Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

[Bullies]

Re: Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

Smart move by his Management. Need to make him Captain sooner than later.

[Jeanette54]

Re: Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

Yes he will be a FA at the end of 2021

So glad that Marcus has re-signed with us, but sadly we will have to go through this again in three years.

[Axe Man]

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So even though he would have been a FA after this contract (end of 2019) how does Bont signing this contract effect that? Is he still a FA after 2021?

Isn't free agency only available after 8 years service at a club? So Bont would only have had 6 years at the end of 2019 and would not have been a free agent. The 2 year extension takes him to free agency so we will be getting nervous again in a couple of years. At least he will be restricted free agent being a top earner.

[chef]

Re: Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

Would have preferred a 10 year deal, but hey he's signed. Yay.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

Good news is that we avoid the constant B/S through the season

[Twodogs]

Re: Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

Good news is that we avoid the constant B/S through the season

Yup and for the next two years as well.

[mjp]

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There is no way to describe this other than 'AMAZINGLY AWESOME'.

Everyone complaining about the short term nature of the deal...that's ANOTHER THREE YEARS. That is PERFECT. A great deal for the club and a great deal for the BONT.

Ten years, shpen years - honestly, I don't care about that. The best young player in the history of the game has just re-committed to stay until his mid-20's...an absolute COUP as the other clubs were coming (and HARD). Best thing that could have happened this week...

[AshMac]

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Good news overall, I was also expecting a longer duration (and hoping for one) but it makes a lot of sense for him. It gives us 3 years to get back into proper contention and it gives him to deserved pay packet throughout his career. We might see a big decline in long term deals for young superstars as the changing cap and increased demand for genuine premiership winners plays a role. If I look at Dustys contract, he has another 5-6 years of 1.1m for arguably the best player in the league when he signed. 1.1 will be an above average salary in his last 2 years of that contract IMO

[bulldogtragic]

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I hope others follow ‘the next captain’ and sign quickly. That kind of belief within the group about the direction they’re going together would be such a great thing to have going into the season. Skeptical Ex/members might sign on too. Good news day.

[comrade]

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Good on him for nipping all the speculation in the bud and getting the extension done now. A year of 'will he, won't he' would have been distracting.

It's up to Bont, the club and the playing group to get back into contention to ensure he stays a Bulldog for life.

[Dry Rot]

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Good news. Do we know the amount?

[angelopetraglia]

Re: Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

Three more years. That's a good stretch.

2019 - Tick (Age 23)
2020 - Tick (Age 24)
2021 - Tick (Age 25)

So we get three more prime years of The Bont.

Whether we sign him beyond that is up to us. Also, contracts mean very little these days if a player and club fall out or even if a player just wants to leave (i.e. Beams, Shiel, Scully). What's more important is that we create an environment where he still loves the club and leaving is not an option.

[Bornadog]

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Love the Bont

[Twodogs]

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Good news. Do we know the amount?

More than you or I will ever see in our lifetimes mate!

[Sedat]

Re: Bulldogs “very close” to Bontempelli contract extension

There is no way to describe this other than 'AMAZINGLY AWESOME'.

Everyone complaining about the short term nature of the deal...that's ANOTHER THREE YEARS. That is PERFECT. A great deal for the club and a great deal for the BONT.

Ten years, shpen years - honestly, I don't care about that. The best young player in the history of the game has just re-committed to stay until his mid-20's...an absolute COUP as the other clubs were coming (and HARD). Best thing that could have happened this week...

Yep. This is a massive signing by the club. Carlton fans weren’t complaining about Cripps extending his contract by 2 years. I’ll bet GWS would kill for a 2 year extension to the contracts of Kelly, Coniglio and Whitfield.