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Message: [QUOTE="BroncsFan, post: 3121779, member: 9052"] One reason why Bird may look at moving could be that he may not be a shoe in for that center spot when Boyd's gone. There was an article a few days ago which I believe was along the lines of a spot being opened up in the backline for Nui, Herbie, Coates, etc. when Boyd retires. Seibs seems a pretty big fan of those guys and also promoting the youth, so if they are considered the long term option compared to Bird he may look at them for starting left center, which then leaves Bird probably as the utility on the bench... which to be honest is potentially his best position given he can cover anywhere from 1-13... however playing utility for a year doesn't bode well for his next contract. He may well accept his option next year (and why wouldnt you with the cash he's set to make), but as of November 1 this year he's a free agent again and the Broncos may be willing to let him go in 2021 for a longer contract whilst also paying some freight... and using the remainder of that cash for Fifi, Herbie, etc. I still think the push for Bird at 1 was a) an opportunity to see if he could fulfill his worth, given Milf, Brodie and Dearden look set to form the long term halves combination, and b) to put Bird in the shop window for Sydney clubs (if Bird played well Sydney clubs could've come knocking with a 3-4 yr deal to take him off our books) Seibold has already shown examples of putting players in the shop window by loaning out Kahu and now Macca... it gives them every chance to secure a contract elsewhere whilst also getting them off our books to secure the junior talent coming through. [/QUOTE]

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