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Jack Watts signs for three years (21/7/16)

dazzledavey36
in Melbourne Demons

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12 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Wonderful news.

Slobbo reckons it's about 500k a year, however negotiations probably got a bit tense as Watts's form went through the roof as the season went on.

Let's hope his form stays throught the roof. I want to see affirmation of that on Saturday and the remainder of the season. I wish him well but in two minds given the post contract lethargy of many of our re-signings.

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    In an age of James Frawleys and Tom Scullys, Jack Watts shows what true clubmanship is all about. This is the kind of loyalty, patience and hard work that builds team culture and cohesiveness. Along with Nate Jones, Jack Viney and Max Gawn, his devotion to the Dees is something we haven't seen for a good while. 

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    200 games beckons this contract.  Go Jack!

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    1 hour ago, Webber said:

    In an age of James Frawleys and Tom Scullys, Jack Watts shows what true clubmanship is all about. This is the kind of loyalty, patience and hard work that builds team culture and cohesiveness. Along with Nate Jones, Jack Viney and Max Gawn, his devotion to the Dees is something we haven't seen for a good while. 

    Colin Garland epitomises what you're highlighting as much as or more than anyone.

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    Thought the cartoon accompanying the Watts article in the Herald Sun was in pretty poor taste.

    I can't find a photo of it online but it has Watts captioned as saying "I never wanted to leave Melbourne" to which the journo replies "A year ago it wouldn't have been your decision."

    Neither funny, relevant or appropriate to the good news story. 

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    1 minute ago, Sylvia Saint said:

    Thought the cartoon accompanying the Watts article in the Herald Sun was in pretty poor taste.

    I can't find a photo of it online but it has Watts captioned as saying "I never wanted to leave Melbourne" to which the journo replies "A year ago it wouldn't have been your decision."

    Neither funny, relevant or appropriate to the good news story. 

    I thought it was a tad funny, relevant, and ironic that 12 months is a long time in footy.  What else do we want cartoons to do?

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    1 hour ago, ProDee said:

    Colin Garland epitomises what you're highlighting as much as or more than anyone.

    His performances this year don't epitomise "hard work".


     

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    38 minutes ago, stuie said:

    His performances this year don't epitomise "hard work".


     

    Who can forget Garland's  stirring  speech after accepting a 3 year contract.  

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    Watts next year under Goody will add more toughness to his repertoire. You watch....

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    56 minutes ago, stuie said:

    His performances this year don't epitomise "hard work".


     

    You just had a go at someone else in another thread for a "douchy post" and then you post this. Do you think Garland doesn't give his all? He might not have been up to it this year, but I'm pretty sure that his standing amongst his teammates would show that he is a hard worker and gives everything he has.

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    40 minutes ago, leehow said:

    You just had a go at someone else in another thread for a "douchy post" and then you post this. Do you think Garland doesn't give his all? He might not have been up to it this year, but I'm pretty sure that his standing amongst his teammates would show that he is a hard worker and gives everything he has.

    You don't see the difference between discussing someone as a player and posting a joke meme saying someone's career is over?

     

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    Part of me feels that what Watts has demonstrated on the field this year is only a taste of what's to come. Jack is about to enter the prime of his career and will no doubt only get better from here. Wouldn't be surprised if next year we see Watts produce a 55+ goal season (provided he remains as a half forward).

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    23 minutes ago, stuie said:

    You don't see the difference between discussing someone as a player and posting a joke meme saying someone's career is over?

     

    If you were discussing him as a player I would see a difference. You just had a whack at him.

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    13 minutes ago, leehow said:

    If you were discussing him as a player I would see a difference. You just had a whack at him.

    Honestly, you don't perceive the difference between discussing performances and posting memes saying RIP to someone's career?

     

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    1 hour ago, stuie said:

    Honestly, you don't perceive the difference between discussing performances and posting memes saying RIP to someone's career?

     

    I didn't think you were discussing his performance. I thought you were having a cheap shot. Have a go at his decision making, disposal, etc, but to say his performances this year don't epitomise "hard work" is pretty average.

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    1 minute ago, leehow said:

    I didn't think you were discussing his performance. I thought you were having a cheap shot. Have a go at his decision making, disposal, etc, but to say his performances this year don't epitomise "hard work" is pretty average.

    He's played most of the year in the VFL.

    Maybe you'll listen to Plapp: "Col’s had some inconsistency in contests"

    What does that say to you?

    I love him as a bloke, probably one of the best at the club, but he clearly hasn't worked hard enough this year and that's why he's playing for Casey.

     

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    7 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Wonderful news.

    Slobbo reckons it's about 500k a year, however negotiations probably got a bit tense as Watts's form went through the roof as the season went on.

    I'm surprised Robbo has never won a Walkley award or even a Pulitzer prize for Journalism.

    The man always has his ear to the ground ,especially after happy hour.

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    What a star. He has arrived and then some.

    And I will say this - Jack Watts absolutely shits on Nic Naitanui! 

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    14 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

    What a star. He has arrived and then some.

    And I will say this - Jack Watts absolutely shits on Nic Naitanui! 

    He does not. He's much too polite to do something so vulgar.

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    Jack is the icing on the MFC cake!

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    Usually players sign a contract and go back to bed, until that deal is almost done. Absolutely elite few weeks of football.

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    Was immense today. His contested work has been off the charts compared to where he was. Good on him - couldn't be happier for him.

    It's great seeing the footy world finally take notice of him too.

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