Young Blood

Could possibly be the reason he does or doesn't join us, depending on what happens with Pert 🙄

I think this would be the most likely role for him

Well he's just stepped down as footy director of GWS where since 2018 he was key in the club's list management and coaching decisions as well as their restructuring of the football department. He was a member of the panel that appointed Adam Kingsley as head coach. You only need to look at GWS' recruiting, record and how they operate to know he's made a positive impact. He's also one of the most respected football media heads as well with his balanced, informed view points. Highly respected across the AFL with many useful connections and relationships across the league. If he's up for a new challenge then come aboard Jimmy!

Have there been many circumstances where a fringe/depth player nominates for another club for more opportunity or more importantly for better family support with his young children and the club simply says no? I think what we're seeing is GWS promoting publicly that he's an important player to them they would like to keep, simply to raise the asking price. Its all posturing I reckon.

Nah more like Darcy Forte actually. Campbell can actually ruck unlike Fullarton. Brisbane just won a GF because in a break glass situation where their no.1 ruck went down, they had an back up ruck (31) who was adequate, experienced and was able to compete with Grundy and help his midfield. If Campbell was playing for MFC this year he would have come straight in with how consistently he performed at VFL level.

Carlton want to push him out and now lack of suitors? I really hope we don't get involved. Over rated IMO

Released two days ago but I think they mention in the pod that it was recorded before the GF

Wait what were the strict set of guidelines? Is this going off of media speculation?

Forgive me. This thread has fried my brain. Appreciate it. Also not a fella 🙃

Oh please don't speak for all of us. I do not know exactly whats happening, nor do I believe that Pert or Goody should be sacked. I'm certainly not basing any of my understanding or opinions on media speculation or assumptions that keep being made by posters here.

Damn Peatling went with Adelaide Would have made all this a bit easier to swallow...

Hey come on now. That one goal on QB was pretty good...

Makes sense to me. Brutal but not sure there were many options at the time. His trade value last year compared to right now is stark in comparison. Wrapped our arms around him. Played him throughout the season to keep him engaged and motivated even though he wasn't in good shape. Talked him up to media every chance we had. I can see how the playing group including Trac would not have been happy with this. But its now time to move on.

Fair that the playing group might still be a bit unhappy with Trac and how the last month or so was dealt with. Hopefully that bridge will be mended over time. But how does this mean that Trac is on the table for trade?

I'd say its because at the moment its only the cats who are interested in him. You would have heard by now if other clubs were sniffing around.

The interview Claz did the other day was frustrating to watch/listen to in this regard. He kept mentioning people having to put up with him last year, especially Max whom he lived with most of the year it seems and mentioned he was like Max's third child for that period. He did thank Max for all the support but it definitely seemed to put a strain on those around him including Trac I'd imagine. This is a 26/27 yr old guy whose on $1 million+ per year. I understand there were personal issues last year as well as not coping well with injuries but there is a degree of professionalism needed and its clear that he hasn't been reaching these standards. Good luck to Geelong with all of that.

Everyone seems under the assumption that its only going to be a two club transaction. Geelong knows very well they will need to get at least one other team involved to get the draft capital to make it work. They are an excellent creative recruiting team.

Hopefully he doesn't!

There's a few people I know that watch a lot of WAFL and local games that believe Bo will be the next Fyfe. I disagree but he is looking like a likely draft bolter with his late-season form and decent performances for Peel in their WAFL finals/premiership. If West Coast can't get some swaps done I can see them crumbling and picking up at 3 in desperation of not wanting Freo to grab him with either of their first two picks where he'll most likely land.

St Kilda have two top 10 picks?

I think you answered your own question. He explores the idea then decides to stay at the dees like many players have done before. That's how I imagine that would go as it has often been in recent times. Not at all. It will have to be a multi-club deal in both situations I would imagine that will involve other clubs' first round picks and swaps of all kinds. Let the circus begin.

I've heard similar things from colleagues related to players at the club. There's so much that has happened behind the scenes since the hamstring injury last year. All will be revealed one day but probably not until players retire.

Agree whole heartedly. Jimmy is one of my all-time favourite players and football people. Would be thrilled to have him at the dees in any capacity.

Back to the beginning? Ref: Playing for Mooroopna Cats in his junior years

Fair enough I guess your detailed stats say it all. Poor kick inside 50, doesn't kick goals (agreed and mentioned) and can't tackle or provide pressure.