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There was a definite move in 2008 and it has been referred to constantly by the club. Just because we had some handy players before that doesn't mean anything sinister to me?
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There was a definite move in 2008 and it has been referred to constantly by the club. Just because we had some handy players before that doesn't mean anything sinister to me?
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Never heard it about Sandi but he did say that about McPharlin. Its the second audio clip down on their website.
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Can't help but be stoked to hear McPharlin is playing on next year 
Sure it's worrying that we really could have Mcpharlin, Sandilands and Pavlich all retiring at the end of next year (with Pav the most likely to play on again) but it will give us another year to develop our younger KPP's in Taberner, Apeness, Smith, Pearce and Vandeleur. There'll be no excuses on Taberner being ready but if one or two of the others show that they can make it at the top level we may yet end up with a good transition.
And Sandilands showed us this year that it is possible to get the body right and improve on previous years even as you're getting older.
Sure it's worrying that we really could have Mcpharlin, Sandilands and Pavlich all retiring at the end of next year (with Pav the most likely to play on again) but it will give us another year to develop our younger KPP's in Taberner, Apeness, Smith, Pearce and Vandeleur. There'll be no excuses on Taberner being ready but if one or two of the others show that they can make it at the top level we may yet end up with a good transition.
And Sandilands showed us this year that it is possible to get the body right and improve on previous years even as you're getting older.
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Lol, even better.
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So has Luke actually signed on yet?
I can't see any news of it.
If we don't manage to trade a player out, signing him up again means we must delist, say, Simpson. If it came to that it will be interesting to see what the club does.
I can't see any news of it.
If we don't manage to trade a player out, signing him up again means we must delist, say, Simpson. If it came to that it will be interesting to see what the club does.
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Not yet but it is imminent according to his manager this morning.
His manager on trade radio says it is imminent.
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If it's Simpson that gets necked, doing that just seems incongruous with the list management strategy of replenishing and maintaining the list through 1st and 2nd round draft picks
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hmmm such a tough situation to manage for the club. I think they aren't full of confidence in Macca, otherwise they would have signed him up asap. They must be weighing up who gets delisted.
IMO I would just delist Simpson and re-rookie him.
IMO I would just delist Simpson and re-rookie him.
McPharlin signs one-year deal
Fremantle defender Luke McPharlin has signed a one-year contract with the club and will play on in 2015.
The 32-year-old was an All Australian in 2012 and has been one of the greatest players in Freo history.
He will continue his 238-game AFL career into a 16th season.
Fremantle general manager of player management Brad Lloyd said the club was delighted to have McPharlin play another season.
“Luke is a champion performer and one of the most respected players and leaders at the club,” he said.
“He’s a tremendous athlete and a complete professional, so we’re confident he will play at the high level we’ve come to expect from him.”
Originally drafted by Hawthorn in 1999, McPharlin joined Fremantle for the 2002 season via a trade and has now played 226 games for the club.
Fremantle defender Luke McPharlin has signed a one-year contract with the club and will play on in 2015.
The 32-year-old was an All Australian in 2012 and has been one of the greatest players in Freo history.
He will continue his 238-game AFL career into a 16th season.
Fremantle general manager of player management Brad Lloyd said the club was delighted to have McPharlin play another season.
“Luke is a champion performer and one of the most respected players and leaders at the club,” he said.
“He’s a tremendous athlete and a complete professional, so we’re confident he will play at the high level we’ve come to expect from him.”
Originally drafted by Hawthorn in 1999, McPharlin joined Fremantle for the 2002 season via a trade and has now played 226 games for the club.
Not sure how I feel about this, whilst I am happy that he is going around again I really do hope he is confident in his body and doesn't end up like one of those players that should have retired the year before.
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Play Luke forward.
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I actually think sandi is the most likely to play on next year. He has said that he thinks he has a few years left in him.
Can't help but be stoked to hear McPharlin is playing on next year
Sure it's worrying that we really could have Mcpharlin, Sandilands and Pavlich all retiring at the end of next year (with Pav the most likely to play on again) but it will give us another year to develop our younger KPP's in Taberner, Apeness, Smith, Pearce and Vandeleur. There'll be no excuses on Taberner being ready but if one or two of the others show that they can make it at the top level we may yet end up with a good transition.
And Sandilands showed us this year that it is possible to get the body right and improve on previous years even as you're getting older.
I actually think sandi is the most likely to play on next year. He has said that he thinks he has a few years left in him.
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hopefully they stagger the games he plays to give experience to the younger guys and employ him as a tall defensive coach during the season
but is mixing it up like that too disruptive?
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slightly - but then as long as the rest of the back 6 is consistent it will be ok
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depends, do you considered cox as the playing ruck coach a success?
i felt lycett took a step up this season. of course, i do not know if it a direct result of cox's influence as a coach though
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https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/video/watch/25259068/macfarlane-s-one-year-contract-extension/
Even better news - not only has Luke McPharlin signed up but his distant cousin Luke McFarlane is on board too.
Even better news - not only has Luke McPharlin signed up but his distant cousin Luke McFarlane is on board too.
