Post more please. We need people who let reality in every now and then to balance the hair pulling, frothing at the mouth, the world is ending types who so often derail sensible discussions.

+1

Not to mention all of the BS that goes with some of it.

good for you mate.. couldnt be bothered with understanding al lthe previous posts I take it..fine.

Some understand and reject.

I don't believe that he is as calculating as you think he is.

I also don't like the way he has to go back on what he wants to do because of media spotlight.

Players shouldn't have to sign 14 months before they need to like Trengove did to appease the club or fans.

Contracts can be sorted out late, it's going to happen later and later with Free Agency coming in.

Get used to it.

Some understand and reject.

I don't believe that he is as calculating as you think he is.

I also don't like the way he has to go back on what he wants to do because of media spotlight.

Players shouldn't have to sign 14 months before they need to like Trengove did to appease the club or fans.

Contracts can be sorted out late, it's going to happen later and later with Free Agency coming in.

Get used to it.

Exactly

I understand all the previous posts, I simply don't agree with them

What has Tom Scully actually said, in his own words, that shows he is dissatisfied with the club?

How about answer that as opposed to a weak brush off respons?

Rhys Palmer confirmed to GWS. Keep ticking them off.

Scully Thursday announcement is my guess.

Rhys Palmer confirmed to GWS. Keep ticking them off.

Scully Thursday announcement is my guess.

Great signing Rhys Palmer hasn't got a kick in two years and Has had knee problems.

GWS won't make the announcements it is when the players tell the clubs then everyone knows in about 20mins after that.

GWS will have a press conference maybe tomorrow to make it official. Palmer was gone early.

Rhys Palmer confirmed to GWS. Keep ticking them off.

Scully Thursday announcement is my guess.

Source?

Anyone who follows "English" soccer will know that massive transfer$ is all that is talked about. This is where Australian Fox Rules Football is heading, the Scully thing is the preamble. IN coming years the mighty dees will have to fend off their prime players from all and sundry, notably the top four or five clubs. Expecting to win a premiership under this regime is fanciful, all we can hope for in this brave new world is occasional bottom eight appearances. if we get to the bottom eight, then we can dream. having said that, i am optimistic about our rising up the table, we just have to hang tough. it is not like the 90's, when fitzroy were destroyed by the afl and players defectd. there is a safety net (national draft, salary cap) which ensures confidence in the club sufficient to maintain sponsorships and signings. the fact that most of our playing group is happy to re-sign amidst the gloom of our rotten 13th placement is enough reason for supporters to maintain faith and renew memberships. when tom makes his teary gws speech on thursday we should contact the club and renew memberships. after all it is not the first time no 31 has been torn off kids backs.

StevoHeraldSun Rhys Palmer gone. Certain to join Ward at GWS. Dockers will be delirious with joy if get end of first round pick as compo

MArk Stevens Twitter.

Source?

the internet.

the internet.

Thanks Harcourt, I'll get in to that internet thing one day.

But actually, smart ass, it wasn't on the Herald Sun website, or the AFL website, or the Freo website when I had a look after you announced it, so I was just questioning where you heard it.

I will wait for Thursday to see if the rest of your post has any merit.

Anyone else read this?

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/09/06/scully-could-be-giants-captain/

Exactly

I understand all the previous posts, I simply don't agree with them

What has Tom Scully actually said, in his own words, that shows he is dissatisfied with the club?

How about answer that as opposed to a weak brush off respons?

Agree!

Scully has consistently stuck by his word from day one of the media speculation. He categorically stated that he would not be giving the issue his consideration until after season's end, and that is exactly what he has done. He has not held the club to ransom or played games... the only games that are being played here are going on in the minds of a few posters; the same goes for the displays of "petulance".

If he goes he goes, and if he stays he stays... regardless of the outcome, he at least has done nothing he didn't say he would.

Thanks Harcourt, I'll get in to that internet thing one day.

