Saints to throw $1.4M/y at Coniglio

[shrodes]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-tr ... d12fd013b6

[shrodes]

St Kilda is set to assemble a godfather offer for Giants star Stephen Coniglio in an audacious bid to lure him to Moorabbin.

Foxfooty.com.au understands the deal is worth upwards of $1.4 million per season with a view to make Coniglio a Saint for life.

[Brunswicksainter]

If we have money to spend why not spend it... no use having empty cap space, Coniglio is a gun and would easily slide into our top 5 players if we can get him.

[Impatient Sainter]

It will end exactly like every other star we have chased, whilst Richardson is still at the club.

[BarryGrogan]

Coniglio: <swipes left>

[SaintPav]

Lenny Hayes

[stkfc1]

Good. He won't come but make GWS pay through the nose for him. It will shake others loose as they can't keep them all.

[SemperFidelis]

This is the first supposed offer I’d be truly excited about if the player (through some miracle) actually accepted.

Coniglio is not just a gun player but he has onfield leadership qualities that we desperately need.

Throw the farm and the sink at him. How could it hurt?

[SaintPav]

It would take our midfield to the next level.

I would also throw a crap load of money at Sexton from the GC.

[derby Street]

It would take our midfield to the next level.

I would also throw a crap load of money at Sexton from the GC.

I rate Sexton as well - who played on him on Saturday?

[Trev from the Bush]

Coniglio: <swipes left>

So, what is that meant to mean Barry?

[HighettMan]

Coniglio: <swipes left>

So, what is that meant to mean Barry?

It's what you do on the Grinr app if you don't like someone, you swipe right if you do like them.

[suss]

This is the first supposed offer I’d be truly excited about if the player (through some miracle) actually accepted.

Coniglio is not just a gun player but he has onfield leadership qualities that we desperately need.

Throw the farm and the sink at him. How could it hurt?

The only concern I have is what it does to the existing playing group. Otherwise, it's a no brainer.

[Toy Saint]

make sure there's enough cash for Billings, Gresham, Marshall, Battle & Steele

[Rubyjo]

Take the money and run son. He could earn 7 million dollars in 5 years.. Mad if he doesn't take that. Mad

[CURLY]

If we have money to spend why not spend it... no use having empty cap space, Coniglio is a gun and would easily slide into our top 5 players if we can get him.

Try best player.

[fugazi]

Take the money and run son. He could earn 7 million dollars in 5 years.. Mad if he doesn't take that. Mad

This!

[St Chris]

Free agent too - would only cost us cash, no way GWS could match an offer like that. Let’s hope Gubby pulls some strings here....

[Vazelos]

The need for this type of player is so evident for us to take the next step.
Why I fail to understand is how we will keep all the players happy if he is getting that type of coin.
Scenario - Billings signs for 2 and then at the end of 2021wants something in comparison to CONIGLIO money.
“ I he is getting 1.4 I deserve 1.1 for example. That’s the risk I guess but what can you do we just can’t take the next step without a player like that.”

[St Chris]

The need for this type of player is so evident for us to take the next step.
Why I fail to understand is how we will keep all the players happy if he is getting that type of coin.
Scenario - Billings signs for 2 and then at the end of 2021wants something in comparison to CONIGLIO money.
“ I he is getting 1.4 I deserve 1.1 for example. That’s the risk I guess but what can you do we just can’t take the next step without a player like that.”

The Tigers have Riewoldt, Rance, Martin all on big deals. Then they find a spare $1M a year to sign Lynch. I reckon we'll be OK.

I would love to have the problem of "having salary cap issues because we've got too many talented players", compared to the problem at the moment of "how do we meet the AFL's minimum cap spend amount".

[The_Dud]

Guy on Talking Footy said we’re not in the race, it’s between WCE, Hawks and North I think he said.

[wally]

I think the theory is to assemble the group of players and when the team is premiership material they will take a pay cut
to keep the squad together and win a flag.

It would be nice to pickup 2x750k players instead if/when this Cogilio deal falls over

[Scollop]

Most journos would just be guessing. There'll be 10 or more clubs making offers

I think he is gettable with that sort of coin. Lethlean will redeem himself to all Saints fans if he can pull this off.

If there is any whiff of any obstacles and if Cho is being discussed by Coniglio or his management as the possible obstacle, then St Kilda board and CEO need to act NOW

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Not coming.

[satchmo]

I think that this is the sheedy manoeuvre. Drive up the price for the likes of coniglio, and see who gets squeezed out at the bottom end. If they were really after him it would be hush hush.