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Trade radio suggests this deal will be done for a second round pick tomorrow.

yep, looks like he's packed his bags, & on his way over

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    Yep, like we did with Frost last year? Last minute trade, had to give up 23 as we didn't "collect" any other more "market value" picks for him.

    Sometimes you just have to pull the trigger. With Melksham, we will likely have the deal done tomorrow morning, meaning we can now focus on our next target.

    We're not flucking around anymore. We know what we want to do, and we go out and do it.

    We traded for Frost last year because at the very last minute we baulked at reports that St Kilda (with pick #1) would take him in the PSD over Tim Membrey. There was no stalling over picks, the FD simply didn't hold it's nerve to take him in the PSD.

    You're right, sometimes you just have to pull the trigger, Melksham is not someone you pull the trigger on though, he's a c-grade player (B- at best). If he's out of contract and our 4 year, 400k a year offer is higher than anyone else we should just say fk it, go through the PSD or draft. Also, let's use some logic - if it's a straight swap of 25 for Melksham it's not holding any other deals up, he's on holidays O/S according to his twitter & afl.com.au so it's not like there's an advantage in getting the player to the club early. It would make sense to wait to see if we could get a more appropriate pick if it's a straight swap.

    As for your 'not flucking around comment' - I'll believe that when we land an A-grade mid, as Roos publically stated we wanted one mid year.

    Also for the record, Port got a contracted Ryder for pick 19 last year, this year in a weaker draft we are reportedly trading pick 25 for an uncontracted Melksham. Someone explain that to me please (for the 'pick 25 is the only pick we have, if it's slight overs meh' crowd, read the above paragraph).

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    and underestimate (or wilfully ignore) any wada actions tbd

    the elephant is still in the room

    I just checked...and yep...still there !!

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    Cut me some slack ET.. trying to polish of a slab here with a few strange individuals watching, the last thing i need is someone pulling me up on my grammer!

    How many cans left Dazzle?

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    Of course you can have faith in someone and not agree with some decisions. Its called Human nature. At times Roos has made mistakes and decision that many have not agreed with but does that mean we should jump off the bandwagon? Absolutely not. Alot of poeple here didn't want Lumumba and yet thats still been a ordinary decision. But i have absolute faith where Roos is taking the club forward and been nothing short of a lifesaver us supporters.

    Your becoming the new Saty.. any hint of criticism and your in the front foot with your head up your ass.

    I dont agree with the decision. Simple.. now get over it.

    Have a look in the mirror your one of the worst posters on this board constantly putting people down key board hero
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    Is this our "Big Fish"

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    Have a look in the mirror your one of the worst posters on this board constantly putting people down key board hero

    Honestly, what is wrong with you? You do know that they'll be opinions that differ from yours and I reckon you have used both of the highlighted phrases on several occasions in respect to different posters. You don't have to bust a gut to attack, attack, attack. The rare posts where you don't attack the man have been worth reading. The other stuff is tiresome dribble.

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    Honestly, what is wrong with you? You do know that they'll be opinions that differ from yours and I reckon you have used both of the highlighted phrases on several occasions. You don't have to bust a gut to attack, attack, attack. It's tiresome.

    Honestly, what is wrong with you? You do know that they'll be opinions that differ from yours and I reckon you have used both of the highlighted phrases on several occasions. You don't have to bust a gut to attack, attack, attack. It's tiresome.

    Your on the same level as dd36 buzz off I'm sure pro dee will have his say in a minute

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    Chanel 10 reported the Melksham deal is completed. Pick 25 going to Essendon

    They said we'd agreed on our second round pick, which is currently pick 25.

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    Chanel 10 reported the Melksham deal is completed. Pick 25 going to Essendon

    Thats a great deal we just picked a 115 game player for pick 25 well done Roos and the team finally people who know how to trade
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    I don't get the negativity, with Cross gone we need another established mid/half back. Pick 25 is a lottery, at least we know what we are getting with Melk...tackles hard, is pretty quick, and has room for improvement. Nice one FD

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    Pick 25/28 seems like a bargain for an established player to me. Reckon people way, way overestimate the value of draft picks.

    That's certainly true but I will say that my disappointment is more along the lines that we are paying market price for someone who has a cloud over him with WADA (although I think it will not be much of a storm...), and who has nominated us as his desired destination and with seemingly no-one else in the running for him.

    We had leverage that we were not intent on using and I can see that backfiring on clubs from time to time - Clark when he was off to Freo - but for Jake Melksham I would probably push Essendon a bit further.

    Anyway, don't sweat the small stuff and all that...

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    Have a look in the mirror your one of the worst posters on this board constantly putting people down key board hero

    And your one of the biggest waste of oxygen thiefs on here but everyone already knew that.

    Now [censored] off back to that hole you crawled out of chimp

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    Action creates Action.

    The list has to change. We need more depth. Goodwin and McCartney have seen something and its their informed opinion that counts.

    Good, deal done. Next..........

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    Your on the same level as dd36 buzz off I'm sure pro dee will have his say in a minute

    Can't wait nut job.

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    Is there a connection between the competitive edge and inside knowledge that a club gains when we pick up a player from an opposing side.

    Take Crossy and Bernie last year and those game results against their old Clubs. Surely Melksham would be of distinct benefit as well.

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    A fit player, can run and kick both feet.

    A steal at 25, what would you get at 25 in this years draft?

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    I suppose this trade need to be taken in context with the club's stated desire to bring some competitors/ toughness into the side - So its a trade that's relavent to what the team needs most come finals time.

    I lost count how certain un-named players failed to keep their head over the ball this year, so from this point of view we have just improved the list.

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    I hope this isnt true.

    I would have prefered using our 2nd round pick in the draft.

    A third round pick should have got it done. And if it didnt then we force him to the preseason draft.

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    Considering we're going to get a similar value pick for Howe, giving up 25 on Melksham is reasonable in my opinion.

    FD thinks he'll be in the 22 on game day and he's a mature body.

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