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Just saw on Footygoss, Wilson has officially got the axe from the Eagles...
Two gone already with Sierakowski retiring...acting quickly this year..
Originally posted by Jumper
Two gone already with Sierakowski retiring...acting quickly this year..
With Peter Matera and Milli that's four all up.
It was fun while it lasted Willo. Getting a start at 29 he would probably be satisfied with the ride. Hope he keeps pulling on the Blue and Black next year...
Black JuJu
15 Sep 2003, 20:08
Yeah it was good while it lasted.
Big Troy deserves a pat on the back for giving it a red hot go at such an age.
Best of luck to him in the future.
carneagles
15 Sep 2003, 20:45
Wilson was probably the zaniest of Ken's zany 2000 draft / trade choices, but gee whiz - it was a hell of a ride while it lasted, wasn't it.
We'll always have the memories ...
- Taking a screamer and being near-BOG against NM to get us into the finals
- Nearly killing several of St Kilda's best and brightest at Subi
- Nearly killing several of NM's best and brightest at Subi
... etc.
Good luck for the future Troy.
Voice of Reason
15 Sep 2003, 21:10
It's the right decision.
All the best to Troy Wilson. He should be applauded for his endeavour and his courage in bucking the system and getting into AFL at such a ripe old age.
He's still well liked at West Perth too - a good bloke. Made the most of his opportunities (on and off the field:D ).
daddy_4_eyes
15 Sep 2003, 21:16
If the Hansen rumour is true, thats 5 gone off our list already. WC will either trade a lot to fill the gaps, or draft a lot of youngsters in a not so spectacular draft (not weak, just not 2001 standards).
Of course, there's always Carroll, Munro, Chambers, Lynch, Adkins and Humm who have at times looked like getting the chop.
Will be an interesting off-season.
Originally posted by daddy_4_eyes
If the Hansen rumour is true, thats 5 gone off our list already. WC will either trade a lot to fill the gaps, or draft a lot of youngsters in a not so spectacular draft (not weak, just not 2001 standards).
Of course, there's always Carroll, Munro, Chambers, Lynch, Adkins and Humm who have at times looked like getting the chop.
Will be an interesting off-season.
What is the Hanson rumour?
Always knew Willo would be gone, but in hindsight it makes the offer of only a one year contract to Hansen seem strange. I can't work out what's going on.
Maybe now there will be no excuses for Lynch to get a game next season. :rolleyes:
Thrawn666
15 Sep 2003, 23:45
Caught the arse-end of an interview with Willo on Ch 10 news at it sounds as if he may put his hand up for another club. Something along the lines of going to any club who needed an AFL ready FF.
Uncle Tony
15 Sep 2003, 23:52
My mate is his manager and has told him if he were to be dropped he give any other club a go. If It happens or works out, best of luck but I'd like to see him in blue and black for next year.
Sad to see him go, but the writing has been on the wall for a while. Fun while it lasted.
Black Thunder
16 Sep 2003, 00:52
great work Willo while you were here. I'm sure we'll all remember him for a long time.
But starting at 28, it's always gonna be a short term proposition.
But I do wish the club (they may have actually done it, and he didn't accept their offer) gave him the option of retiring from the game, rather than delisting him.
Essentially it is the same, but I think the player would rather [i}feel[/I] that he went out on his own terms.
EDIT: just saw people saying he was looking at other clubs :p
larrikin
16 Sep 2003, 04:01
Good effort from the human cannonball - just a pity he didn't enter the system 6-8 years earlier.
Gee, it was good while it lasted
Thanks for the memories Willo
Thanks Porno! You gave it your all, thats all we could have asked for.
Goldenblue
16 Sep 2003, 10:37
Was expected, but wishing him the best of luck for either East Perth. (Or Carlton) ;)
Originally posted by Goldenblue
Was expected, but wishing him the best of luck for either East Perth. (Or Carlton) ;)
I was just thinking the same thing.......Carlton could really do with a big time FullForward. Have we made a mistake with delisting him? Could we have traded with the blues for a Carlton defender (IIRC they have some good your KP defenders).
no1bankteller
16 Sep 2003, 11:55
I am not sure if he is a good fit at Carlton. Carlton have a few good forwards, see Favola, Withnal in KP spots and Lappin and Hoolihan in crumbing roles.
I do agree that we could have maybe traded him to a club and if there is a club that needs an experianced full forward its probably the Bulldogs.
On a further note Wilson does have bad knees and I wonder if he will go to another club next year. Also on the West's website today they were discussing the possibility of him becoming a rev head and start up a speedway career.
