Essendon Rumour Mill

[boncer34]

Saad still hasn't actually met with any one else. We have started sounding out replacements but if I was a betting man I'd lean towards he's staying.

[Windy Hille]

Saad still hasn't actually met with any one else. We have started sounding out replacements but if I was a betting man I'd lean towards he's staying.

This sounds promising. Fingers crossed!

He is one guy I would really hate to lose.

[Windy Hille]

Fantasia for Daniel Talia has been suggested.

Which Sounds ok. Especially if Hurley and Hooker are crying and being little BITCHES. Give us a defender of similar age and experience to help our pathetic key backs.(looking at you BZT - not Ridley)

lol, bzt is going to be a gun! (insert sarcasm)

i dont see what the hype around bzt is. hope im wrong.

You expected the bloke who's just gone 22 to dominate as a one out KPD in our backline with our pathetic mids in front?

never said i expected him to dominate anyone. Just havent seen the signs of what the hype is about. I remember seeing hurley in his debut season as a teenager playing well on tredrea and seeing clear signs that he could be a player for us. Same can be said for others. Just havent seen much to get excited about with BZT, thats all.

Not saying hes a write off by any stretch, just mearly laughing at people continually talking up players because they happen to wear the red and black. people just need to pump the breaks a little with this guy. let him have a stand out game first at least.

Is this a joke?

Who is hyping him up??

Here’s another example of someone writing off a kid who is just making his way into the AFL atmosphere. Any chance you give the guy a few seasons to find his feet?

He can play. He showed he can in the VFL. He will find his feet at AFL level.

WOW

[Windy_Hill]

Fantasia for Daniel Talia has been suggested.

Which Sounds ok. Especially if Hurley and Hooker are crying and being little BITCHES. Give us a defender of similar age and experience to help our pathetic key backs.(looking at you BZT - not Ridley)

lol, bzt is going to be a gun! (insert sarcasm)

i dont see what the hype around bzt is. hope im wrong.

You expected the bloke who's just gone 22 to dominate as a one out KPD in our backline with our pathetic mids in front?

never said i expected him to dominate anyone. Just havent seen the signs of what the hype is about. I remember seeing hurley in his debut season as a teenager playing well on tredrea and seeing clear signs that he could be a player for us. Same can be said for others. Just havent seen much to get excited about with BZT, thats all.

Not saying hes a write off by any stretch, just mearly laughing at people continually talking up players because they happen to wear the red and black. people just need to pump the breaks a little with this guy. let him have a stand out game first at least.

Is this a joke?

Who is hyping him up??

Here’s another example of someone writing off a kid who is just making his way into the AFL atmosphere. Any chance you give the guy a few seasons to find his feet?

He can play. He showed he can in the VFL. He will find his feet at AFL level.

WOW

I believe he has a future. Has shown some quality touches from time to time to suggest he has got some decent talent. To me he really looks like he is still learning his craft and probably lacks a little self belief. He also needs to bulk up in order to match the bigger forwards physically. But in the long run he should be ok.

[nudder12]

Latest re Saad.....
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.

[s'dreams]

Latest re Saad.....
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.

Allegedly had a second interview with a Vic club (according to Barrett)

[Windy_Hill]

Latest re Saad.....
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.

Allegedly had a second interview with a Vic club (according to Barrett)

Carlton??

Kade Simpson and Matthew Kreuzer must have been on some decent coin if Carlton can throw $850k at Williams and $600k at Saad. Two decent half back flankers.

[boncer34]

As of Sunday arvo he hadn't met anyone so I'd be amazed if he's met someone twice.

[BenDoolan]

Hearing we’re considering getting Houli back at the club. At 32.

What has this club become? FMD

[Windy_Hill]

Houli and Shaw lining up with Hurley and Hooker.

Get the walking frames ready

[nudder12]

Latest re Saad.....
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.
He's leaving.
He's staying.

Allegedly he's still staying - 5 year deal.

[nudder12]

Hearing we’re considering getting Houli back at the club. At 32.

What has this club become? FMD

And Talia from Adelaide as well - 29 in a couple of days.

[boncer34]

Hearing we’re considering getting Houli back at the club. At 32.

What has this club become? FMD

There's a reason why. Join the dots Benny.

Well actually there's 2 reasons and only 1 makes sense.

[BenDoolan]

Hearing we’re considering getting Houli back at the club. At 32.

What has this club become? FMD

There's a reason why. Join the dots Benny.

Well actually there's 2 reasons and only 1 makes sense.

Get Houli in the hope of keeping Saad.

Or

Get Houli as a replacement for Saad.

[boncer34]

Hearing we’re considering getting Houli back at the club. At 32.

What has this club become? FMD

There's a reason why. Join the dots Benny.

Well actually there's 2 reasons and only 1 makes sense.

Get Houli in the hope of keeping Saad.

Or

Get Houli as a replacement for Saad.

I believe it's the first one. In addition to me it's a sign they think we're still close to a premiership.

[nomolos]

Hearing we’re considering getting Houli back at the club. At 32.

What has this club become? FMD

There's a reason why. Join the dots Benny.

Well actually there's 2 reasons and only 1 makes sense.

Get Houli in the hope of keeping Saad.

Or

Get Houli as a replacement for Saad.

I believe it's the first one. In addition to me it's a sign they think we're still close to a premiership.

I think their is a certain level of talent in this team when all things are equal. Shiel, Merrett, Saad, Smith, Stringer, Parish, Ridley, Mcgrath, Tippa, Hurley.


The problem is how they are being instructed to play. That is the disconnect.

Dont get me wrong our depth is poo due to trades and not drafting correctly.

[boncer34]

Hearing we’re considering getting Houli back at the club. At 32.

What has this club become? FMD

There's a reason why. Join the dots Benny.

Well actually there's 2 reasons and only 1 makes sense.

Get Houli in the hope of keeping Saad.

Or

Get Houli as a replacement for Saad.

I believe it's the first one. In addition to me it's a sign they think we're still close to a premiership.

I think their is a certain level of talent in this team when all things are equal. Shiel, Merrett, Saad, Smith, Stringer, Parish, Ridley, Mcgrath, Tippa, Hurley.


The problem is how they are being instructed to play. That is the disconnect.

Dont get me wrong our depth is poo due to trades and not drafting correctly.

I think most clubs have a reasonable dozen they can point to though.

[F111]

Bloke at work is telling me Saad has a 5 year deal at Essendon? Thought I'd see the details here. Maybe it's just a rumour?

[BenDoolan]

How are contract negotiations and offers being conducted when clubs have absolutely no idea what the TPP will be for next season? They don’t even know what the list numbers are going to be.

[Windy_Hill]

How are contract negotiations and offers being conducted when clubs have absolutely no idea what the TPP will be for next season? They don’t even know what the list numbers are going to be.

It was suggested on Footy Classified that deals must be based on a percentage reduction relevant to the TPP drop.