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If he has a year left on his contract, does that mean he can only be traded, can't nominate for draft?

Dark Beanie wrote:If he has a year left on his contract, does that mean he can only be traded, can't nominate for draft?

Yes, unless we delist him.

Brisbane will have to hand over their first rounder at the bare minimum, I'd want a decent player as well.

Defender wrote:Are you sunshine and lollipop guys waking the **** up yet?

HELLO!!!!!!

Go entertain yourself...

I read his Dad has cancer? If so, that's certainly a legitimate reason for him wanting to go home and I accept that. I'd love him to stay, but he did help us win a premiership and is neither a self-involved wanker (hi Harry) or a lying smart arse with Daddy issues (hi Dale) so will always have my respect.

We should though expect nothing less than a first round pick and a decent player for him.

BucksIsFutureCoach wrote:

What'sinaname wrote:Sorry, but I now really hate Buckley as our coach.

It might not be his fault, but he has overseen the period where all of the joy associated with 2010 has all just vanished.

I have no excitement about Collingwood, and I can't remember ever feeling this way before.

This has nothing to do with Buckley. Brisbane have been boasting about the excess money they have in their salary cap and have been threatening to poach a player from one of the big clubs. Beams was a logical player for Brisbane to target. If we remain cool headed here, we have a good opportunity to score a high first hand draft pick and a player.

No. The club has to accept failure on this. How big a failure is up for debate as it's becoming increasingly difficult to hold onto players since free agency started.

AN_Inkling wrote:I think this could end in our favour. Just need to work the right deal. Beams is not the type we need more of, if we can trade him for players that really fill a need it could strengthen our team in the long term.

I don't understand, he is a gun midfielder who kicks goals. We need more like him imo or am I just bias?

Deja Vu wrote:

Defender wrote:Are you sunshine and lollipop guys waking the **** up yet?

HELLO!!!!!!

Go entertain yourself...

I have to agree with Defender... it's way past your bedtime.

Defender wrote:Are you sunshine and lollipop guys waking the **** up yet?

HELLO!!!!!!

1 may have been converted - but 90% of them will stick to the better end and eventually say they were just supporting 'The Club', conveniently forgetting all the abuse hurled at us "perceptive fellow" for having the kahanas to call it as we saw it.

CarringbushCigar wrote:

Defender wrote:Are you sunshine and lollipop guys waking the **** up yet?

HELLO!!!!!!

1 may have been converted - but 90% of them will stick to the better end and eventually say they were just supporting 'The Club', conveniently forgetting all the abuse hurled at us "perceptive fellow" for having the kahanas to call it as we saw it.

Its nothing short of an unmitigated disaster!!!

Bucks2014 wrote:

AN_Inkling wrote:I think this could end in our favour. Just need to work the right deal. Beams is not the type we need more of, if we can trade him for players that really fill a need it could strengthen our team in the long term.

I don't understand, he is a gun midfielder who kicks goals. We need more like him imo or am I just bias?

He doesn't have great pace or elite disposal. There are other types we need more. I certainly don't think we could fit more Beams types into our team. Removing one is not ideal, but it could help us better balance our team especially after the loss of Thomas, Wellingham and Lumumba. We desperately need to add pace and creativity.

AN_Inkling wrote:

Bucks2014 wrote:

AN_Inkling wrote:I think this could end in our favour. Just need to work the right deal. Beams is not the type we need more of, if we can trade him for players that really fill a need it could strengthen our team in the long term.

I don't understand, he is a gun midfielder who kicks goals. We need more like him imo or am I just bias?

He doesn't have great pace or elite disposal. There are other types we need more. I certainly don't think we could fit more Beams types into our team. Removing one is not ideal, but it could help us better balance our team especially after the loss of Thomas, Wellingham and Lumumba. We desperately need to add pace and creativity.

Who do you suggest we get for him ?

Bucks2014 wrote:

AN_Inkling wrote:I think this could end in our favour. Just need to work the right deal. Beams is not the type we need more of, if we can trade him for players that really fill a need it could strengthen our team in the long term.

I don't understand, he is a gun midfielder who kicks goals. We need more like him imo or am I just bias?

Had quite a chuckle myself. This year would have looked a lot worse had we not had Beams playing for us. An elite mid who gets 30+, uses it well on BOTH feet, and kicks goals... Yeah forgive me and everybody else in the world who would laugh in your face for saying we don't need more of him.

Collingwood 4 eternity wrote:

AN_Inkling wrote:

Bucks2014 wrote: I don't understand, he is a gun midfielder who kicks goals. We need more like him imo or am I just bias?

He doesn't have great pace or elite disposal. There are other types we need more. I certainly don't think we could fit more Beams types into our team. Removing one is not ideal, but it could help us better balance our team especially after the loss of Thomas, Wellingham and Lumumba. We desperately need to add pace and creativity.

Who do you suggest we get for him ?

Plenty of options at Gold Coast. Not so many at Brisbane but their first round pick is a start.

Defender wrote:Brisbane will have to hand over their first rounder at the bare minimum, I'd want a decent player as well.

I'm sure we'll get a top 5 pick and an up and coming player.

Beams has the potential to become a top 5 player in the league.