By my count we have 17 players still unsigned after the 2010 season as well as the 6 rookies who can only be re-signed once we get to the relevant time of year where we can do elevations, retentions, etc.

This would suggest we're going to see a number of players signing on again over the coming months and I have heard a rumour over the last couple of days that one of the next boys to sign on the dotted line is going to Ricky Petterd.

I can't disclose the source of the rumour obviously, and it probably goes without saying that as with all rumours of this nature posted on here I am going to say that the information originates from someone within the footy club who is close to the situation.

You are welcome to take or leave this information, I'm not going to jump up and down insisting I'm right and that kind of thing, but the way I heard the story is that Ricky's thought processes go along the lines of having unfinished business at MFC.

I sincerely hope this is true, and if it is, it'll be a terrific signing in the context of the QLD family reunion beliefs held by many.

Truth or rumour, it makes sense that the MFC would look to secure Ricky next, after signing Chip and Jurrah who were probably more critical to sign.

Who are the other 16?

one of the next boys to sign on the dotted line is going to Ricky Petterd.

If true, excellent news! What we've all been hoping for!

(Only time I wanna see young Ricky running around up here on local turf is when the Mighty Dees venture up here to take on the new team!)

Go Dees!

By my count we have 17 players still unsigned after the 2010 season as well as the 6 rookies who can only be re-signed once we get to the relevant time of year where we can do elevations, retentions, etc.

This would suggest we're going to see a number of players signing on again over the coming months and I have heard a rumour over the last couple of days that one of the next boys to sign on the dotted line is going to Ricky Petterd.

I can't disclose the source of the rumour obviously, and it probably goes without saying that as with all rumours of this nature posted on here I am going to say that the information originates from someone within the footy club who is close to the situation.

You are welcome to take or leave this information, I'm not going to jump up and down insisting I'm right and that kind of thing, but the way I heard the story is that Ricky's thought processes go along the lines of having unfinished business at MFC.

I sincerely hope this is true, and if it is, it'll be a terrific signing in the context of the QLD family reunion beliefs held by many.

This is NOT NEW. Ricky told at least 2 Demonlanders 3 weeks ago that he will be at our club post this year.Also it has been recorded on two other threads previously.

Would be awesome if true! Ricky is far infront of Robbo weight for age (who at 21 struggled to get a game, had no second effort and was a C Grade set shot for goal). I think Pettard could end up being a 500+ goal kicker in his career. Further in a forwardline with Jurrah, Watts & Green, he is unlikely to get the same defender attention as he did this year as our prime go to man.

This is NOT NEW. Ricky told at least 2 Demonlanders 3 weeks ago that he will be at our club post this year.Also it has been recorded on two other threads previously.

Maybe not new. But I, for one, never tire of hearing good news, especially when it relates to the MFC...

This is NOT NEW. Ricky told at least 2 Demonlanders 3 weeks ago that he will be at our club post this year.Also it has been recorded on two other threads previously.

Jay: steady on. Few demonlanders read every post, I as one had not yet heard this rumour...... and I am on here everyday. There is no point in being critical of such posts as this would only discourage people with information from posting it in fear they will get slapped by people like you. This in turn will slow the information flow on demonland and thus in time reduce its value and in turn readership.

Not a smart post Jay.

Jay: steady on. Few demonlanders read every post, I as one had not yet heard this rumour...... and I am on here everyday. There is no point in being critical of such posts as this would only discourage people with information from posting it in fear they will get slapped by people like you. This in turn will slow the information flow on demonland and thus in time reduce its value and in turn readership.

Not a smart post Jay.

I certainly wasn't one of the demonlanders that was made aware Ricky was close to signing. First time I have read this.

Great news!!

Great post Grand New Flag!

Apologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere, like GNF I hadn't seen it, but had seen plenty of people expecting and claiming the opposite so I thought the matter worthy of its own thread. I'm not trying to big note or make myself out to be some kind of source of inside info on this one, just passing on something exciting I'd heard. If you'd like, take the post as another bit of info on top of Ricky's own tweet saying he's looking forward to wearing the guernsey next season, which frankly, was as positive a comment as he could make in a very public forum.

As for the full list of players coming out of contract this year, apologies to whoever had done the hard work in compiling this already, I lifted this from a different thread and am now monitoring it myself. Again, this is not my list, the credit belongs elsewhere:

M. Warnock

C. Bruce

N. Jones

J. Watts

M. Bate

B. Miller

P. Johnson

R. Petterd

C. Garland

D. Bell

B. Moloney

J. McDonald

J. Rivers

M. Jamar

R. Bail

S. Blease

J. Strauss

+ Rookie List

Recent posts, in particular ID's mail, whould support Ricky's comments after succumbing to the shoulder injury that he looks forward to donning the "Red & Blue in 2011."

Apologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere, like GNF I hadn't seen it, but had seen plenty of people expecting and claiming the opposite so I thought the matter worthy of its own thread. I'm not trying to big note or make myself out to be some kind of source of inside info on this one, just passing on something exciting I'd heard. If you'd like, take the post as another bit of info on top of Ricky's own tweet saying he's looking forward to wearing the guernsey next season, which frankly, was as positive a comment as he could make in a very public forum.

As for the full list of players coming out of contract this year, apologies to whoever had done the hard work in compiling this already, I lifted this from a different thread and am now monitoring it myself. Again, this is not my list, the credit belongs elsewhere:

M. Warnock

C. Bruce

N. Jones

J. Watts

M. Bate

B. Miller

P. Johnson

R. Petterd

C. Garland

D. Bell

B. Moloney

J. McDonald

J. Rivers

M. Jamar

R. Bail

S. Blease

J. Strauss

+ Rookie List

M. Warnock

C. Bruce

N. Jones

J. Watts

M. Bate

B. Miller

P. Johnson

R. Petterd

C. Garland

D. Bell

B. Moloney

J. McDonald

J. Rivers

M. Jamar

R. Bail

S. Blease

J. Strauss

I've bolded those I believe are nothing surer than signing on.......I've underlined those that I expect we have to sign.

Johnson and Bell - I would be very suprised if they are here in 2011....enough depth in the backline, Johnson - enough of him sadly.

M. Warnock

C. Bruce

N. Jones

J. Watts

M. Bate

B. Miller

P. Johnson

R. Petterd

C. Garland

D. Bell

B. Moloney

J. McDonald

J. Rivers

M. Jamar

R. Bail

S. Blease

J. Strauss

I've bolded those I believe are nothing surer than signing on.......I've underlined those that I expect we have to sign.

Johnson and Bell - I would be very suprised if they are here in 2011....enough depth in the backline, Johnson - enough of him sadly.

Yes I've bolded Rivers before anyone starts on me.....unless something valuable comes for him in a trade I would never move on him. As long as he is played with some freedom is an excellent defender.

And Miller......He deserves every chance to have a final crack or two this year. I would LOVE to see him come good as he puts everything into his performance, he is well above VFL level but maybe just not good enough at AFL. See how he goes with Jack Watts in the side, you never know they could work well together

Apologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere, like GNF I hadn't seen it, but had seen plenty of people expecting and claiming the opposite so I thought the matter worthy of its own thread.

No need to apologise. Your comments have been appreciated by several of us already. Keep up the positive posts. Poor blighters like me, stuck thousands of km from the action, drink up all the inside goss we can get.

Well done.

I tried to get a thread going that I hoped would be stickied so that we'd have a list of players' contracts that could be updated when news broke of signings etc. That way instead of the speculation and/or rumours flying around we would have had a definitive list. This was the attempt: http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17779

Maybe this thread could take that role?

