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17 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

I don't know why people get so freaking worked up over these things.

he offers up some info, whether it turns out true or not, he never states that this is 100%. 

If you don't believe him, fine, block him, you don't see his posts. But calling him a peanut is a bit petty, you are better than that Dazzle.

Agree. 

FFS we ain't in high school although sometimes I wonder!

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Posted
1 hour ago, Demi Dee said:

Tyson? 

 

1 hour ago, PaulRB said:

Much as i love Vandenberg, with Oliver and Petracca, etc... maybe he'd be traded?!

I'd actually prefer us to trade one of these two then Nibbler. Really think he's going to be something.

Posted (edited)
5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

What does it say? Herald Sun's paywell is very tight these days. 

Jay Clark correctly predicted Oscar McDonald would be picked ahead of Lynden Dunn several days out from Round 1 so I'm prepared to believe he's well connected with the club.

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Posted (edited)
5 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

Agree. 

FFS we ain't in high school although sometimes I wonder!

I remember a kid in primary school told me and the other kids his Dad had a Ferrari. He was always late to get picked up by his old man and one day my mum was late as well. He was picked up before me by his Dad who was driving a red Datsun. I questioned him and asked him why he made up the story about the Ferrari, he answered "So I was popular and made friends."

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Posted (edited)

I have no issue with GNF and never have, but it's hardly ground breaking news to suggest Hogan will sign this calendar year or that Prestia, whose family are coterie members and has been linked to Melbourne for years, will be at the Dees next year.  I'd say both are more than likely. 

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4 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I remember a kid in primary school told me and the other kids his Dad had a Ferrari. He was always late to get picked up by his old man and one day my mum was late as well. He was picked up before me by his Dad who was driving a red Datsun. I questioned him and asked him why he made up the story about the Ferrari, he answered "So I was popular and made friends."

For me it's not what he writes and for what it's worth I read his comments and hope like hell he is right but for other posters to take the pizz is not right. 

Hes just sharing his info with us and that's all. Whether u believe it or not is up to u. 

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Posted
1 minute ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

In case anyone was wondering we didn't become friends.

That was my next ques!!!

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Posted
1 minute ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

In case anyone was wondering we didn't become friends.

You bxstxrd...my Dad loved that Red Datsun and to me it will always be a Ferrari

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Posted
3 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

In case anyone was wondering we didn't become friends.

Bet he has his own Ferrari now though.

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Posted (edited)

For those that can't get past the paywall:

The article just said that Hogan's decision will come down more to prospects than money.  Clark then mentioned Hogan is very happy in Melbourne, he gets along really well with Goodwin and we have plenty of top end talent coming through that suggests we will not only have some sustained success, but that Hogan won't feel as though it will all rest on him.

It's nothing we haven't really heard before, but it had a more positive spin than other articles have had since he put off contract talks.

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Posted
3 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

For those that can't get past the paywall:

The article just said that Hogan's decision will come down more to prospects than money.  Clark then mentioned Hogan is very happy in Melbourne, he gets along really well with Goodwin and we have plenty of top end talent coming through that suggests we will not only have some sustained success, but that Hogan won't feel as though it will all rest on him.

It's nothing we haven't really heard before, but it had a more positive spin than other articles have had since he put off contract talks.

Thanks Wise. 

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Posted
32 minutes ago, Sylvia Saint said:

What does it say? Herald Sun's paywell is very tight these days. 

Jay Clark correctly predicted Oscar McDonald would be picked ahead of Lynden Dunn several days out from Round 1 so I'm prepared to believe he's well connected with the club.

Yep, and he was laughed at by most of us (Including me!), but he was right.

Posted
14 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Especially once we start getting exposure in FTA prime time games, this guy will drag in the supporters. 

I think team success will. If you look at all the kids at schools, they are all running around with Hawthorn jumpers. When Buddy was still there they all had 23 on the back, but now they simply just wear Hawthorn jumpers.

Ultimately though, I've never been more confident of winning a flag with a Melbourne team than I am with this list we're assembling and Hogan is a major player in that. Whilst I think we're still a shot at it without Hogan, I want to build a dynasty. I want to do what Hawthorn and Geelong have done. Sustained success. That's the key to a thriving membership base and becoming a powerhouse club again. We're far more likely to do that with Hogan, IMO.

That said, the midfield we're building is seriously scary. It still lacks depth, but it's getting stronger and stronger every year and will continue to, as our younger generation gain further experience. We'll then have the ability to hopefully attract FAs and other trades. Get the midfield right, continue to bring in talent to compliment and reinforce the guys that are in there, and this team in 3 years time could be anything.

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On 5/10/2016 at 8:10 PM, Wiseblood said:

For those that can't get past the paywall:

The article just said that Hogan's decision will come down more to prospects than money.  Clark then mentioned Hogan is very happy in Melbourne, he gets along really well with Goodwin and we have plenty of top end talent coming through that suggests we will not only have some sustained success, but that Hogan won't feel as though it will all rest on him.

It's nothing we haven't really heard before, but it had a more positive spin than other articles have had since he put off contract talks.

The interesting thing being at Fremantle, it will all rest on him and Fyfe and Fyfe has a very serious injury that may not recover 100%


Posted

Don't want to lose him, but 15 million over ten years for a forward that doesn't lead, sounds a bit much. Needs to lead more or we need to learn how to deliver it the way he wants it.

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Posted
14 minutes ago, leucopogon said:

Don't want to lose him, but 15 million over ten years for a forward that doesn't lead, sounds a bit much. Needs to lead more or we need to learn how to deliver it the way he wants it.

JB stated that if he stays at Melbourne, we wouldn't have to pay close to that figure, but more like $10m over 10 years. The $15m is what it would take for Freo to lure Hogan. In 5 years time, $1m per year for an elite player will be an average salary.

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Hogan would be crazy to sign a 10 year deal, as others have said the salary caps are getting bigger, in 5 years time he might be worth 2 mil or more a year

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Posted
1 hour ago, leucopogon said:

Don't want to lose him, but 15 million over ten years for a forward that doesn't lead, sounds a bit much. Needs to lead more or we need to learn how to deliver it the way he wants it.

I've seen him lead.

Actually, he works quite hard in the 50m arc....

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Posted
6 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

I've seen him lead.

Actually, he works quite hard in the 50m arc....

I actually like him when rotates between FF and CHF as he does work very hard at CHF and moves around well - he is currently 9th in the league for marks and i would suggest that many of those have been taken further up the field. 

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Posted
1 minute ago, nutbean said:

I actually like him when rotates between FF and CHF as he does work very hard at CHF and moves around well - he is currently 9th in the league for marks and i would suggest that many of those have been taken further up the field. 

Yep - I was going to add...'and further up the field' but the caffeine god kicked in and he waits for no man.... :)

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