WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - SAM FROST

[DeeMfc 621]

Although this deal may leave some a little cold, people just need to chill out bit.

[Demon Disciple 11,081]

Maybe we knew Saints were taking him if we didnt get a deal done now.

Either way, St.Kilda and GWS are way better poker players' than we are.

"otherwise we will use the PSD to get him". Why is it that this club loves to talk the talk, but never walk the walk.

If we were that desperate to trade 23 for Frost, we must have Dangerfield lined up for our PSD pick.

[Machsy 2,858]

Maybe we knew Saints were taking him if we didnt get a deal done now.

I got that feeling too.

I also think this draft is a bit shallow.

Outside the top 3 or 4, and then again outside the top 20 or so.

Nobody seemed to want it in other trades, and we were giving up Trengove just to move forward 11 spots to 12, so there must have been some significant gap between the talent there.

Cest la vie.

I think after no big trades coming to fruition, we really couldn't risk losing out on Frost also.

St Kilda trading out Stanley made an opening for just his type, and I rate Frost much higher than Membrey.

[Jaded No More 58,671]

I really don't get the need for this deal.

He was gonna be a free pick up in the PSD, instead we trade pick 23 for him and picks we won't use.

So confusing.

[What 18,810]

ummm yeah, so can this kid actually play?

[jnrmac 19,205]

We got screwed ..... again. I wish this club would collectively grow some testicles. What do we think we will get for pick 53?

And do what exactly?

[Forest Demon 4,681]

His brother had a really good year for the Pies. That's the extent of my knowledge.

[nutbean 8,837]

JKH last year at 40

Kent the year before 48

Tom McDonald 53

Neville Jetta 51

You can get some gems post pick 40

[leucopogon 1,472]

[censored] poor finish to a carp trade period. There goes any chance of getting Nakia Cockatoo with a slider.

[Watts Jurrah Dunn? 735]

Mahoney just said there was some interest in Frost from St Kilda.

Said the trade allows him to come in straight away and start day one of pre-season rather than waiting the extra month. Said that is crucial for a developing player.

Also mentioned that Stretch could have gone mid-20's so it is all about the 'net effect' and we've brought in the players we want to bring in.

[Roost It 1,434]

There's no point screwing GWS when we are going to want to deal with them for the next few years as their kids keep coming home.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

JKH last year at 40

Kent the year before 48

Tom McDonald 53

Neville Jetta 51

You can get some gems post pick 40

Using this method the higher the number the more chance of success.

Recruiters call it "Prendergasting" or "going the Barry".

[IWAP 168]

Stkilda confirmed they had some interest in Frost if we didn't get the deal done. I feel slightly better.

[nutbean 8,837]

Using this method the higher the number the more chance of success.

Recruiters call it "Prendergasting" or "going the Barry".

We have had more success with our later draft picks than our early one - sad but true

[jacey 333]

St Kilda presser. They would've looked at Sam Frost if MFC couldn't get it done.

But will now look at Tim Membrey with PSD.

We blinked

[reynolds46 823]

I think we thought we could trade 2,3 40 and 53 in the last 3 minutes for an A-grade midfielder

[Lucifers Hero 37,227]

Stkilda confirmed they had some interest in Frost if we didn't get the deal done. I feel slightly better.

It was a bluff (they want Membrey)...we fell for it!!

Edited October 16, 2014 by Lucifer's Hero

[Felix 92]

@ Pick# 40

2009 - Allen Christensen

2010 - Luke Parker

2011 - Jack Crisp

2012 - Brodie Murdoch

2013 - Cameron Giles

@ Pick# 53

2009 - Brayden Norris

2010 - Tom Mcdonald

2011 - Alex Woodward

2012 - Martin Gleeson

2013 - Pass

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@ Pick#23

2009 - Koby Stevens

2010 - Cameron Guthrie

2011 - Murray Newman

2012 - Marco Paparone

2013 - Matt Crouch (Adelaide F/S)

Edited October 16, 2014 by Jaap Stam

[Grandson of a gun 276]

St Kilda were a real chance of taking Frost especially given thru traded Stsnley out. It also gives Melbourne a chance to have a pick in the PSD not already committed to Frost. We may already have an eye on someone.

[Demon Disciple 11,081]

Mahoney just said there was some interest in Frost from St Kilda.

That's just a throwaway line to keep supporters happy, but we've cut through his bs in 2 seconds flat.

As for this 'net gain' ideology, LOL. If we were in such a good position to land Stretch with our 3rd round pick, you don't just go ahead and reduce the hand you're dealt and hide behind 'net effect'. You exploit it and press the advantage as hard as you can

Edited October 16, 2014 by Demon Disciple

[leucopogon 1,472]

Rubbish. This is trading incompetence.

[Redleg 37,908]

I really don't get the need for this deal.

He was gonna be a free pick up in the PSD, instead we trade pick 23 for him and picks we won't use.

.

Who says we won't use them.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Would anyone have been upset if Melbourne took Membrey instead of Frost?

[Cards13 9,117]

Welcome to the club Frosty!!!!

[jacey 333]

As for this 'net gain' ideology, LOL.

Yep. Sure MFC would've taken Stretch at 23 and happy to trade Frost at 30ish so net effect is the same.

But that's not how it happened. Stretch was taken in the third round. Pick 23 has value. Christensen went for 21

Edited October 16, 2014 by jacey