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[EasternWest]

Why would West Coast target Tim English and not Luke Jackson?

A good question, but I would've thought Melbourne had moved Jackson into the "absolutely ungettable" category.

English is infinitely more gettable. I dunno, I like Tim but if he went elsewhere it wouldn't worry me that much.

[GVGjr]

Why would West Coast target Tim English and not Luke Jackson?

Is Luke out of contract this year?
Perhaps they think Tim is gettable and Luke isn't.

[jeemak]

What's the WA property market like? Seems like a big call to purchase there if there's no long term intent to stay, unless of course investment is lucrative/ attractive in that market.

[Axe Man]

Is Luke out of contract this year?
Perhaps they think Tim is gettable and Luke isn't.

Yes Jackson is out of contract but you would be shocked if they let him go with Gawn now over 30. As you say Tim likely more gettable.

[Grantysghost]

What's the WA property market like? Seems like a big call to purchase there if there's no long term intent to stay, unless of course investment is lucrative/ attractive in that market.

She's born in Sydney. Hmm, wonder if her family is in Perth. Just thinking about any need to be close to family.

Otherwise could just be investment reasons as you entertain.

[bornadog]

A good question, but I would've thought Melbourne had moved Jackson into the "absolutely ungettable" category.

English is infinitely more gettable. I dunno, I like Tim but if he went elsewhere it wouldn't worry me that much.

I would be really pissed off if we lost Tim.

[Axe Man]

She's born in Sydney. Hmm, wonder if her family is in Perth. Just thinking about any need to be close to family.

Otherwise could just be investment reasons as you entertain.

I read a quote from her when she signed that she has family and friends in Perth. I would take that to be extended family rather than immediate, but I'm only guessing. I wonder if this is Tim's or her parent's investment as netball players don't make big money.

I would be really pissed off if we lost Tim.

Will you be pissed on if he stays?

[azabob]

A good question, but I would've thought Melbourne had moved Jackson into the "absolutely ungettable" category.

English is infinitely more gettable. I dunno, I like Tim but if he went elsewhere it wouldn't worry me that much.

I agree if we lost English it would not be the end of the world.

What would suck is we have lost all our leverage. If Power thought English was a 50/50 chance of going we should have pulled the trigger and traded him last trade period.

[Mantis]

I agree if we lost English it would not be the end of the world.

What would suck is we have lost all our leverage. If Power thought English was a 50/50 chance of going we should have pulled the trigger and traded him last trade period.

Yeah, nah... with the premiership window very much open we are in a much better position with Tim on our list than on WC's.

Happy to re-visit this at the end of the year if Tim's performances aren't improving, but Tim playing well gives us a better chance to win the comp which is the aim and if we don't get full market value by hanging on to him this year, then so be it.

[azabob]

Yeah, nah... with the premiership window very much open we are in a much better position with Tim on our list than on WC's.

Happy to re-visit this at the end of the year if Tim's performances aren't improving, but Tim playing well gives us a better chance to win the comp which is the aim and if we don't get full market value by hanging on to him this year, then so be it.

Yeah, nah... hey?!

it all depends what eagles or dockers would give up for English. If the trade was for a readymade ruckman who could walk straight into the number one ruck role i'd look to do the deal.

[comrade]

If we got the Eagles’ Bailey Williams and something on top in return for English, I’d pull the trigger. He’s never going to be a dominant #1.

[Grantysghost]

Are we forgetting how young English is?

Rucks do take time.

I'm confident he can come good and be the top dog.

[Mofra]

Yeah, nah... hey?!

it all depends what eagles or dockers would give up for English. If the trade was for a readymade ruckman who could walk straight into the number one ruck role i'd look to do the deal.

Freo are set.
If the Eagles had one they wouldn't be chasing English.

[bornadog]

Are we forgetting how young English is?

Rucks do take time.

I'm confident he can come good and he the top dog.

We are screaming for ruck depth, yet people are prepared to get rid of Tim. How many 205cm talls can roam the ground like Tim. It is not just about tap outs you know.

However, with Steph in his last year, we need to target someone mature who can help out.

[soupman]

We are screaming for ruck depth, yet people are prepared to get rid of Tim. How many 205cm talls can roam the ground like Tim. It is not just about tap outs you know.

However, with Steph in his last year, we need to target someone mature who can help out.

I'd argue we are screaming out for one actually decent ruck, and the lack of depth is another lesser (but still significant) concern.

English is a very good player, no doubt, but as an actual ruckman he is yet to impress thus far.