WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - CHRIS DAWES

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,601]

All over the net and facebook - Tippett to the Pies and Dawes to the Demons... Not saying its reputable in anyway but there you have it.

[Guest KingDingAling]

Nah, wouldn't think so, big Chrissy Dawes a big lumbering spud.

Neeld isn't that silly.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

I don't mind it to be honest.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

I really hope not. Exactly what we don't need.

[Demon2 58]

how the F, do the filth afford tippet as well...no way they can be a player in this market

[Viney12 196]

how the F, do the filth afford tippet as well...no way they can be a player in this market

by trading Dawes and Wellingham

[olisik 4,060]

Please god do not give up anything more then a 3rd rounder for Dawes. If Martin/Pick 13/Gysberts are on the table here I will have a fit.

[DeeZee 7,376]

Maybe a straight swap for Martin

[olisik 4,060]

Maybe a straight swap for Martin

Dawes and Wellingham for Pick 13 and Martin I could handle...

[Jaded No More 68,880]

Ugh yuck.

[Redleg 40,888]

I will stick with Tippett going to the Suns.

[Dee*ceiving 1,674]

The pies will want pick 13 for him no doubt. Definitely overs. 13 & Petterd for Dawes & Goldsack, now we are talking.

I can't see the filth having any interest in Stefan Martin if they've just added Lynch and Tippett to their ranks.

[cooko 124]

I am very happy with this. I think Dawes will be a good pick up. He will be on the "smaller" contract that he took to stay at the Pies compared to what we were willing to pay last year. So it's not like we are paying out $700 for him. Not to mention we have had Davey, Moloney, etc on big contracts and they havent produced much.

One of my mates spoke directly to Dawes and he said he has struggled as we all know since getting the role as the 2nd ruckman. He said by the time he goes to the forward line he is stuffed and out of breath compared to the previous years when he was just a full forward. At the Dees he wont need to be the 2nd ruckman thanks to Jamar, Mitchy, Martin, Gawn and maybe Grundy if we get him.

[Little Richard 6,262]

If its Martin for Dawes, just hang on to Martin. Please...

It would probably have to be only a pick though because with Lynch and (reportedly) Tippett, their salary cap would be tighter than Johnny Rottens jeans.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

I'd take Martin over Dawes.

[stuie 7,374]

Tim Harrington on Trade Radio gave a VERY diplomatic answer about Dawes that to me seemed to sound like we were after him.

[Guest fitness]

I like the idea of getting Dawes. His currency is at its lowest point now and I think would still have a lot of great footy ahead of him. In contrast to Stef Martin whose currency is probably not going to get any higher, and who I can't see turning into a great player (as much as I admire his efforts).

[Guest]

Tim Harrington on Trade Radio gave a VERY diplomatic answer about Dawes that to me seemed to sound like we were after him.

I think we're after anybody that wants to play for us. I would be very disappointed to lose Martin.

[thaipantsman 180]

Nah, wouldn't think so, big Chrissy Dawes a big lumbering spud.

Neeld isn't that silly.

you said it King Ding!

[thaipantsman 180]

Martin is better than Dawes.

[Dee*ceiving 1,674]

Dawes > Martin.

Leigh Brown and Mark Neeld might be just what big Chris needs to return to peak form. Only a year older than Jack Watts.

1.5 million over 4 years. Do it!

[thaipantsman 180]

I like the idea of getting Dawes. His currency is at its lowest point now and I think would still have a lot of great footy ahead of him. In contrast to Stef Martin whose currency is probably not going to get any higher, and who I can't see turning into a great player (as much as I admire his efforts).

never mind about currency. have you watched dawes lately?

[thaipantsman 180]

I'd take Martin over Dawes.

exactly Max, said exactly the same thing myself.

[thaipantsman 180]

I don't mind it to be honest.

would rather you be dishonest Stinger

[What 18,810]

Martin is better than Dawes.

hahaaha

yeah Martin is totally better than a 24 year old key forward who kicked a combined 57 goals and took a combined 200 marks in Collingwoods two grand final years

what a joke

Martin is nothing, he has done nothing at AFL level and never will.

Dawes will be the perfect support for Mitch inside forward 50. I hope we land him.