Jack Watts Retires

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1 hour ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

I did watch the thing and I didn't get exactly the same impression as that.  It did seem to me that Max and Watts were pretty good mates and that Maxy doesn't mind having a good time on the turps from time to time during the off season.  But I think Max's professionalism in his personal fitness and football over the past 3 or 4 years has been exceptional to a level that I don't get the impression Jack ever came near.  I think Max's team mates would respect the example that he sets of professionalism during the season, but also being able to be a fun and relatable guy within sensible limits when it's time to switch off.

I've got zero concerns about Gus.  He gives me the impression that he's a pretty smart guy and solid citizen with his head screwed on well.

I've always thought Jack offered us something on the field worthy of his place in the side.  Probably never lived up to the superstar expectations that were put on him, but a decient player none the less.

After he was delisted by Port and subsequently retired, I did wounder if he'd could be worth us taking another punt on, particularly on the basis of his elite delivery into the forward line and goal kicking.  But I must say watching his performance on the captain's run podcast, that certainly left me with the impression that he is more focused on life outside football his motivation levels to play are not there.

You shouldn't have to have watched a podcast after retirement to realise footy was never jack's  number 1 passion