Farewell Jack Watts

[Wilson7 2,689]

5 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Wow way to slag off your own players, ever heard of being a "supporter"

Didn't you read the rules Gonz ? For some It's ok to bag the crap out of every other Melbourne player or coach unless his name is Jack Watts.

[Wilson7 2,689]

12 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I'd also like to say that although I have come across as very "anti-Watts" to some on here, if things turned out that no suitable trade could be agreed on and he ended up staying on the list next year I wouldn't be upset.

Seems an extremely unlikely occurrence given whats in the public domain however stranger things have happened.

You have not come across that way Gonzo. I feel the same way as you, if we can't get a decent trade for Watts i'm good with keeping him but some of the uninformed vitriol aimed at Goodwin is bordering on the ridiculous.

[Wilson7 2,689]

17 hours ago, demon25 said:

Message to MFC:

Trade Jack Watts - lose my membership

Simple

People power

lolz...seeya, you will either leave now or when your next favourite player is traded, no great loss

[jumbo returns 6,741]

3 hours ago, DavidNeitz9 said:

lolz...seeya, you will either leave now or when your next favourite player is traded, no great loss

Lolz?

How old are you? Like, like, eleventeen?

[Roger Mellie 4,179]

Just announced on AFL Trade radio that Watts not interested in moving interstate.

[Wilson7 2,689]

9 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Lolz?

How old are you? Like, like, eleventeen?

your insults mean nothing to me Jumbo

[wheaters31 687]

4 minutes ago, Roger Mellie said:

Just announced on AFL Trade radio that Watts not interested in moving interstate.

Geelong I reckon

[rpfc 28,964]

5 hours ago, DavidNeitz9 said:

Didn't you read the rules Gonz ? For some It's ok to bag the crap out of every other Melbourne player or coach unless his name is Jack Watts.

You are either showing your age or your emotional maturity - no player has copped more than Jack Watts on this board or with MFC fans.

[KysaiahMessiah 725]

13 minutes ago, Roger Mellie said:

Just announced on AFL Trade radio that Watts not interested in moving interstate.

surely not the pies?

[spalding 1,128]

interesting

seems like he doesn't want to get out of his comfort zone and that living in Melbourne is a priority over footballing opportunity.

[Brisbanedemonfan 26]

Could Wattsy be on the outer, and  Lever coming in, be part of a move to have T Mac playing forward permanently next year? I think there was talk of us acquiring another experienced mid - would that mean Petracca playing up forward more too?

 

If that's the idea, and then I think we should trade Watts for sure. Sounds like he needs a fresh start to reinvent himself (who knows - he could get home sick and come back in a few years? ), and T Mac seemed to relish playing forward (so much so that when he went back again he didn't play like he normally would - maybe he needs to be reinvented as well and going forward is his tonic?). T Mac and Petracca floating in our forward line would be dangerous. 

[jumbo returns 6,741]

15 minutes ago, DavidNeitz9 said:

your insults mean nothing to me Jumbo

Chill, Neita

[Cheap Seats 3,310]

9 hours ago, hemingway said:

No not weird. Tells you he has totally disconnected from the club and will announce his new club.....or retire!

LeBron James style!

[Engorged Onion 10,224]

6 minutes ago, spalding said:

interesting

seems like he doesn't want to get out of his comfort zone and that living in Melbourne is a priority over footballing opportunity.

Firstly, he'll have intel from his manager, or directly himself that Victorian clubs are interested... secondly I feel as though your statement about him not wanting to get out his comfort zone is not warranted - surely the bloke is allowed to have priorities when it comes to location around family/friends ongoing business post football - just like many other footballers, or anyone else in middle class australia who has the fortune to pick and choose. God...I don't want to work in Karatha even though there are options there...

[Wilson7 2,689]

4 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Chill, Neita

Fair call Jumbo

[McQueen 17,867]

40 minutes ago, Roger Mellie said:

Just announced on AFL Trade radio that Watts not interested in moving interstate.

Then why'd you even bother traveling to Adelaide in the first place?!

[whatwhat say what 23,624]

Just now, McQueen said:

Then why'd you even bother traveling to Adelaide in the first place?!

Very odd indeed

My guess is Pies or bust, then?

[Dee Zephyr 19,290]

44 minutes ago, Roger Mellie said:

Just announced on AFL Trade radio that Watts not interested in moving interstate.

DemonOx is on the money about Jack nominating us as his destination.

[Engorged Onion 10,224]

2 minutes ago, DemonAndrew said:

Very odd indeed

My guess is Pies or bust, then?

GTOWN have enquired allegedly... *source - my memory from media outlets @binman

Edited October 2, 2017 by Danelska

[Wilson7 2,689]

35 minutes ago, rpfc said:

You are either showing your age or your emotional maturity - no player has copped more than Jack Watts on this board or with MFC fans.

It was a joke RPFC. too hard for you to comprehend ?

[MudDogs Gawn Win.. someday 499]

36 minutes ago, spalding said:

interesting

seems like he doesn't want to get out of his comfort zone and that living in Melbourne is a priority over footballing opportunity.

What a surprise. That watts just enjoys the lifestyle and not the pursuit of achieving the ultimate.

[McQueen 17,867]

16 minutes ago, DemonAndrew said:

Very odd indeed

My guess is Pies or bust, then?

I'm starting to lean against bust and wouldn't be surprised if he decides to stay.

[Lucifers Hero 40,556]

16 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Correct. My mistake. I did mean player

Sorry,

I was just noting that while Goodwin was a much decorated player his leadership skills are untested.

Actually, he has a very similar career path to Buckley:  A driven, much decorated player, had a few years as Ass coach, understudy to Premiership coach.  Inherited a talented team as Senior coach.

Hopefully, that is where the comparison ends and we have that elusive success. 

Edited October 2, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero

[binman 44,683]

50 minutes ago, spalding said:

interesting

seems like he doesn't want to get out of his comfort zone and that living in Melbourne is a priority over footballing opportunity.

Same could be said then of lever

[pitmaster 3,589]

Would be rapt if he said he wanted to stay...to prove himself. Doubt it will happen though