2017 Off-Season

[MW]

I think that's the industries worst kept secret

[Spargo]

Thomas, MacKenzie (if delisted), Watts and to a lesser extent Rockliff are all players that their clubs didn’t want.

I don't want Thomas either!

Mackenzie - Just delisted, agreed GC didn't want him any longer.
Watts - As noted, Melbourne couldn't get him out he door quick enough, maybe they're finally getting their house in order.
Rockliff - I'd say it was him not wanting Brisbane more than Brisbane not wanting him. They're not in a position to lose a two time BnF, 1 x AA, former captain who averages 26 touches and 6 tackles a game.

Any truth to the rumour that Rockliff was a bad influence at Brisbane and was pretty much a massive jerk?

Fair chance there’s more truth than rumour.

[Jim05]

Thomas, MacKenzie (if delisted), Watts and to a lesser extent Rockliff are all players that their clubs didn’t want.

I don't want Thomas either!

Mackenzie - Just delisted, agreed GC didn't want him any longer.
Watts - As noted, Melbourne couldn't get him out he door quick enough, maybe they're finally getting their house in order.
Rockliff - I'd say it was him not wanting Brisbane more than Brisbane not wanting him. They're not in a position to lose a two time BnF, 1 x AA, former captain who averages 26 touches and 6 tackles a game.

Any truth to the rumour that Rockliff was a bad influence at Brisbane and was pretty much a massive jerk?

Depends if you call making rookies drink his urine a bad influence or not
Was definitely a bit of a tool in his earlier days and many say he had a hand in the knifing of Voss

[Lightning McQueen]

Fair chance there’s more truth than rumour.

I'm sure if he stuffs up at Port he'll cop the ole Paddy whack!

[Lightning McQueen]

Depends if you call making rookies drink his urine a bad influence or not
Was definitely a bit of a tool in his earlier days and many say he had a hand in the knifing of Voss

I wasn't sure if this was true or just piss talk?

[stan]

Hearing Sam Collins will be rookied by the Crows if available

Reasonable punt in my opinion. I think the kid can play a bit and it worth tbe risk especially if its only.a rookie spot.

[stan]

Fair chance there’s more truth than rumour.

I'm sure if he stuffs up at Port he'll cop the ole Paddy whack!

And they'll give the dog a bone

[valleys07]

I don’t think Port will be able to get them all. Some in Perth are saying that Liam Ryan is heading there also.

Would love for us to pick up Ryan. Massive highlights reel, I reckon he would elevate in a professional system.

[bertiebeatle]

I don’t think Port will be able to get them all. Some in Perth are saying that Liam Ryan is heading there also.

Would love for us to pick up Ryan. Massive highlights reel, I reckon he would elevate in a professional system.

Was told earlier in the season that we had committed to picking him up. Hopefully squeezes out the thought of picking up Thomas

[Jim05]

I don’t think Port will be able to get them all. Some in Perth are saying that Liam Ryan is heading there also.

Would love for us to pick up Ryan. Massive highlights reel, I reckon he would elevate in a professional system.

Was told earlier in the season that we had committed to picking him up. Hopefully squeezes out the thought of picking up Thomas

Yep, was told that we went over to have a chat to him a few months back and was told at that stage he was committed to Port

[Brodlach]

Nathan Van Berlo becomes an assistant coach at the Eagles

[Brodlach]

Jackson Merrett has toured Port Adelaide facilities today.
LHe has a contract offer from Essendon, but it appears Merrett is more interested in moving to the Power.

[Jim05]

Jackson Merrett has toured Port Adelaide facilities today.
LHe has a contract offer from Essendon, but it appears Merrett is more interested in moving to the Power.

We have offered him 1 year only on minimum chips. If he wasn’t Zac’s brother he probably would have been delisted years ago

[bennymacca]

Port gonna have 80 on their list

[gadj1976]

Hearing Sam Collins will be rookied by the Crows if available

I hope the Blues look at him. Goodness knows we can do with some depth in our backline.

[Rik E Boy]

Booney I’m not trolling with this question

Do you have any concerns if you pick up Thomas and MacKenzie that 4 of your 5 recruits have come from very low ranked teams that some of these teams didn’t want these players?

In a word, no.

Both Geelong and Brisbane had the chance to match the offers for Motlop and Rockliff respectively and both were courted, seriously courted, by other clubs so I reckon of the 5 (?) those two are not part of the question you have asked, so to say they "didn't want" them is incorrect, IMO, I'd say they wanted them but weren't prepared to want them more than Port did. I've got no concerns about either of these coming on board. I think they both make us better.

