If J.J. decides to leave how do we deal

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Interesting question. I see the answer as no to this as it was us in 2016 who showed All other teams that bringing effort and immense work rate can bring with it seemingly unexpected rewards. I see that others are now bringing this effort more often than not against us. Similarly, our other weapon last season having elite hands around the stoppages has been copied by All others and further our competitive advantage here also nullified.

Unfortunately it is now our skill and execution which is being shown up when All others apply to us what we were so successful in applying to them last season.

So in this latest era, immense effort becomes a non negotiable, not a competitive advantage.

Elite level skills and its execution, and a game plan that exposes the competition are the areas for competitive advantage.

I agree. If so, is Lever -as good as he is- our most pressing need?

Can a fit Adams perform his role -albeit not at his level and should we really be focussing instead on securing better midfield skill, like Kelly?

[Doc26]

I agree. If so, is Lever -as good as he is- our most pressing need?

Can a fit Adams perform his role -albeit not at his level and should we really be focussing instead on securing better midfield skill, like Kelly?

What all Clubs would crave in Lever is that he brings so much :

The Non Negotiables:

Effort / work rate
Courage
Mobilility
Endurance
Very good skills
Team First

The Value Adds:

Elite reader of play
Fearlessness
Will eventually intimidate opposition KPPs
Flexibility
Pace for his position
Ultra competitive
Culture bearer

[jeemak]

Doc's right.

But, we need Lever and Adams, with Roberts as back up.

We also need Collins to come on as well.

[bulldogtragic]

Doc's right.

But, we need Lever and Adams, with Roberts as back up.

We also need Collins to come on as well.

Lever, Adams, Cordy with Collins coming on and Roberts as depth is a very versatile group of KPDs, if Collins really comes on Adams can swing forward. Lever might make keeping Morris redundant. Will lever take the gorilla KPFs?

[always right]

Lever, Adams, Cordy with Collins coming on and Roberts as depth is a very versatile group of KPDs, if Collins really comes on Adams can swing forward. Lever might make keeping Morris redundant. Will lever take the gorilla KPFs?

Probably not....but hopefully Collins will.

[Rocco Jones]

The price you pay to delay.

If JJ was flying right now, his market value will continue to soar.

Like we everything, we have to keep logical. I still want JJ at the club however his last 5 weeks have clearly reduced his value.

[Doc26]

JJ re-signing just announced. 5 year deal apparently.

[Danny the snakeman]

JJ 5 yrs

[bulldogtragic]

Surprised he stayed. Maybe the big offers dried up. We need to help him overcome a tag, and fast.

[ledge]

Shuts out the rumours that were doing the rounds you would think.
Great news

[ledge]

Surprised he stayed. Maybe the big offers dried up. We need to help him overcome a tag, and fast.

Why ? He said he didn't want to go anywhere many times.

[bulldogtragic]

Why ? He said he didn't want to go anywhere many times.

Pretty sure I've heard about 5,000 players say that and then leave.

[Danny the snakeman]

Western Bulldogs defender Jason Johannisen has recommitted to the Club for the next five seasons.

Johannisen, who was out of contract at the end of the 2017 season, has agreed to terms on a deal which will keep him at Victoria University Whitten Oval until at least the end of the 2022 season.

Western Bulldogs List Manager Jason McCartney said that the Club was pleased to see the 24-year-old extend his stay at the kennel.

“Jason is not only a key member of our playing group but a quality individual who is a big part of the future of the Western Bulldogs,” McCartney said.

“To reach the heights he has after coming off the rookie list is a credit to not only his talent and work ethic, but at just 24, we think there’s also still plenty of improvement in him.

“We’ve seen ‘JJ’ grow in leaps and bounds over the past few years, and we’re looking forward to watching him continue to develop as a player and a person at our football club.”

Johannisen was taken with the 39th pick of 2010 AFL Rookie Draft and made his debut against North Melbourne in Round 19, 2012, playing 27 games over the next three seasons.

Under Luke Beveridge, the South African born Johannisen began to flourish as one of the League’s most dangerous attacking half-backs, and was awarded the Norm Smith Medal for his best on ground performance in the 2016 AFL Grand Final.

The Western Australian is the latest in a long line of players to commit to the Club long term, with Johannisen joining Kieran Collins, Lewis Young, Patrick Lipinski, Clay Smith, Marcus Adams, Tim English, Bailey Williams and Fletcher Roberts to have re-signed in 2017.

[Go_Dogs]

Great news!

[chef]

Excellent news.