You never know, now that we have Hogan and a couple of possible other players, some players that have said they wouldn't consider melbourne as a club to go to may change their minds as they can see what we're heading towards! i'm not saying that this will happen or that it is likely but i'd say it would probably increase the chances

They might not have much chance to change their minds. But maybe they'll live to regret it.

Great to see the Dees being active but is anyone else concerned that we have only picked up one mid at this point in time?

Considering we have the worst midfield in the AFL I am a bit concerned.

Apart from Jones no one else was in form in the mids.

Watching there highlight reels has me thinking;

Hogan plays like Pavlich.

Barry plays like McLeod.

Jack Viney will play like Jack Viney. Hard & Tough!

Great to see the Dees being active but is anyone else concerned that we have only picked up one mid at this point in time?

Considering we have the worst midfield in the AFL I am a bit concerned.

Apart from Jones no one else was in form in the mids.

Viney and Barry and it isnt even the draft, Byrnes can run through the midfield, i think we are fine

Watching there highlight reels has me thinking;

Hogan plays like Pavlich.

Barry plays like McLeod.

Jack Viney will play like Jack Viney. Hard & Tough!

You might want to change your avatar.

We are not going to draft a ruckman at 4.

I am very happy with the talent we've picked up so far. Barry looks like he could be real value for us and of course Viney is going to be awesome. Pick up another top midfield prospect with pick 4 and I'd say we've come out of the draft/trade period well and truly ahead. Can't wait to see what happens for the next 19 days.

Been reading Demonland for a few years now, but this is my first post (because I have never been so hopefull that we are heading in the right direction), and it amazes me the people who post on here - are they Demon supporters or just plain stupid.

Getting Viney, Hogan and Barry, still having pick 4 + 20 - (to maybe use on Dawes) and people think somehow thats not good enough and we have been dudded! Do these people know anything about football!

From some of the posts I think some supporters want us to be at the bottom every year to get draft picks, well here's hoping next year we don't have a pick in the top ten!!

Good first post mate, please post more!!

OMG Hogan's highlights envoke the same level of arousal in me as watching Chanel runway shows.

Clarky and Hogan up forward is a dream that is going to come true in 2014!!!

Been reading Demonland for a few years now, but this is my first post (because I have never been so hopefull that we are heading in the right direction), and it amazes me the people who post on here - are they Demon supporters or just plain stupid.

Getting Viney, Hogan and Barry, still having pick 4 + 20 - (to maybe use on Dawes) and people think somehow thats not good enough and we have been dudded! Do these people know anything about football!

From some of the posts I think some supporters want us to be at the bottom every year to get draft picks, well here's hoping next year we don't have a pick in the top ten!!

Haha beautiful, well said mate. Not only that but apparently unless we draft an entire All-Australian squad with one draft we've failed miserably. Plenty of other clubs would be salivating at the thoughts of snaring Viney & Hogan and still have picks 4 & 20 up our sleeves.

Wtf are this football dept up to. They've got no idea, sack Harrington, p!ss Todd off, get rid of Neeld.

We're doomed the sky is falling and the earths about to open up and swallow us.

Why doesn't anyone want to come to Melbourne..................

Hmmmmm!!!!!!!!!! Lol

Great to see the Dees being active but is anyone else concerned that we have only picked up one mid at this point in time?

Considering we have the worst midfield in the AFL I am a bit concerned.

Apart from Jones no one else was in form in the mids.

Jones, Sylvia, Grimes, Trengove, Blease, Howe, Magner, Byrnes, Viney and Pick 4 rotating through the middle has a pretty good ring to it.

Hogan, Viney and Wines are all melbourne supporters so great to see we are attracting quality players who WANT to play for OUR club. GWS will take lots of good youngans from this draft and good quality youngans will be hanging out in the two's looking for a game come this time next year everyone will descend on their list like vultures. Their recruiting strategy of just getting the best playsers they can through the door will probably destroy them once concession time is over and $$'s are dangled in front of them.

Pick 13 was also a Scully "consolation" pick as well and we traded that.

too true

Hogan, Viney and Wines are all melbourne supporters

Not that it really matters but Hogan IS NOT a Melbourne supporter.

Can anyone enlighten on what length contract Hogan will / would / could sign?

Would 2013 count towards a 2 year deal if he opted to sign what I understand is the minimum for a draftee?

Would hate another protracted 'go home' or 'Scummy' saga if he only signs for 2 years with 2013 included.

Everything that I have heard out of the club has come to fruition. I am very happy with what we have done so far. Let's not forget that we are not finished yet and there will be a high number of our players moving on. I'm still led to believe that we will still end up with another 2 or 3 second round picks with the players we move on. These picks will bring in players/midfielders such as Graham, Kennedy if he slides. We are addressing our biggest weaknesses IMO. I'm rapt with the first 2 real days of trade. On another note I've heard that we are/were keen on neade, also from the nt. Gws could only nominate 2 and Barry is one. I thought Jed Anderson was the other. Neade could be a late pick.

Had my first look at Hogan just now on youtube. Could've watched him play for hours. If he plays games for Casey next year, i'll be heading down to get a closer look.

In my time of watching the Dees (since late 80s) I reckon our spine now is looking about as good as it ever has.

I just watched the Hogan highlights video on the Melbourefc website...I need a packet of tissues and a cigarette.

Hogan only averages 2.2 goals per game this year.

I just worry that we are over rating him a tad...

Especially since we have the worst mid-field in the comp...just saying....this being a mid field super draft and all..

Don't kid yourself because you review stats and watch lots of video clips you are any kind of guru on drafting.

I have watched this kid and he is an absolute gun, size speed, mongrel, attacks contests hard, 1%ers that assist teamates and creates opportunity and goals for others. He is the best young forward I have seen in WA since Buddy and that includes Mitch Clark, Darling and Polak who was a gun as a kid but liked to indulge a bit.

I saw Hogans last game when he kicked the 4 goals and had 20 odd disposals and was with some WA recruiters who knew they were witnessing something special. It was said there and then this kid is gone mini draft certainty. I know for certain Bulldogs were into him after that prelim loss when his season was over

I don't care whether we take Toumpas, Wines or O'Rourke, Viney and Hogan brings to the club what I love most in players so this week couldn't get any better

Welcome aboard Hoges!

I reckon Kimberley Clark and wd&ho must be making a mint off of these boards ATM !!! Lol

Had my first look at Hogan just now on youtube. Could've watched him play for hours. If he plays games for Casey next year, i'll be heading down to get a closer look.

In my time of watching the Dees (since late 80s) I reckon our spine now is looking about as good as it ever has.

Exactly....what a spine!

Frawley

McDonald

Viney

Hogan

Clark

The type you can really build a team around.

Very excited by Hogan joining the Dees

I read earlier that Hogan may stay in WA next year. Can anyone confirm if this is true?

And folks.... He'll be a year older, fitter, stronger and more mature by the time we field him in r/b

Not that it really matters but Hogan IS NOT a Melbourne supporter.

Not that it really matters but Hogan IS NOT a Melbourne supporter.

He is now!

Someone please tell me he is coming to Melbourne next year to train and develop in Casey. Because if not that is a massive loss for us.