Didn't the AFL article state that the AD's comment that the MFC were yet to respond was on a pre-recorded 3AW interview?
This is a perfectly logical explanation so settle down!
Watts has never torn it up. He has shown glimpses, but ultimately has been pretty disappointing thus far as a #1 pick.
Still believe he will hit his straps soon, but it has been slow going so far.
I was a bit angry and I was harsh, so have deleted my comment.
However, you do realise that attacking Wilson for her "shoddy and pathetic journalism" can be seen as a personal insult too?
Shock. Horror. Gasp.
The MFC involve themselves in a practice that many clubs have engaged in due to a stupid system introduced by the AFL and we are the ones that get crucified and (probably) punished for it.
Naitanui is better, but he would have gone back to Perth as soon as his first contract expired. So, given that, Watts was a better choice as he will be a 10+ year player for us.
I reckon we will be bottom four again next year, just a terrible side and a few new players won't make that much difference - particularly if you factor in the quality of players we continue to draft.