Zac Dawson rejects St Kilda's offer

crippa2sipa · Mon 31 Oct 2011 12:50am

"ZAC Dawson has rejected St Kilda's contract offer and is looking to rejoin former coach Ross Lyon at Fremantle via the pre-season draft.
The 25-year-old defender has told teammates he will quit, and the Dockers are believed to be willing to offer him a long-term deal on more than $300,000 a season.
The Saints could not alleviate their salary-cap worries during trade week, so they were forced to offer below-par contracts to several out-of-contract players."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/z ... 6180951129

The Jeff · Post: # 1171043Post **The Jeff** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:09am

If we were to lose Zac, I hope Pelchen has a backup plan in mind...maybe he does?

It could just be that we're reliant on some more 'creative' Pelchen work in the draft...

Winmarvellous · Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:13am

300000 for Zac...you gotta be kidding!

bendigo bob · Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:15am

how much was he on a year with us??

Winmar · Post: # 1171048Post **Winmar** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:19am

For all the people who bag him out, there have been very few suggestions on who would replace him if their wish for him to leave was granted. Max?

If he gets 300k at Freo it's lunacy though.

westy · Post: # 1171050Post **westy** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:22am

Precisely! We don't have replacement FB.

saintdooley · Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:25am

Fingers crossed he accepts.

The Jeff · Post: # 1171052Post **The Jeff** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:29am

saintdooley wrote:1 down, 2 to go.

but seriously, 300k? The guy would be mad not to accept seeing as he is a joke and i am shocked he actually got an offer at all.

Fingers crossed he accepts.

Does our Cheer Squad have sperate values centred around marginalising particular players, or are you in a seperate faction known as the 'Jeer' squad.

I wish Ross Lyin would offer you $300k to promote 'club' values.

clarky449 · Post: # 1171053Post **clarky449** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:40am

The Jeff wrote:
saintdooley wrote:1 down, 2 to go.

but seriously, 300k? The guy would be mad not to accept seeing as he is a joke and i am shocked he actually got an offer at all.

Fingers crossed he accepts.
Does our Cheer Squad have sperate values centred around marginalising particular players, or are you in a seperate faction known as the 'Jeer' squad.

I wish Ross Lyin would offer you $300k to promote 'club' values.

Because it is normal for one man to share the view of a whole group. Opinions are fine arent they?

The Jeff · Post: # 1171054Post **The Jeff** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:47am

clarky449 wrote:
The Jeff wrote:
saintdooley wrote:1 down, 2 to go.

but seriously, 300k? The guy would be mad not to accept seeing as he is a joke and i am shocked he actually got an offer at all.

Fingers crossed he accepts.
Does our Cheer Squad have sperate values centred around marginalising particular players, or are you in a seperate faction known as the 'Jeer' squad.

I wish Ross Lyin would offer you $300k to promote 'club' values.
Because it is normal for one man to share the view of a whole group. Opinions are fine arent they?

Because it is fine to label someone 'a joke' because of their football ability. Personal attacks are fine though aren't they?

skeptic · Post: # 1171055Post **skeptic** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 1:47am

Jason Blake as a short term KPP

Tom Simpkin to be given a crack at FB

Maybe could have kept big Will for this situation

Moccha · Post: # 1171056Post **Moccha** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 2:06am

See you later Zac, you're not worth it

The title of the story by the Feral Scum is very apt this time.

lurker#134 · Mon 31 Oct 2011 2:48am

In late breaking news: The St. Kilda Football Club fails to sign packet of gum from local milkbar--releases unopened packet of frozen sausage rolls to Carlton in exchange for pick #73.

The Redeemer · Mon 31 Oct 2011 3:48am

oh umm....yey?

saint6 · Post: # 1171062Post **saint6** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 5:47am

I cant believe all the negative comments on here. We are going to do really well without a full back next year arent we. And dont forget how well zac played up forward against carlton. He is a far more versatile player than most on here seem to give him credit for

Rocket · Post: # 1171066Post **Rocket** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 6:42am

Not sure why a trade wasn't negotiated...now we get nothing again!!!!

skeptic · Post: # 1171067Post **skeptic** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 6:44am

Rocket wrote:Not sure why a trade wasn't negotiated...now we get nothing again!!!!

not rocket science

clearly freo weren't playing ball... figured he'd walk and they could get him in the pre-season draft - bet they didn't offer a draft pick earlier then something we won't use anyway

RL is quite the cut throat

Hurricane · Post: # 1171068Post **Hurricane** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 7:04am

skeptic wrote:
Rocket wrote:Not sure why a trade wasn't negotiated...now we get nothing again!!!!
not rocket science

clearly freo weren't playing ball... figured he'd walk and they could get him in the pre-season draft - bet they didn't offer a draft pick earlier then something we won't use anyway

RL is quite the cut throat

Pretty much my thaughts.

Lyin probably would have had a meeting of some kind with Dawson and or his manager and told them he will gaurentee this and that and with Pelchan coming in who sacked him from Hawthorn and a new coach Zac couldnt be gaurenteed a spot at St Kilda.

Smart move from Lyin IMHO. Underhanded and dispicable but smart.

For all his precived faults and for all the BS heaped on him by some on this forum and in the wider footy community Dawson will be tough to replace in souch a pivotal position on the field. My vote would be for Jason Blake to hold down the spot short term while a new recruit or exisiting player is groomed for the spot.

BANG BANG

St DAC · Post: # 1171070Post **St DAC** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 7:31am

Except of couse his only way to Freo is via the draft(s). GWS have a heap of picks before Freo, and Sheedy may want a key defender ... no guarantee he will end up at Freo. Sheedy is absolutely not above playing the spoiler.

On the Ball · Mon 31 Oct 2011 7:39am

He will feel right at home in Northbridge.
Cameron Tudor, Cameron Boseley or Lachlan Fairley are three full backs from the TAC Cup that would easily replace Dawson.

james rose · Mon 31 Oct 2011 7:43am

No ideal.

But.

Everyone keeps complaining we didn't get rid of any middle of the road players in trade week, we have now lost one- which will give a kid a chance to play ones football.

I'm happy with that, Zac has been good but I never lost that nervous feeling when he had the football.

samoht · Post: # 1171073Post **samoht** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 8:01am

Stanley could probably replace Dawson .. at least he'd be getting some game time that way.
Stanley would do no worse vs Cloke , for instance, who as we know just marks everything vs Zac one on one.

3rd generation saint · Mon 31 Oct 2011 8:07am

Well it will mean a little extra money for Ray etc.
Probably just as well Blake didn't retire, also, Gilbert could probably have a go down there as well.
Zac was a good reliable Full Back, but not a star like Scarlett, Fletcher etc.
He is replaceable.
Good luck to him, however don't think he'll be as happy in Freo.

samoht · Post: # 1171076Post **samoht** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 8:10am

Zac played like a fool back sometimes... was made to look reliable by his team mates. One on one vs Cloke forget it !
One on one is the real test.

Fidelis · Post: # 1171077Post **Fidelis** » Mon 31 Oct 2011 8:14am

Shame in my book.

Of course he had his limitations; was always nervous when he was one on one and was never subtle enough in a show of strength.

But he's a serviceable full back and, while the cap means we can't have a team of superstars, will be hard to replace.

His left boot which cops a bit of flack on here was actually a pretty reliable weapon and he was a selfless part of th defensve unit; ready to take a risk and peel off when needed.

Sorry to see him go.