Moloney is reacting to all the crap that has been posted on him here at the forum

For those fellow neanderthals unfamiliar with the twitterverse , what did Beamer say ? I must admit i have a soft spot for the guy as he seemed keen to leave a then promising Cats side to play with his favourite team. That's unique for us in modern times !

True.

And that's why I supported the decision and still do.

It was the right one at the time.

I think not. If anything positive came out of 2011 (apart from Bailey's departure), it was the realization that Bailey's building (or re-building) strategy was not working. Talented recruits without effective leadership is the answer to the question of 'How can we waste another five years? McDonald has shown that he should have been retained for at least another season, maybe two.

Having said that, the benefit of history is that you have the opportunity to learn from it. Let's not waste that opportunity.

For those fellow neanderthals unfamiliar with the twitterverse , what did Beamer say ? I must admit i have a soft spot for the guy as he seemed keen to leave a then promising Cats side to play with his favourite team. That's unique for us in modern times !

He didn't actually say anything, but his management said they would wait to discuss contracts until the end of the season, something about he'd be silly not to weigh up other offers given the free agency situation.

IMO, they're only pushing it to get a higher contract from MFC, knowing we have plenty of cap room and this would be the last time Moloney would be gunning for a multi-season contract.

Difference is that McDonald was performing.

After 12 years on the fringes of AFL obscurity .

He didn't actually say anything, but his management said they would wait to discuss contracts until the end of the season, something about he'd be silly not to weigh up other offers given the free agency situation.

IMO, they're only pushing it to get a higher contract from MFC, knowing we have plenty of cap room and this would be the last time Moloney would be gunning for a multi-season contract.

.........but wasn't there a link provided in the post of "INGENIOKINETIC" to a tweet from Beamer himself ?

I think any player 28 or over should be concerned about they're security & longevity @ Melbourne, as we're om a cultural shift, following our list rebuild.

2 new Young captains & the continuing promotiion of all under 26 yrs, is sign enough of the direction we are forging.

The writing is boldly placed on the whiteboard, for all to see. If you want to play till 31, move now.

It's probably time for us to do a Hawthorn & trade where ever we can to our advantage.

Now whos looking through a half open window peering down on Us?

Difference is that McDonald was performing.

...and he was a leader.

People just need to work out the role of a player manager. ALl player managers go around and see what other clubs are interested in there client and how much they would offer. This is there job! Not sure why all the Moloney bashing on here.

People just need to work out the role of a player manager. ALl player managers go around and see what other clubs are interested in there client and how much they would offer. This is there job! Not sure why all the Moloney bashing on here.

Lets paint the fuller picture then shall we.

Manager to Client... "Well... hows it going? Happy with where you are and how you see yourself in 'their' grand scheme? "

Clinet..." Well.... its not all Roses mate, place is all different and im not sure im their poster boy any more. Might be harder to get a gig and Im not getting any younger"

Mangager..." You want to pursue a new contract at Melbourne, finish up there, or shall we have a look around ?"

Client..." Maybe have a look around then"

Here we need to understand , yes a manager has a job to do. But its at the behest and instruction of his client. If Moloney wasnt thinking about it, there would be no shopping around.

if Moloney and Jamar leave...we can afford patrick dangerfield $$$

if Moloney and Jamar leave...we can afford patrick dangerfield $$$

If Maloney and Jamar leave we can afford Dangerfield, Caddy & Stanton

After 12 years on the fringes of AFL obscurity.

Obscure to some.

When Sheedy was coach of Essendon he commented after the Melbourne Essendon final in 2004 that he was powerless to stop McDonald's clearance work. It is probably not a coincidence that the same Sheedy has now recruited McDonald to GWS.

Sheedy was probably also relieved that McDonald missed the 2000 grand final.

After 12 years on the fringes of AFL obscurity .

Ignorance isn't something I'd openly advertise...

If Maloney and Jamar leave we can afford Dangerfield, Caddy & Stanton

Why in the hell would you want Stanton? I understand he's had a good season, but that's all. We're only six games in too.

Which team going into a period of success is going to want Moloney, considering he is going to ask big $? Would think the only team would be Essendon, but I think they have their targets on GWS and GCS returning players. All other interested teams that are short of mid-fielders and have ability under the cap are on the slide (in my opinion).

Jamar is another story: Hawthorn, Collingwood, Adelaide, Fremantle, GCS, GWS, Richmond are all teams in the cycle or improving and could do with a other first class ruckman.

People just need to work out the role of a player manager. ALl player managers go around and see what other clubs are interested in there client and how much they would offer. This is there job! Not sure why all the Moloney bashing on here.

This exactly. Frankly, I'd be surprised if this kind of talk WASN'T happening, especially with free agency. Knowing he is one of our best players, is in line for free agency, and is out of contract, frankly his agent would be remiss NOT to explore options, or at the very least make the appropriate noises that he is.

For all those who want the club to become more mercenary in getting contracts, this is the inevitable flipside. You can't have your cake and eat it too.