Jake Stringer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bullies]

He would be on nothing after last weekend wouldn't he if he is uncontracted officially unemployed.

you don't think he is going to walk out on Port if he doesn't already have another deal on the table as a free agent. He is not going to leave on less than what he was just contracted for which is apparently $550k. it is a lot of money to pay someone and give a four year deal to who struggled to get a game this year.

[bornadog]

He would be on nothing after last weekend wouldn't he if he is uncontracted officially unemployed.

I thought player contracts go to end of October

[bulldogtragic]

you don't think he is going to walk out on Port if he doesn't already have another deal on the table as a free agent. He is not going to leave on less than what he was just contracted for which is apparently $550k. it is a lot of money to pay someone and give a four year deal to who struggled to get a game this year.

But if he is maintaining a wage of $550,000 in light of roughly 20% wage rises through TPP increases is good if true. We'd be getting him on old CBA prices, going ahead for 4 years in the new CBA. I don't know the number, but $550,000 in what the new paradigm of player worth with much higher salary cap, would be a win for the club.

[Bullies]

But if he is maintaining a wage of $550,000 in light of roughly 20% wage rises through TPP increases is good if true. We'd be getting him on old CBA prices, going ahead for 4 years in the new CBA. I don't know the number, but $550,000 in what the new paradigm of player worth with much higher salary cap, would be a win for the club.

if he goes the 4 years playing 1's then well worth it. Anything like he has been the last two years then NO. Big risk and not many clubs putting their hand up for him either.

[bulldogtragic]

if he goes the 4 years playing 1's then well worth it. Anything like he has been the last two years then NO. Big risk and not many clubs putting their hand up for him either.

I'm not as certain other clubs weren't interested, as a free agent I'd expect numerous clubs would be interested. However, I'm certain that we've been very keen on JT, for a long time.

If the 'party club' tag is right, then JT is a perfect mature leader to help the group steer back to that dream of a dynasty.

[Topdog]

you don't think he is going to walk out on Port if he doesn't already have another deal on the table as a free agent. He is not going to leave on less than what he was just contracted for which is apparently $550k. it is a lot of money to pay someone and give a four year deal to who struggled to get a game this year.

Struggled to get a game????? Just a lazy 19 out of 23

[bulldogtragic]

Struggled to get a game????? Just a lazy 19 out of 23

Was looking that up just now too. That's not that bad at all, in a team that nearly finished top 4.

[kruder]

Struggled to get a game????? Just a lazy 19 out of 23

Was he in their best 22 at the business end of the season? He will get a three year deal there is no way the club will take the risk with 4.

[ledge]

you don't think he is going to walk out on Port if he doesn't already have another deal on the table as a free agent. He is not going to leave on less than what he was just contracted for which is apparently $550k. it is a lot of money to pay someone and give a four year deal to who struggled to get a game this year.

But he can't sign that deal yet and we don't know what the offer money wise was . We might have offered him 500k and with the pay rise over 4 years he would take it as it lengthens his career . Better to have 4 years at 500 than two or three at 550

[ledge]

And if he wasn't getting a game it's hard for him to ask a lot.

[Twodogs]

We don't know why he wasn't getting a game. Maybe Port found out he was talking to other clubs and dropped him? He played pretty well in the SANFL and when you look at who they played ahead of him in the final you start to wonder.

[Rocket Science]

We don't know why he wasn't getting a game. Maybe Port found out he was talking to other clubs and dropped him? He played pretty well in the SANFL and when you look at who they played ahead of him in the final you start to wonder.

There are suggestions from Alberton this is the case. And plenty of public recriminations after the fact that he wasn't selected in their final.

[Flamethrower]

Was he in their best 22 at the business end of the season? He will get a three year deal there is no way the club will take the risk with 4.

Many at Alberton were wondering why Jackson was not playing against the Eagles, and there is a strong belief that had he played Port would be heading to Spotless this weekend.

