But if it's not about money and he just doesn't want to be at the club there isn't a lot of point redrafting him in the PSD.

I wouldn't burn down anything yet. You have to wait to see what happens this time next week. All along it looked like Carlton were deliberately undervaluing Thornton. If they did this with a trade in mind then great lets see what we get. If we get nothing then yes let the pain consume us all as we wither & die in a mess of violent gut wrenching proportions.

Look at our list. Thornton has value now, real value. If we can extract that then it would be good for us. That's the challenge.

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there goes the father and son rule...91 games....damn

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CK- i bet you he has too.... the bummers are always hanging around carlton this time of year looking for disgruntled players.....Dirty dogs!!

IF the reports are correct and he's going on a $300k+ salary he's a silly bugger - he'll be under so much pressure to perform, and to be honest, I don't think he's not up to it.

At $320 you'd expect him to be your #1 defender and he's not.

If he walks to the draft for nothing he's an arsehole


But lets not jump to conclusions

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What an absolute goldmine its been for him too....

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Filthy %$#@s...........!


kindest regards tommi

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Depends what he has said. If he said "please do everything in your power to trade me to Hawthorn, but if a suitable trade can't be arranged, then I'm happy to go anywhere to make a fresh start", then I'm sure a fair trade will be reached with someone.

But if he's said "Screw you guys, trade me to Hawthorn and I won't go anywhere else" then we'll be lucky to get pick 24 and Nick Ries. Given those circumstances, if our salary cap restraints allow it, I'd rather inconveinience Thornton for 12 months by re-drafting him than allow the Hawks to rape us like that.

How about we go to Port and say ... pick 5 champs and you can have Russell and Thornton, now that would make me feel sooooo gooood ... not because we lost 2 youngsters but because I'm a pr**k with a heart of gold.

a little disappointing but at the same time

its like im blunt to all this shit

will it ever end

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Got to love the stare Down by Setanta on Llyod

anyone can put on a happy face....... i pretty sure who i have spoken to is alot more closer to the action than you

and its obvious on the field aswell....... quick to blame those around him

it has nothing to do with money i tell you now!!!!!!

he been talking to the hawks all year

pick 6 as a minimum

if not pick 6 plus a 3rd rounder

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Got to love the stare Down by Setanta on Llyod

He supported Ess growing up too.

I think GWS posted the PSD thing as a possible scenario a couple of weeks ago. Would absolutely spew if they got him for nothing!!

If he does go, then it would be nice to take a look at Tim Notting, who has left Brisbane in the PSD.

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And so while others miserably pledge themselves to the pursuit of ambition and brief power, I will be stretched out in the shade, singing.

Have you met the kid?
Do you even know him?

You come on here absolutely slandering the kids character and you've probably never even spoken to him.

I've met Bret several times and he is one of the most approachable, friendly and humble players at Carlton.
Your attack on him was pathetic, agenda riddled and ill informed.

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Looking forward to seeing our potential realised.

There's got to be bidders other than Hawthorn?

Brisbane lost a full-back yesterday. North don't have much of a spine. Tigers need defenders. And how about the Doggies? Wouldn't Thornton go a treat there?

We should be making every effort to get a first rounder for him. Obviously the higher the better, but if the Hawks won't offer pick 6, and Richmond will offer pick 9 or whatever they have, then we just say to Hawthorn that they'd better put 6 on the table or else they'll miss out.

Are there whispers that anyone else may be interested? I refuse to believe that the Hawks are the only ones.

Scotty if we get pick 6 it will ease the pain somewhat but I doubt we will, again I hope and prey you are right

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Can we try and keep this discussion on football matters people?

Given that he has quit the club, the issue for all of us now is what can we reasonably expect to get for him?

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Bring back the laurel wreath logo!!!

This is why I am pretty happy with the situation.

I reckon we are a big chance of getting a good first round pick for him. 4 or 5 picks in the top 20 this year would be gold!!

Also gives a couple of other guys currently on our list a chance to take Thornton's spot and maybe do a better job.

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Yup...........

picks 6......9.........15......12.......4.......7.......43.........and
THEN.......we might speak.......!


kindest regards tommi

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