Ackland's 2 year deal

FrenZy · **Posted:** Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:45 pm

Just reported on 3AW by Robert Walls that Cain Acland actually has a two year deal with Carlton and the 3rd year of his contract only kicks in if he reaches certain levels of KPI's such as how high he finishes in the BNF. He found out through someone from the club. This should make for good news for all those who thought he wasn't worth recruiting.

Loyal Carltonian · **Posted:** Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:08 pm

Still it is a very expensive investment to play a man short every week.

Blue Vain · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:35 am **Posts:** 18027

Sneaky leakers?

BrianSetzer1 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:00 pm **Posts:** 807

Some good news at least.

Warby · **Posted:** Sat Jun 23, 2007 6:12 pm

If it's true....yes.

I thought he played OK in those wins this year but......you've got to keep putting in to survive; especially when you're an undersized ruckman.

camel · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 12:08 am

The most disappointing thing for me, is that his worst game for the club (Hawks) followed immediately after his best game for the club (Port).

If this 2/3 year deal stuff is on the money, well, at least that's something.

Phoenix76 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:55 pm **Posts:** 65

Praise be to Jesus!!!!!!!!!

Jarusa · **Joined:** Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:00 am **Posts:** 23123

2 years is much much much better than three.

malbi · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:56 am

I heard the same comment. I must say that I was smiling all afternoon. Honestly, we would be better off recruiting another kid than an old hack. In a few years we will be rid of Teague, McLaren, Saddo and Ackland, but which hack will we have on our list then? :roll:

jimmae · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:42 am

Still people pop up with the word expensive.

All we know is he got a three-year contract. And now it seems it's one with many string. Jesus.

Loyal Carltonian · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:31 am

Make that 2.

Blue Sombrero · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:47 am

Loyal Carltonian wrote:

Still it is a very expensive investment to play a man short every week.

And a short (ruck)man

budzy · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:17 am **Posts:** 8128

If he's only locked in for next years salary cap and not 2009, I'd be tempted to pay him out at seasons end and retain McLaren for another year.
Ackland's hopeless.

jimmae · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:00 pm

Loyal Carltonian wrote:

Make that 2.

It's a three year contract with an option for the final year to be voided if conditions are not met...

Jayz43 · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:44 pm

This is good news regarding Ackland.

Warby · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:00 pm

All things come to those who wait.

bondiblue · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:31 am

Thanks for sharing that bit of good news FenZy.

Ackland will make his own bed.

His gutless efforts will prove his undoing.

So wakey wakey Sugar, hands off snakey; we've got the spotlight on you; you can't hide.

Lets find out where he's at. Lets see if he can compete in the Ants. :wink:

Rhys26 · **Joined:** Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:12 am **Posts:** 1730

bondiblue wrote:

Thanks for sharing that bit of good news FenZy.

Ackland will make his own bed.

His gutless efforts will prove his undoing.

So wakey wakey Sugar, hands off snakey; we've got the spotlight on you; you can't hide.

Lets find out where he's at. Lets see if he can compete in the Ants. :wink:

Ackland is a disgrace.
No intensity, no real skill and we offer a 2 year deal.
Amazing what goes on down at Carlton sometimes...what are they thinking??

camel · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:04 pm

With any luck that last line should now read, "what were they thinking?".

Indie · **Joined:** Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:28 am **Posts:** 1073

Hmmm ... what were they thinking?

Maybe they were thinking that:
* French had retired;
* McLaren was going to struggle with injury;
* Bryan would not re-sign;
* Archie was on the brink of retirement;
* Aisake wouldn't be ready for a year or so; and
* there weren't many young ruckmen who'd be realistic targets.

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