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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - HARLEY BALIC

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1 hour ago, Fifty-5 said:

Viv Michie?

That went well.

 

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    I didn't mind Viv.  He was solid.  Not really AFL standard, but he played within his limitations, did his job and mostly avoided turning it over.  At the time that put him ahead of most of our list. 

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    On 23 September 2017 at 9:47 PM, Fifty-5 said:

    Viv Michie?

    Not a great comparison, but they both did play at Freo.

    No where near as hard. Not really a contested ball-winner or decent tackler.

    Better vision, decision-making, skill (going by junior form), but about the same pace. Has size on his side.

     

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    On 09/23/2017 at 9:47 PM, Fifty-5 said:

    Viv Michie?

     

    On 09/23/2017 at 11:27 PM, beelzebub said:

    That went well.

     

    So did drafting Liam Hulett (pick #45). We may be saying the same for Mitch King (#42) and Dion Johnstone (#64) this time next year.

    Targeting Balic is not like going after Tom Mitchell or another Clayton Oliver. He does however show far greater potential than his current market value of a late 3rd or 4th round pick (#45 - 60). He was certainly better than Stretch and Bugg when he played against them (granted n = 1).

    Any upgrade in depth whether it's at the bottom end or top end of the list is beneficial.

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    Kent & 45 for Balic & 40 sounds like a fair trade to me.

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    Harley Balic has passed his medical tests with Melbourne and the Demons are now all but committed to bringing the midfielder across from Fremantle during the NAB AFL Trade Period.

    Balic has requested a move home to Victoria after two seasons with the Dockers and it is understood Fremantle will now work to facilitate a trade to his club of choice.

    The 20-year-old took indefinite leave from the club twice this season to deal with a personal issue and returned to Melbourne for a period during the season.

    What's he worth?  

    • The Dockers' starting point in negotiations is likely to be a pick in the 30s or 40s, but they might have to accept a later pick.
    • The Demons hold pick No.45 in the third round and No.64 in the fourth round.
    • Balic was a slider in his draft year of 2015 because of injury after being touted as a top-10 pick, eventually going at No.38.

    This sounds pretty close now. Passed a medical at the Dees according to AFL website. 

    http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-06/trade-wrap-docker-almost-a-demon

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    Balic for pick 64 is more than fair. 

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    Balic was touted as first round pick in his draft year but ended up sliding to pick 30 odd. Could be a very good pickup now that he's back home in Victoria. As mentioned above, a fourth round pick could get it done considering he's officially requested a trade.

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    Great article November 2015 by Paul Amy on Balic

    I also recall Balic training with the Dees in the 2015 preseason 

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    8 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Great article November 2015 by Paul Amy on Balic

    I also recall Balic training with the Dees in the 2015 preseason 

    Is this the one SONS?

    http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/he-went-later-than-expected-in-the-draft-but-harley-balic-has-joined-fremantle-dockers/news-story/db1ad59e780a05caf770a6736f188c53

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    I’m pretty sure I read/heard around the time of the draft he had told interstate clubs not to pick him because he wanted to stay in Melb.  I also think from memory he and his family were in tears when he was drafted to Fremantle.

    If we get him I hope he turns into a gun, but he’s been pretty underwhelming so far.

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    Always worry about players who fail to achieve at an interstate club no matter how highly they're regarded at draft time.

    There's a trend - and most of the players who return eventually add little value.

    Obviously I hope Balic will be different.

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    On 9/20/2017 at 5:53 PM, DaveyDee said:

    Welcome back to the MFC Harley - 2 down a few more to get

    This one for you McQueen ... few more to still get. 

     

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    It's obvious I'm a fan of Balic.

    Now I hope the club can stick to their guns and get him with a 4th round pick.

    Even though I think he's worth pick 45 (3rd round), the club is in the right position to get him for less.

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    On 9/24/2017 at 7:25 PM, SFebey said:

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    WITH A NAME LIKE HARLEY HE LACKS A FEW TATTOOS. MAYBE IF HE HAD SOME HE COULD RESEMBLE DUSTY AND MAYBE PLAY LIKE HIM. AFTER ALL HE IS A MIDFIELDER. I HOPE.

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    Wonder how much of a role Justin Plapp played in trying to get Harley into the club.

     

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