Farewell Luke Jackson

[loges 6,767]

2 hours ago, dpositive said:

Jacko Trac Clarry????

Theres now a list of premiership players who are going to look very attractive to opposition teams, who will have salary space or other attractions.

WA is a very atractive location and possibly cheaper with opportunities to get better return and n and nvestments.

BUT if you want to be part of the most significant ccesful TEAM and be remembered far beyond your playing career you may have to make some sacrifices.

Just look at Dangerfield  who has a profile as an important ndividual but has failed to get that elusive flag he wanted. Yes he has a great life in Geelong back home and is more than comfortable but he has not achieved the ultimate prize that all players want.

while the Premiership is the ultimate prize I am sure Swallow , Bowey and others will not be recognised as great until they are multiple winners over a long career. 

Jacko has only just begun and I am sure he is something special but so was Jesse Hogan.

Good luck to the negotiators

Swallow ?

[1964_2 2,357]

On 1/26/2022 at 3:43 PM, Demonstone said:

It must be a fun life, waiting for someone to make a spelling mistake on a forum, so you can call them out.

Well done to you
 

[Demonstone 21,825]

Just an attempt at levity, 1964.  Don't take it too seriously.

[WalkingCivilWar 39,264]

1 hour ago, 1964_2 said:

It must be a fun life, waiting for someone to make a spelling mistake on a forum, so you can call them out.

Well done to you
 

Don’t take it personally, 1964_2. 
Actually, forget what I just said… DO take it personally. For it’s flattering to be pulled up by Demonstone as he only pulls up the best. 😁
Yes, he’s pulled me up a couple of times, and I’m a proofreader! But I’m proud to say that I once caught him out on an error. Alas, it was in a PM so everyone will just have to take my word for it. 😉

[Bitter but optimistic 22,066]

1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

Just an attempt at levity, 1964.  Don't take it too seriously.

The problem is Demonstone that some posters do take it more than seriously. For some it can be confidence sapping.

I am a ( partially reformed) pedant. There are two reasons for this. First, I realised that fat fingers or too many vinos led to careless mistakes by my good self so ......... you know ..... glass houses etc.

Second, I realised that some posters ( just as in the general population are poor spellers)  and really are unable to do anything about it. So why (possibly) lessen their fun in posting?

Nowadays I am pedantic only toward posters who I really like or really dislike.

[dieter 3,325]

20 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

The problem is Demonstone that some posters do take it more than seriously. For some it can be confidence sapping.

I am a ( partially reformed) pedant. There are two reasons for this. First, I realised that fat fingers or too many vinos led to careless mistakes by my good self so ......... you know ..... glass houses etc.

Second, I realised that some posters ( just as in the general population are poor spellers)  and really are unable to do anything about it. So why (possibly) lessen their fun in posting?

Nowadays I am pedantic only toward posters who I really like or really dislike.

Why do you hate me? I've dun you rong.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,066]

4 minutes ago, dieter said:

Why do you hate me? I've dun you rong.

I hated all opening batsmen!

[dpositive 1,651]

6 hours ago, loges said:

Swallow ?

Whoops!!!

Cant even claim autocorrect I think I meant Spargo but I'm not even sure.

My emotions have been all over the place since I've been supporting the premiers.

[dieter 3,325]

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I hated all opening batsmen!

But...But...I was also the opening tom bowler!!!!  6 for 17 off 8 overs, 2 for 11 after 2 overs....

Edited January 27, 2022 by dieter

[Gawndy the Great 9,009]

I like LJ I really do. The kid has not put 50 games together and we are already getting our knickers in a knot. 

He is learning his craft with an all time 5X AA ruckman. He ain’t going anywhere in the next few years. After that and a few more premierships I’ll happily exchange him for 2 top 10 draft picks that Meth coke will offer us ala Tim Kelly style. And we can rebuild once more. We will have Mac Andrew’s and Jeff whites Xbox by then anyway 😂😂to cover our ruck stocks. 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,264]

3 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

The problem is Demonstone that some posters do take it more than seriously. For some it can be confidence sapping.

I am a ( partially reformed) pedant. There are two reasons for this. First, I realised that fat fingers or too many vinos led to careless mistakes by my good self so ......... you know ..... glass houses etc.

Second, I realised that some posters ( just as in the general population are poor spellers)  and really are unable to do anything about it. So why (possibly) lessen their fun in posting?

