Beams. Should we trade him now?

[swoop42]

So, it really comes down to two basic questions.

Should we look to grant Dayne Beams his wish and trade him to either of the Queensland based sides this trade period or enforce his contract and work with him through his needs to be closer to his family whilst he remains at the club next season?

If we look to hold our ground and work with Dayne throughout next season we get the advantage of an elite talent running around in the black'n'white colours for another year with the prospect of being able to change his mind and getting him re-signed to the club.

However, we also run the risk of having him still wanting to return home at the end of next season despite our best endeavours and as a now uncontracted player we wouldn't hold as much bargaining power at the trade table, our compensation would be less and in a worst case scenario could in fact lose him for nothing via the PSD.

While my preference is for Dayne to recommit to the side now and sign a contract extension that appears all but impossible.

So for me if Dayne comes across as sincere in his reasons for wanting to leave and appears steadfast in his desire to make the move up north then it's probably better to let him go now while we can maximise the return we will get for him.

It will be a major body blow for the side, he's our second best player but running the risk of losing him for less adequate compensation next year should he not wish to continue with us is a risk not worth taking is it?

[jackcass]

I voted trade, BUT only because I believe it'll be the best thing for Beamer and his family. Very conlicted. Hopefully some way can be found to keep him in a Pies jumper but family come first.

[Wokko]

Let him live in QLD and train with Southport or something, pay them a shitload and they get a top flight AFL talent to train with, he can come back to Melbourne for games and the odd team meeting. Someone of his level will be fine without micro management. Surely the club can figure something out to keep him.

[HAL]

Who?

[The Boy Who Cried Wolf]

[Pies4shaw]

Happy to trade him. Always was. Not that fussed, really. Should get a good deal for him.

[Darkstranger]

Agree with P4S, mids are replaceable every fair weather supporter knows this! What we need to do is get some more top end talent like we have and in 2 years we'll be back in the top 4 !

[watt price tully]

I think so but at a high premium. Round 1 pick high up & a good not a fringe player and or a combination of draft pciuks that we trade outr lower round 2 pick for a higher round two picck as well.

[uncanny]

From the look of things, once Dayne has made up his mind about something like this it won't be changed.
If his heart's not in it we need to do a trade now and get blue chip talent in return.
Will be very disappointed to see him go,,,,

[Dave The Man]

I voted yes. If we keep him he be sad that he is not close with his dad.

Plus we get more Trading him now and Instead of Losing him thru Free Agency next year

[AN_Inkling]

Definitely yes. It's a crap situation for all involved (except Brisbane). We need to make the most of it and look to come out on top in the deal.

[stui magpie]

Alternate suggestion which depends how sick is dad is.

If his dad doesn't actually have long, just give him time off. Give him the season off, loan him to a local club so he can keep some fitness and still play, but he stays on our list and comes back to play once his dad passes.

Failing that, I'm in the trade him if that's what he wants and get as much as we can in the process, preferably a high pick and a good player.

[RudeBoy]

[stui magpie]

[Flashman]