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CARLTON is set to announce contract extensions for Bryce Gibbs and Matthew Kreuzer, with negotiations to extend the contract of important small defender Chris Yarran about to start.

The contracts of the star trio expire at the end of this season and the Blues have made their retention a priority.

With Gibbs and Kreuzer sure bets to stay, it is understood that Greater Western Sydney has been circling Yarran's management about his availability.

GWS should worry about who they will lose, not who they can try and get.

Club loyalty not much of a factor these days? Tell me, how many superstars have actually left their club when they could be getting double the money at gc or Gws? From the top 20-30 players in the league, Ablett is the only one. You think murphy wouldn't be getting well over a mil if he went to Gws?

It's not just loyalty to your club, but staying in a familiar place where you are settled and happy, playing with your mates that many have played with since they were 18, staying close to family etc.

Mumford is really the one they lost due to money.

jake_h03 wrote:

Spot on jake.

Money is rarely an issue and if you're in a winning environment, its even less so.

Geelong managed to keep its list together over 5 years of winning. Mumford is really the one they lost due to money.

GWS should worry about who they will lose, not who they can try and get.

kingkerna wrote:

GWS should worry about who they will lose, not who they can try and get.

You are on the money here. There are a few talented youngsters not happy that they are not getting a run.

Author:	Juanita Jones [ Thu May 10, 2012 8:22 am ]
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/carlton-keeping-its-boys-in-blue/story-fnca0u4y-1226351379453 Quote: CARLTON is set to announce contract extensions for Bryce Gibbs and Matthew Kreuzer, with negotiations to extend the contract of important small defender Chris Yarran about to start. The contracts of the star trio expire at the end of this season and the Blues have made their retention a priority. With Gibbs and Kreuzer sure bets to stay, it is understood that Greater Western Sydney has been circling Yarran's management about his availability.

Author:	Dirko [ Thu May 10, 2012 8:37 am ]
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Sounds good. No way will Yarran go to GWS.

Author:	Eddie [ Thu May 10, 2012 8:38 am ]
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Good to hear, hope an announcement is made soon. Yarran is a huge priority, simply cannot lose him. Good to hear Scotland wants to play on.

Author:	Drewgirl [ Thu May 10, 2012 8:42 am ]
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Bloody SOS, keep away from our boys.......

Author:	Heavs [ Thu May 10, 2012 8:47 am ]
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Why would GWS be after Yarran? He's cream on a cake - not the cake itself. Totally goes against what they need.

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Author:	jake_h03 [ Thu May 10, 2012 8:48 am ]
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I think it will be tough for yaz to leave Eddie and jeffy. They seem thick as thieves

Author:	kingkerna [ Thu May 10, 2012 10:06 am ]
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GWS should worry about who they will lose, not who they can try and get.

Author:	cimm1979 [ Thu May 10, 2012 10:50 am ]
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kingkerna wrote: GWS should worry about who they will lose, not who they can try and get. Here, here. There's a few in there worth a bit.

Author:	Dominator_7 [ Thu May 10, 2012 2:57 pm ]
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Yazz wont be going anywhere, 1) because his two best buddies Jeffy and Eddie are here, and 2) he knows we re on the cusp of something special

Author:	camel [ Thu May 10, 2012 3:13 pm ]
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yeah, but we don't have Sheeeeeeeeeeeds.

Author:	ShanDog [ Sat May 12, 2012 11:16 am ]
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Football is a business these days, and being paid to play makes Yazz etc employees. There is no way you can ever say "X player simply wont change teams" because if they want to be paid more (and who doesn't?) then they may very well go. Club loyality is a romantic thing but not actually a factor much these days. I personally wouldn't hold it against any player who left for more cash - they are looking after their own future while still playing the game they love. Makes perfect sense.

Author:	jake_h03 [ Sat May 12, 2012 2:33 pm ]
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Club loyalty not much of a factor these days? Tell me, how many superstars have actually left their club when they could be getting double the money at gc or Gws? From the top 20-30 players in the league, Ablett is the only one. You think murphy wouldn't be getting well over a mil if he went to Gws? It's not just loyalty to your club, but staying in a familiar place where you are settled and happy, playing with your mates that many have played with since they were 18, staying close to family etc.

Author:	TruBlueBrad [ Sat May 12, 2012 3:07 pm ]
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jake_h03 wrote: Club loyalty not much of a factor these days? Tell me, how many superstars have actually left their club when they could be getting double the money at gc or Gws? From the top 20-30 players in the league, Ablett is the only one. You think murphy wouldn't be getting well over a mil if he went to Gws? It's not just loyalty to your club, but staying in a familiar place where you are settled and happy, playing with your mates that many have played with since they were 18, staying close to family etc. Spot on jake. Money is rarely an issue and if you're in a winning environment, its even less so. Geelong managed to keep its list together over 5 years of winning. Mumford is really the one they lost due to money.

Author:	Stamos [ Sat May 12, 2012 3:15 pm ]
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TruBlueBrad wrote: Mumford is really the one they lost due to money. Mumford was guaranteed a game and given a 4 year deal. Money would be a small factor in his decision to leave.

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Author:	moshe25 [ Sat May 12, 2012 3:58 pm ]
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TruBlueBrad wrote: jake_h03 wrote: Club loyalty not much of a factor these days? Tell me, how many superstars have actually left their club when they could be getting double the money at gc or Gws? From the top 20-30 players in the league, Ablett is the only one. You think murphy wouldn't be getting well over a mil if he went to Gws? It's not just loyalty to your club, but staying in a familiar place where you are settled and happy, playing with your mates that many have played with since they were 18, staying close to family etc. Spot on jake. Money is rarely an issue and if you're in a winning environment, its even less so. Geelong managed to keep its list together over 5 years of winning. Mumford is really the one they lost due to money. er....... Gary Ablett??

Author:	Megaman [ Sat May 12, 2012 4:50 pm ]
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..apart from him

Author:	TruBlueBrad [ Sat May 12, 2012 5:31 pm ]
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Yes, apart from him Mumford was going to get game time at Geelong, but double the money. In that case you really dont have much choice.

Author:	Kouta [ Sat May 12, 2012 5:54 pm ]
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Essendon* have had a few brave wins in spite of losing ex-Cat Brent Prismall to injury.

Author:	DIAMOTISM [ Sat May 12, 2012 6:46 pm ]
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kingkerna wrote: GWS should worry about who they will lose, not who they can try and get. You are on the money here. There are a few talented youngsters not happy that they are not getting a run.

Author:	bondiblue [ Sun May 13, 2012 8:08 pm ]
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DIAMOTISM wrote: kingkerna wrote: GWS should worry about who they will lose, not who they can try and get. You are on the money here. There are a few talented youngsters not happy that they are not getting a run. Geez I hope our recruiters are talking to their managers and as of the end of the season I hope we pick them off one at a time, as needed to Visy Park....and from GC too. Maybe that's why we only took a coupla picks from last years draft. I'm sure plenty of our peripheral players 23-30 are playing for their careers this year, knowing this.