http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/hawthorn-stunned-as-lance-buddy-franklin-suspends-contract-talks-until-end-of-season/story-e6frexx0-1226567061009
Hawks stunned when buddy put talks off until september.
Could wreck hawthorn, I feel his going..
Getting the noose ready :'(
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on February 02, 2013, 02:36:30 AM
Getting the nose ready :'(
yeah less drug tests in WA lmao
it's fair enough imo- the pressure of constant contract negotiations would be a headache and distraction for a player.
Hmm, think it will effect his form? More importantly, his fantasy scores?
Come to the lions!!!!!!!!!!!
He's coming to the Crows!!! Tippett out Franklin in!!!!
2014 headlines: crows breach salary cap again and are removed from the afl.
Quote from: Ziplock on February 02, 2013, 01:33:13 PM
2014 headlines: crows breach salary cap again and are removed from the afl.
LOL, then he will go to Sydney
Quote from: Ziplock on February 02, 2013, 02:51:03 AM
it's fair enough imo- the pressure of constant contract negotiations would be a headache and distraction for a player.
Agreed, so why not just re-sign with the hawks if thats what he wants?
probably replacing Dawes at the Pies next year...lol.. ;D
Quote from: Ziplock on February 02, 2013, 01:33:13 PM
2014 headlines: crows breach salary cap again and are removed from the afl.
Yeah I know it must seem really hard to fit in so many great players into one team ;)
Buddy will talk about going home to Freo all year, then in October he will move to Sydney for $ :o (K$rt will of course retire from more concusions)
(http://i.imgur.com/2ElLSRL.jpg)
That is gold whatto ...especially top left photo
Quote from: T Dog on February 02, 2013, 04:15:24 PM
That is gold whatto ...especially top right photo
fixed....
Disappointed but I guess I'm not surprised, some clubs such as Freo have been stockpiling cash waiting for this moment when he comes out of contract. I'd be shattered if he left, but I guess we have some decent replacements in Gunston and Roughy who would have to play forward more. Its annoying he left it to the end of the season, hopefully it won't hinder his performance :(
Actually I do not mind him coming out and saying on hold until end of season as it will then not effect performance and may improve it actually as he will be trying to ensure he gets maximum value. So long as it is legitimate and nothing is going on in the background, it will be fair all round as all will start on an equal footing maybe at end of season. Bear in mind he is a restricted free agent so Hawks will have the opportunity to match any offers.
Quote from: Ringo on February 02, 2013, 07:39:09 PM
Actually I do not mind him coming out and saying on hold until end of season as it will then not effect performance and may improve it actually as he will be trying to ensure he gets maximum value. So long as it is legitimate and nothing is going on in the background, it will be fair all round as all will start on an equal footing maybe at end of season. Bear in mind he is a restricted free agent so Hawks will have the opportunity to match any offers.
The trouble is towards the end of the season it can become a distraction and play on his mind, as was the case last year with Cloke. Another worry is the majority of players who put of contract talks such as Scully and Goddard recently end up leaving.
If he does leave can't see him going anywhere but WA tbh... to rekindle the Wellingham bromance
Crows throw their hat in to the ring
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/adelaide-crows-throw-hat-into-lance-franklin-money-ring-saying-they-can-make-audacious-bid-for-star/story-e6frf3e3-1226569771353
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Adelaide Crows have thrown their hat into the Lance Franklin money ring, declaring they could make an audacious end-of-season play for the champion forward.
Armed with plenty of salary cap room after Kurt Tippett's controversial departure to Sydney Swans, the cashed-up Crows say they will "keep a close eye" on Franklin's contract status and could be in a position to offer the looming free agent a multi-million dollar deal to lure him from Hawthorn.
Only Fremantle are understood to have as much cash to spend on free agents as Adelaide at the end of the season.
Cant see him going to Adelaide.
For starters - who wants to live in Adelaide - ask Kurt.
;D ;D
Quote from: SydneyRox on February 04, 2013, 04:27:17 PM
Cant see him going to Adelaide.
For starters - who wants to live in Adelaide - ask Kurt.
;D ;D
i know, he would rather take a half a season off and play for Sydney than stay in Adelaide
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-04/buddy-coy-on-contract
This is almost a repeat of Gazza. And with their manager in common is anyone really surprised?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QplPWJWe-KA
Buddy says he wants to stay
Quote from: tabs on February 04, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: SydneyRox on February 04, 2013, 04:27:17 PM
Cant see him going to Adelaide.
