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Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
Crameri talked to Trade Radio this morning
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THE WAITING game continues for out-of-contract Western Bulldogs forward Stewart Crameri, who will be forced to wait until the end of the NAB AFL Trade Period before learning where his future lies.
However, the imminent departure of premiership player Jake Stringer could make it more likely he stays at the club, and Crameri believes he has up to five years left in his career.
Crameri, 29, twice had surgery this year, after being sidelined 2016 with a drug ban as part of his time at Essendon.
A dodgy hip meant he lined up in just the opening two games of the year.
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge told Crameri his future would not be known until the Trade Period ended next Thursday.
"Some tough conversations obviously with 'Bevo'. Hard year, not playing and not playing the year before, so we couldn't discuss football necessarily, but it was more about what I want to do next year and where I want to go," Crameri told NAB AFL Trade Radio on Thursday.
"He just said it's going to be a hard slog during Trade Period. We've got to wait and see what happens."
Declaring he was "mentally refreshed", the former Bomber would be willing to move interstate if he was discarded by the Dogs.
"It's just going to have to take another week and hopefully I can stay, but if not, I'd be more than happy to pursue my career at another club," Crameri said.
Stringer is contracted for 2018 but is likely on his way to Essendon.
"If Jake goes, I'm not sure where that sits for me. I assume it would help somewhat but I've just got to wait and see and find out probably at the end of Trade period, I'll sit down with (list manager) Jason McCartney and see what he thinks," Crameri said.
Retirement is not in Crameri's plans.
"I've actually started a little bit later in my career, so I think I've got at least three, four or five years left, so it would be disappointing not to get a chance next year," Crameri said.
He began running in the last month and continues to his rehab at the Dogs' Whitten Oval base, after having suffered his original hip injury early in 2017.
"It happened at the start of the year and I prolonged it (surgery). Should've got the operation at the start of the year but I waited too long and then the rest of the season was pretty much finished," Crameri said.
Those issues are done with, in Crameri's mind.
"I think I'm passed that and I'm really mentally refreshed and my body's refreshed, so I'd be really excited to play again next year. I'm just looking forward to getting past this period," Crameri said.
"It seems like it's dragged on forever really."
His path to another club will likely be as a delisted free agent.
"I had interest (from other teams) initially, but I think in my case, if the club decided not to re-sign me, I'll be a delisted free agent so clubs will be interested after they find out what the go is with the Western Bulldogs, whether they take me or not," Crameri said.
"As frustrating as it is, it's a waiting game really. I'm sure there are a couple of clubs out there that are interested, but we'll have to wait and see."
He sees himself as being the same player who booted at least 30 goals between 2011-15.
"I haven't lost my ability so I'm pretty keen to get out there," Crameri said.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
I said in Schache thread. If Brisbane wanted him, that'd be good if we want Schache.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
Come on Stewie, stay at the Dogs and reach your significant potential. What a great runner you are, you can take a grab, provide a lead and are a great goal kicker who has had a shit run thanks to the Bummers.
Stay and run free.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
Stewie is sitting on 99 games too. I hope he gets his 100. Albeit not with one team.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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BornInDroopSt'54
Come on Stewie, stay at the Dogs and reach your significant potential. What a great runner you are, you can take a grab, provide a lead and are a great goal kicker who has had a shit run thanks to the Bummers.
Stay and run free.
It's really out of his hands.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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jeemak
It's really out of his hands.
Well let's empower him and his hands by giving him a contract.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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Originally Posted by
BornInDroopSt'54
Well let's empower him and his hands by giving him a contract.
JMac said he's not getting one until the conclusion of the trade period. So maybe soon if we don't add him to a trade, especially since he's happy to play interstate.
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bulldogtragic
JMac said he's not getting one until the conclusion of the trade period. So maybe soon if we don't add him to a trade, especially since he's happy to play interstate.
I must be blind to his shortcomings. He has instincts for a goal a d is avery strong runner. I said hello to him about 8 months ago in a cafe, introducing myself as a lifetime Bulldog supporter and he loomed a little abashed like he knew something I didn't want to hear. I guess it was his surgery.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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BornInDroopSt'54
I must be blind to his shortcomings. He has instincts for a goal a d is avery strong runner. I said hello to him about 8 months ago in a cafe, introducing myself as a lifetime Bulldog supporter and he loomed a little abashed like he knew something I didn't want to hear. I guess it was his surgery.
Something obviously went on at the club this year with players, and this is the result. I can’t imagine it’s talent based or even fitness based.
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bulldogtragic
Something obviously went on at the club this year with players, and this is the result. I can’t imagine it’s talent based or even fitness based.
