Laycock signs for two years!!

bomber_girl · Post by **bomber_girl** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:57 pm

Laycock signs new two-year deal
Tuesday, 3 October 2006
Emerging ruckman Jason Laycock has today signed a new two-year deal with the Bombers. A number of opposition clubs had shown interest in securing the services of the 21-year-old but the deal was done late this afternoon.

Laycock struggled with injury for much of this season. Knee, ankle and shoulder injuries all kept him sidelined for prolonged periods. Essendon fans saw a glimpse of what the 200cm ruckman is capable of on Anzac Day 2005 and will be hopeful he can keep out of the medical room in the coming seasons and realise his full potential.

In other news, 204cm rookie Lachlan McKinnon will spend a second year on the Bomber's rookie list. McKinnon was sidelined this season with a serious shoulder injury but has now fully recovered.

Essendon officials are still in negotiations with three senior players Jason Johnson, Dean Solomon and Adam McPhee who remain out of contract.

http://essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=4892

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Great news!

Crowny · Post by **Crowny** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:02 pm

Good to hear. Hopefully he can get on the park more often.

Western Red · Post by **Western Red** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:22 pm

Great next is McPhee then JJ!!!

DYSON#2 · Post by **DYSON#2** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:28 pm

good news, he will be a valuable player

Dizzy_69 · Post by **Dizzy_69** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:35 pm

Great news

lozza89 · Post by **lozza89** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:46 pm

Great news to hear. He will e a very good player for us, just hopefully he has an injury free year next year.

nomolos · Post by **nomolos** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:54 pm

Where's the reliable source who said he wasnt happy and was going to leave??????????????????

Post by **danstar84** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:03 pm

If he can get fit, he could be very dangerous.

Koala · Post by **Koala** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:13 pm

yay for Lachie!!!

Mrs Mercuri · Post by **Mrs Mercuri** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:31 pm

I was so relieved to hear this!!! Great news for the club. I was also rapt to hear that Lachie is staying for another year after his injury ruined season this year.

These players are still out of contract...
Bolts
Bradley
JJ
McPhee
Cartledge
Henno
Pev
Rama
Nashie
Solly
plus the remaining rookies

bombercol · Post by **bombercol** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:55 pm

Good news indeed.

Marillion · Post by **Marillion** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:06 pm

Very happy about that!......

BenDoolan · Post by **BenDoolan** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:14 pm

Good, but now he has to produce

Mrs Mercuri · Post by **Mrs Mercuri** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:30 pm

You would think that Cartledge's future would be shaky now that Chook is here for another 2 years...

Has Johns re-signed yet??

Post by **boncer34** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:22 pm

nomolos wrote:Where's the reliable source who said he wasnt happy and was going to leave??????????????????

Incorrect, the source said there was troubles in negotiations. Laycock was asking for more then the club was prepared to pay and was looking at his options, obviously those issues got sorted out between club and player.

Koala · Post by **Koala** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:36 pm

BenDoolan wrote:Good, but now he has to produce

he has. Jesse is his son's name, and he's gorgeous!

BenDoolan · Post by **BenDoolan** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:45 pm

Koala wrote:
BenDoolan wrote:Good, but now he has to produce
he has. Jesse is his son's name, and he's gorgeous!

Just thought I'd let you know that I voted for you at who produces the worst jokes!

dodgey · Post by **dodgey** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:58 am

sorry.... BUT 2 years for HIM and JJ is only Offered 1....

f****** stinks if you ask me.......

beer-man · Post by **beer-man** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:00 am

one turns 22 in November, one is 29 in Jan. One has at least 8 years ahead of them and every club in the AFL sniffing around him, one will be 30 by the start of the 08 season.
One shows promise and talant to improve, one is starting to decline.

It dosen't stink, its just a fact of life if you ask me.

Koala · Post by **Koala** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:06 am

BenDoolan wrote:
Koala wrote:
BenDoolan wrote:Good, but now he has to produce
he has. Jesse is his son's name, and he's gorgeous!
Just thought I'd let you know that I voted for you at who produces the worst jokes!

I do my best