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...and just maybe after yesterday winning a premiership takes a precedent over money or the desire to be an inside mid.

I know it won't be a popular call but I would prefer Cerra. Huge upside, complete package. Won't cost as much at the moment and could form part of the Hogan trade. Love his overhead marking which makes him more dangerous in my humble opinion. Get in his ear and convince Freo that he wants back home after his next contract.

Nah...' @Mach5' mail is usually pretty good... He doesn't play that game. If he can't say more then that's fair enough by me. You lose a good source if you burn them. We get some great info on here if you know who to look for and on what subjects.

On things WA trust 'Pennant'...I'm sure it's more than just a few late nights.

He's a much better footballer than these guys...

Much better player than Kent but will be interesting to see how he is valued. but with GC happy to let him go...who knows where the cards will fall.

Can play...he was really good early in his career. Half back or wing with a bit of class. Forget about the Kelly's of this world, this is exactly the type of trading we need to do.

Why not, it's worked well for them????

Yeah there was actually talk about Cerra wanting to return home before he signed his contract like there was talk before McGovern signed. If we make him a good offer why would he not want to come home and play under a great coach in a premiership contender? What would your thinking be? Play under Goodwin/play under Lyon? Play in Melbourne where I come from, be home with family and friends with a potential great side or stay with cellar dwellers on the other side of the country? He is definitely in the discussion I would think. To give up a player like Hogan then we must get back maximum value.

I think we should more than ask the question...it would be Cerra or bust. I hope we're in his ear now. If they want Hogan they have to pay overs.

@Pennant St Dee, how do you rate Freo's young key defender. Is is Pearce? and is he worth part of the deal? If the story is correct I would be looking at a player plus...a pick or maybe 2 players. We're in the so called window and don't need picks at the moment unless we can on trade them for needs.

Unfortunately if Denham has reported it, then it's likely to be on the money... We're not talking Brad Hardy here, like him or not Denham is a serious journalist and has runs on the board.

Why? I'm not so certain that Brayshaw is what we need by the way... But, back to your point. Hogan is worth a lot to Freo and to us. If we're going to give him up we will need substantial compensation.

I think there are actually, but I will defer to the ones on here that are into the champion data stuff. You like making big statements old son, don't you? AA Rance comes to mind, seems to like to sook and whinge quite a bit.

Lewis won't play in a 5th 'norm'... If he is still getting a game in 2019 we are going nowhere. He's not going to get any better. Need to know when to fold 'em...

Really, so you think he showed the discipline expected of a leader in the first Q when the game was there to be won??? It's not about blame it's about being realistic now. Jordan doesn't have another year in him, he's got the most our of himself, he's got his 300 games and he's been an invaluable player to have around the club. ...but it's time to hang'em up. Yep, he was 'praha' but the end comes quickly. ...but those 2 teams were really just making up the numbers as unfortunately we got proven to be today. His lack of discipline was hard to take today, it's time to move on.

I would hope he does the right thing and retires now 'rp'...it's time. It's not just the poor game, it's the lack of discipline that I can't take from a senior player. It happens too often, he set a really poor tone in the first quarter when he should have been rallying the boys. ...as I say, I reckon he's been invaluable around the club for the couple of years we've had him but time is up now.

Thanks for the couple of years mate... The experience you have brought to the club has been invaluable but now is the time. ...we need to move on and develop the list now.

So when did Goodwin say this 'Dr'? ...because he's not getting a game it doesn't necessarily follow. Form and injury are not the only issues kids of his age (any age really) face, there could be a lot going on in his life the we know nothing of.

I don't really listen to much Garry has to say... Roos is a different story and one of the points he made last night is why would you break up this group? There is a real camaraderie within this group of players and Jessie is a big part of that. A club that wanted to tinker with this would be playing with fire, it's a CS type of move, the type of thing people wrongly see as taking the tough decision when in fact it would be a dumb decision with little foresight.

Things are never static 'Bombay'... Think Boyd's finals series a couple of years back, and how is he going now. Not saying Weed will go the same way but you never know. Hogan is a gun...no matter how many try to reinvent history. Also the game will change next year, tall players with a good tank like Hogan will be priceless if the AFL get their way and we see a more free and open game. You don't give away class like Hogan unless he wants to leave.

Yet Roos gave him 2 votes quoting his composure in the back half as being important. ...but what would he know.

ANB 20 disposals, 9 tackles, Not bad for a defensive forward.

Martin certainly had the biggest influence... Interesting to compare with Mitchell who had lot of the ball with limited influence. They certainly didn't cancel each other out. To further prove that point a few Hawk stars had a very average night. I would also say their bottom 6 were poor but that's what happens if your stars are not in the game. Your bottom 6 will always ride the coat-tails of the stars.

Adelaide are really keen to get this kid. How keen? Test them Carlton... If I were Carlton i would forget the priority pick and look to trade their pick one for the Crouch boys. Added to Cripps it would give them a quick bump.