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Farewell Jesse Hogan

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3 minutes ago, old dee said:

The era we belong to thinks that way dc but the the current crop do not. It is all agents and communication by social media and  email. Face to face communication is the last option.

IMO sad but that is the way the world is in the 21st century.

The carrier pigeons fly faster and farther these days, and telegrams are also delivered within a few days

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    4 minutes ago, SFebes said:

    I think he has requested a trade to freo already before flying overseas, up to the clubs to sort it out now, both parties have agreed to keep things quiet. He'll go, just the negotiations and outcomes to follow.

    100% this. Just hope we aren’t getting screwed over. I thought we overpaid for Lever, and I want us to get good compensation for losing the best young forward in the game!

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    9 minutes ago, SFebes said:

    I think he has requested a trade to freo already before flying overseas, up to the clubs to sort it out now, both parties have agreed to keep things quiet. He'll go, just the negotiations and outcomes to follow.

    My money would be on this scenario. 

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    25 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    with so much up in the air and so much reported uncertainty, it strikes me as somewhat inappropriate to be holidaying in bali whilst the next possible 10 years of your life is decided.

    i  know there are mobile phone services in bali but it's not quite the same

    just some thoughts

    Yes that’s what the club should start doing - act like his dad and tell him he cant have a holiday after a hard years work because some people online are wondering if he’s going or staying 

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    4 hours ago, Cards13 said:

    The 16 weeks suspension and banned for life is an AFL Victoria rule and doesn’t apply to the AFL is my understanding.

    Thanks. @RalphiusMaximus would've been more worried about the Lewis recruitment if it did apply

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    25 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Pretty good comms these days and Bali is no further from Perth than Melbourne

    It’s much closer actually. Roughly 90 mins flying time. 

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    4 hours ago, Skuit said:

    You're Lee Hoi-chuen? 

    Image result for bruce lee father

    No but I like to dine at Lee Ho Fook

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    15 minutes ago, SFebes said:

    I think he has requested a trade to freo already before flying overseas, up to the clubs to sort it out now, both parties have agreed to keep things quiet. He'll go, just the negotiations and outcomes to follow.

    If this is true, we can all look forward to the obligatory interview (like Lynch yesterday) after signing streamed live from a Bali bar (or night club depending on the hour) beer in one hand, surfboard under one arm and a backpack full of cash. All while sporting a Dimmys knock off Freo jumper acquired from a local supplier. 

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    1 minute ago, Fifty-5 said:

    No but I like to dine at Lee Ho Fook

    going to get a big dish of beef chow mein

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    My view..like @SFebes Jesse already made decision. But..just in case it all goes bust . everyone saves face if nothing made public...yet.

    Smoke mirrors...dance the dance

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    3 minutes ago, Smokey said:

    It’s much closer actually. Roughly 90 mins flying time. 

    wish it was... it's just under 4 hours.. (3hrs 45 mins)

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    1 hour ago, Superunknown said:

    Can you clarify - is it a site guideline that if one changes their username that one must indicate this in a sig block or in some other fashion? It's not addressed here: http://demonland.com/forums/guidelines/

    I think it does matter because posters should own their posting history.  That said like @Nasher said I changed my username but it is pretty transparent.

    Some of the best posters here like @Vogon Poetry and @ProDee have had various incarnations for various reasons but it's fine if it's transparent I think.

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    3 minutes ago, Smokey said:

    Yes that’s what the club should start doing - act like his dad and tell him he cant have a holiday after a hard years work because some people online are wondering if he’s going or staying 

    you know i'm not saying that, so why post such a contention. it's 1 specific week that's all

    i know if it was me and if there was any chance of changing circumstances i'd want to be more available and involved.

    but obviously if his mind is 100% made up, i suppose it doesn't matter, but there has been quite some discussion here that it might not be as black and white as 100% decided

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    3 minutes ago, Smokey said:

    It’s much closer actually. Roughly 90 mins flying time. 

    wish it was... it's just under 4 hours.. (3hrs 45 mins)

     

     

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    24 minutes ago, SFebes said:

    I think he has requested a trade to freo already before flying overseas, up to the clubs to sort it out now, both parties have agreed to keep things quiet. He'll go, just the negotiations and outcomes to follow.

    Ageee with this, it makes the most sense. He’s toured the facilities and had a medical, it’s just going to come down to getting the deal done. I’m actually not so confident that one will get done this year. 

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    6 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

    Seinfeld! Four???

    "Get a big dish of Beef Chow Mein"

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    4 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    i know if it was me and if there was any chance of changing circumstances i'd want to be more available and involved.

    I think the exact same thing but so many players do it for some reason.

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    15 minutes ago, Dodos Demons said:

    If this is true, we can all look forward to the obligatory interview (like Lynch yesterday) after signing streamed live from a Bali bar (or night club depending on the hour) beer in one hand, surfboard under one arm and a backpack full of cash. All while sporting a Dimmys knock off Freo jumper acquired from a local supplier. 

    Such is the footy world these days DD, I wouldn’t be surprised if he got fitted out with gear, photos and interviews pre recorded before he left overseas.

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    58 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

    Uncontracted and restricted/unrestricted free agents are very different things.

    An uncontracted player must be traded, either for picks, players or a combination of the two. If an agreement can't be reached then that player has to nominate for the draft and hope no other club picks him up.

    A free agent can walk to the other club without a trade, however often the club they are leaving will receive a compensation pick from the AFL.

    While your point that most players reach their destination is correct, the two types of contract situations are very different.

    I understsnd the rules 

    My point is players have the freedom to move as they please. 

    The current rules allow clubs to dig their heels in but whats the point when a player is then uncontracted next yr and its easier for them to leave to their clibof choice. Ie tim.kelly and jesse

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    57 minutes ago, ManDee said:

    Kim Jong,  is the Korean-English translator broken? (Been executed)

     

    Edit: Now this is troubling Unleash Hell (fat Kim) perving on @Ethan Tremblay

     

    north korea voyeurism GIF

    Oh dear :)

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    6 minutes ago, SFebes said:

    Such is the footy world these days DD, I wouldn’t be surprised if he got fitted out with gear, photos and interviews pre recorded before he left overseas.

    Sad but true I guess. I have tried to block that possibility from my thinking. Maybe Jesse is smarter than we give him credit for and he knows that either way, it is going to go down to the last minute and he will be back by then, ready to be directed to the correct change room for his presser. 

    Alternatviely, maybe he packed a reversible jumper made up for the presser. 

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    triple ton? get it done lads and ladettes.

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