Can't help wondering if that last ditch GWS trade offer might still be on the table with Treloar & Shiels up for possible trade at end of year.

Unless he has a sensational year then Howe isn't worth a Treloar or a Shiel. He is a handy player, and their hail mary trade offer was huge to say the least, but isn't worth either of those players.

Edited March 28, 201510 yr by Wiseblood

Unless he has a sensational year then Howe isn't worth a Treloar or a Shiel. He is a handy player, and their hail mary trade offer was huge to say the least, but isn't worth either of those players.

Treloar and Shiel are part of the 'premiership pact'

And, I agree with you WB, not worth either of these players, but I'd prefer him to stay....on sensible coin.

Treloar and Shiel are part of the 'premiership pact'

And, I agree with you WB, not worth either of these players, but I'd prefer him to stay....on sensible coin.

True - if he wants an unreasonable contract then he can walk. If he wants to be sensible and smart about it then I'm very happy for him to stay.

P.S - time to update the contracts to reflect Salem's new contract as well rpfc!

Edit - wrong poster.

Edited March 28, 201510 yr by Wiseblood

Channel 7 just reported that the club has started discussions to contract Petracca to 2018 and it appears a formality.

That means with:

Brayshaw: 2018

Salem 2017

Kennedy - Harris 2018

Hogan 2017

Viney 2017

...the cream of our crop is locked away for a few years

Would be surprised if work hasn't started with the 2016 expirations (notably Tyson, Tommy Mc, Kent, Newton). What I like is that players are happy to sign up beyond Roos coaching contract so it shows they are happy about the club, Goodwin et al.

Still some list management work to do but bodes well.

Edited April 26, 201510 yr by Lucifer's Hero

I know it's horrible, but I can't fully invest in Hogan until we sign him up for another 5 or 6 years. Please do that soon, MFC.

Oh and for the record, still happy for Howe to leave if we get something good for him. Whenever he goes forward he switches off. There was a moment on Friday night when he drifted forward and his man got the ball and he simply let him run off with it. His chase was pretty much non existent and everyone around us said 'lazy, Jeremy Howe'. He's a one trick pony.

Edited April 26, 201510 yr by AdamFarr

I know it's horrible, but I can't fully invest in Hogan until we sign him up for another 5 or 6 years. Please do that soon, MFC.

Sorry to say AF you are in for a few years of anxiety...relax and enjoy the ride, for however long it lasts

We can all argue the importance and value of players. The sun stated that Howe wishes to astay at the club. This is important because it indicates the improving culture and hope within the club. We have not been able to retain experienced players in the past. We now need Garland to commit. Hopefully this change in player loyalty will entice quality players from other clubs look at Melbourne as a desirable club.

If you're still updating RPFC,

- Salem signed until end of 2017
- Jake Spencer & Neville Jetta will be Restricted Free Agents next season

Are we sure that Bail & Reilly are only contracted till the end of this year?

I had a bad feeling they were both contratced till the end of 2016....

If you're still updating RPFC,

- Salem signed until end of 2017

- Jake Spencer & Neville Jetta will be Restricted Free Agents next season

Interesting that Nev is this, I just presumed he wouldn't be as delisted (he wont leave anyway so not worried).

Are we sure that Bail & Reilly are only contracted till the end of this year?

I had a bad feeling they were both contratced till the end of 2016....

Add Terlich to that list of awesomeness..

Are we sure that Bail & Reilly are only contracted till the end of this year?

I had a bad feeling they were both contratced till the end of 2016....

From memory all 3 were re-signed at the end of last year, Bail & Riley got 1 year, Terlich 2.

Interesting that Nev is this, I just presumed he wouldn't be as delisted (he wont leave anyway so not worried).

Add Terlich to that list of awesomeness..

Matt Jones makes it the fab 4!

Voss, Lappin, Black & Aker eat your heart out!

From memory all 3 were re-signed at the end of last year, Bail & Riley got 1 year, Terlich 2.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/player-profile/rohan-bail

You're right about Bail. Can't find anything confirming Reilly's contract length.

From memory all 3 were re-signed at the end of last year, Bail & Riley got 1 year, Terlich 2.

