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Luke Jackson back to Victoria?

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19 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

So, a 'new partner' and her 'expanding work opportunities' become the draw to 'the east coast', and they spent Christmas here.

Solid.

Media, all is forgiven!

...on the Surf Coast.

Double uh-oh!...

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    10 minutes ago, BW511 said:

    Sorry, if the choice was between trading McVee or Rivers, I’d keep McVee.

    This was in response to someone suggesting a trade of McVee

    No disrespect to Mcvee but what exactly does he have over Rivers?

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    52 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

    Keep him away from Torquay, that's way too close to Taxpayer Park

    Taxpayer Park.

    Love it

    So true.

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    50 minutes ago, Hopeful Demon said:

    No disrespect to Mcvee but what exactly does he have over Rivers?

    A defensive back pocket with his skill set is much harder to find than a long-kicking HBF 

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    Gary Ayres was centre half back during a Hawthorn golden period.

    His coach Alan Jeans said “he’s a good driver in heavy traffic.”

    Judd McVee is a good driver in heavy traffic.

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    A Dogga quote from Oct. 2022…

     

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    21 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    His Mum has been looking at properties in Melbourne. 

    If that is the case, I'd like to recommend a little suburb known as Jolimont ... parklands, afternoon shade, nice downhill walk to the 'G, all the mod cons and not a Collingwood supporter in sight.

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    Jon Ralph.

    Fremantle star Luke Jackson told his management only days ago he wanted to play in the club’s first premiership despite a new relationship that will see Victorian clubs asking about his services.

    Melbourne-based clubs have not given up hope of luring Jackson home despite five more seasons on a contract that will pay him over $4 million in that time.

    Given the trade period is seven months away anything could happen despite him being traded from Fremantle three years into his career.

    But Jackson is understood to have told his management across the weekend it was a lifestyle choice to come back home which he wanted to see out.

    He was aware of murmurs about his future at that stage.

    But he is chasing Fremantle’s first flag (he was part of the 2021 Demons premiership) and is largely happy at the Dockers after moving home three years into a career that started at Melbourne.

    His preferred position is to play first ruck or around the ball as a modern-day rover rather than spending his time predominantly as a key forward.

    He lives in Fremantle, has two properties in the west and enjoys the beach lifestyle that is part of being a Dockers player.

    Jackson told the club on Sunday he was content at Fremantle and he has a deal through to 2029 that the Dockers would not release him from.

    Jackson, 23, is in a relationship with former Australian Diamond and Fox commentator Kelsey Browne, who is working with the West Coast Fever in media and commentary.

    Fremantle would never consider a trade for a player with 10 more seasons to play at the Dockers, with five years remaining on his current deal.

    So while Jackson might have been open-minded about moving to Victoria he will see out his deal at Fremantle.

    The Dockers have the option of sweetening a contract that is incentive-laden and pays him extremely well but not in the top echelon of AFL players.

    Just as Essendon’s Zach Merrett was able to use rival interest to ensure his contract was one of footy’s most lucrative, Jackson could also cash in.

    The 23-year-old’s deal doesn’t give him the guaranteed money that many of the game’s stars have been able to secure.

    He is able to earn over $800,0000 a year if he hits incentives, but as the Herald Sun revealed last year there will be as many as 60 AFL millionaires by 2027.

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    14 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If that is the case, I'd like to recommend a little suburb known as Jolimont ... parklands, afternoon shade, nice downhill walk to the 'G, all the mod cons and not a Collingwood supporter in sight.

    He's still young. I'm thinking one of those leafy little suburbs in the inner south-east: nice walk to that ripe-for-community/sporting-development precinct.

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Jon Ralph.

    Fremantle star Luke Jackson told his management only days ago he wanted to play in the club’s first premiership despite a new relationship that will see Victorian clubs asking about his services.

    Melbourne-based clubs have not given up hope of luring Jackson home despite five more seasons on a contract that will pay him over $4 million in that time.

    Given the trade period is seven months away anything could happen despite him being traded from Fremantle three years into his career.

    But Jackson is understood to have told his management across the weekend it was a lifestyle choice to come back home which he wanted to see out.

    He was aware of murmurs about his future at that stage.

    But he is chasing Fremantle’s first flag (he was part of the 2021 Demons premiership) and is largely happy at the Dockers after moving home three years into a career that started at Melbourne.

    His preferred position is to play first ruck or around the ball as a modern-day rover rather than spending his time predominantly as a key forward.

    He lives in Fremantle, has two properties in the west and enjoys the beach lifestyle that is part of being a Dockers player.

    Jackson told the club on Sunday he was content at Fremantle and he has a deal through to 2029 that the Dockers would not release him from.

    Jackson, 23, is in a relationship with former Australian Diamond and Fox commentator Kelsey Browne, who is working with the West Coast Fever in media and commentary.

    Fremantle would never consider a trade for a player with 10 more seasons to play at the Dockers, with five years remaining on his current deal.

