Harbrow to the GC?.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

Could we possibly get 2 first rounders for him? Or is that too much?

Yeh can't see that happening. We will prob end up getting the same deal as Hawthorn did for Brown, even though we deserve more

[azabob]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

If he goes, I won't be wishing him the best.

We gave him a chance and developed him into an AFL standard footballer, when no one else was willing to.

He's leaving for money first, lifestyle second and in doing so, is turning his back on the Bulldogs.

Get ****ed I say.

Could not agree more.

If the average Joe Public earned $250-$300 grand a year for 10 plus years it is enough money to set you up for life. Harbrow would earn this money at our club for this period of time.

With all the support they get from the AFL players association in regards to training and help for life after football he doesn't need the extra money.

If he goes it is no different to other players who have left for the $$ before him and will be no different to the players he leave after him.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

Could not agree more.

If the average Joe Public earned $250-$300 grand a year for 10 plus years it is enough money to set you up for life. Harbrow would earn this money at our club for this period of time.

With all the support they get from the AFL players association in regards to training and help for life after football he doesn't need the extra money.

If he goes it is no different to other players who have left for the $$ before him and will be no different to the players he leave after him.

He comes from Queensland, all his family, girlfriend, most of his friends, live up there. Pretty sure that would have played a significant role in his decision.

It was sad knowing that last night was it, but I don't wish him any ill will. He seems like a good kid, who would have missed his family. It will be disappointing to see him evolve into a superstar though...

[comrade]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

He comes from Queensland, all his family, girlfriend, most of his friends, live up there. Pretty sure that would have played a significant role in his decision.

It was sad knowing that last night was it, but I don't wish him any ill will. He seems like a good kid, who would have missed his family. It will be disappointing to see him evolve into a superstar though...

I refuse to believe that money is not the defining factor in his decision and for that, I wish him nothing but the worst at GC.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

I refuse to believe that money is not the defining factor in his decision and for that, I wish him nothing but the worst at GC.

Money plays a key role in anyone's life, and of course he would have considered the differences.

But based on nothing but a gut feel, I suppose, he seems like a real family man and I think that would have certainly been the deciding factor.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

He comes from Queensland, all his family, girlfriend, most of his friends, live up there. Pretty sure that would have played a significant role in his decision.

It was sad knowing that last night was it, but I don't wish him any ill will. He seems like a good kid, who would have missed his family. It will be disappointing to see him evolve into a superstar though...

Plenty of players move interstate to play AFL...IMO he's off for the cash...

[LostDoggy]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

Money plays a key role in anyone's life, and of course he would have considered the differences.

But based on nothing but a gut feel, I suppose, he seems like a real family man and I think that would have certainly been the deciding factor.

Agree, it shows with what he did for his brother as well.

[comrade]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

Being a family man is fine, but if it wasn't about the cash, why aren't we dealing with Brisbane?

Anyway, he hasn't announced a signing so this could all be null and void. If so, I love you Jarrod and I'm sorry I ever doubted you

[GVGjr]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

He's leaving for money first, lifestyle second and in doing so, is turning his back on the Bulldogs.

I was under the impression that life outside of football had the stronger pull on the heart strings for him but if it's primarily the money then in the long run we won't miss him that much.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

I was under the impression that life outside of football had the stronger pull on the heart strings for him but if it's primarily the money then in the long run we won't miss him that much.

At the end of the day money speaks loud. There are many players who don't play football in their home state. Look at guys like Cooney or Griffen. It's part of life. Some people work and live overseas away from their family. It's a poor excuse.

[comrade]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

I was under the impression that life outside of football had the stronger pull on the heart strings for him but if it's primarily the money then in the long run we won't miss him that much.

I have no doubt that the go home factor is strong and he misses his girlfriend, friends etc etc - but money must be the defining factor.

Why else are we dealing with GC and not Brisbane?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

I have no doubt that the go home factor is strong and he misses his girlfriend, friends etc etc - but money must be the defining factor.

Why else are we dealing with GC and not Brisbane?

Because Brisbane don't have enough money to pay there own players, let alone entice Harbrow there.

[comrade]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

Because Brisbane don't have enough money to pay there own players, let alone entice Harbrow there.

Exactly.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

I have no doubt that the go home factor is strong and he misses his girlfriend, friends etc etc - but money must be the defining factor.

Why else are we dealing with GC and not Brisbane?

We're not dealing with anyone. GC offered Harbrow a contract, we haven't had to, and won't have to, do anything.

[comrade]

Re: Harbrow to the GC?.

We're not dealing with anyone. GC offered Harbrow a contract, we haven't had to, and won't have to, do anything.

If Harbrow truly just wanted to go home AND wanted us to benefit from his development, he could have approached the Club and told them of his desire to leave. We could then have negotiated with Brisbane. As it stands, our compensation is subjective to the AFL Wheel of Fortune.

The fact that it's exclusively GC confirms money is a defining factor in the deal.