Terlich may have to have a word with Michael Evans about the ins and outs of getting delisted mid contract.

I cannot fathom how Terlich will be on the list next year.

All has been quiet on the Garland contract status...no word of either party starting/deferring talks.

He is having a good year so may well be sort after at eos.

We need his experience especially as Grimes is on the way down/out, Lumumba often plays up the ground, uncertain Howe status and Salem will eventually move to the midfield. Garland albeit a seemingly quiet fellow would be a good mentor to the younger defenders coming thru.

In addition, I really like him and would like him to stay in the red and blue.

Even tho he is an RFA and we can match an offer it would be really good if we sign him up sooner rather than later.

Edited May 7, 201510 yr by Lucifer's Hero

Heard off a friend today the club was interested in putting an extension Infront of tommy Mac

If you're still updating RPFC,

- Salem signed until end of 2017

- Jake Spencer & Neville Jetta will be Restricted Free Agents next season

Jetta is an interesting one as he went back through the drafts and back to us - I would be extremely disappointed (but not surprised) if the AFL allows him to be a Free Agent when he reaches 8 years in the system.

Also, they will both be Unrestricted FAs in a few years time as they will not be in the top 25% of players by wage.

Edited May 8, 201510 yr by rpfc

2019

Jones 27,

2018

Brayshaw 19,

2017

Dunn 27, Hogan 20, Viney 20, Lumumba 28, Kennedy-Harris20, Salem 19,

2016

Dawes 26, Grimes 25 (RFA), Watts 24 (RFA), Michie* 23, Vince 29, Tyson* 21, Kent 21, M Jones 27, Spencer 25 (UFA), T McDonald 22, Terlich 25, Jetta 25, Garlett 25, Stretch 18, Frost 21, Newton 22, Petracca 19, Neal-Bullen 19, O McDonald 19

2015

Trengove, 22 Jamar 31 (UFA), Garland 26 (RFA), McKenzie 24, Howe 24, Gawn 23, Fitzpatrick 23, Toumpas 21, Pedersen 28, Hunt 19, Cross 32, Bail 26, Riley 23, Harmes ® 19, King ® 19, Vandenberg ® 23, White ® 18

* = Require confirmation...

Those underlined are player I think are the top 11 paid players; RFA is determined by players being among these 11 (obviously this will be wrong but hopefully indicative).

Ages are from the 1st April 2015 - an arbitrary date fit for a fool...

Updated, and I have added an underlined feature for those I think are in the top 11 paid players; this is what determines RFA for those out of contract after 8/9 years.

If the club WASN'T interested in extending TMac's contract, I'd have grave fears for Roos' sanity.

Great job as always RPFC, but hopefully we can upset a couple of the big-name teams in the next five weeks so that we don't have to spend the entire second-half of the season debating who we should flick and who we can get (however nonsensical the player thrown up is)!

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/player-profile/rohan-bail

You're right about Bail. Can't find anything confirming Reilly's contract length.

We don't have a player on our list named Reilly.

I hate to be a pedant, there is just something about getting people's name wrong that really grates me.

We don't have a player on our list named Reilly.

I hate to be a pedant, there is just something about getting people's name wrong that really grates me.

O'Riley's contract is up at the end of this season.

http://demonwiki.org/tiki-index.php?page=Aidan+Riley

Edited May 8, 201510 yr by Ethan Tremblay

We don't have a player on our list named Reilly.

I hate to be a pedant, there is just something about getting people's name wrong that really grates me.

Makes two of us Nesher

The next two years of signatures are CRUCIAL, some can go, others PLEASE STAY:

2017

Dunn 27, Hogan 20, Viney 20, Lumumba 28, Kennedy-Harris20, Salem 19,

2016
Dawes 26, Grimes 25 (RFA), Watts 24 (RFA), Michie* 23, Vince 29, Tyson* 21, Kent 21, M Jones 27, Spencer 25 (UFA), T McDonald 22, Terlich 25, Jetta 25, Garlett 25, Stretch 18, Frost 21, Newton 22, Petracca 19, Neal-Bullen 19, O McDonald 19