    So while Jackson might have been open-minded about moving to Victoria he will see out his deal at Fremantle.

    The Dockers have the option of sweetening a contract that is incentive-laden and pays him extremely well but not in the top echelon of AFL players.

    Just as Essendon’s Zach Merrett was able to use rival interest to ensure his contract was one of footy’s most lucrative, Jackson could also cash in.

    The 23-year-old’s deal doesn’t give him the guaranteed money that many of the game’s stars have been able to secure.

    He is able to earn over $800,0000 a year if he hits incentives, but as the Herald Sun revealed last year there will be as many as 60 AFL millionaires by 2027.

    Man that’s a poorly written article. It’s like he was trying to write it up as quickly as possible so no one would get the scoop before him. 

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    9 hours ago, mmwd6 said:

    Man that’s a poorly written article. It’s like he was trying to write it up as quickly as possible so no one would get the scoop before him. 

    He's yet to learn how to give specific instructions to ChatGPT.

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    11 hours ago, Deefender said:

    Gary Ayres was centre half back during a Hawthorn golden period.

    His coach Alan Jeans said “he’s a good driver in heavy traffic.”

    Judd McVee is a good driver in heavy traffic.

    Were did Chris Mew play then?

    Edited by Queanbeyan Demon

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    11 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Jon Ralph.

    Fremantle star Luke Jackson told his management only days ago he wanted to play in the club’s first premiership despite a new relationship that will see Victorian clubs asking about his services.

    Melbourne-based clubs have not given up hope of luring Jackson home despite five more seasons on a contract that will pay him over $4 million in that time.

    Given the trade period is seven months away anything could happen despite him being traded from Fremantle three years into his career.

    But Jackson is understood to have told his management across the weekend it was a lifestyle choice to come back home which he wanted to see out.

    He was aware of murmurs about his future at that stage.

    But he is chasing Fremantle’s first flag (he was part of the 2021 Demons premiership) and is largely happy at the Dockers after moving home three years into a career that started at Melbourne.

    His preferred position is to play first ruck or around the ball as a modern-day rover rather than spending his time predominantly as a key forward.

    He lives in Fremantle, has two properties in the west and enjoys the beach lifestyle that is part of being a Dockers player.

    Jackson told the club on Sunday he was content at Fremantle and he has a deal through to 2029 that the Dockers would not release him from.

    Jackson, 23, is in a relationship with former Australian Diamond and Fox commentator Kelsey Browne, who is working with the West Coast Fever in media and commentary.

    Fremantle would never consider a trade for a player with 10 more seasons to play at the Dockers, with five years remaining on his current deal.

    So while Jackson might have been open-minded about moving to Victoria he will see out his deal at Fremantle.

    The Dockers have the option of sweetening a contract that is incentive-laden and pays him extremely well but not in the top echelon of AFL players.

    Just as Essendon’s Zach Merrett was able to use rival interest to ensure his contract was one of footy’s most lucrative, Jackson could also cash in.

    The 23-year-old’s deal doesn’t give him the guaranteed money that many of the game’s stars have been able to secure.

    He is able to earn over $800,0000 a year if he hits incentives, but as the Herald Sun revealed last year there will be as many as 60 AFL millionaires by 2027.

    Onya Ralphy but in my mind that puts absolutely nothing to bed. Even of LJ believes that to be totally true now, and I’m sure he does, let’s see what he thinks about spending a year+ living on the other side of the country to his girlfriend. Long distance relationships are hard.

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    The chances are there's some flub journos who get their stories from DL so let's keep the action going everyone. 

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    11 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If that is the case, I'd like to recommend a little suburb known as Jolimont ... parklands, afternoon shade, nice downhill walk to the 'G, all the mod cons and not a Collingwood supporter in sight.

    Caulfield is a lovely suburb.

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    11 hours ago, mmwd6 said:

    Man that’s a poorly written article. It’s like he was trying to write it up as quickly as possible so no one would get the scoop before him. 

    The scoop? According to Ralph is that there is nothing to see here. So, no scoop. 

    Edit: To be clear, I'm not having a go at mmwd6. I'm critical of the footy media for continually writing non-stories.

    Edited by La Dee-vina Comedia
    clarification

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    15 hours ago, Dingo said:

    Taxpayer Park.

    Love it

    So true.

    Aka ATO/VIC grant park 😡

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    I’m assuming the new girlfriend is not going down well with his mum!

     

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    It has to be a joke surely, homesick kid leaves his Premiership mates to go home, he’s not coming back.✋👎

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    1 hour ago, Nasher said:

    Onya Ralphy but in my mind that puts absolutely nothing to bed. Even of LJ believes that to be totally true now, and I’m sure he does, let’s see what he thinks about spending a year+ living on the other side of the country to his girlfriend. Long distance relationships are hard.

    His gf is living in Perth for at least the year. Signed a contract with WC Fever until end of 2025. 

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