Shannon Byrnes and Tyson Goldsack

[binman 44,099]

Thanks !

I'm confused - is that an exclamation mark or a note of sarcasm (which as if i understand Chook correctly has parenthesis around the exclamation mark)

[Pates 9,661]

I don't think Byrnes would be a top player, but he's been at a club that knows how to train to win. He's someone that for a year or two could be a role model for some younger players, and hopefully give him a chance to bow out as an AFL player.

As a free agent he costs us nothing.

[ILLDieADemon 804]

Let's see what he can produce for us before we judge him.

[H_T 3,049]

Let's see what he can produce for us before we judge him.

Let's hope the club has done its research and is confident he can produce. Otherwise it's a waste.

[Redleg 41,706]

Let's hope the club has done its research and is confident he can produce. Otherwise it's a waste.

But a cheap waste.

[H_T 3,049]

But a cheap waste.

Maybe. Some decisions of the past may appear cheap waste, but they can effect membership and support as we've seen, it's not that cheap.

[rpfc 28,831]

Maybe. Some decisions of the past may appear cheap waste, but they can effect membership and support as we've seen, it's not that cheap.

You think that us recruiting a small forward from Geelong and that not coming off will affect membership and support?

Come on, HT. I know what you are suffering from with that attitude...

[Redleg 41,706]

Maybe. Some decisions of the past may appear cheap waste, but they can effect membership and support as we've seen, it's not that cheap.

But cheaper than costing draft picks or players.

[Freddy Fuschia 748]

Goldsack didn't do a great deal last night but he is highly regarded by Collingwood fans.

Perhaps it's because of this:

[Redleg 41,706]

Goldsack didn't do a great deal last night but he is highly regarded by Collingwood fans.

Perhaps it's because of this:

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Wasn't much in it.

[Philthy 284]

After watching the VFL grand final today and following Geelong all season in the VFL, Melbourne MUST target Shannon Byrnes!

[titan_uranus 25,050]

Maybe. Some decisions of the past may appear cheap waste, but they can effect membership and support as we've seen, it's not that cheap.

As has been pointed out, this is ridiculous.

[H_T 3,049]

You think that us recruiting a small forward from Geelong and that not coming off will affect membership and support?

Come on, HT. I know what you are suffering from with that attitude...

You seem pretty confident in Byrnes.

I'm saying if it doesn't it will be a complete waste - as cheap as it may or may not be - and it joins a long list of questionable decisions in recent years given a significant amount of members feedback.

You can call it MFCSS if you want.

Ask yourself what has Byrnes delivered for Geelong in the last two years. Squat.

[Roger Mellie 4,145]

You seem pretty confident in Byrnes.

We all read ludicrous rumours about who we are targeting in the press. For me, Byrnes, is possibly the only one that might ring true.

I used to slag him off no end - Geelong made him look good and he would be rubbish in any other side.

That changed as he later became a valuable player for 2 or 3 years until pushed out by Stokes, Motlop and Christensen.

Now, I could see him as a cheap short term prospect for our non-existant small forward line. I would just expect a demonstration of training and work ethic to our lot plus a smidgeon of winning edge. I'm not fussed either way but I could see him at the Dees ahead of pack skirters like Pearce, for example - it just doesn't fit the Neeld mould.

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,036]

Byrnes would automatically be in our top 5 players at the MFC.

[angrydee 842]

After watching the VFL grand final today and following Geelong all season in the VFL, Melbourne MUST target Shannon Byrnes!

He was terrific throughout the VFL finals series. Hard, made good decisions and executed them well

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Byrnes would automatically be in our top 5 players at the MFC.

Massive overstatement, would be best 22

[dee-luded 2,959]

Nothing will happen until after October 1 when the FA rules come into play. We might have an offer that we will put officially after that time. Melbourne always plays by the rules.

I hope you said that with a nudge & a wink!

[Geddy Lee 582]

Sure, whatever (!)

PS, (!) is the most widely recognised symbol for sarcasm and irony. Spread the word. Help prevent internet misunderstandings.

Can we also bring back the Interrobang?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrobang

[RalphiusMaximus 6,099]

I wouldn't mind getting Byrnes to the club, but I just can't stomach someone called Goldsack.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

After watching the VFL grand final today and following Geelong all season in the VFL, Melbourne MUST target Shannon Byrnes!

I only watched the first half of today's GF but I made a point of looking out for Byrnes and must say he was hardly sighted; he must have done a bit in the second half if you were impressed.

[H_T 3,049]

Byrnes would automatically be in our top 5 players at the MFC.

You think?

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,262]

I only watched the first half of today's GF but I made a point of looking out for Byrnes and must say he was hardly sighted; he must have done a bit in the second half if you were impressed.

First half was quiet but what he did was very clean. His second half particularly his last quarter was excellent.

[titan_uranus 25,050]

Ask yourself what has Byrnes delivered for Geelong in the last two years. Squat.

THIS is your argument?

Ask yourself what Josh Kennedy delivered for Hawthorn in his time there. Squat.

Look at him now.

Sometimes, a player is beaten into the 22 by better players. In Byrnes case, he lies behind Stokes, Christensen and Motlop. He can't get into the side.

At Melbourne, he lies behind no one. So he would be a starter in our best 22.

[Redleg 41,706]

Byrnes would automatically be in our top 5 players at the MFC.

That's a bit rich.

Ahead of Clark, Jones, Grimes, Trengove, Howe, Watts, McDonald, Sylvia, McKenzie, Rivers, Frawley, Garland, Blease, etc?

Edited September 23, 2012 by Redleg