Ok you are the list manager, you are looking at your list and thinking, who goes who stays. There is a bloke who hasn't played for two years and is out of contract - what's your decision. :D
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
You look at options but you acknowledge what this guy has achieved and estimate what he is capable of achieving. You also acknowledge that his body has not been overstressed in recent history snd how he chose to join the Dogs at a time when he had options.
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bornadog
Ok you are the list manager, you are looking at your list and thinking, who goes who stays. There is a bloke who hasn't played for two years and is out of contract - what's your decision. :D
I'm happy to trade him, if it gets a good deal over the line. I'm happy to let him stay for a pay cut. I'd just see what happens this week.
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bornadog
Ok you are the list manager, you are looking at your list and thinking, who goes who stays. There is a bloke who hasn't played for two years and is out of contract - what's your decision. :D
Keep him. As mentioned he chose us when he could've gone elsewhere. If his body is right, he can be an important part of our forward structure.
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Move on. We've been more than fair in our support (and our recruitment to be honest) of him, and he just isn't good enough to be fretting this much over.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
I'm happy to trade him, if it gets a good deal over the line. I'm happy to let him stay for a pay cut. I'd just see what happens this week.
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AndrewP6
Keep him. As mentioned he chose us when he could've gone elsewhere. If his body is right, he can be an important part of our forward structure.
Ok you decide to keep him, who goes when you are trying to make space?
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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bornadog
Ok you decide to keep him, who goes when you are trying to make space?
My first position is trade him. Frees up cash and a spot.
Campbell, Stringer & Honeychurch (3) are looking for new homes. We have therefore 6 vacancies, so there's room. I'd still look at trading him as part of a deal, as a part of an aggressive second week.
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I can't see how Crameri stays if Stringer does however, I think Crameri still has a lot to offer and he would fit into our forward line so well.
We have a full list and spots are very tight however if I had an available spot I'd happily offer a contract to Crameri
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If we get 2 2nd rounders for Jake does that leave no room for Crameri?
Would mean 4 picks. HC gone too?
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chef
If we get 2 2nd rounders for Jake does that leave no room for Crameri?
Would mean 4 picks. HC gone too?
That seems about right
Out
Murphy, Boyd and Hamilton (-3)
In Limbo
Stringer, Crameri and Honeychurch (-3)
Additions
Trengove (FA) Crozier (Trade) (+2)
Potential Upgrade
R.Smith (+1)
Potential Trade
Campbell (-1)
It's going to be hard to get another trade done unless Campbell or someone else goes.
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All in all 4 picks inside 30 is a great position to be. Dalrymple can do some damage and set us up nicely.
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chef
All in all 4 picks inside 30 is a great position to be. Dalrymple can do some damage and set us up nicely.
That's on the proviso's that Stringer is traded and any draft picks we receive picks are for this year not next.
It still could easily be just picks 9 and 28 plus something late in the draft for a R.Smith upgrade.
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I’d prefer Crameri over Honeychurch or Campbell.
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azabob
I’d prefer Crameri over Honeychurch or Campbell.
None would be my preference. I love Tommy but we need list spots.
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Originally Posted by
bornadog
Ok you decide to keep him, who goes when you are trying to make space?
Honeychurch and/or Campbell
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Originally Posted by
Happy Days
Move on. We've been more than fair in our support (and our recruitment to be honest) of him, and he just isn't good enough to be fretting this much over.
O ye of little faith and ruthless opinion. Please find below a link to Stewart's 7 goal haul against the Bummers.
However, if BT is leading us right, it seems Stewart has not yet been offered a contract for non-football reasons. I think he does come from Bendigo like Stringer...
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/vi...ushes-old-club
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Originally Posted by
BornInDroopSt'54
O ye of little faith and ruthless opinion. Please find below a link to Stewart's 7 goal haul against the Bummers.
However, if BT is leading us right, it seems Stewart has not yet been offered a contract for non-football reasons. I think he does come from Bendigo like Stringer...
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/vi...ushes-old-club
Rumour: Crameri another bad boy - that is all I can say
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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Originally Posted by
BornInDroopSt'54
O ye of little faith and ruthless opinion. Please find below a link to Stewart's 7 goal haul against the Bummers.
However, if BT is leading us right, it seems Stewart has not yet been offered a contract for non-football reasons. I think he does come from Bendigo like Stringer...
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/vi...ushes-old-club
This was 3 seasons ago.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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Originally Posted by
Happy Days
This was 3 seasons ago.
He hasn't played the last two seasons.
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Re: Crameri - "If Jake Goes"
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Originally Posted by
BornInDroopSt'54
He hasn't played the last two seasons.
Kind of the point?
