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Anyone know the Canberra Times' strike rate?

This is in the Canberra Times, article published this afternoon:

"In more good news for the AFL premier, grand final hero Luke Jackson will sign a new deal with Melbourne soon. Jackson, who is contracted until the end of next season, will commit long-term to the Demons.

The West Australian believes his future is in Melbourne and he will be joined by his parents in Victoria."

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7464063/the-chase-is-on-to-catch-the-melbourne-demons-in-2022/

 
29 minutes ago, adonski said:

Anyone know the Canberra Times' strike rate?

This is in the Canberra Times, article published this afternoon:

"In more good news for the AFL premier, grand final hero Luke Jackson will sign a new deal with Melbourne soon. Jackson, who is contracted until the end of next season, will commit long-term to the Demons.

The West Australian believes his future is in Melbourne and he will be joined by his parents in Victoria."

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7464063/the-chase-is-on-to-catch-the-melbourne-demons-in-2022/

Wow, thanks for that.

I can't believe what I am seeing right now.

Premierships, superstar players developing before our eyes, AND not looking to go back to their home states (Yes, I'm looking at you Scott Thompson and Jeff Farmer)

 

I could get used to the new Melbourne.

Just now, faultydet said:

Wow, thanks for that.

I can't believe what I am seeing right now.

Premierships, superstar players developing before our eyes, AND not looking to go back to their home states (Yes, I'm looking at you Scott Thompson and Jeff Farmer)

 

I could get used to the new Melbourne.

The article is from Monday arvo, feels strange if true that no other publication is running with it if true, hopefully it proves correct in the coming days 


1 minute ago, adonski said:

The article is from Monday arvo, feels strange if true that no other publication is running with it if true, hopefully it proves correct in the coming days 

Won't we all be beside ourselves if it's correct?

Thanks adonski.

On 10/9/2021 at 8:45 PM, Demon Disciple said:

Petracca, Oliver, Gawn and Jackson. All once in a generation type players, all in the same team at the same time, and they’re playing for us!

I gotta throw Lever into that mix as well. He had the best year an intercept defender has ever had in the history of our game

9 hours ago, adonski said:

Anyone know the Canberra Times' strike rate?

Story by Howard Kotton, bio from CT website below.  Looks promising.  CT is actually pretty reputable. 

 

"Howard Kotton has been a journalist for 43 years, working in various parts of Australia and overseas on assignment. He has spent the past 13 years as a senior journalist with the AFL Record"

 

I'd rate the Canberra Times ahead of most mastheads in Australia.

That said, when something is printed in the paper without qualification (an out for the journo, so to speak), you can be fairly confident that they have good info.

Despite popular opinion to the contrary, explicit falsehoods in the news are very rare.


13 hours ago, adonski said:

Anyone know the Canberra Times' strike rate?

This is in the Canberra Times, article published this afternoon:

"In more good news for the AFL premier, grand final hero Luke Jackson will sign a new deal with Melbourne soon. Jackson, who is contracted until the end of next season, will commit long-term to the Demons.

The West Australian believes his future is in Melbourne and he will be joined by his parents in Victoria."

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7464063/the-chase-is-on-to-catch-the-melbourne-demons-in-2022/

All true from what I've heard.

His folks have been shopping for property in Melbourne, and "long term" is the phrase being used about his extension.

 

6 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

All true from what I've heard.

His folks have been shopping for property in Melbourne, and "long term" is the phrase being used about his extension.

 

Must be in for a big payday. Property in Melbourne is a complete joke at the moment. Can't buy a toilet for less than half a million. 

Great news though! 

13 hours ago, adonski said:

Anyone know the Canberra Times' strike rate?

This is in the Canberra Times, article published this afternoon:

"In more good news for the AFL premier, grand final hero Luke Jackson will sign a new deal with Melbourne soon. Jackson, who is contracted until the end of next season, will commit long-term to the Demons.

The West Australian believes his future is in Melbourne and he will be joined by his parents in Victoria."

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7464063/the-chase-is-on-to-catch-the-melbourne-demons-in-2022/

I'll pay for the removalists van for Mr and Mrs Jacksn myself if needs be.

Hell, I'll even push the trolley gladly.

1 hour ago, Demon17 said:

I'll pay for the removalists van for Mr and Mrs Jacksn myself if needs be.

Hell, I'll even push the trolley gladly.

I'm happy to help them with the moving and unpacking of boxes!!! 


1 hour ago, Lord Nev said:

All true from what I've heard.

His folks have been shopping for property in Melbourne, and "long term" is the phrase being used about his extension.

 

It's gr8 that the whole family have bought in. All we need now is for Luke to have a steady Melbourne girl.....

1 hour ago, Demon17 said:

I'll pay for the removalists van for Mr and Mrs Jacksn myself if needs be.

Hell, I'll even push the trolley gladly.

I'll literally open the front door,  buy a red carpet and roll it out to welcome them.

On 10/8/2021 at 10:50 AM, joeboy said:

It was actually Gary Lyon who told me this during an on air call to SEN

Hmmm....there's some interesting connections there. Dogga lives with the Brayshaw's. The Brayshaw's are from WA. Gus B holds hands with Danny Frawley's daughter. Danny and Garry Lyon are related, if I'm not mistaken... etc 

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2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Must be in for a big payday. Property in Melbourne is a complete joke at the moment. Can't buy a toilet for less than half a million. 

Great news though! 

Thinking of moving back myself. Renting seems wiser at the moment.....

His contract will be upwards of $450K so he should be able to buy a house and furnish it, for his parents.

Sign him up for a decade.  Give him the 2 if he wants it.

 
6 minutes ago, durango said:

His contract will be upwards of $450K so he should be able to buy a house and furnish it, for his parents.

What magical house costs that little in Melbourne? 🤣

How cheaply can an MFC benefactor rent out a spare Bayside house without it looking dodgy?...


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