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All the Best Jesse
I think this was for the best all round
I think this was for the best all round
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I've posted this so often. That Boyd deal was just bizarre. I assume it had something to do with the Dogs needing to pay someone to fill their cap or something.But Boyd is a good case in point - they paid him a King's ransom, and he played a handful of good games, one of which was a Premiership, but they aren't getting anything out of him now, and he's a million dollar a year player
Working on it ... I posted in the General Discussion ... but if anyone can source a Gawn headshot that isn't a goofy player profile one, let me know.
Not quite what I'm going for, don't reckon the flared nostrils/trying to swallow a hamburger whole look is going to translate.
GarlettDo we have any moody players left now?
I always found it hard to love Jesse because of the way he got shitty and dropped his head on the field.
Yes, but isn't it possible that Freo just didn't think it was worth it to give up more for him? And isn't it possible that they'd be right?
I don't think comparing this trade to other specific trades is especially helpful. The circumstances are always very unique - and maybe clubs are starting to wise up on overpaying for hyped up players. Maybe this is at the start of not betting the farm on players like Hogan. Let's also not forget that he has a suspect foot, and an injury plagued history in general. Before Boyd was traded to the Bulldogs, I don't recall him having an injury cloud over him, much less the dreaded navicular injury. But Boyd is a good case in point - they paid him a King's ransom, and he played a handful of good games, one of which was a Premiership, but they aren't getting anything out of him now, and he's a million dollar a year player. Maybe Hogan would have attracted a better offer if he'd been playing to the end of the season, but he wasn't. I don't think we can expect much more than what we got. I, for one, have a feeling he's going to have a pretty average career. Some highlights, but not a champion. I doubt he'll ever kick large bags goals.
Yes, but isn't it possible that Freo just didn't think it was worth it to give up more for him? And isn't it possible that they'd be right?
I don't think comparing this trade to other specific trades is especially helpful. The circumstances are always very unique - and maybe clubs are starting to wise up on overpaying for hyped up players. Maybe this is at the start of not betting the farm on players like Hogan. Let's also not forget that he has a suspect foot, and an injury plagued history in general. Before Boyd was traded to the Bulldogs, I don't recall him having an injury cloud over him, much less the dreaded navicular injury. But Boyd is a good case in point - they paid him a King's ransom, and he played a handful of good games, one of which was a Premiership, but they aren't getting anything out of him now, and he's a million dollar a year player. Maybe Hogan would have attracted a better offer if he'd been playing to the end of the season, but he wasn't. I don't think we can expect much more than what we got. I, for one, have a feeling he's going to have a pretty average career. Some highlights, but not a champion. I doubt he'll ever kick large bags goals.
Reportedly 3 years @ $800,000yet they gave him a $1m+ a year long term contract.
So, inadvertently I'm a Freo member. Just got this in an email. A bit to get used to...
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It’s a very classy new avatar. It feels a bit like you have finally discarded the relatively expensive, eye-catching, never quite comfortable pair of shoes and pulled on a great, classic pair that feel genuinely great walking around in.End of an era. Ive had that Hogan avatar ever since Hulk Hogan came to the MFC and flexed with Jesse.
Oh well. Nev tackling Duckwood so hard that snot flew out of his nose will now take its place.
Adios Jesse.
As I’ve said numerous times, I’m happy with the results from the trade period... This still makes me ill though:
No it doesn’t. What’s going on with his right hand?It doesn’t look right
Jesse's weird hand movements were always the highlight of his post match interviewsNo it doesn’t. What’s going on with his right hand?