A little risky, but if the hamstrings hold up he’s an A class competition midfielder, so hopefully the results of his time overseas have been sorted out, huge part of our midfield..
Senior 5. Adam Cerra - Re-signs until end of 2030
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The fact he's got this contract means the opposite.
I remember when people were saying Charlie would never be the same after his knee issues, or that we should trade Cripps
While the Cerra deal is risking, suspect the money is conservative
It's not like when we were handing out 3 and 4 year deals to previous, failed top 10 picks after less than a year in the system
While the Cerra deal is risking, suspect the money is conservative
It's not like when we were handing out 3 and 4 year deals to previous, failed top 10 picks after less than a year in the system
I would’ve gone with 3 to see how his strings hold up like most have said no other clubs would’ve offered much more than that but I suppose the football landscape has changed.
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Nope. Means he’s sacrificed $$ for longevity. Well played by his manager.
Very large investment.
bradfisher14
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geez this is a big gamble. I would've at least waited to see how the hammies hold up during the first half of the season. I suppose there's also a risk he plays incredibly well and we have to pony up an even longer/more lucrative deal.
Mega insane considering the other names that need to be signed. One can only hope hes taken a huge paycut.
Not sure why we seem to double down when injuries hit either...
Very on the fence with this one.
His ceiling is very high.
However it's a huge risk given his hamstring issues.
Medium risk, high reward?
Ultimately test Austin however only time will tell if he got this right.
His ceiling is very high.
However it's a huge risk given his hamstring issues.
Medium risk, high reward?
Ultimately test Austin however only time will tell if he got this right.
I think it was fair Arrow, to say that at the time Charlie probably was a fair chance due to his duel knee operations that we were all hopeful, but also concerned just how much the significance the damage would restrict his talent and undoubted stardom…
I do remember saying that if we could get him back at 85% that he would still be a very good player, i don’t blame anyone at the time for having concerns, it did look like a possible career ending injury or one that could significantly impact an extremely talented player…
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And that's why it's too difficult to assess, we as outsiders
People will always get 2nd or 3rd hand information, by that time the facts have changed considerably
Signing Cerra this early might be a risk, but i dont get caught up with contract tenure, more interested in coin per year. By all accounts, it's very conservative
TDK will be next, that too will be under market value
I find it hard to see any negatives here. The bloke is a star of the game, a young man who is a huge piece of our future. Yes, he has had some issues with soft tissue. It is well known he is a highly diligent preparer, and a role model to his young team mates.
A new fitness regime and a well publicised trip to the world renowned Qatar clinic should put him back on track. None of us can be certain if the $’s involved, but Cerra has previously shown that he is not a mercenary. Every indication is that Cez has again signed for “unders”.
Thank you for the commitment Cez.
A new fitness regime and a well publicised trip to the world renowned Qatar clinic should put him back on track. None of us can be certain if the $’s involved, but Cerra has previously shown that he is not a mercenary. Every indication is that Cez has again signed for “unders”.
Thank you for the commitment Cez.
bradfisher14
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Certainly has shown flashes of this, but I think he still has to prove he can do it over the course of a whole season.
Well I'm glad we signed him after a 'down' year at least. Hopefully there's a lower $$$ figure there.
Do well Cerra! Help us to #17 please!
Do well Cerra! Help us to #17 please!
It's good when you have confidence in your List Manager and CEO/CEO's. Why have any concerns over any contracts signed off on by Nick Austin, Brian Cook and Graeme Wright. Austin is showing to be very level headed, with forward vision. Cook and Wright with claims to be best in the biz.
This and every contract will suit the Club and Player.
No D***h***s, President excluded, running the show here.
This and every contract will suit the Club and Player.
No D***h***s, President excluded, running the show here.
Generous length based on the injury run over the last 2 years.
He’s a very good player when fit - unlike others whose form is still iffy when fit, you know what you’ll get out of Cerra when he’s fit and in the midfield.
It’ll either be lauded as a master stroke if he plays the full season or a shocker if he’s not over his soft tissue injuries. Let’s wait and see.
He’s a very good player when fit - unlike others whose form is still iffy when fit, you know what you’ll get out of Cerra when he’s fit and in the midfield.
It’ll either be lauded as a master stroke if he plays the full season or a shocker if he’s not over his soft tissue injuries. Let’s wait and see.
4flagsin5yrs
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He was our best mid for most of 2023....
As a refresher, these were his numbers in his final handful of games at the Dockers:
That’s why I think it’s all contingent on his body - if he’s fit and over his issues then it’s a steal. If he still has unresolved issues with the hamstrings then he joins the group of players that we’ll be carrying on the list who have ongoing injury issues.
Which group of players that have had ongoing injuries- I don’t know what you’re talking about - it’s like the mafia in New York - there is no such thing.
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Excellent point. There's always that spectre of Tassie looming on the horizon that'll affect list management decisions over the next few years for all clubs.
As a previous poster mentioned, when you have Austin, Cook and Wright at the helm at Carlton, you need to trust their judgement.
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In 2023 Adam was averaging over 26 touches a game for us and was leading our best and fairest having played every game up till round 20 when he pinged a string against the Pies (and was clearly BOG in that game with 20 touches early in the 3rd when injured). Still came 4th in our B & F.
That's not quite a full year but that is what he is capable of. He's a gun.
ferrisb
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Love Cerra, but six years is a LONG time for someone with injury concerns.
Hope there are some protections for the club if things go pear-shaped.
Hope there are some protections for the club if things go pear-shaped.
This sounds fair enough on the surface, but name 1 single player with a history of Hamstrings that didn't have to carefully manage them for the rest of their career and without significant restriction on their ability?
Nathan Buckley should be the poster boy for this argument.
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Buckley was also the poster boy for putting 100% into everything he did, including training, diet and rehab.
If Buckley couldn't overcome it, it would be very hard for mere mortals. Not saying it's impossible, but it's a high bar...
