One of the interesting things Pav said about his decision to keep going was that yes, the chance to get the elusive premiership was an obvious factor but as equally if not more important, was the fact he is FINALLY playing with such a professional group, well coached and resourced and its this quality environment that he is finding hard to give up.
Elvis also said something similar as to what he was going to miss the most.
Far cry from the early days pav and the rest of us supporters had to endure (see first two thirds of his book).
This is now a serious club players don't want to leave and west aussies want to play for.
The Bennell McCarthy thing is just the start of an avalanche of expat WA players over the next 5 years who will be begging to come to this elite environment. Roly, Steves and even Bondy, take a small bow. Its sure taken a while.