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Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Too early mods?
(Edit: Not. The deal is done!)
Last edited by bulldogtragic; 15-09-2016 at 07:59 PM.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
That's just plain cheeky BT.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Probably tempting fate but he comes, he doesn't come-I don't really care either way.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Fox Sports: Jake Niall:
TRAVIS Cloke has come to terms with the Western Bulldogs and will join the club on a greatly reduced two-year deal, contingent on a trade.
The Dogs and Cloke’s management have agreed on a two-year contract which will see the Collingwood forward paid a fraction of this year’s $800,000 plus salary. Cloke was contracted to be paid close to $450,000 by the Magpies but the Bulldogs will extend his contract by a season while paying him significantly less than that.
The only small sticking point will be the return that Collingwood will receive for the former All-Australian. It is unlikely to cost the Bulldogs much in terms of draft value given that Collingwood have recruiting priorities and need to open up salary cap room.
Sources suggest Cloke will be traded for a draft pick outside of the second round, although there is a chance the Magpies will request a player who has been deprived of opportunities at Whitten Oval.
... Our next pick outside the second round is pick 59.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Bravo.
Will be good to have another big body in the forward half.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Originally Posted by
Go_Dogs
Bravo.
Will be good to have another big body in the forward half.
HF: Crameri Cloke Stringer
F: Dickson T. Boyd McLean/Smith/Daniel/Dahl/Bonts etc
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Great stuff. I'm excited to get Clokey.
The curse is dead.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
I was initially against the idea but I've warmed to it. The clincher will be whether Clokey will actually be able to kick goals. We don't need/want another unreliable forward
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Wasn't recruiting a player on that list of things you had BT?
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
Wasn't recruiting a player on that list of things you had BT?
My list of things I do as a member? I've recruited the spine of a good forwardline.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
My list of things I do as a member? I've recruited the spine of a good forwardline.
Here's to the club recognising your achievements with a statue at the WO in 2025.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
He doesn't have to kick goas or even get a kick ,just take the best backman with him and let Stringer , Dickson , Boyd ,Crameri etc monster the 2nd and 3rd best backman.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Originally Posted by
ledge
He doesn't have to kick goas or even get a kick ,just take the best backman with him and let Stringer , Dickson , Boyd ,Crameri etc monster the 2nd and 3rd best backman.
Isnt that the place in India where everyone smokes dope?
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Travis Cloke
Trav was still covering 15km a game at AFL this year and Crameri does likewise or more. They're both club leading goal kickers who cover over 30km combined a game. That a bloody huge asset to insert into side, leaving aside Tommy developing and Stringer & Dickson (who can then stay deep forward ala Gia) get the lesser defenders.
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