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Just out of interest I looked up Tom Lee on Wikipedia and found this comment,
"Tom adopted an Australian Shepherd named "Higgins" during the 2014 AFL Silly Season, however Tom is yet to comment on the sound judgement of this decision. Higgins could not be reached for comment and his state of health since the adoption is unknown."
Someone has a sense of humour.
"Tom adopted an Australian Shepherd named "Higgins" during the 2014 AFL Silly Season, however Tom is yet to comment on the sound judgement of this decision. Higgins could not be reached for comment and his state of health since the adoption is unknown."
Someone has a sense of humour.
I know that he is a Vic kid but the word is that Jaksch wants out of GWS for more opportunity. The most likely takers are StKilda or one of the other Melbourne teams but given it's opportunity he is looking for what would we consider trading for him.
- May 26, 2003
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Like Clark said he wanted to move to Freo? Know nothing about Jaksch, but unless he's made of sterner stuff than Clark (and no I'm not talking about his mental health - I am a long term sufferer of clinical depression) and is 110% certain of a return to Melbourne, maybe a decent sized contract waved under his nose might tempt him west to a premiership contender for a few years at least, just like the big bucks lured Clark east to a wooden spoon contender.
- Feb 5, 2011
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The only thing about that is that he probably isn't worth a decent sized contract. If the club had drafted a few talls before last year and the year before we wouldn't be clamoring for them right now.
As it is, I can easily see this trade period going the same way our last 5 have. We might do a middle of the round trade for a potential best 22 player and we will go to the draft. Hopefully McPharlin / Silvagni / Smith / Pearce hold up ok and we'll all see how 2017 goes after that...
I hope that is exactly why we refused
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Mmmm yeah Fremantle's 0 premierships, 0 Brownlows, and two prelims really show a great track record...
Spoken4
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You can look at it like that. Or you could focus on when we become a serious club and the three consecutive finals campaigns we have played in the past three season under Lyon, which included a grand final, plus the club's first MVP.
Really? People care about that? We'd get snubbed because we haven't had a Brownlow winner?
Sorry since Lyon has been here, and off the field we are well run. We are doing better than any previous regime.
It's a pity that you don't understand but it doesn't change the reality. Name one player that has come to either west Coast or Freo for the coin and 'bought it' to their new team?
Young Gazza got significantly more coin. Significantly more. As I said in my previous post, if its Carmichael Hunt (or Gazza) type money then thats different. You can truly set up yourself for life.
$100k just won't do it. Not when if you include off field incomes it will make up less than 10% of their total salary. Show me an example where it has. Just one.
I would've though things like our sub par facilities, travel factor etc are more viable reasons.
History means nothing except for this year and perhaps last year. Even the 0 premierships thing is completely bs as around half the afl clubs have not won an afl premiership. They talk garbage. At least when west Coast fans brag about premierships they've actually got something to back it up.
Spoken4
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Have a word with him and find out if he is interested in coming home to WA.
Only met him a couple of times, but if I thought he would take notice I would ask him to stay. But he wants to go, so be it.
I had this full on debate with an egirl mate of mine recently about the BM.
He was crapping on about how we've won nothing in our shirt history,no cup,no BMs.I said the BM is not what it used to be.Low and behold,priddis wins it but doesn't make the AA team,**** I laughed
Agree, his best opportunity comes with Fremantle; both financially, and career opportunity wise.
It comes down to being heart versus head.
For perspective, Ross has achieved an enormous amount in a short time.
Year 1 = First finals win in Melbourne.
Year 2 = First Grand Final appearance.
Year 3 = Third consecutive finals campaign after enduring a season of crippling injuries and a corrupt AFL.
Nobody in their right mind would suggest he has failed because of no Premiership or Brownlows; both were bloody close and still are.
If only we had Matt Priddis , hey ?
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