I reckon it's getting a bit delicate at the moment. The telecast today reminded me that he's out of contract.

On current performance, he deserves a 2 year, $250,000 (in total) extension due to the fact that he's shown nothing compared to his top 10 peers such as Hill, Nick Nat, Rich and Hurley. However his potential and under 18's reputation demands more.

Obviously the above contract won't be enough to get the job done, as Gold Coast or GWS will pay more than that for a "potential" gun forward.

What do you think the Dees should offer, keeping in mind his performance thus far, to protect him from the expansion teams??

I would tell him he is looking at a rookie contract at the moment.

I reckon it's getting a bit delicate at the moment. The telecast today reminded me that he's out of contract.

On current performance, he deserves a 2 year, $250,000 (in total) extension due to the fact that he's shown nothing compared to his top 10 peers such as Hill, Nick Nat, Rich and Hurley. However his potential and under 18's reputation demands more.

Obviously the above contract won't be enough to get the job done, as Gold Coast or GWS will pay more than that for a "potential" gun forward.

What do you think the Dees should offer, keeping in mind his performance thus far, to protect him from the expansion teams??

nick nat is a hack.

He is really giving me the sh!ts at the moment. He is a one contest player, once he has gone for that first contest their is NO second effort, and if i was his shoe sponsor i would be very worried about the marketing they would be getting by being on his feet.

I think he would greatly benefit from a specialist forward coach, obviously cash restricts us there.

He deserves another contract offer, but if there is no improvement shown by the end of that contract, i think he will be sent on his way

nick nat is a hack.

He's shown a bit more than Watts at this stage, wouldn't you agree?

This is not a Watts bashing thread as I'm convinced he'll at least become a servicable 35 goal a year player. He has the skill set and natural ability to support my assertion. However the club may have their hands tied behind their back in terms of offering a contract above market value at the moment, when you consider Ricky Petterd has the runs on the board and will have GC throwing $100 bills at him.

He is really giving me the sh!ts at the moment. He is a one contest player, once he has gone for that first contest their is NO second effort, and if i was his shoe sponsor i would be very worried about the marketing they would be getting by being on his feet.

I think he would greatly benefit from a specialist forward coach, obviously cash restricts us there.

He deserves another contract offer, but if there is no improvement shown by the end of that contract, i think he will be sent on his way

everytime i saw him on tv he was falling over :\

so did the other players but every week he plays he falls over, he doesn't seem to be able to stand up

He is really giving me the sh!ts at the moment. He is a one contest player, once he has gone for that first contest their is NO second effort, and if i was his shoe sponsor i would be very worried about the marketing they would be getting by being on his feet.

I think he would greatly benefit from a specialist forward coach, obviously cash restricts us there.

He deserves another contract offer, but if there is no improvement shown by the end of that contract, i think he will be sent on his way

Garry Lyon is always saying he will do anything to help out the club. How about he come down to try and help the Jack Watts cause?

ENOUGH WITH STUPID JACK WATTS THREADS!!!!!!!!!

He'll get about $400,000 for 2 years imo.

ENOUGH WITH STUPID JACK WATTS THREADS!!!!!!!!!

Has the discussion regarding the Jack Watts contract extension been done to death??

Unlike other threads where we bag him, this is more of a managerial discussion and how we can protect him from the new clubs without paying above the odds.

ENOUGH WITH STUPID JACK WATTS THREADS!!!!!!!!!

Here, here!!

Give the kid a break, he plays for OUR team, he's a kid, why don't we show him the support he needs.

Has the discussion regarding the Jack Watts contract extension been done to death??

The sticking of the boot into Watts has been done to death.

We would never discuss how much any of our players should earn, and nor should we. We have a list manager for that, and all we should care about is that he is signed and continues to develop.

FFS, he has played less than 10 games, and he is struggling. He needs to become more physical and demand the ball more, but he has talent coming out of his behind. Deal with it and move the hell on.

There is NOTHING productive about these Jack Watts subtle, and sometimes not so subtle, bashing threads.

The sticking of the boot into Watts has been done to death.

We would never discuss how much any of our players should earn, and nor should we. We have a list manager for that, and all we should care about is that he is signed and continues to develop.

FFS, he has played less than 10 games, and he is struggling. He needs to become more physical and demand the ball more, but he has talent coming out of his behind. Deal with it and move the hell on.

There is NOTHING productive about these Jack Watts subtle, and sometimes not so subtle, bashing threads.

Close the thread if you wish. But refer to post 5 where I aknowledge that he's got the skill set to become a good player in the future.

I just thought it might be a little thought provoking on how we approach his re-signing considering the new clubs want young raw talent and that he hasn't shown the promise that other early picks like Morton, Grimes, Scully and

Trengove have.

Close the thread if you wish.

If I was still moderating these boards I would.

I think after his recent performances it is a very fair thread. He should not be given a lot of $$$ and i would give a maximum of 2 years if not 1. The thread is aimed at discussing his contract rather then how or if he will improve.

Base wages.

close thread, ridiculous

close thread, ridiculous

Were you watching the same game as I today? I'd say minimum wage. I have waited and I have watched, it's like a giraffe learning to walk he can not walk or keep his feet he really has no idea what to do out there in the big league if we want to develop him keep him in the magoos,I'm afraid he is the next Tom Hawkins.. dominated at junior level but lost when it counts... I hope not but at he moment computer says no..

I say let jack watts get finals experience at casey. Since the Port Game he has been very ordinary

I say let jack watts get finals experience at casey. Since the Port Game he has been very ordinary

You have my vote! why is the guy untouchable?

In his time with Melbourne he has shown me very little except the souls of his feet.

Gold Coast can over pay him if they like.

close thread, ridiculous

Why?

can't you defend him?

What do you people expect from a kid who has played less than 10 games.

He is playing the most difficult position on the ground.

He is still a light frame.

He hasn't yet had a full pre-season.

He is getting one of the better backmen every week.

He is learning.

He will get the two years. How much cash- who cares? He won't be going anywhere.

If the world blew up tomorrow it would be Jack Watts' fault.

End this thread now.

Gold Coast can over pay him if they like.

If he was pick 45, I'd agree with you but he's our number 1 pick! His manager will be demanding a serious contract.

I just thought it might be a little thought provoking on how we approach his re-signing considering the new clubs want young raw talent and that he hasn't shown the promise that other early picks like Morton, Grimes, Scully and

Trengove have.

Its no wonder you leave the contract negotiations to professionals like Harrington.

Watts' disposition re the other players has been done to death...and resurrection.

His first year was a write off due to his final year of studies.

He has yet to complete a full pre season.

He is phyisically underdeveloped for AFL football.

He lacks the junior football pedigree of Scully or Trengove having spent most of it in the APS schools system.

He was always going to be a development player.

The club have clearly mapped out his development program and know his timeline. He has lots to things to work on. But there are a number of positives about the kids

Pay him base wages for the next two years = Great thinking that.

Pay him base wages for the next two years = Great thinking that.

Never suggested base wages.

But do you think the Gold Coast will have a nibble at him and pay above his current market value?