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Just watched a interview with Gawny and unfortunately I now feel 99.9% certain Jacko will move on.  Why? Just the ‘vibe’ of how Max responded to questions put him.  I just so hope I am wrong.  😢

 
45 minutes ago, Wodjathefirst said:

Just watched a interview with Gawny and unfortunately I now feel 99.9% certain Jacko will move on.  Why? Just the ‘vibe’ of how Max responded to questions put him.  I just so hope I am wrong.  😢

It’s ok. We can enjoy the next 5 weeks and celebrate a pretty hectic and hellish 3 years.

57 minutes ago, Wodjathefirst said:

Just watched a interview with Gawny and unfortunately I now feel 99.9% certain Jacko will move on.  Why? Just the ‘vibe’ of how Max responded to questions put him.  I just so hope I am wrong.  😢

Sadly, I agree. Max seemed to have an air of resignation.

 
17 minutes ago, Winners at last said:

Sadly, I agree. Max seemed to have an air of resignation.

Fantastic leadership and culture, if the players know this, have accepted it, and have a mindset of “let’s enjoy our last month or so together”

His performance against the lions displayed evidence that we should get the best out of him, if he only has a few weeks left as a demon - a credit to Jacko himself, his teammates, and the culture of everyone involved. 

 

15 minutes ago, 1964_2 said:

Fantastic leadership and culture, if the players know this, have accepted it, and have a mindset of “let’s enjoy our last month or so together”

His performance against the lions displayed evidence that we should get the best out of him, if he only has a few weeks left as a demon - a credit to Jacko himself, his teammates, and the culture of everyone involved. 

 

But for the rest of us, it's going to be like the Wiz all over again. Watching him star against other clubs in a Freo jumper and, worse still, like Jeff, star against us, and all the time wishing like hell that he was still ours, and thinking: "If only ..."


1 hour ago, Flower Magic said:

But for the rest of us, it's going to be like the Wiz all over again. Watching him star against other clubs in a Freo jumper and, worse still, like Jeff, star against us, and all the time wishing like hell that he was still ours, and thinking: "If only ..."

IMO not really.

The Wiz never helped us to a flag or two 🤞

If we win this year and Dogga leaves, what reasonable person wouldn't wish him well at a new club? Except against us, of course!

Edited by Stiff Arm

On 8/23/2022 at 6:38 PM, Engorged Onion said:

Opinions on 'protocol' please.

Should supporters boo a player at age 22 when he returns to play your team, after he has helped land 2 premierships and chooses to go and be employed elsewhere?

I would never BOO a bloke like Jackson.  Never.  I can think of a few from other teams though who would be fair game.

 
1 hour ago, Frosticles said:

I would never BOO a bloke like Jackson.  Never.  I can think of a few from other teams though who would be fair game.

No chance in hell I'd be booing him.

Maybe hold up a sign saying 'Jack$on' but not boo.

43 minutes ago, layzie said:

No chance in hell I'd be booing him.

Maybe hold up a sign saying 'Jack$on' but not boo.

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We're in seventh heaven. 

Jacko here to potentially win another flag with us and then he leaves and we top up our list with another draft of young high end talent which will only help our chances of competing at the top for longer whilst our core are coming into their prime to hit their prime. 

I don't think supporters realise how good this situation is for us with where our list currently stands. 

I think Freo are paying way overs for a player who in my view won't be what many believe and they or West Coast will be paying up big time for him. 

It's an unbelievable position to be in, I have no emotion in regards to him leaving. Wish him all the best. And already can't wait to see what we'll do with our list for the 2023 season. 

Edited by JimmyGadson

Somethings not right here, 3 weeks ago the press were 100% he was going to Freo, now apparently WC are a big chance, seems to be really enjoying his footy at MFC, I think the press know jack s . Also wonder what sort of advice he's getting from his manager.

1 minute ago, loges said:

Somethings not right here, 3 weeks ago the press were 100% he was going to Freo, now apparently WC are a big chance, seems to be really enjoying his footy at MFC, I think the press know jack s . Also wonder what sort of advice he's getting from his manager.

The press as such Know nothing We must be patient

Ideal Jacko commits next week and really pisses Freo and WC off. Then a clear run at finals where he stars

15 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

We're in seventh heaven. 

Jacko here to potentially win another flag with us and then he leaves and we top up our list with another draft of young high end talent which will only help our chances of competition at the top for longer whilst our core are still yet to hit their prime. 

