WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - BEN KENNEDY

[givemethecure 5]

ohhhhh wait I get it now! STEAK KNIVES!!!!!

LOL!!!!!

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

I'm happy to get this kid for not much, but other than that I'm pretty sure we could walk away from the deal and never look back in regret

[rpfc 28,779]

Sorry to update with no actual news - just a reminder - Kennedy is contracted for 2016. So there is no option to go through the drafts to get him.

[Axis of Bob 11,844]

I don't think he's a real priority for us. Mahoney was saying that his name was raised as part of a different trade (I'm assuming Toumpas), but they weren't considering him part of the Howe trade.

[GrandOld 367]

Would rather keep the 2 deals seperate.hit em up for a good player for Howe and trade for Kennedy with scraps

Edited October 15, 2015 by GrandOld

[Optimus D 283]

What is the upside for Kennedy? We need guys with good disposal skills, skills and more skills and if he lacks in this area we should not be even considering him, we have had enough of these sort of players clogging our list for years.

[olisik 4,060]

Think of Ro Bail with better skills

[Wilson7 2,688]

Think of Ro Bail with better skills

Better skills ?, they are about on par when it comes to disposal, the biggest knock on Kennedy is his kicking

[dee-tox 4,835]

His kicking skills were said to be elite in TAC cup. Just needs to adapt to the speed of AFL. He'll make it but in two seasons time.

[JTR 2,856]

His kicking skills were said to be elite in TAC cup. Just needs to adapt to the speed of AFL. He'll make it but in two seasons time.

Sorry, thought I was in the Jimmy Toumpas thread.

[thevil1 421]

His kicking skills were said to be elite in TAC cup. Just needs to adapt to the speed of AFL. He'll make it but in two seasons time.

Sweet, then we'll just pick him up for free as a delisted fa next year since he won't do much next year & can't get a game at the pies.

[jackaub 1,402]

Sweet, then we'll just pick him up for free as a delisted fa next year since he won't do much next year & can't get a game at the pies.

Exachery Evil1 thats being smart!

We appear to be the only interested party Why rush. Not much of an up grade medium in all facets of the Game.

[demoniac 1,336]

Collingwood have come out and said they are not interested in the Port boys. If we want Kennedy we need to come at them with a good deal. They know Freeman and Seedsman are gone but havent lost hope in keeping Kennedy. Ball is in our court.

If Treloar and Aish join the Pies that will not exactly help Kennedy's chances of being a regular in the Pies midfield in 2016.

[Seraph 1,824]

Trade about to be confirmed in 5 minutes or so.

[dazzledavey36 55,346]

Will be a good get. Has made more impact at AFL level then Toumpas even though he has started as a sub.. atleast he has that powerfull burst and inside and outside game that Toumpas severely lacked.

[Demon_JB 1,385]

I'm worried is to what this has cost us.. Any ideas?

[MikeAlphaTango 150]

Doesn't excite me too much but welcome to the Dee's.

I think Collingwood already have similar players in Fasolo, Blair and Elliot as small forwards rotating through the midfield it was always going to be tough for Kennedy to get a regular gig.

To think that he would also fighting for a midfield spot (with most also resting forward) against Swan, Pendlebury, Sidebottom, Degoey, Adams and now adding Treloar and most likely Aish. Hopefully we can give him some game time to strut his stuff.

From reports he can rack up the disposals in the VFL hopefully he can translate this to the big league.

[Middymalt 244]

Just another Riley or Michie big deal

[Little Goffy 14,639]

Alright, digging around, here's what I understand -

Kennedy is a very speedy and agile shortarse left-footer who is a goal kicking ball magnet midfielder/small forward at VFL level but got used a lot as the sub at AFL level and never got a run of form going.

Since Collingwood seem to be developing their young talent about as well as Demons 2012,, maybe we will win out of this.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

It hasn't officially been finalised yet but it seems as though as if it isn't done tonight it will be the first one tomorrow.

[What 18,810]

Just another Riley or Michie big deal

no way Middy, he was way more talent than both of them put together.

If Brendan McCartney can harness his potential it will be a great pick up for us. The abolishing of the sub rule will be a blessing for Kennedy and kids like him

[TheoX 1,222]

Good luck to him, but he's a VFL standard player.

[Arrow 1,257]

Howe and Toumpas for Kennedy, pick 29 and pick 50.

I have to say I believe this is another poor deal. Howe for Kennedy and 50 is unders and Toumpas for 29 is stupid. I'd prefer to keep him and see him struggle than trade for 29 at age 21 in a weak draft.

This 2 weeks has not filled me with much confidence in next year or going forward.

[What 18,810]

[Whispering_Jack 30,664]

I'm happy to see Ben Kennedy at the club.

I watched him play SANFL the ABC on a number of occasions two years ago and he looked very accomplished and a player with a terrific future. Like Jimmy Toumpas, he's been disappointing at Collingwood but I think he's a player of the type we're after and one who could play for us for a long time. He'll be happy to be at the same club as Billy Stretch and ANB as well having come from Glenelg.