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Luke Jackson back to Victoria?

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2 hours ago, JJJ said:

All these posts and no mention of the great Troy Longmuir.

Can someone a little older than me refresh my memory on this guy? I remember him being pretty ordinary for us and yet we shipped him off to Fremantle for pick 19 - which we used on 250 gamer and club president Brad Green!

How is that possible? Were Freo just [censored] or did they see something? Would it be like shipping Bailey Laurie off for a firstie or was Longmuir better than that?

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    Theoretically how do we get Jackson out of Freo? Now that Kozzy is secure we should go all in. It’s obvious that he really wants to get back.

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    Just now, mmwd6 said:

    Theoretically how do we get Jackson out of Freo? Now that Kozzy is secure we should go all in. It’s obvious that he really wants to get back.

    Assuming we can afford him in our salary cap, 2026 & 2027 first round picks plus probably a 2nd round pick.

    The hard thing is Freo would have to accept the trade, and they are going to have serious egg on their face if it does eventuate.

    I guess it depends how much Luke really wants to get out of Perth. I am from Perth originally and do know people who know their family. It is pretty messy everything that has gone on, so there is a decent chance he says to Freo I need to leave ASAP.

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    1 hour ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    Assuming we can afford him in our salary cap, 2026 & 2027 first round picks plus probably a 2nd round pick.

    The hard thing is Freo would have to accept the trade, and they are going to have serious egg on their face if it does eventuate.

    I guess it depends how much Luke really wants to get out of Perth. I am from Perth originally and do know people who know their family. It is pretty messy everything that has gone on, so there is a decent chance he says to Freo I need to leave ASAP.

    I have always thought that getting Jackson was a fairy story. However what if we added JVR to the trade?

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    7 minutes ago, old dee said:

    I have always thought that getting Jackson was a fairy story. However what if we added JVR to the trade?

    Not really sure where he fits into the Freo side though with Treacy and Amiss?

    I guess they may come sniffing for him.

    I still think if Jackson is vehemently wanting to leave then picks can get it done.... everyone else trades picks!

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    1 minute ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    Not really sure where he fits into the Freo side though with Treacy and Amiss?

    I guess they may come sniffing for him.

    I still think if Jackson is vehemently wanting to leave then picks can get it done.... everyone else trades picks!

    I have thought all along this is just wishful thinking on our part. Jackson is not leaving Freo. Our recruiting lies elsewhere.

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    Just now, old dee said:

    I have thought all along this is just wishful thinking on our part. Jackson is not leaving Freo. Our recruiting lies elsewhere.

    You're probably right, but the talk about his family issues is 100% correct

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    9 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    You're probably right, but the talk about his family issues is 100% correct

    I find it hard to believe Freo would release him without getting an over the top deal. They have all the elements on their side.

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    4 hours ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

    Change the title please to Operation Go get Jacko back!

    Nah change it to "Get Dogga in our mouths" 😆

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    3 hours ago, JJJ said:

    I went to a Premium Members function where Danners said that if Travis Johnstone had Longmuir’s application to training and preparation he would be the best player in the league. Danners was super [censored] off when Troy left.

    With his kicking skills and high footy iq a super fit TJ would be the prototype modern player.

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    1 hour ago, old dee said:

    I find it hard to believe Freo would release him without getting an over the top deal. They have all the elements on their side.

    2 first and a 2nd round is pretty good. You wouldn't get anymore than that.

    I would do that deal in a heartbeat personally.

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    8 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    2 first and a 2nd round is pretty good. You wouldn't get anymore than that.

    I would do that deal in a heartbeat personally.

    Just get him

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    2 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    he'd be lachie whitfield

    You’re saying there’s a chance?

    (Tongue in cheek although I would love Whitfield)

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    3 hours ago, old dee said:

    I have always thought that getting Jackson was a fairy story. However what if we added JVR to the trade?

    I think we'd have to look at it, but I'd rather keep JVR and give him rhe second forward role with no Rick responsibility, play him next to LJ and Petty/Turner.

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    40 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

    I think we'd have to look at it, but I'd rather keep JVR and give him rhe second forward role with no Rick responsibility, play him next to LJ and Petty/Turner.

    I'm a huge jvr fan - I'm absolutely convinced he'll be a gun.

    That's hardly a big call - even with his middling form this season, his career numbers stack up well against his current peers (eg Amiss, Treacy, JUH, Darcy, McDonald, Philthorp) and the gun key forwards in the 2000s (eg Netiz, Lyon, Cunrnow, Kennedy, Darling, McKay, Naughton, not a mile from Brown) at the same age.

    I really rate Treacy, and he is in ripping form this season.JVR's career numbers are comparable to Treacy, who is a season ahead (and almost a year older) than Roo:

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    5 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    Assuming we can afford him in our salary cap, 2026 & 2027 first round picks plus probably a 2nd round pick.

    The hard thing is Freo would have to accept the trade, and they are going to have serious egg on their face if it does eventuate.

    I guess it depends how much Luke really wants to get out of Perth. I am from Perth originally and do know people who know their family. It is pretty messy everything that has gone on, so there is a decent chance he says to Freo I need to leave ASAP.

    What is the story behind LJ wanting so desperately to get out of Perth?

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    6 minutes ago, binman said:

    I'm a huge jvr fan - I'm absolutely convinced he'll be a gun.

    That's hardly a big call - even with his middling form this season, his career numbers stack up well against his current peers (eg Amiss, Treacy, JUH, Darcy, McDonald, Philthorp) and the gun key forwards in the 2000s (eg Netiz, Lyon, Cunrnow, Kennedy, Darling, McKay, Naughton, not a mile from Brown) at the same age.

    I really rate Treacy, and he is in ripping form this season.JVR's career numbers are comparable to Treacy, who is a season ahead (and almost a year older) than Roo:

    Screenshot_20250612_185334_Chrome.jpg

    I know. I'm a fan too. I guess I'm hypothetically thinking about list balance and what could land LJ, that solves not just the ruck/forward problem, but the Max succession.

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    BUT, if there is any sort of chance of landing Jackson i hope they do what it takes to get him - and whatever it takes might include putting JVR on the table.

    It really is impossible to replace Gawn - but getting Jackson in would be huge in terms of creating an opportunity for a succession plan

    Jackson is still young (24 in September) - barring serious injury he'll play another eight to ten seasons.

    I could see Max playing three more seasons after this year.

    That takes Jackson to 27 years old, hitting his peak, with still another six or seven seasons left in his career as the number one ruck. Perfect

    I reckon Maxy struggled to find synergy with Grundy in large part because he wants to be the man. Super competitive, he'd be happy to take every ruck contest.

    But it seemed to work better Jackson. And if they can make it work it might help to extend Maxy's career.

    Keeping Koz and getting Jackson in would be a game changer.

    All that said, how good would it be to get Jackson AND keep JVR.

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    46 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

    I know. I'm a fan too. I guess I'm hypothetically thinking about list balance and what could land LJ, that solves not just the ruck/forward problem, but the Max succession.

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    Snapping all over the place. 😂

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