I don't think supporters realise how good this situation is for us with where our list currently stands. 

I think Freo are paying way overs for a player who in my view won't be what many believe and they or West Coast will be paying up big time for him. 

It's an unbelievable position to be in, I have no emotion on regards to him leaving. Wish him all the best. And already can't wait to see what we'll do with our list for the 2023 season. 

I don’t disagree with you but given the choice between the mooted picks and players I would prefer to keep Jackson.

So people are ok to be disappointed.


13 hours ago, Wodjathefirst said:

Just watched a interview with Gawny and unfortunately I now feel 99.9% certain Jacko will move on.  Why? Just the ‘vibe’ of how Max responded to questions put him.  I just so hope I am wrong.  😢

I've always believed he would not leave given the bond with the playing group and the unique opportunity that is in front of him at MFC - however watching that interview has me doubting him

If he does want to run home hopefully we get fair compensation which must be two picks inside 10 if you ask me - anything less and we've been stitched up 

I hope Luke isn't underestimating the scrutiny that he will get in the small bubble of Perth - it want be the seemingly happy go lucky lifestyle he seems to enjoy currently 

19 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

We're in seventh heaven. 

Jacko here to potentially win another flag with us and then he leaves and we top up our list with another draft of young high end talent which will only help our chances of competing at the top for longer whilst our core are coming into their prime to hit their prime. 

I don't think supporters realise how good this situation is for us with where our list currently stands. 

I think Freo are paying way overs for a player who in my view won't be what many believe and they or West Coast will be paying up big time for him. 

It's an unbelievable position to be in, I have no emotion in regards to him leaving. Wish him all the best. And already can't wait to see what we'll do with our list for the 2023 season. 

The problem with all that is we have no idea what would be coming back our way - at this stage what I've heard mooted is peanuts

1 minute ago, rpfc said:

I don’t disagree with you but given the choice between the mooted picks and players I would prefer to keep Jackson.

So people are ok to be disappointed.

We are masters of draft pick flipping. 

And we'd already have plans in place for all scenarios. 

Brodie Grundy and flipping our hand to two picks inside the top 10 for Jackson would be taking the mickey. 

And the chances of that happening are very real. 

If Jackson gets a multi million dollar deal especially at his young age he will definitely come under public& media scrutiny every game he plays. He's living in a bubble over there.

The life he obviously loves in Perth will be gone. Does he realise this.?

13 hours ago, Flower Magic said:

But for the rest of us, it's going to be like the Wiz all over again. Watching him star against other clubs in a Freo jumper and, worse still, like Jeff, star against us, and all the time wishing like hell that he was still ours, and thinking: "If only ..."

Farmer was half the player at Freo that he was at Melbourne. Pretty sure privately he's quipped he should never have left.


l dont like to say it but it seems its a lot to do with money ... he is an easy going kid not sure being away from WA would be that much of a concern to him ... hard to knock back those mega deals not unlike the Boyd and Rankin deals.  

PS. Going to wait for this thread to be labelled 'HOT' before coming back again

Edited by Demons1858

If you'd said to me 5 years ago that you can have a top 5 pick, he'll help you win 2 flags and then he's off - I'd have taken that every day of the week.

Of course we really want him to stay but I'm sure it's not just about the $.

Family and friends live in WA.

If he goes I'll always celebrate the last 3 mins of the 3rd qrt of last year's Gf and hopefully his efforts in this year's.

 
12 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Of course we really want him to stay but I'm sure it's not just about the $.

Family and friends live in WA.

If he goes I'll always celebrate the last 3 mins of the 3rd qrt of last year's Gf and hopefully his efforts in this year's.

Yeah, I kind of agree. He probably loves Perth and would love to be with his family. Who in their right mind wouldn’t accept big $ if offered, and the sweetener was to go back home. Besides, he already has one flag under his belt, something most AFL players will never achieve. 

3 years of footy in a pandemic may not have given him the opportunity to form an attachment to Melbourne, and develop relationships outside of the club. And the bottom line is, not everyone likes living in Melbourne. I didn’t, that’s why I moved.

Edited by He de mon

I don't see the correlation between Jackson seemingly happy on the footy field and staying at Melbourne. It's in the club's best interests to keep Jackson in a good head space, because we'll reap the rewards for the remainder of the season.

The club and his teammates are probably past the "is he going or staying" stage, and just want him playing good footy.

Karl Amon had a blinder in his last game, then told the club he's leaving a few days later.


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