Tom McDonald and Dom Barry re-sign

[Ted Lasso 19,260]

Great news!

Two more years for TMAC

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-07-10/mcdonald-locked-in-at-Melbourne

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-07-10/dom-a-demon-until-at-least-2016

[Machsy 2,858]

You beauty!

Great news.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

More good news for the club and great to see the faith shown in the direction we are headed by the players.

If I'm being greedy I would have liked to see McDonald sign for another year or two but I really can't complain too much!

[rpfc 28,247]

This is the best news...

McDonald signs and Roos actually rates an inherited youngster.

I will update the contracts thread.

[pitchfork 181]

Anyone know the rules on Jetta getting locked in? One of the next priorities.

Do we just wait till draft day?

Probably the most effective rookie-list season since Damien Peverill...v important to keep him around (as we saw vs freo).

Edited July 10, 2014 by pitchfork

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Anyone know the rules on Jetta getting locked in?

Do we just wait till draft day?

Probably the most effective rookie-list season since Damien Peverill...v important to keep him around (as we saw vs freo).

He can't officially be on the senior list for 2015 until we pick him as part of the national draft with a later pick (4th of 5th rounder)

[beelzebub 23,313]

lock 'em in Edd...I mean PJ

The list takes a bit more shape. Well done to both

[Little Richard 6,261]

Great news on McDonald but Barry is an interesting one. I really thought he'd be in trouble at the expiry of his contract but it's good to see that Roosy must see a bit in him as a player.

[MadAsHell 4,212]

Would have loved to see McDonald signed up for 4 years, although with the TV rights up at the end of 2016, it's not suprising they'll see what monies around then.

As far as Barry goes, happy to see him kept on, although I thought he may just get 1 extra year for now, but 2 works. Important thing is they're both locked in. The only one remaining now is Chip, and whatever his decision is, I don't think it will effect us to much.

[Machsy 2,858]

Barry's type always take longer.

I think he's shown the willingness to work with his running, and deserved to be kept.

Can't say we have a lot of his type either.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Barry's type always take longer.

I think he's shown the willingness to work with his running, and deserved to be kept.

Can't say we have a lot of his type either.

absolutely, look at Jetta!

Much doubt, but with patience and the right support has cemented himself easily into your best 22!

[TheoX 1,222]

Great news on Mcdonald, meh on Barry though he's basically shown zilch.

[SaberFang 7,151]

Does this mean TMac ends up in the free agency window? Or will be still be too young?

Obviously dependant on whether the minimum years change occurs. Bloody players association.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Great news on Mcdonald, meh on Barry though he's basically shown zilch.

I get where you're coming from, but the kid has clearly show one ability that Roos and co. like - working hard at his game. He's come along way this year to earn a run in the seniors and from all reports he works very hard to improve and he takes everything on board. For a kid his age he deserves the opportunity to improve again and a 2 year contract doesn't hurt us all that much if he doesn't.

[beelzebub 23,313]

What I take away is Barry has had ONE year with Roos and Co..hes come a fair way in that year. They must like what they see.

In Roos we trust

[The Big Ticket 94]

PLENTY of development left in Barry, excited about his extension. Ditto T-Mac.

[DeeSpencer 25,424]

Barry is a great athlete. Speed and endurance is hard to find.

Lousy footballer though. Doesn't read the play or get involved much at all.

Worth persevering with because if he makes he could be really important.

From what I've seen of him at training he's a bit shy and really didn't seem up to standards last year but he's obviously following instructions with his tagging role and trains hard fitness wise. Definitely worth another year but I would've gone 1 year at a time. Guess Roos and co are backing themselves in as well as the kid.

[Grimes Times 1,278]

Barry getting another contract surely doesn't agree with some Demonlanders who had him delisted. Maybe just maybe Roosey and the club know more than some Demonland posters.

Cant wait for some more Demonland delisting to sign on.

Give the kids some time for goods sake.

Edited July 10, 2014 by Grimes Times

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Barry is a great athlete. Speed and endurance is hard to find.

Lousy footballer though. Doesn't read the play or get involved much at all.

Worth persevering with because if he makes he could be really important.

From what I've seen of him at training he's a bit shy and really didn't seem up to standards last year but he's obviously following instructions with his tagging role and trains hard fitness wise. Definitely worth another year but I would've gone 1 year at a time. Guess Roos and co are backing themselves in as well as the kid.

If Roos stays for the full 3 years then Barry's contract is up at the same time - it means he's had 3 years with Roos and if he hasn't continued to improve then his time will be up. The FD clearly see something in him and he has the chance to make something of it now. Good move fromt he club.

[Redleg 40,808]

This is the best news...

McDonald signs and Roos actually rates an inherited youngster.

I will update the contracts thread.

Yes it is good news, especially Tmac.

I must admit I don't rate Dom ATM on what I have seen, but I would love to be proved wrong.

[P-man 13,366]

Rapt for Dom. Roosy is going to make a player of this kid, bookmark it.

Edited July 10, 2014 by P-man

[Bedraggled Dee 336]

Great news, Tmac now needs to get into Chips ear

[beelzebub 23,313]

I think Barry is obviously still quite green. His limited game time Im sure was for evaluation to see whether he can stand up to the top level and do a job. He must have passed.

I expect to see more time in magoos next year refining ability and footy nouse.

[chook fowler 19,444]

Time to cut the crap Chip.

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

Absolutely rapt to have Tommy mac stay on, got a big future ahead of him. I see him one day as being amongst the elite defenders in the comp. Sure he needs to work on his kicking but other players can help with that and get around behind him for the quick hands and take the kick themselves. He is a key position player not a running half back, his real importance is the one on one contest.

Time will tell with Barry. He is effectively a first year with his body size. Who knows what another pre season and some more senior footy might do to him. IMO players drafted as teenagers need a good 3 - 4 years in the system before you can really judge them fairly, men don't fully develop physically until their mid twenties. Good luck to him