Crameri Waits Til End of Season

[The Doctor]

We have apparantly tabled a better and longer offer!!

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-0...-tight-for-now

[bulldogtragic]

By my ignorance, it would have to be $2.2m over 4 years, at minimum. Pricey.

[jeemak]

By my ignorance, it would have to be $2.2m over 4 years, at minimum. Pricey.

When the best forwards in the game are commanding upwards of $800K you'd think the next rung would have to be around the $600K mark, wouldn't you?

[Mofra]

When the best forwards in the game are commanding upwards of $800K you'd think the next rung would have to be around the $600K mark, wouldn't you?

3 x leading goalkicker at his club, definately worth much more than the AFL average (~$300k pa)

I actually think Jack Riewoldt at $800k is better value... but we have a truckload of cap space and are looking for a forwardline. The next hurdle (if he agrees) is a suitable trad e- Essendon are not exactly fantastic to trade with

[bulldogtragic]

When the best forwards in the game are commanding upwards of $800K you'd think the next rung would have to be around the $600K mark, wouldn't you?

Probably. But this is a Generational decision. There are no big FF's this year for $800k. But there might be in the next three years. If we commit $600k to Crameri for 4 years, that rules us out of having the cash to get a $800k FF.

So I guess it's a question of dealing in the now and what we know, or, holding out. Bird in the hand stuff.

[bornadog]

He is shorter than Stringer, will be 25 at the end of this week. His great goal kicking totals, 34, 32 and 28 this year. Averages 5 marks and 14 disposals a game. (same as Grant)

No thanks, does not look like a power forward to me.

[Ozza]

By my ignorance, it would have to be $2.2m over 4 years, at minimum. Pricey.

Where does the 2.2m over 4 come from? I haven't read anything other than the link in the OP - but if Essendon are offering 2 years - then who is saying we are offering 4?

I'm not as fussed with the money - seems we have plenty of room, and players in the market for a trade inevitably end up overpaid - but 4 years is too long a commitment.

[bulldogtragic]

Where does the 2.2m over 4 come from? I haven't read anything other than the link in the OP - but if Essendon are offering 2 years - then who is saying we are offering 4?

I'm not as fussed with the money - seems we have plenty of room, and players in the market for a trade inevitably end up overpaid - but 4 years is too long a commitment.

I recall $500,000 a year, three years for some reason. Will look for old article now.

EDIT: Herald Sun reported our (old) offer was $450,000 and three years two months ago, but it was probably not going to get the deal done. Callum Twomey suggested he could get $1.8m over 4 years in his opinion. So my assumption, is 4 years and $500-$550,000 to get him.

[Sedat]

I don't mind him as a player but not at the coin proposed. He's an upgrade on Dickson but won't become the key forward panacea in our forward line. I think we have a couple of 25-30 goal a season mid-sized types in our forward line already (namely Dickson and Grant), not to mention Stringer who also fits that mid-sized mould. I'd personally not go through with that offer. By all means make sure Essendon have to pony up more cash to hold onto him.

[Ozza]

He is shorter than Stringer, will be 25 at the end of this week. His great goal kicking totals, 34, 32 and 28 this year. Averages 5 marks and 14 disposals a game. (same as Grant)

No thanks, does not look like a power forward to me.

I just checked his stats also. He is older than I thought he was.

I'm not completely against it....but I really hope we aren't going big money & very long term for him.

[Rance Fan]

Im not a fan,
the games Ive seen him play he only looked average.
Not a great attitude portrayed either.
Hope we don't get him..he won't be the answer!

[bulldogtragic]

I just checked his stats also. He is older than I thought he was.

I'm not completely against it....but I really hope we aren't going big money & very long term for him.

Herald Sun 2 months ago said Essendon offering $1.15-ish over 3 years. So we'd need to be a fair bit more.

Not worth it. Not what we need. IMO.

[JohnGentStand]

I think he is well worth it. A better player than Gumby or Jesse White. Good hands, good speed, good kick. Not the messiah but a very handy boy.

[Mofra]

He is shorter than Stringer, will be 25 at the end of this week. His great goal kicking totals, 34, 32 and 28 this year. Averages 5 marks and 14 disposals a game. (same as Grant)

No thanks, does not look like a power forward to me.

Of course not - he's a hard leading high forward that would allow Jones to play closer to goal, his preferred position. His net effect on structure would be fantastic.

He is a gun pure and simple - only issue is what it would cost at the trade table.

[LostDoggy]

Seems to have perpetual lower leg problems, or am i imagining that?