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Is there any substance to these rumors regarding a deal being done between Peel Thunder and Fremantle Dockers?

Absolutely none Mike, I have it from good authority that no Presidents have spoken to either of the AFL clubs.

Leedy wrote: Absolutely none Mike, I have it from good authority that no Presidents have spoken to either of the AFL clubs.

I hope your right Leedy... they were looking like they'd stand up against the AFL teams along side the traditional clubs... East Perth, if indeed they get into bed with WCE will be the saddest outcome.

Kenny wrote: Gents, its pretty much a done deal.

I have been told that 2013 will be the building year and then from 2014 it will be official.

This comes from connections of the new coaches for each club. They are both under the impression that it will be in place for 2013 in some form.

Watch this space.

What so you mean that all of their new recruits for next year will go to the two clubs in question?

Freo want to move to Cockburn, take over Peel and put their own coaches in place at Peel..

its why Jacky is still undecided about moving down there..

So why appoint Cam Sheperd? i can Understand Dawson at EP he has a back ground with WC.

Kenny wrote: Yeh still a few things up in the air, I believe Jacky and Motlop have all but signed the paperwork. Freo want all their own staff and keep only one or two existing peel staff.

Kenny Motlop hasn't signed with Peel, I believe that he is still weighing up he's options

Peel Board you are weak as piss, you will lose your memebers that's for sure.

Pathetic Peel, always has been always will be.WAFC have alot to answer for now they can blame dockers for stuff ups.

Kenny wrote: Cam Shephard couldnt coach a lion out of a fight with a house cat - Freo surely would pay him out his $160k for the two years combined to get rid of him.

Freo claims they'll leave him there for his contract...

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