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Well, we're not off to a good start, with C and EF apparently picking up players that we were chasing. Obviously we can't get everyone we go after, but it highlights the problem of attracting players to come to Perth when they must know we are at the start of what is likely to be a lengthy rebuild. Unfortunately, I don't share the confidence that others seem to have of German having enough cachet to attract players. It will come down almost entirely to money - do we have enough and are we prepared to spend it? 

I think the jury is firmly out on whether Stack would be disciplined and motivated should he return to WAFL. Sadly, our record with mercurial players like him has not been good: Clem Smith, Narrier, ET, for example. Anyway, early days, I will remain hopeful of some good news coming our way soon. 

Considering Stack thought leaving WA was his best chance of establishing an AFL career, would he think by remaining in the VFL , with say an AFL affiliated side, would facilitate the best chance of showcasing his undoubted skills and more importantly  desire to get back on an AFL list?

One would think if he did come back to WA, WCER could be that AFL affiliate side he seeks perhaps.... WCE might even view Stack as a rookie replacement for Junior Rioli.....give him 12 months to show them he is serious or not.

I agree with comments about Stack. We have been bitten too many times to not be very cautious with mercurial yet undisciplined players. Yes Smith, Narrier,  another Stack and Taylor do come to mind.

Mitch Crowden cut. Very good player at WAFL level, and only 24 next year. He's someone we should definitely speak to. 

I know it probably doesn’t mean too much just yet but has anyone noticed the senior list on the club site? Fisher and McInniss are both gone but Haydn Busher is still there. Connor MacDonald has been added to the senior list. 

Would love Bush to go around again. Would also like Mayne to stay. Crowden would be great. Training will be starting in about 2 weeks - we should know more then. Apparently people will be impressed with the assistant coaches German brings along. 

Is it time for Trevor Williams to step aside?

Anyone got any word on the Stand. This is a very important part of the next two years for us.

Yes it would be great to see Busher and Mayne go around again.
Zolnier-Owens, Weymouth, Fairbank, Warrell & Preston Coates all recent colts graduates.
Will be interesting to see their development, if any.
Okay TFAF, do you have an insight to the "new" assistant coaches?
I am certainly hoping German brings his own.
Yes time for Williams to be shown the door.
Time for complete change.

DF, I don't know who they are - but was told by someone (who I think knows footy very well) that if German gets who he is after everyone will be very happy.

Just thought about the Mayne thing. As he went for the coaching role - I imagine that he probably can't play under German. A fantastic clubman though and I trust we will see him supporting us from time to time.

Gee we were bad this year. This is going to need a herculean effort.



 

Trevor Williams and others have been a good clubmen in several different roles but it is time to see new faces in the off-field team - football manager and assistants etc.
A promising start if Germo is bringing in his own assistants. Looking forward to learning who they are.
Yes, I hope Bush does go round again and I can see no reason why Chopper should not play in an on-field leadership role.
Perhaps Germo has other plans??
As for promising colts players stepping up, I think Philip, Zolnier-Owens, Preston-Coates are likely to establish their claims in the senior squad although we should not place too much pressure on them but allow them to gradually find their way.
Some encouraging comments on this thread and hopefully we will soon see what is in store for the club from here.