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That's crazy, he's well off his limit. There are plenty of players in our team no where near reaching their potential thanks to Neeld and he's one of them.

ok your right,my mistake
 

Normally when a player is out of contract I'm either concerned he will go or will be happy to see the back of him. With Jack I genuinely don't care either way, I just don't think Jack and Connors have handled this in a way that sees him in a positive light.

Every comment on "how much he loves the club" or how "loyal he is", seems to be followed with a but and thus what is said is irrelevant. All indications seem to be he'll stay, when he does I don't want hollow comments I want him to state that he wants to be one of the guys to make the MFC great again. That's the sort of person I want.

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    On Twitter a few minutes ago:

    .@3AWNeilMitchell has a tip-off that Jack Watts has agreed to stay at @melbournefc. Neil's been right about Roos and new president #goodmail

    NM has very accurate sources. Looks like he is staying.
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    Would be yet another step in the right direction. Attracting players is one thing, retaining them is another. Stoked if he has decided to stay


    The manager's job is to get the best deal for his client. By going to Carlton it sounds like Watts is more likely to:

    a) get more money

    b) play finals sooner

    More than likely Connors fee will be based on the size of Watts contract, so it makes sense for the agent to try and talk him into accepting a larger offer.

    If I was Watts manager up until Paul Roos day I would have told him to leave as well. Whilst he hasn't covered himself in glory, Watts has been mishandled and under developed. Off field the club has hardly been stable either. You couldn't blame his manager for suggesting a fresh start.

    ...and his manager has played a big part in this. He has been badly advised, in particular his appearance on the footy show.

    On Twitter a few minutes ago:

    .@3AWNeilMitchell has a tip-off that Jack Watts has agreed to stay at @melbournefc. Neil's been right about Roos and new president #goodmail

    thats wonderful

    I'll just crack open the fanta !!

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    Jack should seriously consider getting a new Manager, this one is a dud

    why would you let Jack go on the footy show when he isn't sure what he is doing, made him look like a dick to everyone.

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    If Roos wants him I want him! (simple as that)

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    If Roos wants him I want him! (simple as that)

    Sounds like some think they know better though.

    I really think there are only two things missing from Watts' game at the moment, but they sure make a difference;

    Collision play.

    I wouldn't say soft, just not enthusiastic or confident. It's much like when people hover around an unfamiliar photocopier; they know how it works but they feel like there might be something different that they'll miss and that'll screw the whole thing up, so they linger, stuck in a mental fog.

    Straight-line running.

    Great lateral movement, pretty good acceleration, but it's not often you see Watts steaming along at top speed for sustained stretches, whether to get the handball receive or break a line. Obviously Adam Goodes is the pinnacle example of a tall player doing this (and a big part of why he is a champion) but for Watts it is completely missing at the moment.

    Both aspects are trainable, I'd say. And both are very much between the ears more than they are a physical limitation. So, we could see Watts make a dramatic step up, no doubt about it.

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    Normally when a player is out of contract I'm either concerned he will go or will be happy to see the back of him. With Jack I genuinely don't care either way, I just don't think Jack and Connors have handled this in a way that sees him in a positive light.

    Every comment on "how much he loves the club" or how "loyal he is", seems to be followed with a but and thus what is said is irrelevant. All indications seem to be he'll stay, when he does I don't want hollow comments I want him to state that he wants to be one of the guys to make the MFC great again. That's the sort of person I want.

    With you 100%

    I really think there are only two things missing from Watts' game at the moment, but they sure make a difference;

    Collision play.

    I wouldn't say soft, just not enthusiastic or confident. It's much like when people hover around an unfamiliar photocopier; they know how it works but they feel like there might be something different that they'll miss and that'll screw the whole thing up, so they linger, stuck in a mental fog.

    Straight-line running.

    Great lateral movement, pretty good acceleration, but it's not often you see Watts steaming along at top speed for sustained stretches, whether to get the handball receive or break a line. Obviously Adam Goodes is the pinnacle example of a tall player doing this (and a big part of why he is a champion) but for Watts it is completely missing at the moment.

    Both aspects are trainable, I'd say. And both are very much between the ears more than they are a physical limitation. So, we could see Watts make a dramatic step up, no doubt about it.

    His second efforts are appalling at times.

    He needs to stop ball watching and thinking and just start reacting in contested/close footy situations.

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    His second efforts are appalling at times.

    He needs to stop ball watching and thinking and just start reacting in contested/close footy situations.

    I was sitting in the front row on the boundary and a pack formed right on the boundary line and Jack was sitting in the seat next to me waiting for the ball to come out.

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    I find it funny that people are starting to question our forward line and where Watts fits. To me it is simple, he is a half forward flack and that is the position that Jack Watts is best suited to at this stage of his physical development. I see him and Howe rotating of HFF/wing and pushing deep forward for a spell. The only tall forward we have that is that traditional tall forward is Chris Dawes, you look at Watts, Clark, Hogan and even Fitzpatrick they are agile and good at ground level.

    I get exited seeing Paul Roos at our club and I'm sure he is exited to have a foward line lining up

    Kent Clark Hogan

    Howe Dawes Watts

    Would love a defensive small forward Kent is our best option at the moment


    I find it funny that people are starting to question our forward line and where Watts fits. To me it is simple, he is a half forward flack and that is the position that Jack Watts is best suited to at this stage of his physical development. I see him and Howe rotating of HFF/wing and pushing deep forward for a spell. The only tall forward we have that is that traditional tall forward is Chris Dawes, you look at Watts, Clark, Hogan and even Fitzpatrick they are agile and good at ground level.

    I get exited seeing Paul Roos at our club and I'm sure he is exited to have a foward line lining up

    Kent Clark Hogan

    Howe Dawes Watts

    Would love a defensive small forward Kent is our best option at the moment

    HOGAN, DAWES: Hagendaas

    HOWE, WATTS: (Who where and when)

    CLARK, KENT: Superman

    Surely this must have been planned from the beginning.

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    HOGAN, DAWES: Hagendaas

    HOWE, WATTS: (Who where and when)

    CLARK, KENT: Superman

    Surely this must have been planned from the beginning.

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    Does anyone feel Jetta could be moulded in to that defensive fwd type player. his defensive effort is very good. doesnt get much footy but does he have potential?

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    Does anyone feel Jetta could be moulded in to that defensive fwd type player. his defensive effort is very good. doesnt get much footy but does he have potential?

    Jetta can pretty much play any position forward, midfield or back.....in the VFL.

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    Does anyone feel Jetta could be moulded in to that defensive fwd type player. his defensive effort is very good. doesnt get much footy but does he have potential?

    No but I feel he could (and should) be delisted.


    Does anyone feel Jetta could be moulded in to that defensive fwd type player. his defensive effort is very good. doesnt get much footy but does he have potential?

    If he were to make it I reckon it would be as a small back.

    But I've lost confidence he'll take the next step.

    Was reported on Nine News that Watts is pretty much a done deal for the dees.

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    Roos is just the man/coach/life coach for JW.

    He has done itI all. Moved clubs etc,,

    JW is due to go to another level, 70 + games.

    He is sure to have a set role to play in 2014.

    Positive indication he will stay.

     

    Just heard on Channel 7 that Watts has told his manager he wants to stay with Melbourne.

    well done Jack

    now sack your snake manager for trying to get you to Carton

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