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Beasley Hutton wrote:

Frank Falcon wrote: Agree with you Freezin. If he had any morals that is what he would do. Pay WP back.
Going back in time WP picked one of the Rose brothers for Swannies. Cant remember if it was Bob or John. Never played a game. However paid WP back form his own pocket. Guess times were different then.
Far as all the other comments go. Pure sour grapes by all you Swannies.
Get over it. he wasn't a swans player to start with. Players move around. It was ok when Hilderbrant came across from Suby. I was pissed of when Josh Smith went to EP or Seaby to Claremont. Even thought Hutchy was an EP product its going to kill me to see him in a EP jumper or Bradley in a Peel jumper (he is WP through and through). Troy Wilson and Paul Symmons were premiership players for WP.Made no difference. Chased the dollars and transferred to EP. Its a fact of life. Lets move on.

Difference being of course all of those above's clearances were paid up unlike WP for Kraks as it stands at the minute!
I was one on here (along with swandog & freeze) who warned you WP lot that picking up Kraks was a massive risk as his heart wouldnt be in it after reaching the pinnacle, coming off a knee etc and was shouted down as he was apparently far too professional etc for that to happen and now 2 months later ....bingo!!!
At the end of the day it was Raponi who was trumpeting to all and sundry about snaring Kraks from under Swans nose before it backfired now all we just want is our rightful transfer payment as it is not Swans fault Kraks has done a Harold Holt and is now only remembered by the WP folk as the highest paid one training session player in club history!

Change your name to Nostradamas BH, your a genius ! The WPFC should have canned the signing based on your futuristic talents !!!

I dont like the idea of people bagging his character, he simply took what was a significant pay increase, would any of you move from your current role for under 50% of your current salary ? The fact he didnt go to Swans is a indictment on your club in itself.

Leedy the Falcs will now lose 15k on top of 200k+ last year! Not ideal for the club. Why coulnt WP get him that job they promised?

Personally I'd still choose to play footy Leedy if physically possible, best game in the world and to be paid to play would just be a bonus. Has there been any hint from Kraks that he felt his body might not be up to continuing on? Good luck to him whatever his reasons. We all have a right to choose our own destiny.

PS ur new profile image is still giving me the shits!!!

Frank Falcon wrote: WP is in the same boat as Swannies. Krakouer has signed a business agreement. He didn't deliver. He should fork out the money. Problem solved.

IF he broke his contract, WP can initiate legal proceedings to be duly compensated.

Sounds like WP knew exactly what the risks were...I don't think they'll pursue him for the fee.

"It's a little bit disappointing. It didn’t come as a total shock and we have been working behind the scenes with Andrew the last couple of weeks but he gave me a call Sunday night to tell me that he's finally made his decision. We wish him all the best," he said.

"At the end of the day, Andrew made it clear when he approached us late last year that life after football was his No. 1 focus, and he was looking at some career opportunities. At that stage, we stressed that playing football is an excellent way of building up your networks and contacts with the hope of employment coming out of that.

"Andrew did have a job lined up before he came back to Perth so that sort of made it easier for us, but for whatever reason that fell through at reasonably late notice.

"We have spent the last month or six weeks busily working behind the scenes looking for other opportunities, and we did have a number that came to fruition but then this opportunity came up in the mining industry that was a little more lucrative than we could locate in the metro area."

So they knew when they agreed to the transfer and signed a contract that his number one priority was his employment whether that meant he could play for WP or not.

[quote Change your name to Nostradamas BH, your a genius ! The WPFC should have canned the signing based on your futuristic talents !!![/quote]

no just common sense Leedy.....nothing futuristic about it....the fella obviously shopped himself around looking for the best deal....WP were 5th in line and sadly they were gazumped by the mining boys....

I just feel sorry for all those indigenious boys running around in WP junior zone seeking a role model and some direction.....fingers crossed WP find a like for like ready to go replacement.

Swandog wrote:

Beasley Hutton wrote:

Jimmy Two Times wrote:

Southerner wrote: Oh no it's not .... he was a Souths player/colt to begin with before Richmond and then the unfortunate Jail term .... you guys recruited him when he was released ... no crap

Your wrong Southerner, SDFC recuited Kraks in 2008 and played half the season before his court trial.
My information says that South were aware that he may go to prison and did not chase him hard enough.
Swans took the gamble and even when he was in prison doing his time, he was still registrated as a swans player.
The club maintained close contact with Kraks and checked on his welfare.

Correct JTT Kraks played at Swans in 2008 before his court case and then subsequent jail term!

Amazing how these South blokes like clutching at straws, like when they tried to claim Corey Gault!

I have respect for your passion Swanny .... we diehard WAFL-ites are a stubborn parochial lot aren't we

Dirty Weekender wrote: Personally I'd still choose to play footy Leedy if physically possible, best game in the world and to be paid to play would just be a bonus. Has there been any hint from Kraks that he felt his body might not be up to continuing on? Good luck to him whatever his reasons. We all have a right to choose our own destiny.

PS ur new profile image is still giving me the shits!!!

So would I DW, thats staying there until GF day 2014 !

Leedy wrote:

Dirty Weekender wrote: Personally I'd still choose to play footy Leedy if physically possible, best game in the world and to be paid to play would just be a bonus. Has there been any hint from Kraks that he felt his body might not be up to continuing on? Good luck to him whatever his reasons. We all have a right to choose our own destiny.

PS ur new profile image is still giving me the shits!!!

So would I DW, thats staying there until GF day 2014 !

Where's a cyber graffiti app when u need it....fair enough your mob earned it last season so enjoy, for now

I say well done to Andrew on his decision. He could have strung the club along and gone at his footy half assed but he chose to tell them the truth and better himself and his family. Surely every human in their right mind would do the same?


P.s season is getting closer, March 22nd!!