4 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Apologies, I can’t reveal my sauces.

?? Tomato

8 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

McVee and JVR wouldn't get anywhere close to LJ, come on.

8 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

McVee and JVR wouldn't get anywhere close to LJ, come on.

Would struggle to snaffle a six-pack of Swan Lager for JVR right now.

7 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Apologies, I can’t reveal my sauces.

Or your secret herbs and spices.

14 hours ago, jaydenh10 said:

LJ

don’t get me wrong judd is great and i’d love for him to stay but business is business and we need a key forward asap he is more then capable of doing that until max pulls the pin. JT will find another judd or two in the coming years so i wouldn’t be too worried also this frees a spot down back we really need to start getting games into the likes of sestan adams amw kento to see if they are

14 hours ago, jaydenh10 said:

LJ

don’t get me wrong judd is great and i’d love for him to stay but business is business and we need a key forward asap he is more then capable of doing that until max pulls the pin. JT will find another judd or two in the coming years so i wouldn’t be too worried also this frees a spot down back we really need to start getting games into the likes of sestan adams amw kento to see if they are up to it

LJ coming back to Melbourne,what to be 2nd ruck,no chance.Gawn won't let that happen either

Relax y’all… Judd’s committed to the Dees. Expect an announcement early next week now that the talking is done and all that remains is the dotting and crossing.

That will be an excellent result Ghostwriter, he is in our must keep group going forward.😁👍

On 28/06/2025 at 18:36, Ghostwriter said:

Relax y’all… Judd’s committed to the Dees. Expect an announcement early next week now that the talking is done and all that remains is the dotting and crossing.

Has just put all contract negotiations on hold, a West Australian who wants to play as an attacking half back instead of a lockdown back pocket

Another unhappy Demon

Maybe we need a new coach in 2026???

If he's put off contract talks a couple months before the seasons over he's 100% gone.

Future 1st plus McVee for Jackson

Yes Please

he has regressed this year. injury and lack of preseason a big factor though.

It would be great if our players re-committed without fuss but that doesn't seem to the case for us

If he's uncommitted the club might have to make a hard call. We've handed out contracts recently and fair to say we have not received value. I don't want to overpay or provide a long term contract to someone who has had a poor season.

1 hour ago, Billy said:

Has just put all contract negotiations on hold, a West Australian who wants to play as an attacking half back instead of a lockdown back pocket

Another unhappy Demon

Maybe we need a new coach in 2026???

You are not doing a Tom Morris are you? Please, what’s your source on this? Until then, im backing @Ghostwriter’s version thanks.

Edit - sorry, just seen the Fox report on this.

Edited July 8, 2025Jul 8 by Neil Crompton

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It is one thing if McVee is unhappy with his contract offer, it is entirely another if he is unhappy with his role in the team.

If Goodwin's obsession with playing Salem ends up costing us McVee, that should be the final nail in his coffin.

29 minutes ago, poita said:

Fox Sports

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It is one thing if McVee is unhappy with his contract offer, it is entirely another if he is unhappy with his role in the team.

If Goodwin's obsession with playing Salem ends up costing us McVee, that should be the final nail in his coffin.

I'd rather keep McVee and lose our no 3, whose dinky kicks get us nowhere.

One of few players who have who is out of contract who would have value for teams to chase

The two WA clubs would be mad if they weren’t chasing him

2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

One of few players who have who is out of contract who would have value for teams to chase

The two WA clubs would be mad if they weren’t chasing him

If players are coming in... someone(s) has to leave.

Omelettes and eggs

Gone

No inside knowlege other than clearly not enjoying his role in the team. Likely two WA clubs know that , have had initial talks about where he would play and a rough dollar amount.

Furthermore , doesn’t even have the excuse of wanting to concentrate on his game and winning finals.

2 minutes ago, 48 Year Now said:

Gone

No inside knowlege other than clearly not enjoying his role in the team. Likely two WA clubs know that , have had initial talks about where he would play and a rough dollar amount.

Furthermore , doesn’t even have the excuse of wanting to concentrate on his game and winning finals.

Based on who, Tom Morris….!!! bS.

The problem with persisting with our current coaching and football department personnel (not anyone specifically - just generally), is we’ll see an exodus of quality I think.

Just a general statement and not saying McVee is gone.

A wholesale makeover needed I reckon

Perfect day / week to announce he has resigned if he actually has.

I know we need changes to our list but for me Judd is one of our must keep. If I was West Coast I would be doing everything possible to get him.

4 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

The problem with persisting with our current coaching and football department personnel (not anyone specifically - just generally), is we’ll see an exodus of quality I think.

Just a general statement and not saying McVee is gone.

A wholesale makeover needed I reckon

I dont disagree that we need a shake up in the football department, but Judd is our only best 22 player OOC. The majority of our young talent is contracted.

17 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

If players are coming in... someone(s) has to leave.

Omelettes and eggs

Of all the potential options on our list to trade out to try to get something back, we’d be insane to release a young player who’s a good kick, can lock down on small forwards, has some pace, and who prior to his injury this summer was dominant for two years.

He is the sort of player we need to be bringing into the club, not letting go.

Hypothetical

You're a player in a 'foreign' state playing in a team whose prospects aren't looking too flash. You're asked to play a role you don't particularly find uber satisfying .

You're wind of interest from 'home'.

You decide after talking with your manager to halt current proceedings til season's end .

All hypothetical of course

20 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

One of few players who have who is out of contract who would have value for teams to chase

The two WA clubs would be mad if they weren’t chasing him

I'm worried that the West Coast Eagles will request Judd McVee to walk to the Pre-season draft and we won't receive any compensation in return for McVee leaving.

However the PSD doesn't get used by the player and manager unless they feel their client has been screwed over or the asking price is too much.

18 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

The problem with persisting with our current coaching and football department personnel (not anyone specifically - just generally), is we’ll see an exodus of quality I think.

Just a general statement and not saying McVee is gone.

A wholesale makeover needed I reckon

That is not actually true, who have we actually lost? Any player who has come out of contract has signed.

1 hour ago, poita said:

Fox Sports

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It is one thing if McVee is unhappy with his contract offer, it is entirely another if he is unhappy with his role in the team.

If Goodwin's obsession with playing Salem ends up costing us McVee, that should be the final nail in his coffin.

Salem should have been dropped numerous times Has lost what ever he had in my view Rigidity is in Goodwins DNA as well as favoritism This coach is now killing players