News Jared Polec signs for Hoppers Crossing

[Willsy10]

Im sure hes kidding either that or hes lost his memory.
This current side is pathetic compared to 2004.

You've probably missed the point but ah well, let's not sidetrack this thread even further.

 

[Adz2332]

Polec can do whatever he likes but that has nothing to do with everyone at Alberton being happy to see him come back for a coffee straight away. He can leave amicably but once he joins a new club, that's his home.

when he retires then. hes still a port boy. he still wanted to stay but the money is to great. (not that i will admit hes gone until i hear it from him or the club)

I disagree with others that the 2004 team had more talent, nah they didn't have more talent but boy did they have more hunger and hated losing a whole lot more more.

I was only just watching open Mike last night and they had Anthony Stevens on there and they recalled the time they beat Port in Round 1 in 2002 at Football Park, which was the first game since the Carey saga, there was a shot as the siren sounded and i can't recall who exactly but one of the Port players booted the ball away in absolute disgust. Furious about losing.

History suggests that we went on to win 18 of our next 21 to win the minor premiership, didn't get there in finals but i'd take that over the 7th - 10th spot we are likely to finish this year.

jesus really?
Put the team list side by side of the best 22s and 2004 is all over the current list by some way!!

 

[Waspy79]

Anyone that says that Polec is 'easily replaceable' loses my respect for their football knowledge.

 

[chiwigi]

Anyone that says that Polec is 'easily replaceable' loses my respect for their football knowledge.

The graveyard is full of people who were irreplaceable.

Most aren't saying EASILY replaceable, but he is in fact replaceable.

 

[Waspy79]

The graveyard is full of people who were irreplaceable.

Most aren't saying EASILY replaceable, but he is in fact replaceable.

With who? Barry? Amon? Piss off.

 

[JUSTWORK]

Anyone that says that Polec is 'easily replaceable' loses my respect for their football knowledge.

If they don’t fully up with “by ....” and actually name them there point is invalid. Polec is far from easily replaceable, as we stand there is no one that can come in and replace Polec, Barry or Amon ? God no, we aren’t winning a flag with those guys our prime outside mids. Draft ? Maybe, but that’s a gamble and will likely take 3-5 years for the player to really develop by which point Gray, Ryder, Westoff and Boak are certainly all retired, with the first three (and Boak to a lesser extent) all critical to our premiership hopes.

 

[RossFC]

Amon should not be on our list even if Polec leaves.

 

[Jason K]

Is it still just ch7, i.e home of elspeth, smithson and co. reporting that he's leaving?

 

[Magus]

#bonnertothewing

 

[thundercloud]

Anyone that says that Polec is 'easily replaceable' loses my respect for their football knowledge.

I think you are on to something there, what is football knowledge?

 

[mic59]

Is it still just ch7, i.e home of elspeth, smithson and co. reporting that he's leaving?

It has been on afl.com.au but they are not reporting that he is leaving, just that a huge offer has been made. Comments on twitter but 95% of them are from people who like to pretend they're in the know and wouldn't have a clue. I'd like to know the percentage correctness of speculations on twitter, even from official sources. I suspect it's around 10%. The only tweets that can be believed are the confirmation ones, like the AFL tweets on MRO decisions.

 

[David Puddy]

I'd love to see Bonner on the wing if Polec was to leave. It would eliminate some of his defensive vulnerability which seems to bother him sometimes.

Assuming we have Hammer, Brogs, McKenzie back for round one next year, we still have plenty of half backs to cover Bonner's current role.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

What is The Trade Shouter shouting about this?

 

[Magus]

What is The Trade Shouter shouting about this?

You asked for it.

 

[Chewy316]

What part of there is a trade period to come are people not understanding?

I understand that there's a trade period. But if you think that we can get rid of Polec and bring in a replacement who is better or even equal to, that I simply don't agree with.

We have a deficiency of players who have shown at AFL that they have outside speed with good foot skills. Our team is one of the worst skills sides in the comp. Getting rid of arguably our best skills player is not simply something that can easily be covered in the trade period, because we certainly aren't going to be bringing in an equal or better replacement such as Gaff via free agency.

 

[Portology]

You asked for it.

They could get Gaff for that sort of coin now and leave us the hell alone.

 

[Magus]

They could get Gaff for that sort of coin now and leave us the hell alone.

GAFF or GAGF

 

[OneGreatClub]

Motlop Rockliff and Watts all looked better at their previous clubs imo..
I have no confidence bringing in big $$ recruits like Gaff, he will turn into a slow Plodder in a Port guernsey with 50% TOG.

We of little faith. That’s what we have become

 

[OneGreatClub]

im really getting quite pissed at people, some (although few) on here and most on like facebook etc having shots at polec for leaving.
the kid would be silly not to get that sorta cash while he can.
he has proclaimed nothing but love for us, played his guts out especially this year, and doesnt really want to leave.
The lure of money is to much for the young guy. good on him, get it while he can!

Would be welcome back to the port rooms anytime!

I agree. It would hurt a bit but we aren’t low lives like the club across the road.

 

[mic59]

I'd love to see Bonner on the wing if Polec was to leave. It would eliminate some of his defensive vulnerability which seems to bother him sometimes.
Assuming we have Hammer, Brogs, McKenzie back for round one next year, we still have plenty of half backs to cover Bonner's current role.

Personally, I would prefer to see Hammer or even Broadbent on a wing. Bonner I would like to see back in the SANFL to work on his defensive side.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

You asked for it.

Hahaha

Never change Shuts

 

[Ford Fairlane]

I agree. It would hurt a bit but we aren’t low lives like the club across the road.

At least we know Jared won't drop off his old gear at the dump. He might sell it, but at least then it goes to a loving home.

 

[chiwigi]

With who? Barry? Amon? Piss off.

With someone.
Every player is replaceable you drama queen.

 

[FishingRick04]

While elite athletes get some special dispensation with regard to income tax given their short earnings window - is bringing forward a massive annual salary such as the one million in first year of the deal for Polec actually good? FishingRick04 ?

Sports people get to average out their income over a 5 year period, which can balance out those spikes.

Seems however sports people are paid more like a wage and salary these days than contractors. Which can conflict with income averaging provisions.

So I’m with you I may just result in more tax being paid, unless he’s got a lot of tax reduction strategies going on!

 

[David Puddy]

Personally, I would prefer to see Hammer or even Broadbent on a wing. Bonner I would like to see back in the SANFL to work on his defensive side.

Don't think either are quick enough for that role.

Hammer had finally found his niche at HB before his injury.