WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - CHRISTIAN PETRACCA

[RalphiusMaximus 6,053]

The footage was interesting. He can take a mark which is always nice to see. He stands up in tackles and dishes well under pressure. His hand pass is good, his kick is long but average. Looked to be a fairly high trajectory which I don't like. It was hard to get an idea of his pace, but he seemed to have a pretty quick first few steps to get a little space.

I'd say concerns over pace and kicking, but a legitimate ball-winning mid. I'm not sure I'd rave about him the way some are, but I'd need to see more than that clip.

[FireInTheBennelly 4,072]

The clip I saw showed a few out on the full. Not knocking him but if they are highlights. ..

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

IF.... Frawley goes and Petracca is available at 2 we will take him. And trade the compensation for another elite midfielder.

IF.....Frawley stays we will trade 2 for an experienced elite mid.

I can't see any other option.

[Redleg 40,925]

IF.... Frawley goes and Petracca is available at 2 we will take him. And trade the compensation for another elite midfielder.

IF.....Frawley stays we will trade 2 for an experienced elite mid.

I can't see any other option.

And if we can't get our hands on an elite mid by trade, we will draft Petracca and Brayshaw if they are available.

[BIG JIM 508]

I would trade pick 3 for Sloan and trade pick 2 for Parker from the swans this would go along way to fix our midfield in one draft.

[monoccular 17,429]

?.............

Also if Viney and co rated Salem above Kelly then I have my concerns with the recruiting department..

It was surely, in effect, Salam plus Tyson over Kelly, just to put it into true perspective. Do you honestly think that Kelly, in our side, would be burning them up this year?

[rjay 24,928]

I would trade pick 3 for Sloan and trade pick 2 for Parker from the swans this would go along way to fix our midfield in one draft.

If only it were that easy...

[nutbean 8,838]

It was surely, in effect, Salam plus Tyson over Kelly, just to put it into true perspective. Do you honestly think that Kelly, in our side, would be burning them up this year?

Roos is on record Saying he wanted that trade precisely because it was two for one deal. He also said that Kelly would be a really good footballer. He called it a win win.

[Machsy 2,858]

Roos also said that if we'd kept pick 2, we wouldn't have used it on Kelly anyway.

[Goodvibes 3,596]

I remember watching the Sam Blease clip below thinking that it was the most impressive 3 minute highlight package (all from one game) that I'd seen. Fast, clean, finishing skills and a real zest for the defensive side of the game. I remember doing a very embarrassing little happy dance when we called his name soon after. I think he only got 13 possessions in the game against WA. Maybe that was the clue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7DTWnqlg8E

Moral of the story? I'm not sure. Something about highlight packages . . . . .

Edited September 7, 2014 by Goodvibes

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I remember watching the Sam Blease clip below thinking that it was the most impressive 3 minute highlight package (all from one game) that I'd seen. Fast, clean, finishing skills and a real zest for the defensive side of the game. I remember doing a very embarrassing little happy dance when we called his name soon after. I think he only got 13 possessions in the game against WA. Maybe that was the clue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7DTWnqlg8E

Moral of the story? I'm not sure. Something about highlight packages . . . . .

I remember being underwhelmed by Scully's highlights while everyone else seem to salivate.

[olisik 4,060]

Roos is on record Saying he wanted that trade precisely because it was two for one deal. He also said that Kelly would be a really good footballer. He called it a win win.

2 for 2

[Yossarian 1,820]

2 for 2

How do I not have you on ignore already...

[thevil1 421]

How do I not have you on ignore already...

But he's right isn't he? Wasn't it actually picks 2 & 20 for Tyson & Salem? Whether they on traded that 2nd pick doesn't change what we traded. Very convenient people around here overlook that...... Mind you, I'm happy as with the deal, we got 2 class players that like more rough & tumble than what Kelly does, which is what we need!!

Edited September 7, 2014 by thevil1

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

I reckon there is a massive chance we will trade pick 2 and the frawley compo

[Return to Glory 8,441]

I reckon there is a massive chance we will trade pick 2 and the frawley compo

I hope not Sir Paul. I just feel it would be terrific for us to develop our own star, as much as anything to say that we can do it. We have done reasonably with Tyson but let's not be like Stkilda was when accepting Carlton's old players. I'm not saying avoid trading, but look to do it later in the draft.

Edited September 7, 2014 by Return to Glory

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

I hope not Sir Paul. I just feel it would be terrific for us to develop our own star, as much as anything to say that we can do it. We have done reasonably with Tyson but let's not be like Stkilda was when accepting Carlton's old players. I'm not saying avoid trading, but look to do it later in the draft.

I think we are, and he will be wearing number 1 next year.

But i agree, i would like to see the rebuild happen through the draft, Brayshaw and Petracca with the two picks, our program is heavily focused on development

Hogan, Petracca, Trengove, Toumpas, Salem, Brayshaw, Tyson, Stretch and co are a group that could take the club places if developed

[Return to Glory 8,441]

I think we are, and he will be wearing number 1 next year.

But i agree, i would like to see the rebuild happen through the draft, Brayshaw and Petracca with the two picks, our program is heavily focused on development

Hogan, Petracca, Trengove, Toumpas, Salem, Brayshaw, Tyson, Stretch and co are a group that could take the club places if developed

Agree, I'm used to watching thrashings. Would just rather see them with hope of better to come.

[BIG JIM 508]

If only it were that easy...

i know but I think this is what roos will be looking at doing any think that would be market value for both Sloan and Parker

[BIG JIM 508]

Pick 2 for swallow from Gold Coast would be a win for both clubs IMO he just won there best and fairest

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

Pick 2 for swallow from Gold Coast would be a win for both clubs IMO he just won there best and fairest

How is that a win for the Suns?

[Mgdee 322]

But he's right isn't he? Wasn't it actually picks 2 & 20 for Tyson & Salem? Whether they on traded that 2nd pick doesn't change what we traded. Very convenient people around here overlook that...... Mind you, I'm happy as with the deal, we got 2 class players that like more rough & tumble than what Kelly does, which is what we need!!

Didn't we also get pick 53 in the deal that we used on Mitchie. Therefore it was a deal if 3 for 2 .

[Wilson7 2,670]

Melbourne - Dom Tyson, NDS 9 (Christian Salem) & NDS 57 (Jayden Hunt)
GWS - NDS 2 (Josh Kelly), NDS 22 (Darcy Gardiner) & NDS 72 (Pass)

Didn't we also get pick 53 in the deal that we used on Mitchie. Therefore it was a deal if 3 for 2 .

[What 18,810]

Melbourne - Dom Tyson, NDS 9 (Christian Salem) & NDS 57 (Jayden Hunt)

GWS - NDS 2 (Josh Kelly), NDS 22 (Darcy Gardiner) & NDS 72 (Pass)

would be amazing if Jayden Hunt became a player

Anyone see him play this season?

[RalphiusMaximus 6,053]

would be amazing if Jayden Hunt became a player

Anyone see him play this season?

I saw him play once. He wasn't great, but there were a few flashes of awesome in there. When he gets in space his pace is blistering. He just needs to get a bit bigger so they can't just bully him out of it. Saw him do an amazing run down the wing and nail the pass to HF which led to a goal. Even if he doesn't play next year, I think we'll be keeping him on past his first contract.