Travis Cloke?

[Twodogs]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Jones and Cordy to get games over the next 2 years.

And imagine how much Jones would improve if he didn't have the two best defenders from the opposition crashing into him at every contest.

I too would like to see how much better Jones/Cordys development would be without them picking up elite defenders every week. With Cloke slotted in alongside them and taking the opposition's best backman it could only help.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Saying we are interested is very different to going through with the deal

Its smart of Jason McCartney to express 'interest' in Travis Cloke

Its also smart of Cloke's father to field offers from other clubs to drive up his sons salary

Hopefully by doing so it will drive up Cloke's asking price at Collingwood up by a few hundred thousand dollars

It may not yield us Travi$ Clok€ but hopefully it will further squeeze Collingwood's salary cap even further, which may preclude a desirable Victorian destination/club from competing with us for another player at the end of the season (eg a younger interstate player who wants to return home or another free agent who may be available)

So what you are saying is, shake the tree at the top and hope something falls out the bottom
It's going to be fun watching all the angst at Collingwod!

[Greystache]

Re: Travis Cloke?

We've ruled ourselves out of the running for Cloke

Article

[chef]

Re: Travis Cloke?

In all seriousness Cloke is never going to leave the Pies.

I'd prefer we stick to the draft and taking kids as we are still a long way off being a challenger again. Rebuild not refresh.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Why does that article mention Cooney et al and then give no further info?

EDIT: Sorry folks, the page on my phone didn't show the video.

[azabob]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Why does that article mention Cooney et al amas then give no further info?

Say what?

There is video / audio and that is where the article gets its info. McCartney elaborates more in the video.

[chef]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Why does that article mention Cooney et al amas then give no further info?

'McCartney also canvassed the form of Adam Cooney, Liam Jones and Luke Dalhaus and offered a candid assessment of where Jarrad Grant is at with his football.'

Did you watch the video?

[Remi Moses]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Cloke isn't going to leave.
Papa Cloke is just playing hardball

[AndrewP6]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Say what?

There is video / audio and that is where the article gets its info. McCartney elaborates more in the video.

Oh. My phone didn't show those other options.

Oops.

[Bornadog]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Cloke Means War - Eddie


COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has vowed to declare "war" on Fremantle if it successfully poaches star Magpie forward Travis Cloke, signalling that the Magpies would target Freo's best youngsters with the "war chest" freed up by Cloke's departure.

Speaking at Collingwood's president's function ahead of its clash against Fremantle at the MCG on Saturday, McGuire said Collingwood's negotiations with Cloke were ongoing.

McGuire also said Collingwood had this week finalised "probably the biggest deal that the football club has ever done" but did not give any further details and indicated the club would not be making any official announcements.

the rest continues here

This is the reaction I want our club to have when we lose good players.

[GVGjr]

Re: Travis Cloke?

This is the reaction I want our club to have when we lose good players.

No good huffing and puffing and sticking the chest out unless you are prepared to back it up. The difference is Eddie's comments are somewhat believable but I think ours would be.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Travis Cloke?

No good huffing and puffing and sticking the chest out unless you are prepared to back it up. The difference is Eddie's comments are somewhat believable but I think ours would be.

Was very poor of him to discuss contracts on the footy show IMO.

[chef]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Was very poor of him to discuss contracts on the footy show IMO.

Why?

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Why?

Hey everyone! I got offered a million a year by the Dockers. Look at me!
What are his fans supposed to think?

[Remi Moses]

Re: Travis Cloke?

Was very poor of him to discuss contracts on the footy show IMO.

Heard Leigh Matthews backing it up also.
Poor really confirming Freo have offered him over a million a year.
Should have not appeared and then straight batted the question.
Eddie's declared war, but they haven't got salary cap space to manouvere.