Our new besties - GWS

[DemonWA 3,932]

I believe he wants to stay in WA next year.

Could do worse than cut his teeth at Claremont in the WAFL

[H_T 3,043]

only reservation I have about Hogan is how long it will take for him to do any real damage - 17 year old KPP, gotta be about 5 years off one would think. An 18 year old top draft pick midfielder is generally pretty much ready to go straight away as the last few drafts have shown

How long will it take BP's pet project Cook before we can build a side around and before he does any damage?

[H_T 3,043]

Just on GWS. Wasn't there someone from GWS recently stating publicly that the GWS were being careful with their cap limit re: discussions with Jon Giles and his contract. He wanted more money, several other clubs were keen etc....?????

All of the sudden Giles is re-signed on a decent 3 year contract.

Now I'm reading today Stephen Silvagni and the Giants are ready to step in if the Swans and Crows can't reach an agreement over Tippett. The $900K contract rings a bell or two.

Oh, sorry, nevermind....I forgot GWS have an endless pit of money and a cap that is as flexible as a rubber band at the AFL's discretion.

edit: link: - http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/149727/default.aspx

[jnrmac 20,055]

Hogan turns 18 in Dec so would be 19 when he hits the ground in 2014, and by all accounts should be cherry ripe by then, after 2 pre-seasons and a year at Casey...

Are you sure thats right? Can't he play for us a an 18yo??

[old dee 23,782]

How long will it take BP's pet project Cook before we can build a side around and before he does any damage?

This decade is looking doubtful H_T

[old dee 23,782]

Just on GWS. Wasn't there someone from GWS recently stating publicly that the GWS were being careful with their cap limit re: discussions with Jon Giles and his contract. He wanted more money, several other clubs were keen etc....?????

All of the sudden Giles is re-signed on a decent 3 year contract.

Now I'm reading today Stephen Silvagni and the Giants are ready to step in if the Swans and Crows can't reach an agreement over Tippett. The $900K contract rings a bell or two.

Oh, sorry, nevermind....I forgot GWS have an endless pit of money and a cap that is as flexible as a rubber band at the AFL's discretion.

edit: link: - http://www.afl.com.a...27/default.aspx

Gee you are such a cynic H_T

Oh hang on I think I just joined you.