Melbourne finished the season less than 1% outside the 8 so I'm not sure if you consider them a low ranked side, having said that the whole Watts / Goodwin relationship seems to be an interesting one and given the commentary around Watts in the days since in regards to his attitude and application bother me a little. I've got reservations about this deal, I'll have to back Hinkley and the boys to get the best out of him.

Mackenzie I'd take as he'd be cheap and I think we need back up in that area as noted above.

Thomas, I'll be ******* livid if we take him.

Motlop is a shit truck and you'll be saying so long before the year is out.

regards,

REB

[Ruben Carter]

Booney I’m not trolling with this question

Do you have any concerns if you pick up Thomas and MacKenzie that 4 of your 5 recruits have come from very low ranked teams that some of these teams didn’t want these players?

In a word, no.

Both Geelong and Brisbane had the chance to match the offers for Motlop and Rockliff respectively and both were courted, seriously courted, by other clubs so I reckon of the 5 (?) those two are not part of the question you have asked, so to say they "didn't want" them is incorrect, IMO, I'd say they wanted them but weren't prepared to want them more than Port did. I've got no concerns about either of these coming on board. I think they both make us better.

Melbourne finished the season less than 1% outside the 8 so I'm not sure if you consider them a low ranked side, having said that the whole Watts / Goodwin relationship seems to be an interesting one and given the commentary around Watts in the days since in regards to his attitude and application bother me a little. I've got reservations about this deal, I'll have to back Hinkley and the boys to get the best out of him.

Mackenzie I'd take as he'd be cheap and I think we need back up in that area as noted above.

Thomas, I'll be ******* livid if we take him.

Motlop is a shit truck and you'll be saying so long before the year is out.

regards,

REB

Possibly.. However he could also be wearing a Norm Smith medal around his neck. That's what's so exciting - he has so much X Factor and unpredictability personally, I'm wrapt!

[Q.]

Booney I’m not trolling with this question

Do you have any concerns if you pick up Thomas and MacKenzie that 4 of your 5 recruits have come from very low ranked teams that some of these teams didn’t want these players?

In a word, no.

Both Geelong and Brisbane had the chance to match the offers for Motlop and Rockliff respectively and both were courted, seriously courted, by other clubs so I reckon of the 5 (?) those two are not part of the question you have asked, so to say they "didn't want" them is incorrect, IMO, I'd say they wanted them but weren't prepared to want them more than Port did. I've got no concerns about either of these coming on board. I think they both make us better.

Melbourne finished the season less than 1% outside the 8 so I'm not sure if you consider them a low ranked side, having said that the whole Watts / Goodwin relationship seems to be an interesting one and given the commentary around Watts in the days since in regards to his attitude and application bother me a little. I've got reservations about this deal, I'll have to back Hinkley and the boys to get the best out of him.

Mackenzie I'd take as he'd be cheap and I think we need back up in that area as noted above.

Thomas, I'll be ******* livid if we take him.

Motlop is a shit truck and you'll be saying so long before the year is out.

regards,

REB

Possibly.. However he could also be wearing a Norm Smith medal around his neck. That's what's so exciting - he has so much X Factor and unpredictability personally, I'm wrapt!

Ha, has Motlop ever been BOG in his entire AFL career?

[MW]

Norm Smith? Now THAT'S getting ahead our yourself!!!

[woodublieve12]

Booney I’m not trolling with this question

Do you have any concerns if you pick up Thomas and MacKenzie that 4 of your 5 recruits have come from very low ranked teams that some of these teams didn’t want these players?

In a word, no.

Both Geelong and Brisbane had the chance to match the offers for Motlop and Rockliff respectively and both were courted, seriously courted, by other clubs so I reckon of the 5 (?) those two are not part of the question you have asked, so to say they "didn't want" them is incorrect, IMO, I'd say they wanted them but weren't prepared to want them more than Port did. I've got no concerns about either of these coming on board. I think they both make us better.

Melbourne finished the season less than 1% outside the 8 so I'm not sure if you consider them a low ranked side, having said that the whole Watts / Goodwin relationship seems to be an interesting one and given the commentary around Watts in the days since in regards to his attitude and application bother me a little. I've got reservations about this deal, I'll have to back Hinkley and the boys to get the best out of him.

Mackenzie I'd take as he'd be cheap and I think we need back up in that area as noted above.

Thomas, I'll be ******* livid if we take him.

Motlop is a shit truck and you'll be saying so long before the year is out.

regards,

REB

Possibly.. However he could also be wearing a Norm Smith medal around his neck. That's what's so exciting - he has so much X Factor and unpredictability personally, I'm wrapt!

Norm smith medalist