WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - DANIEL CROSS

[P-man 13,366]

Big yes. Still playing decent footy and goes some way to filling the gaping senior leadership hole. Just what we need.

[What 18,810]

hes still averaging 22.4 possies a game this season

That would be 2nd best at the MFC

[Crackers 67]

I think we should sign him up to take David Rodans position. I think Rodan was successful at the club. He is a good trainer which helps show the other guys what is required (Tigers players often talk about Ben Cousins in the same way). Cross has played in successful sides and with younger guys so will bring a wealth of experience. He doesn't have to play every game to be successful but I think a one year deal to get a new face into the club and to teach Viney, McKensie et al during training would be good for their development. I wouldn't be given anything up for him tho than a token pick.

[dazzledavey36 53,478]

Bulldog fans are saying Melbourne would be best fit. Fanatical trainer one of the fittest in the AFL, very ultimate professional, leadership written all over him, family man, tough and would also release pressure of Jones and Viney.

He would also walk into our leadership group and provide valuable experience for our young players.

Could you imagine the benefits of a Viney or Toumpas in what they would get out of following Cross everyday of the week during pre season just by his actions and the way he conducts himself on the track.

Trent Cotchin has said the players got fast tracked by just having Ben Cousins there for two years just in the way he trained and the valuable knowledge he provided with them. and it shows. Look at guys like Cotchin, Martin Conca who have played some unbelievable footy since.

Cross would be just as better because off field he is regarded as a big family man.

I'm going to Email the club and put in a huge case in why we should recruit him.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/a-dedicated-devoted-old-dog-is-moving-on-20130829-2stmw.html

[jazza 1,323]

still think theres room for an assistant playing coach

would ask him to play 12 games for the year and use reserve grade if needed to peak and be ready for seniors

brogan,power McDonald have done a terrific job in gws

[Ted Lasso 18,924]

offer him a two year deal, if nothing else he will support jones and viney and help teach the mids what's required.

[Whispering_Jack 29,384]

I think we're currently oversaturated with NQR veterans so if we are to take Cross then he'll need to replace on of them rather than take the spot of a young up and comer.

Let's see who we appoint as coach and whether he sees a role for him.

[Fat Tony 5,189]

offer him a two year deal, if nothing else he will support jones and viney and help teach the mids what's required.

One year would be plenty.

[beelzebub 23,254]

come Sundays final siren Taylor ought to buy Daniel a beer I reckon.

[stuie 7,374]

I think we're currently oversaturated with NQR veterans so if we are to take Cross then he'll need to replace on of them rather than take the spot of a young up and comer.

Let's see who we appoint as coach and whether he sees a role for him.

Rodan. Uncontracted and looks done. Cross would fill exactly the same role too, midfield mentor but not necessarily regular 22.

[Pennant St Dee 12,816]

1 year contract with option of a 2nd, as others has said plenty of cons in taking him and his attitude and fanatical training could rub off

[Machsy 2,858]

Where are the people that shot this down as a stupid suggestion when I brought it up moths ago?

Impeccible character, professional, hard worker, good leader.

Eats, sleeps & breathes footy.

Got where he is through guts and gumption, not having the greatest skill.

Won't expect to be our best midfielder, will be happy to get a spot on the list.

Professional even when forced to ply his trade in the VFL at the expense of kids.

Still capable of being a valuable contributor.

There's little downside.

[rpfc 28,087]

I think we're currently oversaturated with NQR veterans so if we are to take Cross then he'll need to replace on of them rather than take the spot of a young up and comer.

Let's see who we appoint as coach and whether he sees a role for him.

Oversaturated by 2?

Byrnes and Jamar are the only players contracted for next year older than Sylvia.

[Machsy 2,858]

Gillies could count there, but Cross isn't really competing with him for a spot...

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Gut says yes. Hard and gets footy and is from all reports a quality bloke.

Obviously the brains trust needs to assess where he sits in terms of priorities.

[rpfc 28,087]

Gillies is 23.

Jamar (30), Byrnes (29), Pedersen, Dunn (26), Bail (25), Sellar (24), Jetta, Gillies, Strauss (23), Nicholson, Blease, Tapscott (22), and Davis (21) make up our NQR contingent as of today with Davey, MacDonald, and Rodan retiring.

Sellar, Jetta, Gillies, Nicholson, and Davis may join the three that have already left.

I don't think it would be a massive issue to spend a few spots on the list on experienced players.

[rjay 24,689]

Another one is do we look at Kerr, apparently on the outside at WC. Injury prone, off field questionable but is a great player who can really gut run and show our younger guys what it really takes to make it. 'Pennant', you would know the pluses and minuses on this. Your view??

[Crackers 67]

Cross in for one season with Rodan out

[dtrinh 71]

Yeah I think it would be a good idea to sign him up... He would be a lot better than Gillies at the club and bring everything that we would be hoping for, contested ball player, good attitude, good leadership, experience and high training standards especially in a line which we need help in.

[Pennant St Dee 12,816]

Another one is do we look at Kerr, apparently on the outside at WC. Injury prone, off field questionable but is a great player who can really gut run and show our younger guys what it really takes to make it. 'Pennant', you would know the pluses and minuses on this. Your view??

Off field - Absolutley no way, have had dealings with him professionally = [censored]

On field - absolute star but the game has passed him by gave everything and certainly punched above his weight. His body has taken a hammering over the years and IMO he is just about done, maybe get half a dozen good games out of him

[Ted Lasso 18,924]

One year contract with a clause giving him a second if he is able to hold his spot in the team for x amount of games and passes a medical test at the end of the season?

[ThreeOneSix 954]

One year contract with a clause giving him a second if he is able to hold his spot in the team for x amount of games and passes a medical test at the end of the season?

One year contract with an option of continuing on with the MFC in a coaching or development role of some sort.

By all reports, Cross is the most professional player in the game, give this guy a purpose after football and he will repay us tenfold.

I'd love us to get Cross involved at our club, not so much as a player - but for what he can offer in terms of development.

[Timboisme 1]

Yes to Cross, we need the experience!

[rjay 24,689]

Off field - Absolutley no way, have had dealings with him professionally = [censored]

On field - absolute star but the game has passed him by gave everything and certainly punched above his weight. His body has taken a hammering over the years and IMO he is just about done, maybe get half a dozen good games out of him

Thanks 'Pennant'.

[Hannibal 5,814]

I'm not sure a Roos appointment will help Cross become a Dee.

I suspect Roos will back himself to recruit a similar type that is 6 or 7 years younger.