If J.J. decides to leave how do we deal

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

At the start of the year i never considered it a possibility he was going to leave. As the year progresses i am less certain.

Should it come to pass that other offers are too attractive for him to pass up, how do we progress so that we get a fair outcome? What is a fair outcome?

He has a skill set that is hard to replace and one that should be highly valued to any suitors.

What leverage do we have to ensure we don't end up over a barrel like we were with Hamling's trade?

If push comes to shove and we are offered a poor deal by say a mid to high ladder finishing West Coast or even Freo, would be put pressure on all parties by threatening to let him go in the preseason draft?

As a reigning Norm Smith medallist and in his footballing prime he surely must be worth a top ten pick at the very least.
The problem is a top ten pick still doesn't compensate us for what we lose in terms of his importance to us on the field.
Interested in how folks here would frame a deal.

[bulldogtragic]

I'm pretty confident he's staying, despite him having a manager who appears out of his depth.

That said, I'd target a very good player in a straight swap (plus a pick if it's a good, but lesser player) on their list or target another good player elsewhere (ie Josh Kelly) and look for a three way trade.

[boydogs]

First rounder and Duggan/Crozier

[soupman]

I'd be targeting Zac Jones in a three way trade.

He is as quick as JJ, and breaks the lines in a similar fashion. Good kick, powerful build and tough, and unlike JJ plays more midfield which suits us as ours is a touch slow.

I'd imagine from our pov it would effectively be JJ for Jones, I don't think there is enough of a difference in value to require draft picks.

[1eyedog]

Jones is not as explosive I don't think. Both attacking but I think you'd need to weigh up JJ's goal kicking ability over Jones' hardness.

[The Pie Man]

Keep hearing Essendon are the main suitor at this stage - how about Hooker and their 1st round draft pick?

[soupman]

Jones is not as explosive I don't think. Both attacking but I think you'd need to weigh up JJ's goal kicking ability over Jones' hardness.

Jones is pretty explosive. I don't think he'd be much different to jjs pace. He has also kicked 5 goals this year. He isn't like for like but he would be a good get and would bring similiar things to the team.

[always right]

Keep hearing Essendon are the main suitor at this stage - how about Hooker and their 1st round draft pick?

Hooker is on $800k per year for five years. Are you happy for us to pick this up? I'm not.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Keep hearing Essendon are the main suitor at this stage - how about Hooker and their 1st round draft pick?

Where are the Bombers getting all of this coin from? Aren't they about to sign Daniher to a $2m deal?...and we all have suspicions as to how much Hurley cost

[Rocket Science]

Is 'kick the dog' an acceptable answer?

*apologies to dogs everywhere*

I don't even want to fathom this. He's one of us. Pay the lad. Sign the lad!

[always right]

I'd be targeting Zac Jones in a three way trade.

He is as quick as JJ, and breaks the lines in a similar fashion. Good kick, powerful build and tough, and unlike JJ plays more midfield which suits us as ours is a touch slow.

I'd imagine from our pov it would effectively be JJ for Jones, I don't think there is enough of a difference in value to require draft picks.

Would consider Jones and a second round draft pick. You're comparing a Jones with a Norm Smith medallist FFS.

[Ozza]

Where are the Bombers getting all of this coin from? Aren't they about to sign Daniher to a $2m deal?...and we all have suspicions as to how much Hurley cost

$2M over 3 years for Daniher. Given the new salary cap....he's signed on for a bargain for Essendon.

[Doc26]

First rounder and Duggan/Crozier

If West Coast, I'd like to include Tom Barrass in the discussion.

[LostDoggy]

Is 'kick the dog' an acceptable answer?

*apologies to dogs everywhere*

I don't even want to fathom this. He's one of us. Pay the lad. Sign the lad!

Agree, 'Pay zat man heez monay'.

[1eyedog]

We can't just pay every player what they want.