DistrACTION Jackson

Sounds great SONM! Hopefully Taylor sees what you do.

Out of contract this year I believe. We would be stupid to not try get him and he would be stupid to not leave given Freo have Jackson and Darcy on long term deals.

I feel like the whole issue with this is we’ve spent 10+ years trying to get a home base near the MCG, which was always going to be difficult. I don’t know all the particulars, but I think that was going on well before this board and they seem to be the only ones that have made actually progress, albeit slow progress.

I saw something yesterday saying he was set to re-sign with the Eagles...

Apparently he doesn't want anything to do with footy atm.....

That is the funny part. God I hope port lose to the crows this week and drop out of the 4. Would be wonderful

I think it makes sense for the Eagles. They need as much young talent as they can get.

You do realise Taylor would be involved in talent acquisition for trades as well

Bit early for worrying about the 2025 leadership group

Apparently Harry Edward’s is off the market now.

I think the play is to take pick 6 to the draft. ANB probably traded for Crows second rounder. Package that up with another pick for Lions first rounder.

Agreed. Wonder if he will still be on the list after this year? I guess the rules changing for rookies may help

Cost of living is definitely an issue for some and totally understand that. But there would be a decent chunk of supporters who aren't effected by COL and just choose not to go.

I wouldn’t discount it just yet. Standard trade reporting. Next week there could be an article saying things have changed after a meeting with certain players blah blah blah

Yep. I was at both the GWS and Port games.... It's not the forum going people that are the issue, it is the general supporters who only turn up when it suits them.

That’s fine, but it’s not like we’ve been sitting in the bottom 4 for the last 4 seasons and he’s questioning how we are going to rise. We’ve won a flag and then had two top 4 finishes. I’m all for the players being disappointed with the 2024 season as we all are, but I would hope a club leader would show resilience

That's fine. But you're a leader of the club and being a leader means digging in and working on improving it, not airing grievances through the media (assuming it was him specifically). This is all hearsay at the moment anyway, but he has been one of the main culprits for poor execution. He kicked a total of 28.34 last year!

The difference is Alex came to the club months before trade period and explained his issues with family etc. Adelaide went to Petty during the trade period and said 'oh hey we have $1m available next year do you want it?' Petty re-signing shows it was never about getting back to Adelaide for him.

This is absolute BS. Only very recently they showed his standing over his first 80 or so games and he is up there with some of the best small forwards.

I question why I'm wasting my time here most days....

If that’s the actual issue that really could have been sorted behind closed doors…. Also, if Trac was unhappy with the gameplan, which has been reported but I don’t know if I believe it, then he should have a think about last years finals. That game plan ultimately should’ve won us both games but the players couldn’t execute, himself included. I definitely want us to play with a bit more freedom, but the game plan wasn’t the issue, it was our execution and that’s on the players.

I would also hope his manager is speaking with specific people in the club rather than making decisions based on media reports 🤪

Smith has amazing endurance and can find the Sherrin, but his ball use is some Of the worst you will see

I assume this is a trade not involving Trac? 😅😅 why not give a name… not going to change anything?

Plus he just played us and they limped over the line.... so can't think the place is that big a basket case! I'd suggest not listening to the media for approximately... the rest of your life. It is much more relaxing.