http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/r ... -o8wz.html


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/e ... 5831111021





Gibbs, Russell and Betts are the players of interest who are as yet unsigned for 2011 onwards, according to this TC list...

1 Andrew Walker 2011
2 Jordan Russell 2010
3 Marc Murphy 2011
4 Bryce Gibbs 2010
5 Chris Judd 2013
6 Kade Simpson 2011
7 Brock McLean 2011
8 Matthew Kreuzer 2012
9 Chris Johnson 2010
10 Richard Hadley 2010
11 Robert Warnock 2011
12 Mitch Robinson 2010
13 Chris Yarran 2010
14 Brad Fisher 2010
15 Steven Browne 2010
16 Shaun Grigg 2010
17 Setanta O'hAilpin 2011
18 Paul Bower 2011
19 Eddie Betts 2010
20 Rhys O'Keefe 2010
21 Mark Austin 2010
22 Shaun Hampson 2011
23 Lachlan Henderson 2011
24 Kane Lucas 2011
25
26 Joe Anderson 2010
27 Dennis Armfield 2011
28 Jaryd Cachia (R) 2010
29 Heath Scotland 2010
30 Jarrad Waite 2011
31 Marcus Davies 2011
32 Bret Thornton 2011
33 Ryan Houlihan 2010
34 Simon Wiggins 2010
35 Caleb Tiller 2010
36 Rohan Kerr 2011
37 Joe Dare (R) 2010
38 Jeffrey Garlett (R) 2010
39 Sam Jacobs (R) 2010
40 Michael Jamison 2011
41 Levi Casboult (R) 2010
42 Zach Tuohy (R) 2010
43 Simon White (R) 2010
44 Andrew Carrazzo 2011
45 Aaron Joseph (R) 2011
46 David Ellard (R) 2010
47 Joshua Donaldson (R) 2010

_________________
It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it

In Big Footy someone said that he was offered a big contract, but is opting to stay with us for less. Not sure of the reliability of this poster.

No doubt they spoke to Gibbs , as also there'd be no doubt they approached Kreuzer. Gold Coast wouldn't be doing their job if they hadn't.

But it's much harder to get AFL players to move clubs than in other football codes.

On top of that, we undeniably have significantly good prospects over the next few years, so enticing someone away would be even more difficult.

On top of that, we're all such lovely people at Carlton that it would be impossible to leave.

_________________
"The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, and the young know everything." Oscar Wilde

You are certainly right there

_________________
It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it

don't forget GWS next year as well..

_________________
There's so much I could say...

I think we are all going to have to accept that we are going to lose someone. every team is going to. it sucks big time. bit like russian roulette. Just got to hope that the player you lose is coverable. For example (and don't shoot me down cos I don't want it to happen) if we were to lose Hammer it wouldn't be so bad because we have 4 capable ruckmen on our list. I'd hate it but I could live with it. Losing Bryce, however, would totally [REDACTED] because he is integral to our midfield

This is all @#$%&! North Melbourne's fault. I hope they go under in the very near future

_________________
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.

the GoldCoast would be neglegent if they didn't go after Gibbs

_________________
If you allow the Government to change the Laws in an emergency
They will create an Emergency to change the Laws

I tell you what, if he's asked to play that dick around "quarterback" role this year, then we'd have wasted him and he may as well go. Jobs like that are for capable retreads like Scotland and Johnson. Bryce Gibbs ought to be a scoring threat when he has the footy.

_________________
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter" - Winston Churchill.

there is another thread that's discussing Greg Swann on SEN stating that Carlton are very close to finalising a deal with Bryce.

_________________
Koperek.

what will be interesting will be the AFL's "rating" system that will determine the compensation clubs get. seriously has bullshit written all over it

_________________
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.

there is a rumour that Gold Coast has started negotiations with 6-8 players out of those that they have targetted. If this is true then from the 16 clubs there will be a few that lose players. Most likely players who have good solid reputations and see this as a chance to cash in and who see diminished opportunities in the future at their existing clubs.

Let's hope for the sake of the game that it doesn't happen Shezza. I know its the opposition and it doesn't matter to us, but it just wouldn't seem right seeing someone like Gary Ablett playing for GC, along with many of the other star players of the league that are iconic to their club.

I can see this new Gold Coast team becoming the "spoilt brat" of the league.

_________________
Premierships: 1869, 1871, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1887, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995.

"GIBBS."

much like the old gold coast based side CD??

_________________
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.

For something to be new, it does not have to have a predecessor.

_________________
Premierships: 1869, 1871, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1887, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995.

"GIBBS."

I've said from the start that smart clubs could use the GC situation to their advantage. Yes, we may lose a star (either for peanuts or a decent draft pick) but we may also be able to deal a few players that are mid-tier, or need a change of environment, but would help GC depth-wise (they can't have all guns in their team). We can get screwed out of this, or we can do well if we play our cards right.

_________________
WADA medical director Dr Alan Vernec describes Essendon* FC drug case as biggest scandal in team sport the world of sport has seen. #WC2WB

#GUILTY

I heard that Grigga wanted to go there.

Still unsure what this 'rule' is that was supposedly brought in five years ago

Serious, why ?

They surely wont go after him will they. I would be surprised if he would let that it, even if he did. He is trying to establish himself in the team, why would he alleniate the team to say that.

+1

_________________
Gaga and The Hoff party hard in London

No idea if that's true, but he'd probably fit the profile of the kind of player who'd want to move.

A Gibbs, Murphy, Kruezer... they're already established as young guns and are an important cog at the club they're at: so they'll get looked after no worries. Their status is assured.

But Grigg... at Carlton, he'll be a support act. At Gold Coast, he can achieve an elevated status and paypacket that would probably make him feel all warm and fuzzy and loved to death.

Personally I reckon there'd be a heap of players who'd be more than happy to double their money and live on the Gold Coast. I don't think GWS will enjoy the same levels of enthusiasm.