James Fantasia on radio

[Twodogs]

I am not worried about losing Lake because I don't think he will go.

I wish I had your confidence...

[Sedat]

More concerned about two kids who haven't done a thing than the best full-back at the club in my lifetime?

Surely he's no. 2 behind Paul Gow

[Topdog]

Roughead is one of their most important players. I doubt it'd be logical for them to trade Roughy. He's a gun KPF and when they are up and running, the duo of Roughy/Franklin is the best in the comp by a country mile. Not many sides have a two star KPF attack. They'll trouble sides for the next 8+ years.

Plus, Roughead can play CHB and has often given the Hawks stints in the ruck.

He may not be their best player, but he's probably their second or third most important IMO.

From a Bulldogs perspective, a Roughead/Lake trade would be fair.

Lake is our most important player. Lake can also play in the forward line.

Lake would improve their defense by a mile. He is at least twice the player of any other backman they have.

From a Hawks perspective, knowing that you can't get guns for nothing from anyone other than Fremantle, it would be fair.

[LostDoggy]

More concerned about two kids who haven't done a thing than the best full-back at the club in my lifetime?

Wow.

If Lake is offered enough money he will leave...he didn't want to extend at the end of last year for a reason - he wanted to play and boost his market value. He has done that (and then some). He will be one of (if not the) most sought after out of contract player during the trade period.

If Lake goes purely for money then we will be well compensated. Personally I can't fathom the club letting him move (and therefore I haven't worried about it happening).

[Desipura]

Im confident Lake will sign for 3 years with his contract heavily weighted for him to earn a large portion in the 3rd year of his contract. By that time he will qualify to be on the veterans list with only 50% of it under the TPP

[Topdog]

Possibly Desi, but Gilbee and the rest of 99 will be in the same boat.

[Desipura]

Possibly Desi, but Gilbee and the rest of 99 will be in the same boat.

True however there are fewer quality fullbacks in this competition.

[LostDoggy]

Surely he's no. 2 behind Paul Gow

I was going to use the same joke.