle. 10 year player !!


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

Post: # 1879140Post saynta »

DownAtTheJunction wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 12:18pm It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.
Well, Crouch who was said to not like big city life was bound for Geelong wasn't he?


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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DownAtTheJunction wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 12:18pm It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.
He’s reporting an outside source as his own and being vague about it... this is known in these parts as JJ’ing it


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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saynta wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 12:23pm
DownAtTheJunction wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 12:18pm It would seem that Tim Watson is getting his information from the 7 news site
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/young-mi ... -c-1433961
I doubt he has an further inside knowledge.
And perhaps Tom Browne has no significant insight either. In the article it states, 'Crouch’s decision has not formally ruled the Saints out of the running for Caldwell ...'
Looks an each way bet from Tom Browne. Let's just wait on some genuine clarity rather than someone writing an opinion piece.
Well, Crouch who was said to not like big city life was bound for Geelong wasn't he?
Correct. Let's not be too quick to jump at those shadows :wink:


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

Post: # 1879149Post SaintPav »

Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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It feels like he ruled us out and then we officially pulled the trigger on crouch.
Crouch cane out of the blue a little for me


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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SaintPav wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 1:41pm Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.
How does Brian know?🙄


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magnifisaint wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 1:54pm
SaintPav wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 1:41pm Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.
How does Brian know?🙄
Because he is also BrianKnowing


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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Essendon FFS. Any other club I could have accepted. Makes me feel like puking


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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cwrcyn wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 2:26pm Essendon FFS. Any other club I could have accepted. Makes me feel like puking
Disappointing in some respects but he's only played 11 games or thereabouts so I don't blame us if we didn't offer a massive contract.

I can't believe that he chose Essendon either. They are going to be terrible for a few years yet.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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The Saints must have known, hence why they went after Crouch


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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Not sure why we need Caldwell when we have Bytel. We need to get game time into him.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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It's not over yet
Dildo will offer Fxxx all whereas we will deal fairly - so still a possibility


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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SaintPav wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 1:41pm Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.
This seems about right IMO. We already have a very similar player in Bytel who, let's not forget, was a hugely rated and talented junior before his injury.

Put the time into him.


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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picked essendon


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Re: The Caldwell conundrum

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portosaint wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 2:43pm
SaintPav wrote: Thu 22 Oct 2020 1:41pm Brian Speaking reckons that Caldwell is going to Essendon but subsequent posts indicate he is sitting on the fence and that Gubby is still trying and doesn't give up easily.

We have Bytel who we need to get serious game time into. I think they are similar types too so I am not too fussed about this.
This seems about right IMO. We already have a very similar player in Bytel who, let's not forget, was a hugely rated and talented junior before his injury.

Put the time into him.
Caldwell has an outside game as well but yes, similar.


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Officially requested Essendon.


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