Just now, Abe said:

The chances of him staying just went up I reckon. 

Why?

He'll go for pick 98 - watch this space

I can't see Jack wanting to move interstate though - he has a girlfriend based in Melbourne and don't think she would move to Adelaide for the next 5 years.

Edited October 11, 20177 yr by CityDee

26 minutes ago, qwerty7 said:

I can't see Jack wanting to move interstate though - he has a girlfriend based in Melbourne and don't think she would move to Adelaide for the next 5 years.

Yeah. Would have thought so myself originally. Apparently Port's pitch was spot on. Something along the lines of making the most of his strengths. Geez. Imagine that. Knowing a player's strengths and finding a place for them in your team. Whodathunkit?

But.........you never know.

Regardless........he's going.

Edited October 11, 20177 yr by ChewyOnMyBoot

2 hours ago, sue said:

This is why I keep harping on about failed messiah issues.  How many players does any club have, particuarly a mediocre one like ours (cum basket case) that dominate games?  The number is countable on the fingers of a mutilated hand. You don't sack the other players in the squad. 

If Watts was just accepted as a mediocre player who can play lots of roles we wouldn't be having this debate.   We may still support the FD in thinking his best value is a trade or in our usual know-all wisdom say they are wrong, or at least worry that they are wrong (ie. me), but the debate would not be this bitter and at times ludicrous on both sides.

Obviously you are not in the FD of the Cats, Swans, Port.....  

But of course staying wth the Demons (as distinct from being recruited by another club) is now close to impossible.

Well the Cats offered a pick in the 40's so they weren't that keen, nor did they want to pay him what he earns at Melbourne. Might want to hunt down a relevant point 

I wonder what Port can offer us ?

 

7 minutes ago, CityDee said:

How did Jacks pre season 2017  go from goodwin saying he is being dropped  because we want him to jump at the footy more and if he does that he is back in - to the flogs on s.e.n saying he turned up in terrible shape etc , it’s rubbish yeah? Or did I miss something? Jack played well this season until the injury so he was as fit as expected or im sure he would not have been played , our culture wouldnt allow it . 

Zanotti's Facebook page says the cats aren't after him now. Is that just port and Sydney in the mix now?

6 minutes ago, Redbeard said:

Zanotti's Facebook page says the cats aren't after him now. Is that just port and Sydney in the mix now?

A new era 

Get the sense we're asking for a first rounder, and no one is prepared to give it. Unlike others, judging by the rhetoric used by the club through this, I don't think they're going to budge. Maybe to a high second rounder, but no way to a third. Just my thoughts anyway.

From Jack's perspective, I don't know why he wouldn't want to move to Sydney. If he wants to focus on his business, its the perfect city! His shorts are made for Bondi.

12 minutes ago, Redbeard said:

Zanotti's Facebook page says the cats aren't after him now. Is that just port and Sydney in the mix now?

The Cats was always going to be hard, they don't have Cap room, especially with G Ablett.  Ideally the Club would want a pick 20-30 and pay none of his wage.  Sydney is the same we would need to fit most of his wage.  Anything outside that he stays and we build a bridge

Edited October 11, 20177 yr by drdrake

So if Sydney pull out due to cap issues and Port sign Motlop on big money...

 

WELCOME BACK JACK!!   no hard feelings son.  we love ya  ;-)

2 minutes ago, drdrake said:

The Cats was always going to be hard, they don't have Cap room, especially with G Ablett.  Ideally the Club would want a pick 20-30 and pay none of his wage.  Sydney is the same we would need to fit most of his wage.  Anything outside that he stays and we build a bridge

Very true. There's no way the Swans could get him under their cap. Its Port or bust I'd say, and I just can't see him moving to Adelaide.

I've said it before, but I wonder how much Jack and the club have already been talking behind the scenes. I know the media has been harping on about the damage being done, and the trade being a certainty now, but you can't tell me Goody and Jack didn't chat at the B&F.