But actually, smart ass, it wasn't on the Herald Sun website, or the AFL website, or the Freo website when I had a look after you announced it, so I was just questioning where you heard it.

I will wait for Thursday to see if the rest of your post has any merit.

No problems.

Here you go:

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/09/02/palmer-tells-fremantle-of-giants-move/

The story is from Kim Hagdom so make of it what you will.

He/she has also put this piece together re Scully being captain:

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/09/06/scully-could-be-giants-captain/

All the big names signing now, Davis, Ward, Palmer, Folau....

Oh wait weren’t they chasing Swan, Pendlebury, Thomas, Mitchell, Bartel, Murphy, Goddard....

Even if Scully does sign, GWS have failed massively.

If there were some blow outs this year wait until the top teams play GWS next year.

No problems.

Here you go:

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/09/02/palmer-tells-fremantle-of-giants-move/

There is nothing in there that says he has committed to GWS... yes, it is most likely, but no official statement has been made by anyone. Scully has not made any statement yet either, but that has not stopped that site from reporting he will be Captain of GWS.

All the big names signing now, Davis, Ward, Palmer, Folau....

Oh wait weren’t they chasing Swan, Pendlebury, Thomas, Mitchell, Bartel, Murphy, Goddard....

Even if Scully does sign, GWS have failed massively.

If there were some blow outs this year wait until the top teams play GWS next year.

It seems a very risky strategy.

Davis - injury prone

Scully - injury prone

Palmer - injury prone

I suppose when you have an AFL behind you you can afford to be a reckless with your recruiting. If things go t's up the AFL just invent some new BS rule to give them more money.

Palmer's manager states there is also another club in play for Palmer's Services read here

Agree!

Scully has consistently stuck by his word from day one of the media speculation. He categorically stated that he would not be giving the issue his consideration until after season's end, and that is exactly what he has done. He has not held the club to ransom or played games... the only games that are being played here are going on in the minds of a few posters; the same goes for the displays of "petulance".

If he goes he goes, and if he stays he stays... regardless of the outcome, he at least has done nothing he didn't say he would.

Good post! Agree 100%

No problems.

Here you go:

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/09/02/palmer-tells-fremantle-of-giants-move/

The story is from Kim Hagdom so make of it what you will.

So by 'now confirmed' you mean '4 days ago some awful sports site confirmed.'

It may happen but that is far from confirmation...

It seems a very risky strategy.

Davis - injury prone

Scully - injury prone

Palmer - injury prone

I suppose when you have an AFL behind you you can afford to be a reckless with your recruiting. If things go t's up the AFL just invent some new BS rule to give them more money.

Davis unlucky more than injury prone but is a big unkown of whether he will be a good player. Showed good signs.

Scully has a troublesome knee. Might have a hip issue too, suspect kicking over 30m+ but great work ethic and fitness.

Palmer done his knee once, lost a lot of pace and kicking is an issue. Struggle on the big Subiaco ground, would have moved on anyway.

Mark Harvey on Perth radio and Manager also confirmed won't be at Dockers next year.

Agree!

Scully has consistently stuck by his word from day one of the media speculation. He categorically stated that he would not be giving the issue his consideration until after season's end, and that is exactly what he has done. He has not held the club to ransom or played games... the only games that are being played here are going on in the minds of a few posters; the same goes for the displays of "petulance".

If he goes he goes, and if he stays he stays... regardless of the outcome, he at least has done nothing he didn't say he would.

Spot on, for mine

Posters can feel free to call me or think of me as naive, however, I'm simply being hopeful we'll retain him (although concede he may go) and choose to trust Scully at his word

No words have been publically uttered by Tom to prove he is dissatisfied with the club, or being a prima dona, or petulant etc.

All the big names signing now, Davis, Ward, Palmer, Folau....

GWS has not grabbed the imagination of players - this lineup will be lucky to win a game. Still some may be waiting another year as GWS has 2 years to recruit.

C'mon Tommy,you've had 12 months,spill the beans lad!