Actually, he's probably been told that privately for the last 3 years, so Clarko making a point of vocalising it after the GF sounded a bit ... well perhaps music to the ears of adoring fans, but same ol, same ol to Jed.
He's also sat by and watched as other players have been brought into the club and gone passed him. And probably knows a lot more about who we're chasing, and so who else he may be slipping behind. So he would have known the score before he sat down with Clarko for the end of season review.
Ive only ever seen glimpses, and they've been very good, and then the wraps from BHH which have been epic, truly heartening. But, then I see when he's had his chances, he hasn't seized them and demanded his spot inthe 22. I watched closely against GWS, and he was timid, beaten, disinterested, whatever (on a day when Langers showed great heart, but got smashed), and I saw on that day maybe why despite his talent he was let go from GWS, namely, he just couldn't match it with the bigger bodies. What?!?! Yeah, I know he once tackled JK and kicked a goal in a final, but on this day, given his chance, he did nothing. And injuries aside, he hasn't been back.
I dunno. Hate to see the situation turn sour here, but I fully expect it'll be a repeat of the JK saga from a few years back. All 'he said, she said', supporters bitching and carrying on about loyalty, betrayal and character assasination in general etc. Then others 'in the know' piping up to to reveal the type of shit that should be reserved for the Buddy thread, to have the final say to preserve the image and legacy of the club etc.
Or, just accept this is all smoke and mirrors and that he is signed and will be at the club next year. After alI, it's has already been declared.
Myself, great trade bait. And we need a bigger bodied mid.