Any rumours circulating the room of gun players being courted by or already having signed with the MFC are both welcome and encouraged.

Any rumours circulating the room of gun players being courted by or already having signed with the MFC are both welcome and encouraged.

Haven't heard any but Chairman Glenn Bartlett just started his welcome. If I get a chance, I'll ask him if he's heard any and pass on whatever he tells me.

Bartlett welcomed the 950 in attendance and then farewelled Mark Jamar and Daniel Cross and predicted that some of the young blokes will poll well as will some of the older players. My prediction - the winner will poll very well.

Josh Mahoney now giving recognition to Russian and Crossy.

Troy Broadbridge Memorial Trophy for best VFL player presented by Justin Plapp and Troy's father to Aiden Riley.

Ian Ridley Memorial Trophy for club ambassador presented to Neville Jetta.

Tom McDonald polling brilliantly in the early going (but we knew that). Votes after Round 9:

199 Tom McDonald

119 Jesse Hogan

115 Jeff Garlett

105 Colin Garland

96. Aaron vandenBerg

After 9 Rounds:

Hogan a massive chance to win with those numbers

Glad Garland is getting some recognition from the coaches early on. Had a good, consistent year. The calls for him to be let go are wide of the mark. Plays his role and does what the coaches ask.

Peter Jackson up next followed by the best female player trophy ...

That's a big lead by Tom after just 9 rounds. Remember last year Chunk won with early to mid 300's

Peter Jackson says he doesn't listen to the noise coming from external sources. At end of 2015 we are building on the foundation of last year and we're on track on and off the field. We will record a higher operating profit this year and we've improved on field.

Looking to improve further into the future with players demonstrating "good behaviours" (my thought: say goodbye to any thoughts of Harley Bennell).

Nathan Jones presents women's b & f to Daisy Pearce.

Daisy's speech about the MFC's pioneering all matters football from writing the rules to Ron Barassi to the Irish experiment with Jim Stynes to the women's team.

Peter Jackson says he doesn't listen to the noise coming from external sources. At end of 2015 we are building on the foundation of last year and we're on track on and off the field. We will record a higher operating profit this year and we've improved on field.

Looking to improve further into the future with players demonstrating "good behaviours" (my thought: say goodbye to any thoughts of Harley Bennell).

... and say hello to Dion Prestia.. or Jeager O'Meara

... and say hello to Dion Prestia.. or Jeager o Meara

Or jake melksham

Harold Ball Memorial Trophy for best young player presented by Brett Allison to Jesse Hogan ... I'm shocked

Or jake melksham

I hope that's just a poor attempt at injecting some humour

Harold Ball Memorial Trophy for best young player presented by Brett Allison to Jesse Hogan ... I'm shocked

Heard a little bit about this kid. Is he any good?

Hulk speaks as well and with the same confidence with which he plays.

James McDonald Trophy (heart and soul award) - Junior couldn't make it so Nathan Jones presented it to Jack Viney.

Thank you for the updates so far!

Ron Barassi Junior Trophy for exceptional leadership at the club. There are two winners - Daniel Cross and Jack Trengove

Just a thought. When I was a kid at school, my favourite players were Ron Barassi and Brian Dixon.

Dicko won the Bluey in 1960, Barass in 1961 and 1964 - they were true heroes of the club and share about a dozen premierships between them.

It's great to see that they're both here tonight.

I hope Jnr comes back.

Norm Smith Memorial Trophy - coaches award is awarded by Simon Goodwin to Jack Viney.