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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - DANIEL CROSS

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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.

Anyone in mind?

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    Anyone in mind?

    No, I'm not that familiar with all player lists. But i reckon the chances of landing a Taylor Adams, or David Swallow increase, especially if we get a good PP. Maybe Greenwood.

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    Oversaturated by 2?

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

    And both should be gone.

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    No, I'm not that familiar with all player lists. But i reckon the chances of landing a Taylor Adams, or David Swallow increase, especially if we get a good PP.

    Not to mention a highly regarded Coach.

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    And both should be gone.

    And they are both likely to be here next year.

    Both are best 22 with the list we have.

    I don't think more kids will help our kids develop. And unless Spencer is seen as the future and we find a small forward - they are going to get games.

    Guess it is up to the new coach...

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    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??

    Not a chance. If there's a more injury prone player in the league I can't think of one. The most benefit he could give us is on the field and it's perpetually 50/50 (hm, sounds familiar) he gets on there.

    I think Roos could still go after Cross as well as some younger types. The senior player void needs to be filled and Cross still has quality.

    The beauty of an appointment like Roos is that players may suddenly, remarkably, want to come to Melbourne.

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    would be happy with cross for 2 years

    thinking we should offer a similair deal to brad sewell who doesn't seem to be getting much love from hawthorn

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    http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/dees-look-to-bulldogs-veteran-20130912-2tnmc.html

    Love this idea and all for it.!

    Im still but shocked they got rid of him as he was still playing some good footy!

    Fanatical trainer, experienced, tough and hard, ultimate professional, leader and a great role model as he is highly regarded for being a great family man.

    If Cross joins us (which i think he will) watch Viney and Toumpas improve hugely next year!

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    Would be a hell of a lot better than a Rodan or Byrnes!!

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    Would be a hell of a lot better than a Rodan or Byrnes!!

    Christ! Any opportunity to bag our players (and this is not directed solely at you).

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    Will he be in our best 22? yes.

    will he have a positive influence off field? yes.

    is he the right sort of player to effect a cultural change? yes.

    go for it.

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    Would be a hell of a lot better than a Rodan or Byrnes!!

    Don't worry, Byrnes will still be there next year.

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    Will he be in our best 22? yes.

    will he have a positive influence off field? yes.

    is he the right sort of player to effect a cultural change? yes.

    go for it.

    Exactly. This one is a no brainer. Get him here.

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    Christ! Any opportunity to bag our players (and this is not directed solely at you).

    Fairs fair..it's more the decision to recruit them not then, personally., however they are both too old..

    I think it's time for a month ban lol

    Self imposed!!

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    Very happy with this.

    I've been calling for this to happen since early in the season.

    Couldn't find a better bloke for a young team like ours.

    I like the way we are reportedly going about it also, looking at giving him options for his post-playing career.

    Edited by Machsy

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    Two year deal sounds pretty good. Make it happen Demons!

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    Better than any of the veterans we drafted for this year. At least he played the last 6 games in the ones - and well too.

    A respected leader, and a good inside mid.

    If Roos wants him, then we go for him. No objections from me.

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    Really, Cross? ... yeah well, I reckon your on the money there.

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    Two year deal sounds pretty good. Make it happen Demons!

    1 year deal please unless only the first year is for playing. We look at Pedersen, Byrnes, Jamar all with year(s) to run on their contracts and it looks stupid. Even Rodan got 2 years some how.

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    The Dogs dumping Cross reminds me of when we pushed out Junior McDonald.

    Very similar player and highly respected at the club and wider AFL.

    Silly Doggies.

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    A 1 year deal and see how he goes, if he hits x amount of games or other KPI's it triggers a second year,

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