Damien Barrett what's his agenda ?

[BornInDroopSt'54]

That would be seen as a weakness. Best to punch him in the face and remove any doubt I reckon.

He looks like he is used to being punched but its an illusion or projection but his face does say punch me but thats the evil in me that thinks that.

[Murphy'sLore]

Barrett would have to rely on videos for his material as I'm sure he gets nothing from the club.

[AshMac]

Almost certain his strategy is to be as devicive and provoking as he can be w dogs so our fans react.

An active thread in its most die hard online home suggests it works.

[Rocket Science]

I know I shouldn't but when Purple willingly confirms the obvious ...

[Happy Days]

This chat around Jenkins is getting me very nervous.

[bulldogtragic]

This chat around Jenkins is getting me very nervous.

If we are paying his $500,000 2020 wage then I completely and utterly agree. But, if they paid a good chunk of his salary and took a pick we won't use (essentially a DFA on the average AFEL wage) then I can be convinced. And as long as this is a steak knives to the Alex Keith trade. But only in these circumstances.

[Mofra]

If we are paying his $500,000 2020 wage then I completely and utterly agree. But, if they paid a good chunk of his salary and took a pick we won't use (essentially a DFA on the average AFEL wage) then I can be convinced. And as long as this is a steak knives to the Alex Keith trade. But only in these circumstances.

Apparently he has $800k remaining over the last two years (according to a Crows fan).
Not sure that changes much but I've moved into the 'acceptance' phase of this rumour.

[bulldogtragic]

Apparently he has $800k remaining over the last two years (according to a Crows fan).
Not sure that changes much but I've moved into the 'acceptance' phase of this rumour.

$400,000 a year isn't too bad. But I'm not interested unless Keith is part of the deal. For something like Williams and a minor pick/upgrade, and they get salary cap relief.

[bornadog]

This chat around Jenkins is getting me very nervous.

I don't want him anywhere near VU Whitten Oval

[GVGjr]

I don't want him anywhere near VU Whitten Oval

Any specifics?

[bornadog]

Any specifics?

We don't need a lumbering 31 year old player in the forward line. Schache and Naughton are the future

[GVGjr]

We don't need a lumbering 31 year old player in the forward line. Schache and Naughton are the future

So it's his age that has you not wanting him anywhere near the club? I thought it might have been something more sinister given the strong statement.
The age consideration really shouldn't come into it.

I don't think we need Jenkins but I don't have an issue if the club thinks we need another taller player who can help out in the ruck a bit. It hardly threatens the club or the playing list especially when so many people also look at our age and experiences profile to explain losses. His form has been patchy which has me questioning his value but I do find it interesting that we are apparently considering Harley Bennell but won't have a bar of Jenkins

[bornadog]

So it's his age that has you not wanting him anywhere near the club? I thought it might have been something more sinister given the strong statement.
The age consideration really shouldn't come into it.

I don't think we need Jenkins but I don't have an issue if the club thinks we need another taller player who can help out in the ruck a bit. It hardly threatens the club or the playing list especially when so many people also look at our age and experiences profile to explain losses. His form has been patchy which has me questioning his value but I do find it interesting that we are apparently considering Harley Bennell but won't have a bar of Jenkins

You missed a vital word, "Lumbering". To me he is an old fashioned FF. When he doesn't have the ball, he won't be chasing much and will therefore be a liability.

[GVGjr]

You missed a vital word, "Lumbering". To me he is an old fashioned FF. When he doesn't have the ball, he won't be chasing much and will therefore be a liability.

No, the vital word is age. It's the same reason you challenged Bailey Dale's inclusion a few weeks back. Wasn't it something like he's 23 and had enough chances?

So you don't want a lumbering key forward but would role the dice on Bennell who's played 2 senior games in 4 years? I get Bennell at his best is a good player but he hasn't been able to get on the park for four years. Prior to this season Jenkins has played a 20 games plus for the previous 5 years. Is Jenkins really that much of a risk?

[bornadog]

No, the vital word is age. It's the same reason you challenged Bailey Dale's inclusion a few weeks back. Wasn't it something like he's 23 and had enough chances?

So you don't want a lumbering key forward but would role the dice on Bennell who's played 2 senior games in 4 years? I get Bennell at his best is a good player but he hasn't been able to get on the park for four years. Prior to this season Jenkins has played a 20 games plus for the previous 5 years. Is Jenkins really that much of a risk?

No the word is lumbering.

Jury still out on Dale. He was playing shocking footy and had been on the list for 7 years. Saved himself With a couple of good games but needs to back it up.

On Harley, yes I would give a potential A grader a go