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Jack Watts Retires

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Congratulations Wattsy on your career, i still remember all the excitement when we selected you with the No.1 pick like it was yesterday.

The nail in the cofin goal QB 2017 will live long in the memory. 

Elite kick for goal and Elite field kicker something to hang your hat on.

Always a Dee.

p .s- Would love to know his accuracy for goal percentage.

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    Another sad piece of news in this s--t of a year. Always loved watching him play, very angry when the club traded him.

    Wishing him a happy and bright future in whatever he chooses to do. 

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    1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    Loved the magic you showed.

    Some memories and that unforgettable goal - forever my favourite moment of your career.

    Hard not to tear up seeing that again.?

    All the best.  Thanks for some great memories and your love of the dees.

    Take care Jack

    I was not surprised he didn’t make it back, that was a very severe leg break. 
    All the best and I hope he is still welcome at The MFC

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    It's hard to think of a more polarising player in the modern era, and I'll never forget the 2017 B & F when large sections of the room booed when Jack's departure was mentioned.

    My favourite version of the different calls of QB 2017 is from 3AW - Tim Lane nails the drama of the occasion, and I love how you can see and hear the crowd rise in expectation as the ball travels down the southern wing. 

     

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    Not a surprise

    Did he get everything out of his career, no, did he get himself to the right fitness level an afl player needs, probably not but there has never been such a scrutinised number 1 pick before.

    I will always be grateful for him kicking the winning goal against the pies on queens birthday. I hope he has a successful future  post retirement. 

    also thankgod I will never have to put up with another jack Watts thread. 

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    Take care Jack    your career had it's ups and downs but your supporters rode the waves with you. I was one of them.

    Your marking and kicking for goals and ball skills  were exquisite . That run on the outer wing against the old enemy QB and the goal that sealed the game will forever be in my memory.

    To me you will always be a Melbourne man and one of my favourite players.  ALL the best moving on.

    Edited by nosoupforme

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    8 minutes ago, Grapeviney said:

    It's hard to think of a more polarising player in the modern era, and I'll never forget the 2017 B & F when large sections of the room booed when Jack's departure was mentioned.

    My favourite version of the different calls of QB 2017 is from 3AW - Tim Lane nails the drama of the occasion, and I love how you can see and hear the crowd rise in expectation as the ball travels down the southern wing. 

     

    Tim, a true Commentator and a really good bloke

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    I liked Watts. He was definately his own person.

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    Really disappointing that he played over 170 games and never played in a final. That's an indictment on the MFC, not Jack Watts. 

    (Ditto Lynden Dunn, assuming he retires at the end of the season...unless he plays another game this year.)

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    When I saw that injury following the tackle from Dasiy Thomas, I had a feeling it was going to be a long road back for Jack. He'd never dealt with a long term injury, and judging how he recovered from his hamstring in 2017 (which was the harbinger of his demise at the MFC) I questioned whether he had the commitment to get himself 100% right again. 

    I'll cherish my memories of him in the red & blue. Such a frustrating player, but when he played his role and performed well, it was hard to find a Melbourne person who wasn't pleased for him considering what he had gone through. I really thought after the end of 2016 we were going to see a 250+ game player who was finally living up to some of the expectations, but alas, it wasn't the case. 

    I wish him all the best in his retirement. I really do hope he returns to Victoria as a Melbourne person, and we'll see him occasionally in the MCC area cheering on his mates. 

    Edited by At the break of Gawn

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    I remember when half of demonland was up in arms when we shafted Watts to Port Adelaide for nothing. 

    I was one of a few that maintained that we would not miss Watt and he wouldn't do anything at Port because he is still soft. 

    it was yet another confirmation of Melb supporters overrating their players 

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    10 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

    I remember when half of demonland was up in arms when we shafted Watts to Port Adelaide for nothing. 

    I was one of a few that maintained that we would not miss Watt and he wouldn't do anything at Port because he is still soft. 

    it was yet another confirmation of Melb supporters overrating their players 

     

    Posts like this say a lot more about you than him.

     

     

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    16 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

    I remember when half of demonland was up in arms when we shafted Watts to Port Adelaide for nothing. 

    I was one of a few that maintained that we would not miss Watt and he wouldn't do anything at Port because he is still soft. 

    it was yet another confirmation of Melb supporters overrating their players 

    I just wish I had a banner you could run through

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    54 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

    wait til he becomes part of coaching conversations :P

    Get him in to teach Fritsch how to kick goals!

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    Loved Jack Watts. We all have a friend like him, with that Gatsby-like ability to seemingly float through life regardless of the dramas surrounding. Something tells me that he will move on to the next phase of his life with comparative ease. And if that involves Octoberfest, bloody good luck to him.

    Edited by Return to Glory

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    1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Tim, a true Commentator and a really good bloke

    Quite refreshing to hear a commentator not talking about himself.

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    Wow, I didn't expect to feel sad and nostalgic. 

    We'll always have that QB17 goal mate, all the best Jack.

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    Quite refreshing to hear a commentator not talking about himself.

    Exactly. Tim calls only  what is in front of him

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    I'm Pretty sure my daughter could say Jack Watts before mum or dad. Best of luck Jack.

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    Every Melbourne supporter should be thankful for his contribution to our club.

    Was he inconsistent?  Yes.

    Was he polarising?  Yes.

    Did he absolutely love this club like we do?  Yes.

    It's a shame things ended the way they did, but I loved it when Jack was up and about.  

    Thanks for everything, Jack, and good luck in retirement.

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    55 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

    I remember when half of demonland was up in arms when we shafted Watts to Port Adelaide for nothing. 

    I was one of a few that maintained that we would not miss Watt and he wouldn't do anything at Port because he is still soft. 

    it was yet another confirmation of Melb supporters overrating their players 

    Can't you just wish the bloke all the best in his retirement?

    Why do you feel the need to pat yourself on the back about your feelings on the trade?

    Disgraceful post.  You should be embarrassed.

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