Its a big if at the moment, after being on the list now for two years he is running on par with Tom Williams.
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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-0...t-utility-home
"The leadership group member is on a lucrative contract at Port believed to be worth more than $600,000 a season"
Goes on to say the offers should be mid-500s, which I'd be ok with, but if he's already getting over $600k, there's a 20% increase in the cap coming, there's a typical "overs" element to pry anyone out of a club via FA (and to not make the holding club's decision to equal that offer as a restricted free agent a no brainer), and couple it with our propensity to be the highest bidder when others are also interested, I'm a touch concerned on what the offer may end up being.
Happy to pay a premium in order to save the trade/draft pick(s) cost, but not crazy overs. Tentative yes from me, depending on no silly contract.
I thought we'd offered $550k for four years. That's a haircut for him over two, but a good fit for him from a security viewpoint.
He's serviceable and durable. Fits the bill. He's also from the same junior club and school as Scotty West. A local kid. Works on many angles.
I think that liking this move because it means Adams can go forward is questionable at best, but whatever. I don't wanna bury the guy before he even pulls a jumper on, but I'm not a fan and think he is severely limited as an AFL footballer.
However, seeing as he's tall I'm willing to wait it out and see how it goes. Four years is overs though.
I think this is a big tick given the gaps filled and depth offered and the low trade cost.
We still need a significant trade or two though. Silky, fast midfielder please.
For mine the priority is keeping a first round pick this year, but if one is available cheaply than yes I would.
If the Stef Martin - Cox to Lions - Crameri to Pies rumours are true that would be ideal. Martin has at least 2 years left, perhaps 3. He's the perfect age to pick up an AFL standard ruckman.
Otherwise, Baulderstone or someone similar can provide cover for a few years and when English is ready we have a 25-26 year old ruckman perfect to trade 'for more opportunity'.
Have you looked up his current form? Thats all I can go on I mean who on this blog has watched him really that closely? How many players play well at 31? Is Cloke getting any better?
My Adelaide mate who I rate as astute, reckons he is too slow to play on the key forwards and not tall enough for the ruck, serviceable was his statement. Its just a question does a serviceable player demand a 4 year contract?
It's a resounding no from me and your friend's observations are precisely what I share.
Despite having clear limitations as a player, I can see the appeal and agree structurally he can make us a better side, but if we're paying 600K @ 4 years then we're overpaying for a good ordinary player.
Still unsure why we didn't target Frost a couple of years ago - suited us athletically, young and was cheap.