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Goodie wrote: I think the bigger question is why do so many footballers leave the afl without anything resembling a career path?

Beacause the AFL & it's "clubs" couldn't give two fifth's of a cheese rat's arse about anything other than themselves and what's good for them only mate
Filthy selfish pricks

I do not think that you guys can see the forest for the trees. Yes you may think Smith, Stockley, Mitch Andrews and now Mitch McFee left for money but a big contributor to their decision was their dislike of your main man Bill. Bill is an ex chalkey and and only relates to developing little kids who do not have a opinion.

I would like to be as sure of winning lotto that Mitch Andrews would never return to West Perth as long as you man is still there.

Kepler was let down by WP. Not much of what was promised eventuated. He did not want to work at the good guys as a salesman. West Perth knew he was going to return long before the end of the last season. What did they achieve? I am sure if East Perth was in the picture he would have a great job being apart of the Eagles. Could have also been a worker for AHG on a lot more that $50K.

Good luck to him. He would be hurting, he is a genuine guy but he needs to look after his long term future.

Sorry that you guys have lost him but it does give a young bloke an opportunity. Mitch McFee was a goal kicker and is a young guy.

Just checked Mcphees record. He didnt play in the reserves winning GF. Must be average. I dont mind Monaghan. I dont know him or havent met him but he is good in the media and promotes WAFL and his club has won two flags n Sandover.

Keplar Badly not being at WP will make zero difference. If the clearance fee was what he is worth and what he can bring to CL then he'd be worth a packet of salt and vinegar chips plus a can of coke thrown in.

So what he went back on his signed contract?? You don't need players like that in your club.

Did Kepler go back on his contract or did WP not deliver?

turtle wrote: Keplar Badly not being at WP will make zero difference. If the clearance fee was what he is worth and what he can bring to CL then he'd be worth a packet of salt and vinegar chips plus a can of coke thrown in.

So what he went back on his signed contract?? You don't need players like that in your club.

Bingo Turtle ! The least worried about the whole thing is WP, disappointed yes, moved on yes, thats the good thing about Monaghan, he moves on.

On a more positive note West Perthies, Michael Pettigrew has come out of retirement and resigned with the club today. He has been playing in Darwin and is super fit, will cover the loss of Dan Hunt, Petters last year (2013) was a ripper year for him with only injury ruling him out of the Premiership side.

You can put that to print John (Jimmy Boag)

Is that the ex Port player?

That's good news Leedy, he is the same age as Bradley but not as battered. He will be good for us. What about the other bloke Leedy, if we get him that would put the icing on the cake.

Yes.

turtle wrote: Is that the ex Port player?

Putting his football skills aside the experience he'd bring you guys is top notch.