Those watching the Port game tonight will have an insight into where my earlier posts in this thread are coming from.
Young Kane Farrell, probably the best left foot kick in Australia, just starting to find his way in senior footy and with a hugely promising career in front of him.
One tackle later, ACL gone, 12 months out and good luck fighting for your career.
That's why I always say take the money when you can.
I get what you are saying, but lets say he was offered $600k for 5 by Richmond and $700k for 5 by Freo, its not actually that much difference, either way you look at it, its a lot of money. Invested wisely can set the kid up for life.
He will be paid well wherever he goes.