Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

Makes me laugh a bit when there is so much hand wringing about Ward jumping ship(myself included), but Reid for number one 17 year old pick and it s see you later, where do we sign.

This is a good point. But I think that after Ward, fatigue kind of hits you and you go " Ok, if you want to take our diabetic midfielder with questionable skills and dodgy shoulders, of whom we haven't seem diddly squat of since he got here, WHATEVER". Just please, leave us alone now.

[GVGjr]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

This is a good point. But I think that after Ward, fatigue kind of hits you and you go " Ok, if you want to take our diabetic midfielder with questionable skills and dodgy shoulders, of whom we haven't seem diddly squat of since he got here, WHATEVER". Just please, leave us alone now.

From all accounts Sam is a real quality young man who's been dealt a tough hand. It's a miracle he hasn't given up on footy entirely with his diabetes, which is a life threatening condition. With respect, can't say I like the tone of this post. I wish Sam well.

[comrade]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

I think Dermie summed it up best when he said the system is wrong if Callan is getting the same pay as Chris Judd.he also said he will be remembered as overpaid footballer.

As if Ward will give a crap if that's how he's remembered. Dermie is just bitter that he played in an era when they were paid (relative) peanuts.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

From all accounts Sam is a real quality young man who's been dealt a tough hand. It's a miracle he hasn't given up on footy entirely with his diabetes, which is a life threatening condition. With respect, can't say I like the tone of this post. I wish Sam well.

Oh ...come .....on, grow a sense of humour. Nobody cheers Sam Ried harder than I do.
you have to admit though, popping both shoulders in one single game is pretty hard luck.

I remember being at one game this season, where all the old ladies were cringing and uttering noises of discomfort every time he launched himself into a pack. " careful of the shoulders...ooooo! " stuff like that.

Anyway Maddog is making a good point. with all this angst over Ward, why are people not getting up tight over Ried? Didn't see any posts of outrage from yourself Remember54??
In actual fact and footy is like this, so don't blame me, it avoids a difficult decision at the table for us, despite the fact he is a quality bloke. Our Midfield has enough kamikaze heroes with suicidal courage..... but who can't kick very straight.

[Mofra]

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As if Ward will give a crap if that's how he's remembered. Dermie is just bitter that he played in an era when they were paid (relative) peanuts.

By way of comparison, I highly doubt Darren Gasper is bothered by being the highest paid defender of his era.

Personally, I remember him as the guy who had to take his pillow on interstate trips because he was allergic to everything.

[GVGjr]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

Oh ...come .....on, grow a sense of humour. Nobody cheers Sam Ried harder than I do.
you have to admit though, popping both shoulders in one single game is pretty hard luck.

I remember being at one game this season, where all the old ladies were cringing and uttering noises of discomfort every time he launched himself into a pack. " careful of the shoulders...ooooo! " stuff like that.

Anyway previous poster is making a good point. with all this angst over Ward, why are people not getting up tight over Ried? Didn't see any posts of outrage from yourself Remember54??
In actual fact and footy is like this, so don't blame me, it avoids a difficult decision at the table for us, despite the fact he is a quality bloke. Our Midfield is full of heroes who would impale themselves on a goal post to win a game, but who can't kick very straight.

I'm not 'blaming' you, just saying I didn't like the tone. I did say 'with respect'. Not the greatest sledge ever on this site, was it?

I don't get why anyone would be 'outraged' about Reid going to GWS. I was presuming that he'd put his hand up for the deal, as another thread is stating that it was part of the deal that Callan asked for. Reid is a Sydney boy, you could understand he wants to return home, I'd have thought it was win/win rather than a shafting of a player.

[Ghost Dog]

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I'm not 'blaming' you, just saying I didn't like the tone. I did say 'with respect'. Not the greatest sledge ever on this site, was it?

I don't get why anyone would be 'outraged' about Reid going to GWS. I was presuming that he'd put his hand up for the deal, as another thread is stating that it was part of the deal that Callan asked for. Reid is a Sydney boy, you could understand he wants to return home, I'd have thought it was win/win rather than a shafting of a player.

Win win because he won't get much of a look in with us.
Am confident we will be well compensated for the pair. The AFL likes happy endings, at least on the surface

[Missing Dog]

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I don't get why anyone would be 'outraged' about Reid going to GWS. I was presuming that he'd put his hand up for the deal, as another thread is stating that it was part of the deal that Callan asked for. Reid is a Sydney boy, you could understand he wants to return home, I'd have thought it was win/win rather than a shafting of a player.

I thought Reid was drafted from Queensland?

[soupman]

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I thought Reid was drafted from Queensland?

Yes from Zillmere I believe.

But as a countering factor apparently his younger brother has signed with GWS so that kind of gives it a sentimental factor anyway.

[Bornadog]

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I thought Reid was drafted from Queensland?

Yep, as Rocket use to call him a Queensland Bogan

PS: thats not say everyone from Queensland is a Bogan

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

I'm a bit confused by all of this.

In essence, is it rumoured that we will gain/lose the following:

LOSE:
Ward
Reid
Third Round Pick

GAIN:
First round pick (for Ward)
17 y.o GWS kid (for Reid)

Is that right? I'm not sure that's 'such' a good deal.

[soupman]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

I'm a bit confused by all of this.

In essence, is it rumoured that we will gain/lose the following:

LOSE:
Ward
Reid
Third Round Pick

GAIN:
First round pick (for Ward)
17 y.o GWS kid (for Reid)

Is that right? I'm not sure that's 'such' a good deal.

Well apprently those 17 year olds are meant to be amazing and as such it'd be like losing Ward Reid and a third round pick for a first round pick (as stated above) and a player rated as an early first round pick. Thats sounds pretty good to me.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

I'm a bit confused by all of this.

In essence, is it rumoured that we will gain/lose the following:

LOSE:
Ward
Reid
Third Round Pick

GAIN:
First round pick (for Ward)
17 y.o GWS kid (for Reid)

Is that right? I'm not sure that's 'such' a good deal.

It's probably the most stupid rumour I've heard all year.

We will lose:
Ward
Reid

We will get:
Tier 2 compensation pick
VFL player or 3rd round pick


Any talk of one of GWS's 17yos is ridiculous.

They have 4 that they must trade or lose over two years. I understand they only intend to trade off two this year.

Every other club has the option to bid for either of these picks with GWS deciding who holds the winning bid.

Jaeger O'Meara is being touted as one of the best kids in a decade and you think every other club will give him to us for Reid?


We would have to start the bidding with Jones and then add something else.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

Well apprently those 17 year olds are meant to be amazing and as such it'd be like losing Ward Reid and a third round pick for a first round pick (as stated above) and a player rated as an early first round pick. Thats sounds pretty good to me.

Did they take a batch of 17 y.o's last year?

If so, anyone got a list of their profiles (eg. what sort of player they are)?

On another note, anyone remember when Clayton said we drafted Tiller 'late' in the draft because we thought he would be a very early selection the following year?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

It's probably the most stupid rumour I've heard all year.

We will lose:
Ward
Reid

We will get:
Tier 2 compensation pick
VFL player or 3rd round pick


Any talk of one of GWS's 17yos is ridiculous.

They have 4 that they must trade or lose over two years. I understand they only intend to trade off two this year.

Every other club has the option to bid for either of these picks with GWS deciding who holds the winning bid.

Jaeger O'Meara is being touted as one of the best kids in a decade and you think every other club will give him to us for Reid?


We would have to start the bidding with Jones and then add something else.

Sounds more realistic.