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Laycock signs for two years!!

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:57 pm
by bomber_girl
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!

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:02 pm
by Crowny
Good to hear. Hopefully he can get on the park more often.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:22 pm
by Western Red
Great next is McPhee then JJ!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:28 pm
by DYSON#2
good news, he will be a valuable player

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:35 pm
by Dizzy_69
Great news

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:46 pm
by lozza89
Great news to hear. He will e a very good player for us, just hopefully he has an injury free year next year.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:54 pm
by nomolos
Where's the reliable source who said he wasnt happy and was going to leave??????????????????

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:03 pm
by danstar84
If he can get fit, he could be very dangerous.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:13 pm
by Koala
yay for Lachie!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:31 pm
by Mrs Mercuri
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

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:55 pm
by bombercol
Good news indeed.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:06 pm
by Marillion
Very happy about that!...... :evil:

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:14 pm
by BenDoolan
Good, but now he has to produce

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:30 pm
by Mrs Mercuri
You would think that Cartledge's future would be shaky now that Chook is here for another 2 years...

Has Johns re-signed yet??

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:22 pm
by boncer34
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.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:36 pm
by Koala
BenDoolan wrote:Good, but now he has to produce
he has. Jesse is his son's name, and he's gorgeous!

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:45 pm
by BenDoolan
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! :lol:

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:58 am
by dodgey
sorry.... BUT 2 years for HIM and JJ is only Offered 1....


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

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:00 am
by beer-man
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.

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:06 am
by Koala
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! :lol:
I do my best :wink: