Farewell Luke Jackson

[daisycutter 29,595]

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?

[dazzledavey36 54,064]

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.

[58er 6,306]

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. 

[SFebes 4,884]

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.

Edited September 12, 2022 by SFebes

[dazzledavey36 54,064]

 

[DeeZone 9,522]

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.😭😭

[Fanatique Demon 2,641]

Maybe Freo can teach him how to hold a mark.

[adonski 11,569]

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

Hang on, I think I do actually...

[Pipefitter 2,149]

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

[faultydet 7,594]

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.

[Demons11 6,893]

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...

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

[John Crow Batty 8,855]

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.

Edited September 12, 2022 by John Crow Batty

[Fat Tony 5,216]

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. 

Edited September 12, 2022 by Fat Tony

[daisycutter 29,595]

well, hogan worked out well for freo, didn't it? no warning bells then either, right?

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

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.

[Adam The God 29,990]

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.

[Demon3 2,541]

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.

Edited September 12, 2022 by Demon3

[Fat Tony 5,216]

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. 
 

[Hunt29 270]

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. 

[Abyssal 465]

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

[Sir Why You Little 36,884]

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

[Adam The God 29,990]

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.

[Slartibartfast 17,093]

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?

[Sir Why You Little 36,884]

Just now, Slartibartfast said:

Did you say the same about Tom Scully?

LJ hasn’t said a word, different scenarios 

[Macca 16,900]

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