Lin Jong Tours Collingwood's Facilities

[strebla]

I remember asking Tony Mcguiness what he was going to do when Port originally got the AFL licence. There were about 8 weeks to go in the season and he told me straight out I love this club but my life is in Adelaid. I made me respect him even more as he could have said not sure mate and moved on but his honesty and integrity were more important to him. I like Lin and think he will be a player but I don't see a first 22 spot for him in our team. If he decides to go I wish him well.

[ledge]

Ok say he does want to go to the pies and we agree to a deal .. Who do you think we would want and who do you think the pies would give up.
I personally think their list is quite good but the coaching is terrible, we might get a jewel they can't see, or a player who isn't happy and wants a new place and will prosper.
Who do you think we could get for Jong?

[Twodogs]

He's not a free agent, so he would have to seek a trade if he was to move.

If we don't delist him, he would have to enter the draft if he wanted to move on.

I think there is a Delisted Free Agent category. It's how Koby Stevens came to us.

[lemmon]

I think it gives us some power, if they want Jong badly enough to have him tour the facilities it gives us some remit to get something pretty decent back the other way. What about Corey Gault? The little Ive seen is impressive

[azabob]

I think there is a Delisted Free Agent category. It's how Koby Stevens came to us.

Didn't we trade a pick for Stevens?

Hamiling was a delisted free agent.

[ratsmac]

If he was a top 10 player I'm sure he would be already re-signed (like we have done with all top 10 players).. But as pointed out he fits somehere in the 22-25 category and at a strong & young team like ours he has probably been presented with a less than satisfactory (in his & mangers eyes) contract and is looking to explore his options.

My understanding was that Ward didn't decide until late in the piece with our bungled efforts to re-sign him not helping the situation.

And GWS didn't have facilities to tour anyway!

I don't like that Jong toured their facilities either. It's not a good look imo. If he can broker a much better deal with Collingwood than he can with us, so be it. He's not exactly winning games off his own boot. He's a fringe player that plays his role when selected. I like him and would love him to stay. He's simply looking after himself. I wish him well whatever he decides to do.

[Hotdog60]

Maybe Lin's manager leaked it so the Dogs might up their offer. If not it get the Wobbles interested.
No problem if he wants to go, just doing mid season like others.

[GVGjr]

Didn't we trade a pick for Stevens?

Hamiling was a delisted free agent.

Correct.

The Pies interest in Jong could be a positive for both clubs and a player. As BT pointed out the Pies will need some FS points and we might have some currency for them.

[Bulldog4life]

Mark Stevens says Jong out for Stevens

[comrade]

Mark Stevens says Jong out for Stevens

You don't mess with Bevo's emotions and get away with it.

All jokes aside, if Jong doesn't play, I doubt it would be due to Jong assessing his options and more to do with the fact that Stevens is the superior player.

[chef]

That might be the end of Jong for the rest of the season.

[F'scary]

Will be interesting to see if he is picked this week.

Thoughts on this?

I don't think Bevo would take too kindly to this sort of behaviour.. It's the vibe I get.

The more games we give him in the back half of this season, the higher his trade value.

I'm predicting he'll play every remaining game and we will get a pick in the late 20's to early 30' for him from a team other than Collingwood and he will get a 3 year deal.

[EasternWest]

That might be the end of Jong for the rest of the season.

I hope not, even if it's true. If Jong's form warrants selection he should play. If he, or anyone for that matter, investigates their options during the year I just don't care. Whilst I love our players, if we can get a better version of them, we would do it in a second. I would find it a bit hypocritical of us to get upset when a player applies the same theory in regards to their career/contract/future.

I made comments of the same ilk when the Callan Ward scenario went down and I stand by them. In a professional league, where it is players careers and livelihoods at sctake, I have no problem at all with them exploring what other options out there may suit them better.

I'd be disappointed to lose Jong, but in no way would I be angry at him even he got a better deal for himself elsewhere.

[Mantis]

You don't mess with Bevo's emotions and get away with it.

All jokes aside, if Jong doesn't play, I doubt it would be due to Jong assessing his options and more to do with the fact that Stevens is the superior player.

Bevo seems to take everything pretty personally so it wouldn't surprise me.

As far as who is the better player.. I think that is very much up to personal opinion as I would think that it's pretty close bnetween the 2.

[Ghost Dog]

39 possessions in the V. Good swap for Jong despite all this.