Brisbane Discussion

[Ringo]

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-free-agency-how-it-works-20121001-26ue3.html

As Beams was first drafted by the Pies in 2008 this means he has only been on the list for 7 years and as a such a trade must be negotiated with Collingwood or he takes his chances in the draft. Can not see Pies delisting him.

[shaker]

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-free-agency-how-it-works-20121001-26ue3.html

As Beams was first drafted by the Pies in 2008 this means he has only been on the list for 7 years and as a such a trade must be negotiated with Collingwood or he takes his chances in the draft. Can not see Pies delisting him.

Can't see them delisting him but what if he want's to come home , what will happen next year what do they get ? If tells them he wants to go home might they be able to have more leverage in draft picks with the Lions  this year than a restricted free agent next year ?

[Ringo]

Shaker as he would still be in the 7 seasons or less at end of next year those rules will apply.

[shaker]

Shaker as he would still be in the 7 seasons or less at end of next year those rules will apply.

Cheers Ringo it was in paper again today and where there is smoke there is fire , think all is not well at Pies seen some say Buckley is Voss MKII anyway he would be a great pick up , we might just have to be a bit more patient but I feel something is going on and maybe not about $$$

[strikes91]

What's the difference between restricted free agent and unrestricted ?

[kilbluff1985]

What's the difference between restricted free agent and unrestricted ?

restricted means the clubs can choose to match any cash offers

unrestricted means they don't get the above choice

[Ringo]

Thanks Shaker for the update Obviously we do not get a lot of AFL info in our press. 

On another matter reports today indicate we are stepping up our discussions with Ryder now that Bombers are out of finals.

We have also increased our coaching staff with the introduction of Danny Daly from Richmond, We are also negotiating with GWS to return Craig Lambert to the Lions den to assist in Welfare department. 

[nrich102]

Does Browny have a coaching role?  Could be really good for Close/Freeman etc.

[Ringo]

Simon Black is the forwards coach currently. Brown has been helping out but I think he has media plans for next year rather than coaching.

[nrich102]

Simon Black is the forwards coach currently. Brown has been helping out but I think he has media plans for next year rather than coaching.

Yeah, thought he had an informal role. Will be interesting to see his media role, no doubt he has a good footy brain Or whats left of it after all those head knocks.

[nrich102]

@brisbanelions: Leppa says @JBrown will be a part-time coach with the Club in 2015, helping the young forwards with technique #lionsforum

Guess this answers my question.

[Vinny]

Sam Mayes to be a defender next season in fantasy or a forward, or a defender forward?

[nrich102]

Sam Mayes to be a defender next season in fantasy or a forward, or a defender forward?

Has played quite a bit down back, so should get d/f. Wouldn't have played enough down there to only get defender status though.

[Ringo]

Sam Mayes to be a defender next season in fantasy or a forward, or a defender forward?

Has played quite a bit down back, so should get d/f. Wouldn't have played enough down there to only get defender status though.

Will depend on what CD see. leppa has used Mayes in a number of roles this year to assist his development and one of these was to give run of HB down the wing which he did in a few games.  Whether or not that is sufficient to warrant D/F is problematic.

[Mailman the 2nd]

Fox and Channel 7 no doubt would be looking at Brown for a media role