Jack Watts - More Discussion (for those who haven't had enough)

[Ted Lasso 17,318]

Asked if he wants to stay at Melbourne, he paused, shrugged his shoulders and said something along the lines of, that's what I need to decide.

Same deal as Roos, can't have any half hearted soft [censored], either in for the long haul or right out the door, need to get someone with abit more heart in return.

[Return to Glory 7,858]

Asked if he wants to stay at Melbourne, he paused, shrugged his shoulders and said something along the lines of, that's what I need to decide.

Horrible. Could not have been less of an endorsement. I'm genuinely peeved.

[jackaub 1,402]

A young player who hasn't got near reaching his potential, who has quite publicly had a swipe at his former coach and who is out of of contract and not wanting to sign until his struggling club get a new coach (ed) is going on the footy show.

God, Jack's manager must be a jack off of the highest order

Hey Rod you are so right JW is very poorly represented

[DeeZee 6,910]

The least worthy panelist from a footy perspective I can remember.

So what is he on for ?

Idiot

[Return to Glory 7,858]

I'm wondering why Lyon would have let him on, presumably knowing the extent of his indecision.

[Lord Travis 10,327]

Clearly not happy with the club at the moment. If he wants out then let's get the best trade we can for him. Trade him for a promising young midfielder. We need midfielders!

[jackaub 1,402]

He will way up ALL options

Jackie boys only real option is to play good footy and have a go He cant can he? Go away!

[Daz's Dee's 113]

Gone.

V disappointing. May as well take the number 4 off the jumpers now. Another kick in the teeth for dees supporters.

yep I feel gutted as a dees member

[gOLLy 401]

Seeya Jack!!

[Ted Lasso 17,318]

MFC should seriously consider letting him know there is no place for soft [censored] on our list, and that he will be traded regardless of what he wants to do because he is nowhere near good enough to be holding the club to randsom.

[Return to Glory 7,858]

I'm trying to convince myself that he is genuinely weighing up options. Gut feel is not at all.

[Philthy 284]

He is GAWN! Time to find a trade that will benefit the club

[Crackers 67]

Stuff finding the best possible trade...don't delist him before the national draft and let him get gobbled up by GWS. At least he will be used to the floggings.

[Jaded No More 60,129]

No idea why the club OKed for him to go on the show when they are surely aware of his current mindset regarding our club.

What sort of [censored] endorsement is that for our dying brand?

[saka888 54]

ive heard it watts for gibbs!

[Ted Lasso 17,318]

Play hardball, first round pick or he is off to the Giants.

[Return to Glory 7,858]

Bloody hell, loves the boys, loves PJ but wants out. What a big kick in the teeth.

[Return to Glory 7,858]

Anyone else in a bit of shock?

[dazzledavey36 49,795]

Stuff finding the best possible trade...don't delist him before the national draft and let him get gobbled up by GWS. At least he will be used to the floggings.

Just like how GWS gave us a flogging this year?

[Real Demon 232]

I'm trying to convince myself that he is genuinely weighing up options. Gut feel is not at all.

I'd say he has a very clear idea where he wants to go, and would have been thinking about it for some time.

If I was him, I'd be gone too.

[DeeSpencer 23,686]

GWS won't touch him and he'll end up at StKilda, cop it!

[Ouch! 2,138]

Hmmm dunno,

He sounded like someone that has to weigh up his future, sure it didn't sound good, but he sounds like he has faith also in Peter Jackson. Will hold judgement at the moment, and if he goes, we should get currency for him, if he stays lets hope the new footy director and coach can get the best out of him.

I will agree with the comment someone made above regarding why was he allowed on the show... it doesn't paint him or the club in a good light.

[wmth 69]

One of the most pathetic responses I've ever heard. It was feeble and I wouldn't be fussed if the club put him up for trade now. What a passenger.

There was an opportunity to show some strength, and he passed. Winning doesn't just happen Jack, and it would be nice if you acknowledged some responsibility.

Turning Melbourne around is a competitive persons job and football's full of them. See ya, Jack.

I am one of them, but I feel sorry for the supporters. It's bloody hard.

[Real Demon 232]

Anyone else in a bit of shock?

Not at all.

If you are him, come up with 5 good reasons to stay?

[chookrat 3,869]

Unless Jack wants to put himself at the mercy of the draft the MFC can choose whether we agree to a trade. This is good advertising to get the best trade and a renewed board and FD could entice him to stay.

He's had a pretty tough run since we drafted him and looks like he needs a fresh start.