I have no doubt there is a high degree of frustration, but I'm not sure its as acrimonious as the media is letting on.

1 hour ago, Wiseblood said:

Stephen Wells just said on Trade Radio that the Cats are unlikely to be able to do a deal for Jack Watts to come to Geelong.

So why in the world did they bother with a tour and showing some interest in him?  Or are the Cats being tight with what they have?  Either way, sounds more and more like Jack will head to Port Adelaide.

Obviously told them he is going to Port.

3 minutes ago, DubDee said:

So if Sydney pull out due to cap issues and Port sign Motlop on big money...

 

WELCOME BACK JACK!!   no hard feelings son.  we love ya  ;-)

Sydney are out

from the AFL Website
Jack Watts toured Geelong's Simonds Stadium headquarters on Tuesday and will choose between the Cats and Port Adelaide as his new football home. He has got his head around leaving Melbourne and has ruled out Sydney as a potential destination.

I don’t know if I can handle Watts going to Port. They seem so feral. 

44 minutes ago, Abe said:

The chances of him staying just went up I reckon. 

Edited October 11, 20177 yr by Bring-Back-Powell

Wow the Media are right on the money.  Everyone is knocking down Jack's door!  

errr  just the one club left.  yeah,  its port adelaide.  have you been?  they don't pay $80 for board shorts there

8 minutes ago, DubDee said:

So if Sydney pull out due to cap issues and Port sign Motlop on big money...

 

WELCOME BACK JACK!!   no hard feelings son.  we love ya  ;-)

Port apparently have already offered Watts a very good deal over 3 years. I think its almost certain he will be going there.

Quote from Steven Wells ""We've had a good conversation with Melbourne and they've made it clear what they'd be expecting from us, and at this stage, we don't think we'd be able to do that deal so we're not going to give Jack any false hope or waste anybody's time."

So what on earth are we asking for if the club doesn't rate him. I am leased we aren't giving him up for a packet of crisps. maybe others are baulking at picking up his contract and want us to pay the lions share?

3 minutes ago, Die Hard Demon said:

Port apparently have already offered Watts a very good deal over 3 years. I think its almost certain he will be going there.

The day Jack got back from touring Adelaide he came out in the media and plead his case, said he loved the club and didn't want to leave Melbourne. He has since toured the Cats, and spoken to the Swans while Port have in the meantime offered him a 3 year deal. They're not the actions of someone who was enamored with the prospect of going to Port Adelaide.

Remember he has to agree to move.

I might be alone here, but I reckon chances are skewed towards him staying now.

Would not at all be surprised if he stayed. He's contracted.

 

 

1 minute ago, watchtheeyes said:

I might be alone here, but I reckon chances are skewed towards him staying now.

Perhaps he should stay as kicking coach. Could sure use one.

3 minutes ago, watchtheeyes said:

The day Jack got back from touring Adelaide he came out in the media and plead his case, said he loved the club and didn't want to leave Melbourne. He has since toured the Cats, and spoken to the Swans while Port have in the meantime offered him a 3 year deal. They're not the actions of someone who was enamored with the prospect of going to Port Adelaide.

Remember he has to agree to move.

I might be alone here, but I reckon chances are skewed towards him staying now.

 

There's no way he can stay.. IMO that bridge is burnt.

FfI dont think any damage would have been done between Goody and Watts. Grown men! Goody is a realist... And there is nothing wrong with that. 

I actually think the playing group would have even more respect for Goody now! I liked Goodys B&F speech. BRILLIANT!

If Jack stays or goes he will be thankful in the end. Because I do believe Jack will get the best out of himself from this moment on. This situation would have been a shick to the and a life changing event.

I think the Dees would have been wanting Cats Pick 20 or a decent player. Cats ruled themselves out as there not even close in dealing. 

On the other hand, I think the Power are more desperate in getting Jack. Pick 29 wont get it done though. I wouldnt think!

But if they deal Pick 29 and there 2018 2nd round (approx. Pick 34). Trade gets done!

I cant see Jack going to Sydney.