Stop The Jack Watts Trade Now!!!

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Well I'm sorry that Colin Flaubert likes this. It is in unbelievably bad taste and should never have been posted.

Pfft

[PJ_12345 1,098]

The question is what would you get for him?

Three coaches, 6 seasons and not too much on the highlight reel.

People need to get serious when saying he could elite, he isn't A grade and barely B.

Maybe a new club is the kick he needs, because his performance this year isn't good enough.

Edit: that last line applies to the majority of the list.

Edited October 13, 2014 by PJ_12345

[dee-luded 2,959]

The question is what would you get for him?

Three coaches, 6 seasons and not too much on the highlight reel.

People need to get serious when saying he could elite, he isn't A grade and barely B.

Maybe a new club is the kick he needs, because his performance this year isn't good enough.

Edit: that last line applies to the majority of the list.

he's a handbrake currently.

time to move on, & move ahead.

[Little Goffy 14,645]

I'm thinking this whole thread was started as an experiment to see which football 'journalist' runs with the story, based on reading it here.

[SaberFang 7,151]

Right now I'll be devastated if we don't trade Watts.

I expected a massive list change after the pathetic efforts from some of the club's veterans over the last half of the season. Not one person who played in that GWS game has been delisted, traded or otherwise (apart from Frawley leaving). Sends a shiver up my spine.

[Demon Disciple 12,274]

Jack Watts has played 0 "great" games for the MFC. In his 6 years at the club, that is astonishing. Those crying wolf over him being traded clearly have an unwarranted man crush on him. The fact of the matter is, he is simply just not that good of an AFL player, regardless of the fact he was a previous #1 pick.

Some people will argue that he has great skills and good decision making, but he simply doesn't get enough of the ball. This is his major problem, and his biggest deficiency as a player. He is soft. He is nowhere near physical or aggressive enough and he doesn't want to be.

He will never be a good player. He will be lucky enough to turn into an average player.

[John Crow Batty 8,879]

Hit the gym now?? Watts he been doing the last 6 years?!?!

Skipping rope?

[Still Waiting 94]

Watts has very limited currency in the eyes of other clubs, particularly with some ex Dee players.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Watts has very limited currency in the eyes of other clubs, particularly with some ex Dee players.

OK lets put Howe out there then, & see if we can get back into the early picks?

we can spend 12 months rebuilding watts his name ?

[SaberFang 7,151]

If pick 12 is so important to our trade strategy, shop Watts, Howe and Toumpas. Surely you'd get some interested parties for the latter two.

Collingwood were keen on Watts too, if you believe the rumour mill.

[tappysquads 618]

His currency is not worth the sale, keep and develop as best as possible. I've always defended jack, but a couple efforts this year had me ready to put my foot through my tv. But I still say keep him

[thaipantsman 180]

Jack has skills no doubt about it. Would have to be a substantial trade. He appears scared on occasion and does tend to hang back a little. As to putting on the weight this may not suit his running dashing weaving style. He seems big enough just lacks some courage and heart. Shows in glimpses but thats about it.

[What 18,810]

if a trade for a big fish falls through, youd think we have a backup plan of doing a Bernie Vince type deal with pick 23

[SaberFang 7,151]

if a trade for a big fish falls through, youd think we have a backup plan of doing a Bernie Vince type deal with pick 23

Yeah not too sure why we aren't doing anything with 23?? Easy currency for a good midfielder around Vince's age. Surely Roos has someone in mind?

[Guest Demon Abroad]

If we need an earlier pick or an improvement on pick 23 to land a quality player and Watts can deliver that then trade, trade, trade!!

I think Jack could be a handy player in a good side surrounded by quality which basically renders him useless to us at this stage

Surely he can be worth enough on the market to exchange with pick 23 for an earlier pick to on trade

Also it would also be about the single biggest step in moving on from the past we could take, former number one pick who was seen as and presented as the savior yet never lived up to the hype, lacks the want and determination to get the most out of himself basically represents everything wrong about this club over recent times i,e, the assumption that getting heaps of kids with talents will be enough.

[jazza 1,323]

I thought the Victor Chan ref was clever and apt.

Watts has everything that would make him a star of the game except for heart, or balls, or whatever you want to call it.

Bad taste or not, it is what it is, and pretending it is anything else isn't doing us or him any favours.

Banned for 6 weeks for telling the truth.

And will have to front JW lovers before being allowed back on demonland.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,967]

Is Watts being traded is he?

[DeeZee 7,445]

Grimes to Richmond is what I would do for 12

He can be with his brother, and a fresh start for him.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,967]

Grimes to Richmond is what I would do for 12

He can be with his brother, and a fresh start for him.

Wouldn't have any reservations about that deal. Get it done.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Banned for 6 weeks for telling the truth.

And will have to front JW lovers before being allowed back on demonland.

what do you mean?

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

Is Watts being traded is he?

Nothing about it it except rumours. Unfounded of course. Won't happen.

[beelzebub 23,383]

Nothing about it it except rumours. Unfounded of course. Won't happen.

my mail has it that hes been shopped around ....without any real takers.......just saying

[Demon Disciple 12,274]

my mail has it that hes been shopped around ....without any real takers.......just saying

Wouldn't surprise me.

[baysidedave 246]

Nothing about it it except rumours. Unfounded of course. Won't happen.

Josh Mahoney asked on SEN today if Watts is up for trade and he said a straight NO

[beelzebub 23,383]

Josh Mahoney asked on SEN today if Watts is up for trade and he said a straight NO

ya know....its ok to NOT believe what clubs say at this time of year I actually only believe what occurs and not much else.

Again my mail was Watts was definitely put up and early. However was met with a rather coolish reception so they brought him back down again and it 'might' be why its easy to say now he never was.

This is only what I was told, and may never have happened , but it makes credible sense to me. Keep in mind the club itself stated very early that everyone has a price.