Nowadays I am pedantic only toward posters who I really like or really dislike.

Ok who are you, and what have you done with the real BBO?!! The BBO we all know and tolerate. This is too sensible, and even borderline sweet, to be him. 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,264]

2 hours ago, dpositive said:

Whoops!!!

Cant even claim autocorrect I think I meant Spargo but I'm not even sure.

My emotions have been all over the place since I've been supporting the premiers.

I actually thought you meant Sparrow. Both seven-letter words. Both begin with S. And both a type of bird!

[Winners at last 5,158]

19 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I actually thought you meant Sparrow. Both seven-letter words. Both begin with S. And both a type of bird!

I assumed Sparrow too

[DeeZone 8,993]

Me to.!!We all know how good Luke Jackson is and how much better we expect him to become, he has shown that he is a team oriented player that isn’t afraid of hard work. He is an MFC Premiership player who appeared to really enjoy our success, to my mind he is a stayer.❤️💙

[TRIGON 4,779]

Swallow / Sparrow, cut @dpositive some slack...

 

[Dr. Gonzo 23,723]

21 hours ago, loges said:

Swallow ?

 

14 hours ago, dpositive said:

Whoops!!!

Cant even claim autocorrect I think I meant Spargo but I'm not even sure.

My emotions have been all over the place since I've been supporting the premiers.

 

12 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I actually thought you meant Sparrow. Both seven-letter words. Both begin with S. And both a type of bird!

@binman is it Swallow or Sparrow? 😆

[Willmoy1947 3,971]

15 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I hated all opening batsmen!

I'm a think cr(w)anker

[Whispering_Jack 29,240]

15 hours ago, dpositive said:

Whoops!!!

Cant even claim autocorrect I think I meant Spargo but I'm not even sure.

My emotions have been all over the place since I've been supporting the premiers.

Did you mean Spargo, the Dutch band?

 

 

[monoccular 17,328]

On 1/24/2022 at 9:51 AM, chook fowler said:

Give him life - no parole

If The Emperor secedes will WCE and Free still be eligible for AFL?

On 1/25/2022 at 11:09 AM, Sydee said:

Running back to Perth didn't work out too well for Jessie - I think Luke knows he is in a very special place right now

The core of this premiership team can enjoy sustained success and get handsomely paid too along the way If they stick together

Plenty of examples of characters that chased the $$$'s only to be disappointed - its not all about money IMO

"...The core of this premiership team can enjoy sustained success and get handsomely paid too along the way If they stick together..."

...and set up for life after footy too if they play their cards right and make sensible financial decisions.  The world is at their feet.

Edited January 28, 2022 by monoccular

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

6 minutes ago, monoccular said:

If The Emperor secedes will WCE and Free still be eligible for AFL?

A trade deal can be worked out. They can play if they pay a tariff of one goal per quarter.

[tiers 2,810]

The boy's only 20 years old.

Plenty of time to make big dollars after success at the dees.

No rush.

GO DEES

[John Crow Batty 8,786]

29 minutes ago, monoccular said:

If The Emperor secedes will WCE and Free still be eligible for AFL?

"...The core of this premiership team can enjoy sustained success and get handsomely paid too along the way If they stick together..."

...and set up for life after footy too if they play their cards right and make sensible financial decisions.  The world is at their feet.

The the AFL can then truly claim to be an international competition.

[58er 5,996]

16 minutes ago, tiers said:

The boy's only 20 years old.

Plenty of time to make big dollars after success at the dees.

No rush.

GO DEES

That shouldn't stop Dogga getting a just reward for his ability at his craft irrespective of age. I am sure the extensions over the last year or two were appropriate and fair. The 100% resigning would seem to indicate this.

Of course our Premiership  makes our players even more valuable but there are ways teams of players can be rewarded bonuses along the way. 

If Dynasties like Hawks Cats Tigers can handle this I have no doubt the Dees are well equipped to reward our players the right way  and to maintain longevity of success in the process. 

[Willmoy1947 3,971]

We wouldn't want to smell the old AFL for any reason anywhere...

Their friends in WA have long tentacles..

[monoccular 17,328]

46 minutes ago, willmoy said:

We wouldn't want to smell the old AFL for any reason anywhere...

Their friends in WA have long tentacles..

?? 🤔