For starters - who wants to live in Adelaide - ask Kurt.
;D ;D
i know, he would rather take a half a season off and play for Sydney than stay in Adelaide
Of course the only reason Buddy will leave (it won't be Perth if he gets a better offer elsewhere) is the same reason Kurt left, money, you can't bag Adelaide becouse a player leaves for more money that happens everywhere world wide all the time, just a cheap shot at South Australia but we are used to that! Must be jealousy
Quote from: tbagrocks on February 04, 2013, 08:11:41 PM
Quote from: tabs on February 04, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: SydneyRox on February 04, 2013, 04:27:17 PM
Cant see him going to Adelaide.
For starters - who wants to live in Adelaide - ask Kurt.
;D ;D
i know, he would rather take a half a season off and play for Sydney than stay in Adelaide
Of course the only reason Buddy will leave (it won't be Perth if he gets a better offer elsewhere) is the same reason Kurt left, money, you can't bag Adelaide becouse a player leaves for more money that happens everywhere world wide all the time, just a cheap shot at South Australia but we are used to that! Must be jealousy
Must be ;)
Quote from: tabs on February 04, 2013, 08:18:13 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on February 04, 2013, 08:11:41 PM
Quote from: tabs on February 04, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: SydneyRox on February 04, 2013, 04:27:17 PM
Cant see him going to Adelaide.
For starters - who wants to live in Adelaide - ask Kurt.
;D ;D
i know, he would rather take a half a season off and play for Sydney than stay in Adelaide
Of course the only reason Buddy will leave (it won't be Perth if he gets a better offer elsewhere) is the same reason Kurt left, money, you can't bag Adelaide becouse a player leaves for more money that happens everywhere world wide all the time, just a cheap shot at South Australia but we are used to that! Must be jealousy
Must be ;)
Just like Kurt coming out on the weekend saying he never intended to come to Gold Coast or Brisbane or Mitch Clark saying Western Australia where I want to go. Money can change minds.
Buddy wants to stay a hawk
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-04/buddy-says-he-will-stay-a-hawk/4500056?section=sport (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-04/buddy-says-he-will-stay-a-hawk/4500056?section=sport)
Is this a further sign that Buddy may stay a Hawk
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/buddy-signs-with-hawks-new-sponsor-20130208-2e3zu.html
"LANCE Franklin has left Nike, his long-time apparel and boots sponsor, to sign with Hawthorn's new partner adidas on a long-term deal that might be read as a sign that ''Buddy'' has no agenda to depart the Hawks.
Quote from: Ringo on February 10, 2013, 09:53:07 PM
Is this a further sign that Buddy may stay a Hawk
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/buddy-signs-with-hawks-new-sponsor-20130208-2e3zu.html
"LANCE Franklin has left Nike, his long-time apparel and boots sponsor, to sign with Hawthorn's new partner adidas on a long-term deal that might be read as a sign that ''Buddy'' has no agenda to depart the Hawks.
Or ... he will go where he likes and take the sponsor with him... 8)
Quote from: T Dog on February 10, 2013, 10:57:04 PM
Quote from: Ringo on February 10, 2013, 09:53:07 PM
Is this a further sign that Buddy may stay a Hawk
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/buddy-signs-with-hawks-new-sponsor-20130208-2e3zu.html
"LANCE Franklin has left Nike, his long-time apparel and boots sponsor, to sign with Hawthorn's new partner adidas on a long-term deal that might be read as a sign that ''Buddy'' has no agenda to depart the Hawks.
Or ... he will go where he likes and take the sponsor with him... 8)
Haha yeh can't see Buddy saying goodbye to Hawks and Adidas not chasing him wherever he goes
maybe it just shows he'll go where the money is? :P
wouldnt mind him coming to the west. However got him I would put as the premiership favourite.
imagine Buddy Kennedy Lecras and Nicnat/Cox up front. pretty scary.
Quote from: Holzman on February 11, 2013, 06:06:39 PM
wouldnt mind him coming to the west. However got him I would put as the premiership favourite.
imagine Buddy Kennedy Lecras and Nicnat/Cox up front. pretty scary.
Can see Luvs big smile from here.