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24 minutes ago, cooko said:

Unless I am being told a porky, someone very close to Ben Brown has confirmed he's 100% to Dees. Bombers have offered him big big money, yet he's happy to take less to come to the Dees. Eat a ? bombers ?

Also apparently he played with a floating bone in his knee most of the year which would've been a big part of his performance drop this year. Since his surgery recently, he is ready to roll. 

Very exciting - sounds like he should return to strong form*

*as long as the Dees learn to kick inside 50 and don't bomb it over his head...

The last time statements like this were made on DL ...

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    5 hours ago, DemonOX said:

    Based on that looks like Burgess is staying put which is hopefully right.

    I thought the same. Great news even on it's own if true.

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    It was very encouraging (and also a huge surprise) to see that Sam Weideman was among our leaders for distance covered this season. 

    He will need to get on the move next season if we get Brown. Can't have both of them playing out of the goal square.

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    5 minutes ago, raDeelaide said:

    The last time statements like this were made on DL ...

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    Which is exactly why i started with the line "Unless I am being told a porky"

    The person is a family member of his, so it's pretty reliable. Until he signs on the dotted line I guess there is always room for a cheeky bombshell to strike. We are Dees supporters though... so I guess none of us would be surprised if we were let down again ?

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    8 minutes ago, raDeelaide said:

    The last time statements like this were made on DL ...

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    I'm disappointed you quoted a colliwobble barracker (clearly not a supporter b/c they pay money)

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    I believe that, unless there is a very big u-turn by him or us, Brown will be a Dee next year. 90/10 rating.

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    7 minutes ago, CHF said:

    I believe that, unless there is a very big u-turn by him or us, Brown will be a Dee next year. 90/10 rating.

    900% confidence?!

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    Just now, Nascent said:

    900% confidence?!

    Nah.... 9 times out of 10, given the present situation, a deal would get done. So, 90% confidence.

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    Just now, CHF said:

    Nah.... 9 times out of 10, given the present situation, a deal would get done. So, 90% confidence.

    I was being facetious :)

    Nothings a given until he's signed on the bottom line but love the mail and looking promising, cheers for sharing ?

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    2 hours ago, raDeelaide said:

    He won't be going to the Dons until @Dr evil says he's 100% going to the Dees.

    #StopDocAbuse ahahahaha 

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    On 10/24/2020 at 4:51 PM, Ron Burgundy said:

    Jeffy Garlett - I didn’t dislike him at Carlton, but I loved him in the red and the blue.

    Jordan Lewis, Byron Pickett and Gary Moorcroft come to mind.

    Bernie Vince is possibly my favourite ever Demon.

     

    The jumper didn't save this bloke.

    Agree on Bernie - legend!

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    3 hours ago, cooko said:

    The person is a family member

    Hopefully not also related in some way to Judd's grandmother.

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    3 hours ago, Farmer said:

    I’d like Weideman to do all sorts of things, perhaps with another club! I’m doubting our investment in him will pay off. FWIW I would retain Tom while trying to get Brown . The Weid would be very tradeable 

    Ok then.

    And I'm glad you aren't our list manager 

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    Even if Brown wanted a little more re EFC offer @cooko, I say take the risk and postpone any list re-signing complications for another year and see how we go with an actual KPF. They'll be taking unders to keep the squad together if we're winning finals next year and members are signing up. If we miss out on BB, finish where we are now again or worse, then even a mega deal allowed by smart cap allocation will be turned down by Oliver for success elsewhere. 

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    Is it actually confirmed that Essendon have made an offer to BB or is it demonland confirmed?

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    33 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

    Even if Brown wanted a little more re EFC offer @cooko, I say take the risk and postpone any list re-signing complications for another year and see how we go with an actual KPF. They'll be taking unders to keep the squad together if we're winning finals next year and members are signing up. If we miss out on BB, finish where we are now again or worse, then even a mega deal allowed by smart cap allocation will be turned down by Oliver for success elsewhere. 

    We need to take it on now. Like those old cats, we need to grab our chance. Trac,Clarry,Maxy,May,Langers & JV can get it done. Get a few gaps fixed and a coach with some balls to bring it home. We’re not waiting around and seeing everyone else improve their list. If your not getting better, you’ve already gone backwards. 

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    7 hours ago, CHF said:

    I believe that, unless there is a very big u-turn by him or us, Brown will be a Dee next year. 90/10 rating.

    At 200 cm I imagine doing sudden u-turns isn't his forte

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    8 hours ago, Patches O’houlihan said:

    Is it actually confirmed that Essendon have made an offer to BB or is it demonland confirmed?

    it's actually demonland confirmed @Patches O’houlihan

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    12 hours ago, CHF said:

    Brown will be a Dee next year. 90/10 rating.

    Ballsy call. i don't think even @Dr evil would go as far as 900% certain. ?

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    13 hours ago, deebug said:

    Hope so, can deals get done over the weekend, or is just during the week?

    Time is rolling; this matter of attention (Brown's recruitment to the Dees) is desiccating in a mire of uncertainties. Time for the MFC to get that contract underweigh and onto the past history page so we all can move on. An announcement, please, with the utmost focus and timeliness. 

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    13 hours ago, cooko said:

    Which is exactly why i started with the line "Unless I am being told a porky"

    The person is a family member of his, so it's pretty reliable. Until he signs on the dotted line I guess there is always room for a cheeky bombshell to strike. We are Dees supporters though... so I guess none of us would be surprised if we were let down again ?

    It's done. Dee's just working out how to structure salary which will depend on Tmac and other ins/outs 

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    37 minutes ago, Better days ahead said:

    Ballsy call. i don't think even @Dr evil would go as far as 900% certain. ?

    90/10 isn't 900%  it's 90% - just saying.

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    6 minutes ago, grazman said:

    90/10 isn't 900%  it's 90% - just saying.

    Ummm.....wow

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    8 minutes ago, grazman said:

    90/10 isn't 900%  it's 90% - just saying.

    9 out of 10 = 90%

    90 out of 10 = 900%

    Perhaps we need an expert to adjudicate. Do we have a mathematician in the house?

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    1 hour ago, Better days ahead said:

    Ballsy call. i don't think even @Dr evil would go as far as 900% certain. ?

    If 10 people say that they are 90% certain something will happen, does that make it 900% certain to happen?

    if so, I just need to find 9 mates.

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