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8 minutes ago, Swooper1987 said:

Jon Ralph just spoke about Jackson. He said the club already knows and possibly announced as late as next week.  Apparently has been promised a hybrid Blicavs style role which appeals to him.

just like howe was promised to be a forward at the filth?

 
6 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Most likely but it’s dumb to give up a first or high second for a player we don’t need (in terms of age and wages)

I agree mate, I've been a broke record on this stating its bad list management from our end if we were to give up a 1st rounder for a 29 year old ruckman.

Makes zero sense to me.

5 hours ago, roy11 said:

could be decent depth if one of Chandler/Bedford moved on?

Potentially style wise he appears a more rounded player than either Toby or Kade. 

 

Just let him go and be done with it. Obvious his heart isn't in it and hasn't been for a while. He cant get his hands on it consistently so enjoy the Blicavs role Luke, wow.

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Disappointed but hey we have been dudded before and will be again but it hurts a bit more this time he is possibly a generational player and he was brilliant for those 17 magical minutes in the Granny last year. To be honest I can’t remember him ever saying jeez I love this club and can see a future here. So he is probably honest as well. I hope that we can find a VG forward to salvage something from the LJ wreck. I will always hold him in genuine regard but not whilst wearing enemy colours. Good luck LJ.😭😭

Not sure why we never experimented with him as an inside mid, or on the wing

Hang on, I think I do actually...:goody:

 
47 minutes ago, Swooper1987 said:

Jon Ralph just spoke about Jackson. He said the club already knows and possibly announced as late as next week.  Apparently has been promised a hybrid Blicavs style role which appeals to him.

*has been promised a 💩 load of money

18 minutes ago, Pipefitter said:

*has been promised a 💩 load of money

Yeah, he's "excited" at the thought of a Blicavs role but with a Buddy Franklin paypacket.

Good luck Freo.


28 minutes ago, adonski said:

Not sure why we never experimented with him as an inside mid, or on the wing

Hang on, I think I do actually...:goody:

We experimented with him as a 2nd ruck and we won a flag

Henry averages 9 disposals, 0.4 goals and 1 tackle a game in 3 seasons. Poor man’s Spargo or Pickett. We don’t need another small forward whilst Chandler has more upside to discover. Best to pass on him if offered in trade.

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I wonder why we aren’t interested in Blake Acres? I can’t see why Freo are willing to part with him. He had a good season and played well in finals on the wing. 

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1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

At least we are finally hearing 2 first rounders coming back and how Freo are going to struggle to satisfy it.


32 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

I wonder why we aren’t interested in Blake Acres? I can’t see why Freo are willing to part with him. He had a good season and played well in finals on the wing. 

He's a turnover merchant. Harmes is better.

Im so over it now and while i think its a hard decision for a young bloke and the money is going to be too good to refuse, i cant help but think it was one of a number of things that derailed our season.

Its really disappointing though..  Draftees should be signed to 4 year contracts when drafted.

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9 minutes ago, A F said:

He's a turnover merchant. Harmes is better.

He’s only going to get half the money as Harmes. He reminds me of Kamden McIntosh. 
 

I always thought it would be good to see Jackson attend the odd centre bounce as a mid alongside Gawn. Issue is you can’t play him as a mid and a ruck. It’s too taxing. I don’t really get what Ralph is sprouting. So he’s going to turn into Blicavs? It won’t suit him to be thrown all over the ground. IMO he’s a ruck and can pinch hit forward. Seems a natural ball winner when given the chance. Going to Freo doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. And 800-900k a year to try turn him into Blicavs is a huge  risk. 

2 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

With us or Freo, I’d happily see him play more as a mid, def could develop into that type.

Ruck Rover

Starting 4

Gawn , JACKSON , Oliver , Petracca


For that money on a long deal, you cannot blame the kid. But it is sad, because I know he also loves The MFC

Some will think this is a strange thing to say, but I wouldn't be surprised if our FD are fine with almost pushing out LJ, providing we can plug multiple deficiencies on our list with the capital his trade will hopefully provide.

16 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

For that money on a long deal, you cannot blame the kid. But it is sad, because I know he also loves The MFC

Did you say the same about Tom Scully?

 
Just now, Slartibartfast said:

Did you say the same about Tom Scully?

LJ hasn’t said a word, different scenarios 

49 minutes ago, Demon3 said:

Draftees should be signed to 4 year contracts when drafted.

Tend to agree but draftees can't get draftee money for 4 years.  Especially if they are a player like say, Nick Daicos

It's a free market in terms of players being able to get the best contract they can get (from their 3rd year onwards)

So some real flexibility with pay scales would need to be factored in, otherwise the PA would never agree to 4 years minimum


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