Cheers
If an AFL club is after a mature forward they would be better off having a look at Brad Smith. Apparently the Eagles and Bulldogs have shown some interest...
The Oracle
16 Sep 2003, 12:23
Thanks heaps for all the great memories Troy. I've enjoyed watching you play and talking with you when we have been able to catch up in Melbourne. I hope things work out for you in future. You're a great bloke and a rare gentleman in the world of the AFL. We'll miss you. :(
Hope your plans to drive speedway cars at the Kwinana complex works out. Just don't blow the engine all the time like you did to that poor Ford out at Barbagello !!
You maybe gone from the squad but will never be forgotten mate
Cheers
no1bankteller
16 Sep 2003, 12:29
Originally posted by Sera
If an AFL club is after a mature forward they would be better off having a look at Brad Smith.
Which Brad Smith is this....so many Smiths around AFL?
Originally posted by no1bankteller
Which Brad Smith is this....so many Smiths around AFL?
2003 Bernie Naylor Medallist Brad Smith from Subiaco.
Voice of Reason
16 Sep 2003, 12:34
Originally posted by no1bankteller
Which Brad Smith is this....so many Smiths around AFL?
Soo-by
no1bankteller
16 Sep 2003, 12:37
Ok..I know nothing!!!
Well living in Vic makes it hard to keep track of all the WAFL players.
Cheers
Voice of Reason
16 Sep 2003, 13:15
Originally posted by no1bankteller
Ok..I know nothing!!!
Well living in Vic makes it hard to keep track of all the WAFL players.
Cheers
No worries.
Brad Smith of Subi is a full forward who can take a mark and kick straight. I think he played country footy for a while out Northam way? Would be early/mid twenties, son of Phil Smith, who was a star FF, ironically for West Perth some years ago.
I've only seen him a few times, but he always seems to do really well early, then fade. Don't know whether he has the physicality to play AFL ie the next level, but he certainly has a reliable and accurate kick.
Noooooooooooooooooooo - say it isn't so!
I'd been hoping I'd wake up this morning and it had all been a bad dream! ;)
Predictable outcome and as others have said it was good while it lasted.
Originally posted by Uncle Tony
My mate is his manager and has told him if he were to be dropped he give any other club a go. If It happens or works out, best of luck but I'd like to see him in blue and black for next year.
I think I used to work for your mate then - many moons ago.
Benevolent Ert
17 Sep 2003, 00:53
Is that the same Brad Smith who was on Collingwood's list a few years back?
Nope different bloke. Apparently that Brad Smith is playing in the SANFL
Originally posted by Sera
If an AFL club is after a mature forward they would be better off having a look at Brad Smith. Apparently the Eagles and Bulldogs have shown some interest...
Thinking about this some more I'm not sure.
A couple of years ago the leading goalkicker in the WAFL was Rod Tregenza. He was drafted by the Kangaroos after kicking about 85-90 goals in 2000. I think we has around 23 then. Delisted after one year. Now playing in the SANFL I believe.
Wilson had partial success. Due mostly to his physical attributes.
Heatley had partial success after a dominant 4-5 years at WAFL level.
Tregenza had no success.
Trend doesn't look too crash hot for Smith.
Voice of Reason
17 Sep 2003, 18:58
Originally posted by llosis
Thinking about this some more I'm not sure.
A couple of years ago the leading goalkicker in the WAFL was Rod Tregenza. He was drafted by the Kangaroos after kicking about 85-90 goals in 2000. I think we has around 23 then. Delisted after one year. Now playing in the SANFL I believe.
Wilson had partial success. Due mostly to his physical attributes.
Heatley had partial success after a dominant 4-5 years at WAFL level.
Tregenza had no success.
Trend doesn't look too crash hot for Smith.
Trend, smend.
Tregenza did a knee. Paul Medhurst was also the leading goalkicker. I think it depends on the player. Smith may or may not have it. I think overall I doubt whether he could make the transition.
What a ride while it lasted. I had a love hate relationship with Willo, you love him when he was crashing packs and kicking goals but I hated him for being the downfall of Scotty Cummings.
Hope he gets another gig somewhere else but I doubt it.
Thrawn666
18 Sep 2003, 15:56
Originally posted by jod23
I hated him for being the downfall of Scotty Cummings.
I think youre confusing Willo with Hungry Jacks
And when's the gala POTY awards ceremony beginning? Im hanging out to see who turns up and in what outfits/cars etc :D