Sign Higgins Now!!!!

[bulldogtragic]

Standard TripleM rumour mungering, but since most big names are off the table, and as one of Clayton's favourites, they were suggesting GC17 will/are going after him strongly.

Boy was he a steal at 11. Everyone had him going top 5 for what its worth.

All class.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

He's an absolute freak.

His skill level and decision making is absolutely first rate - up there with the very best in the competition.

Prior to this season, we all had doubts on his ability to turn himself into a midfielder. He lacked fitness, a defensive edge and was primarily a half forward. He's turned that theory on its head this season with some sublime work in close and around the ground. He works very hard and glides across the ground.

I must admit - he's my favourite player to watch.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

You'd like to think we are working hard about getting it sorted... for mine he is our long term Captain option down the track.

Dogs. Commence Mission Get Missy post haste!!!!

[LostDoggy]

I think in a recent article it said the club was in talks with higgins to sign a long term deal. Does anyone know what the current situation is?

[comrade]

Yep, get it done Campbell.

[LostDoggy]

I would be devestated if he left - more than when Judas did, because he is such a nice kid as well.

[Throughandthrough]

And the only current player to have shared a taxi with me!

(and he paid)


Top bloke.


PS do I win something for dropping that on this site for the 100th time?

[LostDoggy]

And the only current player to have shared a taxi with me!

(and he paid)


Top bloke.


PS do I win something for dropping that on this site for the 100th time?

When did you share a taxi with him?

[Throughandthrough]

When did you share a taxi with him?

Thanks for asking :)

I went to our final in Perth a few years back when we got belted by the Eagles.:mad:


The night before, i went to the Freeo v Melbourne final, also at Subiaco


Was waiting for ever to get a taxi from the Subiaco Strip, and recognised Higgo (and Damien McCormack) also in the queue. (Wearing casual stuff)

Higgins was out injured. They had paid their own $$$ to fly over and watch the Doggies play.

After waiting 10 minutes for a cab, where they were staying was on roughly the same direction, so all aboard!

I caught up with D-Mac last year here in Adelaide, he vaguely remembered some drunken stalker who wouldn't shut up :)

[bulldogtragic]

How is D-Mac travelling?

[AndrewP6]

GET HIM....NOW.... I'll kick in a couple of hundred to tip us over the line...

[boydogs]

Sign him for as long as possible - would prefer to offer him extra years than money with salary cap issues on the horizon if we win the flag :D

[Sockeye Salmon]

Isn't it going to be wonderful when free agency kicks in and we go through this every year?

[Go_Dogs]

Isn't it going to be wonderful when free agency kicks in and we go through this every year?

Yeah I can't wait...

[Jasper]

Isn't it going to be wonderful when free agency kicks in and we go through this every year?

Just about says it all. Unless the qualifactions for Free Agency are strict we will go through this type of thing every year.

[1eyedog]

He's an absolute freak.

His skill level and decision making is absolutely first rate - up there with the very best in the competition.

Prior to this season, we all had doubts on his ability to turn himself into a midfielder. He lacked fitness, a defensive edge and was primarily a half forward. He's turned that theory on its head this season with some sublime work in close and around the ground. He works very hard and glides across the ground.

I must admit - he's my favourite player to watch.

Yep and his disposal effectiveness is sitting at 90% for the year. Incredible!

[LostDoggy]

I think he's our next captain would be a shame if he was to leave

[LostDoggy]

On Nine's Sunday Footy Show they said Lake is looking for a lot more dough in signing a new contract. I really hope we can give him a good deal as he is a real key to our team. He also said Higgins is a pretty big headed kind of kid. I'm not sure if he was joking or what but someone like Higgins would probably take a serious look at the GC team.

[BulldogBelle]

On Nine's Sunday Footy Show they said Lake is looking for a lot more dough in signing a new contract.

In The Herald Sun today there was a snippet about it in Hutchy's column...I can't locate a link to it but this is what he wrote -

The Price of Brian

It's early days in negotiations but already Brian Lake's discussions with the Bulldogs over a contract are creating industry scuttlebutt.

Lake's deal expires at season end and the full-back is believed to be seeking a contract well north of $300,000 a season. Given his form and the dearth of full-backs it's an understandable view.

Some clubs would rip out a chequebook to secure a key defender in this recruiting landscape and the Dogs would be hard pressed to match rival bids. The Bulldogs are confident they can strike a deal, but neither the Dogs or Lake's manager Rick Olarenshaw, would comment this week.

[AndrewP6]

On Nine's Sunday Footy Show they said Lake is looking for a lot more dough in signing a new contract. I really hope we can give him a good deal as he is a real key to our team. He also said Higgins is a pretty big headed kind of kid. I'm not sure if he was joking or what but someone like Higgins would probably take a serious look at the GC team.

Didn't see it but I'm fairly sure he would have been joking! Don't think even Brian would make that sort of "frank admission" on telly!... God help us if that sways Higgin's opinion

[BulldogBelle]

Didn't see it but I'm fairly sure he would have been joking!

It was said in jest, that is how I took it. Higgins ofcourse will look at it, doesn't necessarily mean he will go.

[Happy Days]

It was said in jest, that is how I took it. Higgins ofcourse will look at it, doesn't necessarily mean he will go.