By my count we have 17 players still unsigned after the 2010 season as well as the 6 rookies who can only be re-signed once we get to the relevant time of year where we can do elevations, retentions, etc.

This would suggest we're going to see a number of players signing on again over the coming months and I have heard a rumour over the last couple of days that one of the next boys to sign on the dotted line is going to Ricky Petterd.

I can't disclose the source of the rumour obviously, and it probably goes without saying that as with all rumours of this nature posted on here I am going to say that the information originates from someone within the footy club who is close to the situation.

You are welcome to take or leave this information, I'm not going to jump up and down insisting I'm right and that kind of thing, but the way I heard the story is that Ricky's thought processes go along the lines of having unfinished business at MFC.

I sincerely hope this is true, and if it is, it'll be a terrific signing in the context of the QLD family reunion beliefs held by many.

I make it 21 and the 6 rookies

This is NOT NEW. Ricky told at least 2 Demonlanders 3 weeks ago that he will be at our club post this year.Also it has been recorded on two other threads previously.

Cop THAT ID.

Jcb has spoken.

I tried to get a thread going that I hoped would be stickied so that we'd have a list of players' contracts that could be updated when news broke of signings etc. That way instead of the speculation and/or rumours flying around we would have had a definitive list. This was the attempt: http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17779

Maybe this thread could take that role?

Thankyou for this. Are you sure the list is accurate?

I thought that Bartram only got a one year contract at the end of last season. Perhaps that is just wishful thinking on my part

Thankyou for this. Are you sure the list is accurate?

I thought that Bartram only got a one year contract at the end of last season. Perhaps that is just wishful thinking on my part

I'm sure that what is in there is accurate if its sourced. That was the point of the thread. To get definitive contract data, not speculation or rumours. So yes, if there's a source then it's a sure date.

I'm sure that what is in there is accurate if its sourced. That was the point of the thread. To get definitive contract data, not speculation or rumours. So yes, if there's a source then it's a sure date.

Thankyou Titan.

On that basis , Johnson, Bell and Miller ( Gold Coast?) are certainly under the pump.

It is interesting that Jamar only got a one year contract at the end of last year. As things stand he is critical to our plans for the next 3-5 years. I hope the Gold Coast isn't full of Russians(?)

I certainly wasn't one of the demonlanders that was made aware Ricky was close to signing. First time I have read this.

Great news!!

Great post Grand New Flag!

I was, but that was one party stating their wishes.

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/tp-melbourne-demons?year=2010&sby=15

If,,, you look at this & study it after clicking the 'AGE' tab up top to put the list in order of age,,, top to bottom,,, it will show just how important it is that we DON'T lose any players under the age of 'Matthew Bate'.

I think it also shows that I would keep Miller for his potential physical side, & possibly look to Trade another tall forward/midfeider/negator. There's more.

I just... I'm all teary

Seriously, Ricky Petterd is one of the great images of the Demons. Not particularly big but his intelligence using his body, the little hip/butt bump at the last moment of the marking contest, the unquestionable general effort and the visible courage, the solid skills and continuous improvement.

He is the exact kind of character we want at our club, at every level of talent from star to fringe.

22 Rick Petterds! Unstoppable!

Thankyou Titan.

On that basis , Johnson, Bell and Miller ( Gold Coast?) are certainly under the pump.

It is interesting that Jamar only got a one year contract at the end of last year. As things stand he is critical to our plans for the next 3-5 years. I hope the Gold Coast isn't full of Russians(?)

I hope you're not claiming credit for Jamar's All Australian form.

Who else do you want cleared out? I'm sure you're gunning for Bartram and Meeson.

but the way I heard the story is that Ricky's thought processes go along the lines of having unfinished business at MFC.

And when the business is finished? I hope he stays for good.

This is NOT NEW. Ricky told at least 2 Demonlanders 3 weeks ago that he will be at our club post this year.Also it has been recorded on two other threads previously.

And?

You can never have too many sources on an unconfirmed rumour.