- May 5, 2006
- 62,726
- 70,017
- AFL Club
- West Coast
It was a win-win trade.
It is only salty Melbourne fans and obsessed Essendon fans making complaints.
GWS wanted his salary gone and did not think he would get up.
Hawthorn backed themselves in and his salary won't hurt them in the long run.
If he does not play Hawthorn have lost nothing. If he comes good, even if it takes till 2020 then Hawthorn gain something huge.
Definite win win. Not without risk but both clubs know what they stand to gain/lose.