"Victorian clubs should follow Sydney's lead"

Ricochet · June 18, 2014, 09:25:01 AM

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/jon-ralph-says-victorian-clubs-should-follow-sydneys-lead-and-offer-big-money-longterm-deal-to-nathan-fyfe-or-james-frawley/story-fni5f08l-1226957872512

Jon Ralph says Victorian clubs should follow Sydney's lead and offer big money, long-term deal to Nathan Fyfe or James Frawley

VICTORIAN clubs can moan all they want about Sydney's acquisition of Lance Franklin, but at least the Swans go out and get what they want.

Franklin's nine-year deal might backfire - and would have been blocked by most rival club boards - but it could still win the club multiple premierships.

Right now Buddy is helping fill stadiums and captivating fans, even if few believe he will play into his ninth year.

So why don't Victorian clubs consider a safer version of that bold Sydney play and try Buddy Lite?

Where is the Victorian club that is prepared to use their massive salary cap room to offer 22-year-old Nate Fyfe a $12 million ten-year deal?

valkorum · June 18, 2014, 09:44:06 AM

Heard on SportFM this morning a rumor that Sydney has offered Fyfe a $12m, 10 year deal. Maybe someone just mis-read this article.

Ricochet · June 18, 2014, 09:54:20 AM

Yeh I heard that too mate. Fyfe for Reid and Cunningham... please.

valkorum · June 18, 2014, 10:08:32 AM

If you change Cunningham to K Jack or Hannerbery I might think about.... might

Ricochet · June 18, 2014, 10:13:08 AM

and if you change Reid to Buddy

valkorum · June 18, 2014, 10:29:48 AM

Quote from: Ricochet on June 18, 2014, 10:13:08 AM
and if you change Reid to Buddy

I could live with Reid

Toga · June 18, 2014, 11:05:24 AM

Quote from: valkorum on June 18, 2014, 09:44:06 AM
Heard on SportFM this morning a rumor that Sydney has offered Fyfe a $12m, 10 year deal. Maybe someone just mis-read this article.

I have a feeling that was a joke ;)

Mailman the 2nd · June 18, 2014, 01:02:43 PM

You guys know its a joke right?

Ricochet · June 18, 2014, 01:03:49 PM

Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on June 18, 2014, 01:02:43 PM
You guys know its a joke right?

yes

Mailman the 2nd · June 18, 2014, 01:05:00 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on June 18, 2014, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on June 18, 2014, 01:02:43 PM
You guys know its a joke right?
yes

Just checking.

You'd need a little more than just Fyfe to get Reid and Cunners.

elephants · June 19, 2014, 12:17:44 PM

Haha, basically a deal would never happen lol.

SydneyRox · June 19, 2014, 01:51:48 PM

fyfe isnt good enough to make the swans midfield.

Maybe he could play a season in the Neafl and wait for Shaw to retire and play off the HB line....

oh.. but we have johnson coming back next year.... two years in the Neafl then...