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Sure he says some things we don't like, but doesn't anyone read the bit where he says

 

 I'M HAVING FUN AND I LOVE IT AT THE CLUB

 

 
1 minute ago, Ollie fan said:

Sure he says some things we don't like, but doesn't anyone read the bit where he says

 

 I'M HAVING FUN AND I LOVE IT AT THE CLUB

 

How dare you find a fact that doesn’t fit the narrative. 

3 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

“Have to do my time there”

He’s checked out. 

Sounds like he's a prisoner

 
51 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

He signed the contract last year? I’m not sure why we’d let him go if he’s contracted unless there was extenuating circumstances and Freo could offer serious picks in return. Thats something I don’t think they can do. For mine he honours his contract as Petracca and Oliver will do.

I think this looks different. 
Tracc and Oliver, allegedly, wanted to move because they were unhappy with the culture but are both from Victoria. Kozzy wants to move for cultural reasons which we may not agree but are real for him. 
The bottom line is we do have this year to convince him that Melbourne is where he should play his footy but from what I do know (and on the topic I’ll confess that is a lot and probably more than I should be posting in the open forums) he wants this move for reasons it would be hard to humanely not make possible. 

3 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

While I think he probably didn't choose the best words, I think saying this puts to rest trade talk for this season unless we get an absolutely monster deal.

Wishful thinking


Seems like a pro to me in terms of what he is saying and that is backed up by his efforts at training. 

Wouldn’t worry about direct quotes similar to how ‘60s ne’erdowells talk about jail time from a bloke like Kozzie. He ain’t the best performer with the media.

3 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Wishful thinking

Well given the club has said we aren’t trading him, not much else can be said. Media can say all they want

2 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Well given the club has said we aren’t trading him, not much else can be said. Media can say all they want

The media will keep raising it all year, that was my point. Thinking it puts this to bed for the year is wishful thinking, it will be a constant.

 
44 minutes ago, Deestar9 said:

You’re obviously not in tune with 23yr olds & social media. Don’t particularly care about any of that.. he is playing this year at MFC ? ..uh yes. I guess in my life ..I don’t waste time beating myself up with what will happen in the future ..I will just enjoy watching him this year …

No i am, you're just living in a sense of denial.

Even @Dannyz who has one of the best sources at the club has confirmed that he's super intent in joining Freo. I take his word for it.

1 hour ago, Dannyz said:

I think this looks different. 
Tracc and Oliver, allegedly, wanted to move because they were unhappy with the culture but are both from Victoria. Kozzy wants to move for cultural reasons which we may not agree but are real for him. 
The bottom line is we do have this year to convince him that Melbourne is where he should play his footy but from what I do know (and on the topic I’ll confess that is a lot and probably more than I should be posting in the open forums) he wants this move for reasons it would be hard to humanely not make possible. 

It would be very easy for me to not make it humanely possible.

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5 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

The media will keep raising it all year, that was my point. Thinking it puts this to bed for the year is wishful thinking, it will be a constant.

Yeah they probably will. Doesn’t mean we should change our stance though 

I have no doubt Koz will leave, but we have him for this Season, if we have a seriously good year, we have a chance to convince him to stay longer. 
if 2025 is a stinker like ‘24 i think it would be the best time to do deals. 
 

It’s up to the Players in my view. 
How Hungry are they for more Top Shelf Success??

Freo have now offered Kozzie's cousin a spot on their senior list.Screenshot_20250214_195504_Chrome.thumb.jpg.6ea1832ac539cb83428c04a6da791259.jpg

 

9 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Freo have now offered Kozzie's cousin a spot on their senior list.Screenshot_20250214_195504_Chrome.thumb.jpg.6ea1832ac539cb83428c04a6da791259.jpg

 

Time to offer Roy George a spot…

14 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Freo have now offered Kozzie's cousin a spot on their senior list.Screenshot_20250214_195504_Chrome.thumb.jpg.6ea1832ac539cb83428c04a6da791259.jpg

 

May as well play his mum @ full forward.... and they still won't get him


22 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Time to offer Roy George a spot…

I was all team Roy George but it seems Jai Culley is one who's been the most impressive out of the train ons.

Look at the coincidences, Kozzie’s brother in law and now cousin put on the Dockers list, in one off season.

 

2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Sounds like he's a prisoner

He does. Didn't think we're that bad. Sounds like we're holding him captive.

On 15/01/2025 at 08:35, Dannyz said:

We had some good conversations with him but he’s told us that he’s happy in Perth and will be re-signing with Freo. 

Also happening. All the quality Victorian boys are happy at freo so they’re doing something right.

God I’m sick of hearing of players wanting to leave the club , I know players movement is more common these days and understand there are sometimes complicated genuine family reasons. But we have had Jackson, ANB , Petracca, Oliver, Pickett and now reportedly Mcvee too 

It’s not great ! Hopefully we have sorted some of the cultural issues out for this season , and it seems to be a more connected place this year. However we are constantly having places wanting to leave the last few seasons, with very few quality players wanting to come to us . It needs to change . Not sure if it’s culture or we just need to be more careful recruiting interstate players , but I’m sick of it 


the interview was a pretty good indication of a professional answer.

Yep hes contracted.

Its up to the club to keep him and all our players engaged and focused. Success will do that and keep him/them  happy.

His value to move is dependent upon him playing well and having success

Personally I think if he was a premiership winner in the next 2 years Id be happy to let him go to WA if that would be best for him and his family. Of course a lot can happen in that time. That also allows us to develop someone to replace him

1 hour ago, DemonJack 14 said:

God I’m sick of hearing of players wanting to leave the club , I know players movement is more common these days and understand there are sometimes complicated genuine family reasons. But we have had Jackson, ANB , Petracca, Oliver, Pickett and now reportedly Mcvee too 

It’s not great ! Hopefully we have sorted some of the cultural issues out for this season , and it seems to be a more connected place this year. However we are constantly having places wanting to leave the last few seasons, with very few quality players wanting to come to us . It needs to change . Not sure if it’s culture or we just need to be more careful recruiting interstate players , but I’m sick of it 

Where has McVee said he’s wanting to move back home?

 

he literally said at the b&f he’s never leaving vic

There was a poster on the Mcvee contract thread who said he had inside information that Mcvee wants to move back home West. Hope it isn’t true 

 
12 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Didn't think we're that bad. Sounds like we're holding him captive.

"Do my time" is such a post-free agency concept. 

The draft is at best a nuisance - at worst a form of fairytale authoritarianism. You must bow to the king, feigning loyalty, but after six years the spell is broken and then you are free and can kiss rebel princes and sing with forest animals in your home state to your heart's content. 


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