Maverick Weller

[MadAsHell 4,089]

Agree ... but We will need to offer a listed opportunity as he will have other suitors

Should be easy enough.

Two year deal and bring him on board as a designated defensive half forward. Get him to stick on the oppositions most dangerous rebounding defender and always make them accountable by playing through Mav as much as possible.

Sounds like a pretty good deal for Mav to me!

[spirit of norm smith 13,559]

this is a free hit for us ... delisted free agent. 21yo midfielder with talent.

[InVINCEable 358]

Should we go for him?

I am on the fence about it, surely we have more to gain, than lose though.

[CBDees 3,162]

Should we go for him?

I am on the fence about it, surely we have more to gain, than lose though.

Surely only as a rookie? Hopefully we can use our picks #40 and #57 to fill needs (after taking an elite midfielder at #9) and we still need to keep a space for Cross on our senior List for the next year (or two)!

[InVINCEable 358]

Yeah, throw him on the rookie list and give him a few games, if he impresses upgrade him to the senior list, if he goes ordinary delist him.

[Beetle 4,345]

Yeah, throw him on the rookie list and give him a few games, if he impresses upgrade him to the senior list, if he goes ordinary delist him.

That's pretty much the idea of a rookie list.

[TheoX 1,218]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-28/weller-sweet-on-saints

Why would anyone want to go to StKilda?

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Same reason they'd want to come to Melbourne; game time.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-28/weller-sweet-on-saints

Why would anyone want to go to StKilda?

If you can't get a gig anywhere else, I guess they would have to do.

[MadAsHell 4,089]

Would be more then happy to take Mav as a delisted free agent.

And also, mods please merge.

[ignition. 1,426]

Any idea why he was delisted in the first place? Attitude? Unprofessional? or just the need for the 3 minimum list changes?

If it's the later I would be happy to see him picked up in the PSD.

[MadAsHell 4,089]

Apparently he thinks he's pretty good. Only reason why I'd be prepared to take him is that Roos seems to have a way with these types of players.

[InVINCEable 358]

Any idea why he was delisted in the first place? Attitude? Unprofessional? or just the need for the 3 minimum list changes?

If it's the later I would be happy to see him picked up in the PSD.

I'd say he wouldn't be able to cut into a midfield like that, especially now that Jack Martin is coming through

[jabberwocky 2,301]

He feels the need, the need for match payments.

Edited October 28, 2013 by jabberwocky

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

He feels the need, the need for match payments.

Don't be a Goose.

[Blistering 493]

They wrote a song about this bloke. It goes like this:

Uh Weller Weller Weller a huh

Tell me more, tell me more

[DeeSpencer 23,632]

The delisted free agency period going from Nov 1 -13 is a joke. No time to evaluate sifting through discards and actually find the one you want. Time to let delisted players sign on to a club as training players and train up until Christmas before either a draft or allowing those clubs to add a player to their list.

Weller was a talented 17 year old. Skills and athleticism haven't looked amazing at GC. Certainly hasn't looked like a half back flanker or back pocket. Probably more of a depth midfield type who may or may not develop in to a player.

Why not allow him 2 solids months in Nov and Dec at least to train with a club and prove his fitness and talent. If it doesn't work out then he's in top shape for state league or other footy and he's been paid AFL level wage for that training. Plenty of time to start a new studies or work in the new year.

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

Said to have nominated the Saints as his preferred destination.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Jack Hannath preferred us.

Didn't stop Freo

[CBDees 3,162]

Jack Hannath preferred us.

Didn't stop Freo

And it was the reverse with Mitch Clark!

[Machsy 2,858]

Jack Hannath preferred us.

Didn't stop Freo

Jack Hannath wasn't a delisted FA.

Weller is.

He'll go where he wants, as long as they want him.

[Radar Detector 1,339]

Said to have nominated the Saints as his preferred destination.

He hasn't nominated the Saints, just said he felt good about a meeting with them a few weeks ago. He followed that comment with "I'm happy to go wherever. As long as the club wants me there, I'll give my 100 per cent."

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Thank god he nominated tha Saints, now this nonsense can stop.

Ya'll realise Weller is just another Bartram?

Again, raise the bar people. We have enough spuds still running around. We want to improve don't we?

Cross

Tyson

Vince

Michie

There's a theme. Roos wants to add talent.

Mav Weller... Lols...

Edited October 29, 2013 by stevethemanjordan

[beelzebub 22,700]

A little harsh on Barty there STMJ...one of our best negaters, but his offensive side was a bit naff i agree.

No problem with raising the bar and I too detect a theme. get the overall team better than average ( or worse case...average ) and give it a kicker with a handful of gems.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

A little harsh on Barty there STMJ...one of our best negaters, but his offensive side was a bit naff i agree. No problem with raising the bar and I too detect a theme. get the overall team better than average ( or worse case...average ) and give it a kicker with a handful of gems.

BB. If we want a premiership, we're going to need to be harsh. Bartram's tenacity and no fear approach was admirable but in the AFL, you need to bring more to the table. For too long have I seen mediocre players represent the MFC and it's infected supporters. They've become used to having mediocre players and so they stick up for them whenever a bad word is said. I'm sure Bartram is a lovely guy. But I'm strictly talking football here and I want to leave all emotional pre-dispositions aside for the betterment of our club.

I want a god damn premiership.

Edited October 29, 2013 by stevethemanjordan