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satan311 wrote:

It seems we were both wrong, royallucky. Frank played for Perth in the 2009 season but only 5 games. So “good service” we did not get. Put it down as another stinker

Thanks for the info, Daz. Any info on where they have played before?

Not sure where they are from, I think AJ had something to do with getting them down. A mid size lad with a decent kick and a big bastard who looks like AJ…a lot. Another young fella, ex-SF small forward, training as well.

Ex SF small forward???? Not Ninja?

Mr AFL wrote:

Ex SF small forward???? Not Ninja?

No, not Ninja. Ex-SF colts. 

Trent Manzone is finally on our main list.

In other news, The West states that Charlie Thompson’s first training session would have been yesterday.

Welcome Charlie and Trent!

Exciting times ahead for the Perth footy club. They will now become a destination club for players with the off field coaching regime they now have in place

Mike, They will need to start winning consistently before they become a destination club you would think.

Whinnen wrote:

Mike, They will need to start winning consistently before they become a destination club you would think.

I agree.  German's abilities are about to be put to the test.  Lets face it nearly any coach would have been successful back when German was at $alaryaco.  As for the assistants, they may have all been champion players at various levels but their coaching abilities have not been tested. Plenty of great players have not made the grade as coaches.  Don't get me wrong, I think German was the best possible appointment for Perth and I'm as desperate for success as anyone. I just don't think we should be counting chickens before they hatch and premature statements like "Hawaii 5-0 (Yeo)" and "Destination Club" can be embarrassing later on. 

PD, I remember Hawaii 5-0 fondly. You guys played us at Lathlain and were 5 goals to our 1 up and it went down hill from there.

Sounds like we are getting another recruit from over east: Paul Pascu from the Calder Cannons. Sounds like a quality addition to the side!

www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-profile-paul-pascu-130502/amp/

PD1899 wrote:

Whinnen wrote:

Mike, They will need to start winning consistently before they become a destination club you would think.

I agree.  German's abilities are about to be put to the test.  Lets face it nearly any coach would have been successful back when German was at $alaryaco.  As for the assistants, they may have all been champion players at various levels but their coaching abilities have not been tested. Plenty of great players have not made the grade as coaches.  Don't get me wrong, I think German was the best possible appointment for Perth and I'm as desperate for success as anyone. I just don't think we should be counting chickens before they hatch and premature statements like "Hawaii 5-0 (Yeo)" and "Destination Club" can be embarrassing later on. 

PD Subi had quality lists through most of the 90's and into the naughties but until Germo arrived  we only made 1 GF in 95. What Germo brought was a change to a ruthless winning culture and an emphasis on strength and fitness via S & F coach Matt Barber, the rest is history. I think we all hope he will bring the same to the D's but you'll need to be patient.