Diamond_Jim

Straight out of the script of Jerry Maguire and so true

Well argued especially the piece about LJ on the wing. Certainly left field but I appreciate fresh ideas

Yep I suspect he or his management had it all worked out. Silly us thought it was just LJ taking a punt that he would be worth more dollars in 2023 than what he was being offered in 2020/21. We've been played all along

For those who like conspiracy theories the 3 players from the 2019 draft were automatically given the standard 2 year contract on being drafted. IIRC at the end of 2020 all three were offered fresh contracts taking them to the end of 2023. LJ finally elected to only agree to a two year extension whereas Rivers and Pickett extended for the full offered term. How long has the WA fix been in? Most of us assumed the pressure would come from the WCE but was it Freo all along?

he's only gone if Freo can come up with the trade goods If you mean he's gone to WCE...that I could believe

His VFL success has been as an attacking forward positioned between 35 and 60m out. Not to say he isn't but I can't recall much outstanding link play. He's very different to Spargo who I've always regarded as a defensive up the ground player who provides important linkage. For me it's Melksham out and then assuming BBB comes back in it's either Chandler or Weid. I say this simply because we have to add firepower to the forward line. Others may have a different view on the ability of Melksham to contribute. Just looking at the weekend forecast for Perth it could be quite wet. If so I'd opt for Chandler.

My comment was about the act of rucking and was meant to draw attention to how easily two comparatively experienced ruckmen were imo relatively negated by a novice. My following comment re the worth of Jackson was meant to underscore the belief of many that a ruckman who cannot also impose himself around the ground has a limited career in AFL. Perhaps you saw worth in the ruck work that I didn't. Anyway each to his own

Can't say I've noticed that as a stand out strength in the VFL but the game at VFL level is often crowded and scrappy More he has the sense to get free and find a goal

Hunt was the obvious sub. Next year Joel Smith if fit is a good sub candidate

It's not somuch his contract as any sane club would be demanding that Collingwood pick up half. It's the contract length if it doesn't work. Unable to replace Cox who this time last year was unwanted. If GWS loses players of the calibre they are suggested to lose they have a lot more "risk dollars" to spend than we have. If going down this path Goldstein if available for a year is a far easier deal

mmmmmmmmmmm

O well I did have Collingwood as one of our better chances of a win in the next four weeks

Agree It's either him or Chandler with Melksham out. Unfortunately I think it's all a little too late

It was always a horror run home and last night's loss makes it worse. 2 out of the last 4 would be a great result

Stefan Martin lumbering around in the Bulldogs two's today. Doesn't take long to fall

Salem needs to address his role in the team. Whatever it is at present isn't working

Was expecting a loss but that was hard to take Few positives really

The next goal is BIG needless to say (But I thought I'd say it)

Forward efficiency keeping us ahead That's a new one for us. Long may it continue

And one more before 3/4 time please

This is almost a mirror of the Freo game and we know what happened in the last quarter

Need to finish this quarter strongly

wow... they missed one

The 26 point break (this time 27) strikes again !!

16 scoring shots to 9 Need to break them... we're well on top