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Re: The Chad Thread
Hmmm. What it says to me is he'll leave if someone drowns him in folding stuff. It's there in black and white.
You'd think there's been some honest conversations at Alberton this year about expectations versus output and Chad's responded by going fine, let's see who else out there loves them some Chad, I'll show you lot. And here we are ...
There's been nothing else reported to suggest any other motive to go; no argy-bargy with the coach, no commentary about team direction or his role. Sure he's mates with Trengove & Impey but that's a convenient leverage point I think.
This fishing process will give Chad a bit of perspective I reckon, and he'll stay put. This year at least.BORDERLINE FLYINGComment
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That's how I see it as well. We are being used just to test his market value. I hope we aren't all smitten over him and are willing chase other deals if it benefits us and not get caught out with no time left to strike any deals like last year almost.They've done studies you know, 60% of the time, it works every time!
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Re: The Chad Thread
Sam Power has confirmed our interest in Chad and we have expressed our interest to his management. Haven't heard anything back yet.Comment
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Was that on Trade Radio?
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'No doubt' the Bulldogs are keen on Chad
WESTERN Bulldogs list manager Sam Power has confirmed the club's interest in securing Port Adelaide star Chad Wingard.
Speculation has swirled that Wingard has been tempted by big money offers from the Bulldogs and several other Melbourne-based clubs ahead of next week's NAB AFL Trade Period.
The Dogs are looking to add some much-need firepower to help their poor conversion and goalkicking that's hampered them over the past few years and have identified the 25-year-old playmaker as a key target.
Speaking to AFL.com.au at the NAB AFL Draft Combine on Thursday, Power says Wingard is a player they'd like to complement their young list.
"There's no doubt we've got interest in Chad," Power said.
"There is a lot to play out and a lot of movement through the Trade Period, but we're always looking to improve our list.
"We definitely have some interest in Chad."
Port Adelaide football manager Chris Davies told NAB AFL Trade Radio on Thursday morning that Wingard was yet to seek move away from Alberton and the Dogs are also yet to get a clear indication on where the contracted forward wants to play his footy in 2019.
The Dogs are likely to dangle their first-round pick, currently selection six, as part of the deal to get the Power to trade them the two-time All Australian.
"Chad hasn't (told he wants to come to the club), but we've obviously signalled to his management he's a player of interest to us," Sam Power said.
Wingard took to Instagram later on Thursday afternoon to address some of the speculation around his future and said a statement will be made "when the time is right".
While they're looking to bring in Wingard, Power says the club is keen to retain the services of midfielder Tom Liberatore.
The 25-year-old is resuming from a second knee reconstruction in his eight seasons at Whitten Oval, and talks with his management will ramp up following his return on the weekend from an overseas trip.
"All the talk has been really positive with 'Libba' and his manager Tom Williams, so we've had some good discussions over the course of the season," Power said.
"Tom's been overseas and only just recently returned, so we'll deal with that and work through that over the short-term, but we're really confident Tom will be at the Bulldogs next year."
There's been no movement on a new contract for free agent Jordan Roughead, with Power saying he was yet to hear back from the premiership ruckman's management on a contract offer.
Power also confirmed Richmond forward Sam Lloyd had indicated to the Dogs that he wants to call the Kennel home next season.
"Sam, through his management, says he wants to come to the Bulldogs, which is fantastic," Power said.
"Now it's up to Richmond to tell us what a trade will look like.
"We definitely like to think (the trade will happen) because we think Sam is a player that would add to our list and we'd love him on our list for 2019."
Power was "surprised" to hear second-year ruckman Tim English's name thrown around in trade speculation and says the West Australian is enjoying his time in Melbourne.
He also said the futures out-of-contract duo Mitch Honeychurch and Tom Campbell are unlikely to be sorted until after the Trade Period.FFC: Established 1883
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Re: The Chad Thread
I'm starting to think Chad's handed the keys to his Instagram account to his manager ...
He's such a flirt.BORDERLINE FLYINGComment
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Finally someone in the media realised that the hawks haven’t got anything to offer port for Wingard after all the rubbish they have written about him going to the hawks.Bring back the biffComment
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There might not be enough a Chad fire to call in EW. But shit, that Chad to Bulldogs smoke is getting pretty thick now.Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: The Chad Thread
I dunno, I get the distinct feeling we're going to be left standing at the altar holding our Dickson.BORDERLINE FLYINGComment
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