"“He was offered $180,000, that was the offer he was given (by Fremantle). He’s been offered $350,000 over the next three years (by Carlton),” he said."
I don't know if the article was true or not, but for an extra $510,000 over three years ($255,000 after tax), I'd also be saying thanks very much, but I'll see myself out. On top of that, a good accountant would be able to get him almost the full value, so potentially between 4000-7000 a game to pay for the Blues.
Even if you didn't rate Acres, you'd still be willing to pay him more than $180,000 a season.