Player Luke Metcalf

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Who actually fucken cares about the Dally M medals!

Where is the fucken trophy to sit at headquarters!!!!

 

[WA Warrior]

Who actually fucken cares about the Dally M medals!

Where is the fucken trophy to sit at headquarters!!!!

I cared when SJ was robbed

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

I cared when SJ was robbed

To be fair that when I stopped caring

 

[Ever Hopeful]

If your whole team is performing it can be hard to win the Dally M.

It is also a popularity contest voted on by 3 ex-players

Still best player in a specific position is a nice one to get.

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

The thing with Metcalf “not being worth” the million. Is someone else WILL pay it.

Ok, if we don’t resign Metcalf leading into 2027. Then what?

You’re willing to let arguably the most important player (positional) go because you want to pay him 850k and not a million? Madness……

Is he worth 1 million? Honestly, no. Not yet.

But here’s the thing……..
He’s worth what someone else is willing to pay………. And they WILL pay.

WE DON’T HAVE OPTIONS….
Unless of course, anyone can name some?

 

[Noitall]

If your whole team is performing it can be hard to win the Dally M.

It is also a popularity contest voted on by 3 ex-players

Still best player in a specific position is a nice one to get.

SJ voted players player of the year in 2023 too, which probably is more prestigious to be fair to be critiqued by your peers

 

[MrFrankWhite]

The thing with Metcalf “not being worth” the million. Is someone else WILL pay it.

Ok, if we don’t resign Metcalf leading into 2027. Then what?

You’re willing to let arguably the most important player (positional) go because you want to pay him 850k and not a million? Madness……

Is he worth 1 million? Honestly, no. Not yet.

But here’s the thing……..
He’s worth what someone else is willing to pay………. And they WILL pay.

WE DON’T HAVE OPTIONS….
Unless of course, anyone can name some?

100%. Its Metcalf and its now. 3 years and lets get this prem.

 

[Inruin]

The thing with Metcalf “not being worth” the million. Is someone else WILL pay it.

Ok, if we don’t resign Metcalf leading into 2027. Then what?

You’re willing to let arguably the most important player (positional) go because you want to pay him 850k and not a million? Madness……

Is he worth 1 million? Honestly, no. Not yet.

But here’s the thing……..
He’s worth what someone else is willing to pay………. And they WILL pay.

WE DON’T HAVE OPTIONS….
Unless of course, anyone can name some?

Better pay CHT a million too. Probably more based on the season so far. Of course there are options. He is also contracted until the end of next year. He is kicking at 61%, our attack is 13th in the competition, he hasn't controlled a whole game yet this season despite our dominant forward pack. So, no I don't agree.

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Better pay CHT a million too. Probably more based on the season so far. Of course there are options. He is also contracted until the end of next year. He is kicking at 61%, our attack is 13th in the competition, he hasn't controlled a whole game yet this season. So, no I don't agree.

Who are we signing at 6 then?

 

[Noitall]

The thing with Metcalf “not being worth” the million. Is someone else WILL pay it.

Ok, if we don’t resign Metcalf leading into 2027. Then what?

You’re willing to let arguably the most important player (positional) go because you want to pay him 850k and not a million? Madness……

Is he worth 1 million? Honestly, no. Not yet.

But here’s the thing……..
He’s worth what someone else is willing to pay………. And they WILL pay.

WE DON’T HAVE OPTIONS….
Unless of course, anyone can name some?

That’s why I’ve said from the start moderate increases with goals in his contract is where I’m at. I’d be happy to give a million towards the backend of the contract provided goals have been met. Not sure what goals you could incorporate? But the goal is a premiership and injuries have been a problem in the past. Backend deals aren’t the go but to start at $850k and go up from there with all going right I’d be happy with

 

[John Nick]

Who are we signing at 6 then?

Let's sign D Brown. Oh wait a minute

 

[Inruin]

That’s why I’ve said from the start moderate increases with goals in his contract is where I’m at. I’d be happy to give a million towards the backend of the contract provided goals have been met. Not sure what goals you could incorporate? But the goal is a premiership and injuries have been a problem in the past. Backend deals aren’t the go but to start at $850k and go up from there with all going right I’d be happy with

Sensible. Agreed.

 

[Inruin]

Who are we signing at 6 then?

Not sure what you mean? I'm happy with CHT. Just saying if you are going to pay LM a million, you will need to pay CHT more based on the season so far.

 

[John Nick]

Not sure what you mean? I'm happy with CHT. Just saying if you are going to pay LM a million, you will need to pay CHT more based on the season so far.

Not sure that would work with 2m on 2 halves who have a background of injuries

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Not sure what you mean? I'm happy with CHT. Just saying if you are going to pay LM a million, you will need to pay CHT more based on the season so far.

Player contract value is are entirely subjective based on their intrinsic value system. Hence we cant sign top players no matter how much money we throw at them and why some players choose to stay for "unders"

If CHT and Metcalf get us to the finals every year, they are worth 1m each.

 

[Inruin]

Player contract value is are entirely subjective based on their intrinsic value system. Hence we cant sign top players no matter how much money we throw at them and why some players choose to stay for "unders"

If CHT and Metcalf get us to the finals every year, they are worth 1m each.

Quite possibly but I don't believe they are worth an upgrade to $1mill for next season.

 

[Noitall]

Sensible. Agreed.

You were right before in mentioning CHT too. How valuable is he with the pair being a healthy combination? Plus CHT can fill more positions if needed. Underrated and $600k per season minimum I reckon. Metcalf more potential of providing some X factor

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Quite possibly but I don't believe they are worth an upgrade to $1mill for next season.

No doubt, that would require you to have faith in Metcalf.

I just think its time for the club to commit. We have the team and the cap to make a 3 year play for our spine. I dont see a better 6&7 rocking up and playing better before the start of the 2026 season.

 

[Inruin]

No doubt, that would require you to have faith in Metcalf.

I just think its time for the club to commit. We have the team and the cap to make a 3 year play for our spine. I dont see a better 6&7 rocking up and playing better before the start of the 2026 season.

We have all season to make a call either way faith or not. I don't agree that we need to upgrade to a million dollar contract for next season. Cool if you think we do though

 

[Muddogz]

I think we have a bit of time to get a better gauge on Metcalf before we decide to throw the bank at him. There’s still questions about his durability given that he only played 19 games in the two previous seasons.

The signs are looking promising, there’s been an improvement in his decision making and he’s more decisive in what he’s doing. Mistakes don’t seem to ruffle him.

All the same I’d prefer to wait until the season finishes before looking to resign him.