As for Stringer, if the club is trading him as he is no longer a required player with his current attitude, I doubt that we will get any more than a 3rd or 4th round pick

[comrade]

Many at Alberton were wondering why Jackson was not playing against the Eagles, and there is a strong belief that had he played Port would be heading to Spotless this weekend.

As for Stringer, if the club is trading him as he is no longer a required player with his current attitude, I doubt that we will get any more than a 3rd or 4th round pick

Contracted and with 4 or 5 suitors? Please.

[GVGjr]

WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he acted in the greater interests of the club in deciding to move on forward Jake Stringer.

In his first comments on the stunning split, Beveridge told the Herald Sun his premiership forward ultimately agreed he would be better suited elsewhere.

The only scenario which would see Stringer, 23, remain at the Bulldogs would be if a trade deal didn’t satisfy the club.

“Jake’s management and the club got together and both agreed we’d explore alternatives to him playing at the club and explore what’s right for his long-term future and the club’s,’’ Beveridge told the Herald Sun.

“It’s as simple as that ... I’m not going into details.”

Stringer’s football issues centre around a lack of professionalism in preparation, at training and the rehabilitation of injuries.
Luke Beveridge talks to Jake Stringer at Bulldogs training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

They are compounded by a litany of off-field issues, ranging from his personal situation with his former partner, the stresses of being a young father, to behavioural concerns.

Beveridge conceded the decision to trade his one-time All-Australian forward was a tough one.

“It is because first and foremost I operate from a platform of care and duty to our players and I’ve got to look after the whole group,” the coach said.

“But when it comes to the point where both parties are saying maybe it’s best to explore somewhere else, it means then it’s right for that individual, but it’s also right for the group he’s going to leave behind.”

A worthy trade would have to be organised, Beveridge said.

“Ultimately, he’s still a contracted player,” he said.
Luke Beveridge after speaking to his players during Round 23.

“We’re not going to just say ‘Here you go, you can have Jake Stringer’. We’ve said to him, you’re going to play here mate if no one is going to treat you with the respect you should have as far as what you have achieved, because we need to do what’s right for the club as much as you as well.

“We’ll try to work it out together.

“You asked if it’s irretrievable. It’s not. Ultimately, (if) Jake is still playing at the football club, then we’ve just got to work through that next year, of maturity and what it looks like for him, and see how we go.’’

Stringer has kicked 160 goals in 89 games after being taken at pick No.5 in the 2012 national draft.

Essendon and Geelong are reportedly Stringer’s preferred destinations, although it’s understood several clubs have made inquiries to Stringer’s manager Paul Connors.

St Kilda coach Alan Richardson said last week the Saints were interested in talking to Stringer.
Jake Stringer after injuring his hamstring in the loss to Port Adelaide.

Earning about $500,000 a season and with a year to run on his contract, the trade value for Stringer is anywhere between pick No.10 and pick No.25, depending on whether you highlight his qualities or deficiencies.

Connors refused to comment.

Beveridge said Stringer had unique challenges as a player and person and that the club had supported him through difficult times.

“Each player is presented with a different set of challenges,” he said.

“He’s obviously become a high-profile player very early in the piece and when you think of his life, having two young daughters, obviously going through settlement proceedings because he’s not married, and being a boy from the bush, and the city life ... he’s got a lot on his plate, a lot of challenges.

“And maybe it takes a little while to be able to get on top of those things. But he’s got unique challenges a lot of players haven’t had in the game.’’
Jake Stringer, Luke Dahlhaus and Tom Liberatore after the Bulldogs premiership.

Beveridge denied reports Stringer stormed out of his end-of-season exit interview.

“When I heard about it, I chuckled,” Beveridge said.

“He didn’t at all. We chatted more about family and future, he has two little girls and about what’s next for him, and we walked out as amicable as we ever have been.

“We’ve always had a good relationship, we still have, there’s no heat.

“The thing about exit meetings is there’s no surprises. Jake wasn’t surprised by anything we said or anything he mentioned to us in so far as what he’s going to work on and what are his strengths, so that was all fine.

“That was purely a fabrication.”