I think it was in reference to the actual physical size of his head, not any metaphoric connatations that it may have.

[BulldogBelle]

I think it was in reference to the actual physical size of his head, not any metaphoric connatations that it may have.

That's right - Lake said that Higgin's body has finally caught up with the size of his head. All said in jest trying to get a laugh.

[comrade]

The Bulldogs are confident they can strike a deal, but neither the Dogs or Lake's manager Rick Olarenshaw, would comment this week.

This could turn out well :rolleyes:

[bulldogtragic]

Rick Olarenshaw was Farren's manager was he not ....

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Rick Olarenshaw was Farren's manager was he not ....

Correct.

To say he handled the situation poorly would be an understatement.

Lucky for Ray, he's turned things around so far.

[bulldogtragic]

Correct.

To say he handled the situation poorly would be an understatement.

Lucky for Ray, he's turned things around so far.
I was furious with the way Olarenshaw dealt with it. I initially took it out on Farren, but Olarenshaw acted like a mercinary and hung us out to dry.

It had better be a once off.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Olarenshaw is a peanut.

[Bulldog4life]

And the only current player to have shared a taxi with me!

(and he paid)


Top bloke.


PS do I win something for dropping that on this site for the 100th time?

No, because it is only the first time I've read it.:)

[Bulldog4life]

On Nine's Sunday Footy Show they said Lake is looking for a lot more dough in signing a new contract. I really hope we can give him a good deal as he is a real key to our team. He also said Higgins is a pretty big headed kind of kid. I'm not sure if he was joking or what but someone like Higgins would probably take a serious look at the GC team.

He was joking. When he first came to the Club Missy was teased about the bigness of his head, in a physical sense, to the rest of his body.

[bulldogtragic]

He was joking. When he first came to the Club Missy was teased about the bigness of his head, in a physical sense, to the rest of his body.
Yeah, quite funny too i thought. The comment was his body growing to the size for his head.

[LostDoggy]

He also said he is looking for a new house in Williamstown. That sounds like he is staying to me. Unless its an investment property of course.

[comrade]

He also said he is looking for a new house in Williamstown. That sounds like he is staying to me. Unless its an investment property of course.

Lake or Higgins?

[LostDoggy]

Lake or Higgins?
I thought he was talking about Higgins.

[Jasper]

He also said he is looking for a new house in Williamstown. That sounds like he is staying to me. Unless its an investment property of course.

the comments about house was in reference to picken

[MrMahatma]

Higgins > Griffen.

Controversial? Has surpassed him IMHO. About a season away from being the complete package.

[Topdog]

He also said Picken has a big head now and joked that in March he would never talk but now you can't shut him up.

Lake was pretty funny. Although his complete avoidance of the questions regarding him re-signing worried me.

[LostDoggy]

Surely with Farren Ray leaving it would have freed up some of the salary cap. I will be filthy if they don't get a deal with Lake, we won't win a premiership without him.

As for HIggins, I wait in hope:o

[LostDoggy]

What others players are coming out of contract? Tom Williams is one, and if he signs a 1 year deal it obviously means he is headed Gold Coast's way.

[hujsh]

Higgins > Griffen.

Controversial? Has surpassed him IMHO. About a season away from being the complete package.

Probably right.

[comrade]

What others players are coming out of contract? Tom Williams is one, and if he signs a 1 year deal it obviously means he is headed Gold Coast's way.

Not necessarily, it just means he'll be angling for a better deal at the end of the year.

[Sockeye Salmon]

What others players are coming out of contract? Tom Williams is one, and if he signs a 1 year deal it obviously means he is headed Gold Coast's way.

Or it means that he's confident he'll play much better next year and is betting that he'll be offered a better contract.

[LostDoggy]

Higgins > Griffen.

Controversial? Has surpassed him IMHO. About a season away from being the complete package.

I think Griffen at his best> Higgins' best. But this year I'd agree with you that Higgins has been the better player in terms of consistent output. Higgins is 27th in the Herald Sun Player of the Year. Making him the 3rd ranked Bulldog behind Akermanis and Boyd.

[MrMahatma]

I'd expect these contract negotiations, Lake included, will have a bearing on whether Aker will go around again. He'd be on some good money so he'll either need to take a big cut or walk I think - guys like Lake will need to be rewarded. Higgins too.

[LostDoggy]

You'd like to think we are working hard about getting it sorted... for mine he is our long term Captain option down the track.

Dogs. Commence Mission Get Missy post haste!!!!

Couldn't agree more YHF - he promises so much more (and he's great now). Umm, just licking my lips in anticipation of the next few years watching this young man. Yes, Bulldogs, sign Missy now :D Also saw Lake on the Footy Show - he was exhibiting his dry wit with comments about Picken and Missy, but I too noted that he didn't want to give anything (nothing!) away on his contract negotiations. Hope that the club has the wherewithall to resign both of these guys.

[LostDoggy]

Has there been any news regarding signing up bulldog players ?
There are other clubs signing but nothing for the Bulldogs..

Too quiet for my liking. Any info would be great.

[easybeat]

I get the feeling Higgins will go to the Gold Coast.
Just a hunch.