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Farewell Luke Jackson

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7 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I hope SWYL doesn't read this post.

He thinks we only won the flag because Jackson played the best quarter of footy in living memory, and that he's going to be the best player of all time.

On a side note, Nathan Buckley on SEN has urged us to ask for Griffen Logue  in return and thinks he could significantly improve our forward line next year.

We all loved that period in the Grand Final and not every player can produce that. I don't want to see him go because I do think he will be something special but we do have to be honest: How often do we see the flash in the pan performance that a club gets sucked in to and it turns out to be a total bust of a decision? I'm not saying this will definitely happen but there is a chance that it could. Selling while the stock is high wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. 

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    I heard that Dogga really wants to stay, but Naughton, Gunston, Josh Kennedy and Griffin Logue will push him out.

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    2 hours ago, layzie said:

    We all loved that period in the Grand Final and not every player can produce that. I don't want to see him go because I do think he will be something special but we do have to be honest: How often do we see the flash in the pan performance that a club gets sucked in to and it turns out to be a total bust of a decision? I'm not saying this will definitely happen but there is a chance that it could. Selling while the stock is high wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. 

    100% on board with this.

    It's so easy to be romanticised by the brief, bright sparks. 

    Don't get me wrong, Dogga  may very well develop into what he is being touted as, but he may not - and in any event it's all moot, because if he wants to go home and this is not where his heart is, or we have to throw everything we have to keep him, which will mean we're missing $$$ to keep some of the other pieces of the puzzle, then it's not worth it. It creates friction in the team, and leads to the kind of mentality on show by May earlier this year. Everyone has a role, and everyone needs to play that role, week in and out to make this dynasty we speak of. 

    We're not far off a perfect side. Aside from smarter delivery i50, we need to look for a forward or two, or at least someone who can play up forward, like Logue. 

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    2 hours ago, layzie said:

    We all loved that period in the Grand Final and not every player can produce that. I don't want to see him go because I do think he will be something special but we do have to be honest: How often do we see the flash in the pan performance that a club gets sucked in to and it turns out to be a total bust of a decision? I'm not saying this will definitely happen but there is a chance that it could. Selling while the stock is high wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. 

    If you need an example of an outstanding performance by a player that subsequently doesn't go on to deliver what was then expected, look no further than Weid in a final a few years ago.  

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    51 minutes ago, sue said:

    If you need an example of an outstanding performance by a player that subsequently doesn't go on to deliver what was then expected, look no further than Weid in a final a few years ago.  

    Good point.

    I genuinely thought Weideman was going to be the one of the best up and coming forwards in the game after that 2018 finals series..

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    6 hours ago, layzie said:

    We all loved that period in the Grand Final and not every player can produce that. I don't want to see him go because I do think he will be something special but we do have to be honest: How often do we see the flash in the pan performance that a club gets sucked in to and it turns out to be a total bust of a decision? I'm not saying this will definitely happen but there is a chance that it could. Selling while the stock is high wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. 

    I see that BBP is using my name in a post again. I have him on ignore so I only see his odd ramblings sporadically. 
    The poor boy must have been sitting on the can during the 3rd Quarter of the GF and missed the complete and utter obliteration of the Bulldogs. He will not give LJ any credit for that work. Sad really, but not something i lose any sleep over. 
    Now if Luke decides to go home I will be disappointed, but it’s not the first time players have left us. We will have a plan B in place by now. 
    Get the maximum returns for a 20 year old, who is yet to reach anything like his potential. Screw the Bastards as hard as we can and get talent back this way. 
     

    and please BBP do not use my name without prior permission

    You are not worthy 

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    Why does everyone on here care if he goes.He had an influence in one fantastic quarter of the final and not much since then.I would rather have jack watts,he could run like the wind 6.5 tall could mark and kick.None which i have seen from jackson this season.By the time he reachs his so called potential we will have won 3 or 4 flags while he suffers in a Freo rebuild

     

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    Can confirm Mel and Steve have moved into the Perth home that Jackson recently purchased. Make of this what you will… 

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    18 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Can confirm Mel and Steve have moved into the Perth home that Jackson recently purchased. Make of this what you will… 

    I can also confirm that information as I was driving the furniture removal truck. 
     

    I cannot disclose the contents of the truck because Luke made me sign an NDA. 

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    25 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Can confirm Mel and Steve have moved into the Perth home that Jackson recently purchased. Make of this what you will… 

    The doors aren't high enough for LJ to step through ?

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    47 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Can confirm Mel and Steve have moved into the Perth home that Jackson recently purchased. Make of this what you will… 

    Surely you don’t buy a house then move your parents in with you at age 20…

    Is this a good sign?

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    1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Can confirm Mel and Steve have moved into the Perth home that Jackson recently purchased. Make of this what you will… 

    It is my understanding, although not yet confirmed, that Mel had corn flakes for breakfast this morning. Obviously has large ramifications for the developing trade situation, and I will report back as this story unfolds. 
     

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    11 minutes ago, 1964_2 said:

    It is my understanding, although not yet confirmed, that Mel had corn flakes for breakfast this morning. Obviously has large ramifications for the developing trade situation, and I will report back as this story unfolds. 
     

    Your source is different to mine. Since moving to a more affluent suburb, Mel was seen ordering bircher muesli and a soy latte at the local cafe. ET, maybe able to shed more light.

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    41 minutes ago, mo64 said:

    Your source is different to mine. Since moving to a more affluent suburb, Mel was seen ordering bircher muesli and a soy latte at the local cafe. ET, maybe able to shed more light.

    The important part in all this is the fibre in the diet. 

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    1 hour ago, mo64 said:

    Your source is different to mine. Since moving to a more affluent suburb, Mel was seen ordering bircher muesli and a soy latte at the local cafe. ET, maybe able to shed more light.

    Is there an corrolation between socio-economic status and ones gastrointestinal system going to $h!t? 

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    On 8/8/2022 at 4:17 PM, forever demons said:

    Why does everyone on here care if he goes.He had an influence in one fantastic quarter of the final and not much since then.I would rather have jack watts,he could run like the wind 6.5 tall could mark and kick.None which i have seen from jackson this season.By the time he reachs his so called potential we will have won 3 or 4 flags while he suffers in a Freo rebuild

     

    He could mark?

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    47 minutes ago, Nascent said:

    Is there an corrolation between socio-economic status and ones gastrointestinal system going to $h!t? 

    I'm a bacon and eggs man. Does that tell you something?

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    On 8/8/2022 at 9:34 AM, The heart beats true said:

    I heard that Dogga really wants to stay, but Naughton, Gunston, Josh Kennedy and Griffin Logue will push him out.

    You forgot Buddy and Tay Tay.

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    I firmly believe Luke is going, but isn’t it funny how a meeting with player x means player y is not only leaving, but also going to a specific club? If LJ was going to the Eagles would we not have met with Brodie? I’m confused.

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Dodgy ankle and a huge contract…..

    interesting times

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    47 minutes ago, chookrat said:

    You forgot Buddy and Tay Tay.

    I’d kill for Taylor Harris in our current forward 50. She knows how to compete in the air, and is a ripping kick. 

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