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Farewell Luke Jackson

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1 hour ago, Beetle said:

Long term deal has been put in front of him, talks on hold.

Why?

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    3 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

    Why?

    Jacko indecisive on whether he wants the sea world or Melb zoo pass as an extra 

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    8 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

    Why?

    Maybe waiting until Luke returns to Melbourne?

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    59 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

    Why?

    He has the potential to be one of the top players in the comp in a couple of years, it would be madness on his part to sign a long term deal at his age despite how much I'd love to see it. I'd be happy with a couple of year extension for him and a long term deal for Clarry.

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    Whilst his preparation/professionalism is well documented on ‘land, there are signals he isn’t the most mature of fellas yet (club opposing him moving out from the Brayshaw residence an example).
     

    Maybe he is being advised to not rush into a long term deal halfway across the country when he perhaps isn’t clear on what he wants long term? He is one of few who have  the luxury to grow up a little more and then make a decision 

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    3 minutes ago, The Jackson 6 said:

    Whilst his preparation/professionalism is well documented on ‘land, there are signals he isn’t the most mature of fellas yet (club opposing him moving out from the Brayshaw residence an example).
     

    Maybe he is being advised to not rush into a long term deal halfway across the country when he perhaps isn’t clear on what he wants long term? He is one of few who have  the luxury to grow up a little more and then make a decision 

    Yep and unfortunately those types are typically pretty indecisive people

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    1 minute ago, wonnabeeri said:

    I’ve heard a 4 or 5 year deal will be announced soon 

    That would be immense if true

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    On 10/12/2021 at 3:16 PM, cantstandyasam said:

    It's gr8 that the whole family have bought in. All we need now is for Luke to have a steady Melbourne girl.....

     How many girls out there like guys with No Front teeth. 

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    Also how great is it seeing the reaction of the Families of Players and Draftees now compared to that POS ts and his family's reaction when he was drafted. They thought they were to good for us and their poo didn't stink. I wasn't as enthusiastic as most of you about Luke to start with but he's  seriously won me over in a big way and did it very quickly. 

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    2 hours ago, The Jackson 6 said:

    Whilst his preparation/professionalism is well documented on ‘land, there are signals he isn’t the most mature of fellas yet (club opposing him moving out from the Brayshaw residence an example).
     

    Maybe he is being advised to not rush into a long term deal halfway across the country when he perhaps isn’t clear on what he wants long term? He is one of few who have  the luxury to grow up a little more and then make a decision 

    We keep a winning culture together and I think it will be an easy decision.

    Never thought I'd say this, but while we're in the position we currently are, I'm bearly concerned about loosing quality players like LJ, because I doubt it will happen.  By the time LJ is demanding absolute top dollar and ruck time, I think Max will be around the point where he's ok with accepting lesser roles and dosh.  Let's face it Max has already immortalised himself in MFC / footy fofolklore.

    I think we are at greater risk of loosing some of the quality B graders like Rivers, Jimmy Jordon and possibly the likes of Hunt, whom might rightly think they could be a bigger name and earning capasity at another club.  But when guys with some currency and capability like Melksham choose the option of slogging it out at the MFC over others where they might have greater opportunities, I think that says something.

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    12 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

    Apparently Peter Bell contacted us to see if we'd be interested in trading him for their first round pick for the next ten years. You gotta admit, pick two every year is pretty inviting. 

    There is a fitness test involved. They need to see if Luke can roll his car in a suburban street on a Sunday morning.

     

    9 hours ago, The Jackson 6 said:

    Whilst his preparation/professionalism is well documented on ‘land, there are signals he isn’t the most mature of fellas yet (club opposing him moving out from the Brayshaw residence an example).

    He's had 20 years to grow up. What's keeping him?

     

    8 hours ago, 4_Kent_Watts said:

     How many girls out there like guys with No Front teeth. 

    Each missing front tooth: minus 1 point

    Each million dollars in the bank: plus 1 point

    Brownlow red carpet appearance: plus 1 point per year

     

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    Smoke and mirrors. He will sign 3-4 years. The one I am a little concerned about is Clarry only signing on for another 2. I have said it before I would have signed him on for the time that we signed Viney on for and signed Viney on for 2.

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    4 hours ago, Mazer Rackham said:

    There is a fitness test involved. They need to see if Luke can roll his car in a suburban street on a Sunday morning.

     

    He's had 20 years to grow up. What's keeping him?

     

    Each missing front tooth: minus 1 point

    Each million dollars in the bank: plus 1 point

    Brownlow red carpet appearance: plus 1 point per year

     

    That's terrible.

    No woman would ever rate a bloke higher based on how many opportunities she has to parade in front of cameras in a custom made dress.

     

    ........can't find the tongue in cheek emoji.

     

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    If all the talk of culture, selflessness, playing for each other is true, then I think the core playing group (best 10-15 players) will do whatever is necessary to stick together to win more premierships- even it means restructuring deals (i.e. Maxy and TMac) to take under what they are worth.

    Hopefully they also realise that the opportunity that MFC has right in front of them doesn't come around all to often for clubs let alone players and that they are immensely lucky to be part of this current generation. 

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    On 10/9/2021 at 6:08 PM, Fork 'em said:

    Not a bad spot over that side of the bay.
    Better than the other.

    How would having him change our structure maybe for the worse given how it turned out?  He made his choice and I'm sure it more than a footy decision giving the stage of his career.

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    Reckon Olivers year was better than Tracs personally.

     

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    Back on Jackson; the trust put in him by the Club and his relationship with all the new WA boys would have a profound influence on him. He is never going to be "money bags". Scull dog may have got a big pay packet but what do you hear of him now? Meanwhile the Gawn legend grows and he will be a legend and have opportunities long after he stops playing. Jackson might be young but his mentors will be showing him what is possible. I just cannot see him as the go home type and so it would only be money and I cannot see that happening.

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    Wonder if hes put talks on hold again? Worrying silence on this, don't want it to be a distraction all year.

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    On 12/8/2021 at 8:30 AM, picket fence said:

    Smoke and mirrors. He will sign 3-4 years. The one I am a little concerned about is Clarry only signing on for another 2. I have said it before I would have signed him on for the time that we signed Viney on for and signed Viney on for 2.

    100% 

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    21 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

    100% 

    Prior to Flag though..

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    1 hour ago, Demon_Tingles said:

    Wonder if hes put talks on hold again? Worrying silence on this, don't want it to be a distraction all year.

    if he wants to leave, he wants to leave

    not like we'll be getting a spare packet of chips for him

    by the end of the 2022 season he could be a two-time premiership player

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