3 minutes ago, Dr evil said:

Update: 

I spoke to my contact again this morning and he has re-affirmed what i've already shared 

• Issac Smith will join the Dees on a 3 year deal - said announcement coming, not sure of the delay but not worried. 
• Ben Brown will join the Dees on a 4 year deal. 
• The Saints are looking at Oscar to re-enforce their Key defensive stocks. expect a straight swap for Hind should Oscar decide to nominate the Saints, otherwise it'll be a separate deal we look at. 
• I expect Tom McDonald will head to Essendon and fill a key defensive post in exchange for a token pick. although we have some interest in Brayden Ham. i think it'll be a 3rd round pick or something around there. and they'll take on most or all of his salary. 
• The Giants are actively looking for ready to go players. we're keen on their compo pick. don't rule out a surprise player being involved there. they have some interest in Vanders. but obviously Preuss also. and our future pick. 
• There is persistent interest from Fremantle (and others) in Angus Brayshaw that he's currently aware of, there is no expectation of a trade request, and no guarantee he'd be traded even if one came. 
• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 
• Some calls have been made re Christian Salem, MFC has said no. 
• James Harmes is not going anywhere, he's Melbourne through and through.
• I can confirm now that one of the 2 players is Brodie Smith. Goody  has connections with him, Crows looking to rebuild and Goody feels he'd give us some speed and bounce off half back that we're lacking. we tried to fill that same role with Saad but it didn't pan out. he's contracted until 2021 but the crows aren't against moving him on if he'd like to chase success in the back end of his career. 

 

Great thanks for the update. 
Fingers crossed we can get Oliver re-signed ASAP. I would have zero issues with giving him a long term contract if we were happy to give Viney one, given his age and relatively good history of injuries. 

9 minutes ago, Dr evil said:

Update: 

I spoke to my contact again this morning and he has re-affirmed what i've already shared 

• Issac Smith will join the Dees on a 3 year deal - said announcement coming, not sure of the delay but not worried. 
• Ben Brown will join the Dees on a 4 year deal. 
• The Saints are looking at Oscar to re-enforce their Key defensive stocks. expect a straight swap for Hind should Oscar decide to nominate the Saints, otherwise it'll be a separate deal we look at. 
• I expect Tom McDonald will head to Essendon and fill a key defensive post in exchange for a token pick. although we have some interest in Brayden Ham. i think it'll be a 3rd round pick or something around there. and they'll take on most or all of his salary. 
• The Giants are actively looking for ready to go players. we're keen on their compo pick. don't rule out a surprise player being involved there. they have some interest in Vanders. but obviously Preuss also. and our future pick. 
• There is persistent interest from Fremantle (and others) in Angus Brayshaw that he's currently aware of, there is no expectation of a trade request, and no guarantee he'd be traded even if one came. 
• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 
• Some calls have been made re Christian Salem, MFC has said no. 
• James Harmes is not going anywhere, he's Melbourne through and through.
• I can confirm now that one of the 2 players is Brodie Smith. Goody  has connections with him, Crows looking to rebuild and Goody feels he'd give us some speed and bounce off half back that we're lacking. we tried to fill that same role with Saad but it didn't pan out. he's contracted until 2021 but the crows aren't against moving him on if he'd like to chase success in the back end of his career. 

 

This is great and no reason at all to dispute any of it. Brodie Smith would be a fine get with Smith as well, both can run and are 100m players. 

Osacr Swap for Hind would be perfect. Tom to the Bombers would be great, not because i dont like them both, but they deserve another go,  and sometimes things just happen, they are both not the future for us.

 

Vanders is an interesting one, love his toughness and aggression but is that all he offers?  

Interesting times ahead.

11 minutes ago, Dr evil said:

Update: 

I spoke to my contact again this morning and he has re-affirmed what i've already shared 

• Issac Smith will join the Dees on a 3 year deal - said announcement coming, not sure of the delay but not worried. 
• Ben Brown will join the Dees on a 4 year deal. 
• The Saints are looking at Oscar to re-enforce their Key defensive stocks. expect a straight swap for Hind should Oscar decide to nominate the Saints, otherwise it'll be a separate deal we look at. 
• I expect Tom McDonald will head to Essendon and fill a key defensive post in exchange for a token pick. although we have some interest in Brayden Ham. i think it'll be a 3rd round pick or something around there. and they'll take on most or all of his salary. 
• The Giants are actively looking for ready to go players. we're keen on their compo pick. don't rule out a surprise player being involved there. they have some interest in Vanders. but obviously Preuss also. and our future pick. 
• There is persistent interest from Fremantle (and others) in Angus Brayshaw that he's currently aware of, there is no expectation of a trade request, and no guarantee he'd be traded even if one came. 
• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 
• Some calls have been made re Christian Salem, MFC has said no. 
• James Harmes is not going anywhere, he's Melbourne through and through.
• I can confirm now that one of the 2 players is Brodie Smith. Goody  has connections with him, Crows looking to rebuild and Goody feels he'd give us some speed and bounce off half back that we're lacking. we tried to fill that same role with Saad but it didn't pan out. he's contracted until 2021 but the crows aren't against moving him on if he'd like to chase success in the back end of his career. 

 

Brilliant update! thanks. Interesting re Brodie smith..fingers crossed. 

17 minutes ago, Dr evil said:

Update: 

I spoke to my contact again this morning and he has re-affirmed what i've already shared 

• Issac Smith will join the Dees on a 3 year deal - said announcement coming, not sure of the delay but not worried. 
• Ben Brown will join the Dees on a 4 year deal. 
• The Saints are looking at Oscar to re-enforce their Key defensive stocks. expect a straight swap for Hind should Oscar decide to nominate the Saints, otherwise it'll be a separate deal we look at. 
• I expect Tom McDonald will head to Essendon and fill a key defensive post in exchange for a token pick. although we have some interest in Brayden Ham. i think it'll be a 3rd round pick or something around there. and they'll take on most or all of his salary. 
• The Giants are actively looking for ready to go players. we're keen on their compo pick. don't rule out a surprise player being involved there. they have some interest in Vanders. but obviously Preuss also. and our future pick. 
• There is persistent interest from Fremantle (and others) in Angus Brayshaw that he's currently aware of, there is no expectation of a trade request, and no guarantee he'd be traded even if one came. 
• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 
• Some calls have been made re Christian Salem, MFC has said no. 
• James Harmes is not going anywhere, he's Melbourne through and through.
• I can confirm now that one of the 2 players is Brodie Smith. Goody  has connections with him, Crows looking to rebuild and Goody feels he'd give us some speed and bounce off half back that we're lacking. we tried to fill that same role with Saad but it didn't pan out. he's contracted until 2021 but the crows aren't against moving him on if he'd like to chase success in the back end of his career. 

 

I guessed the B. Smith one corrrectly...!

Thanks for the update, any word on Higgins (or small forwards)?

Edited October 26, 20204 yr by adonski

16 minutes ago, Dr evil said:

Update: 

I spoke to my contact again this morning and he has re-affirmed what i've already shared 

• Issac Smith will join the Dees on a 3 year deal - said announcement coming, not sure of the delay but not worried. 
• Ben Brown will join the Dees on a 4 year deal. 
• The Saints are looking at Oscar to re-enforce their Key defensive stocks. expect a straight swap for Hind should Oscar decide to nominate the Saints, otherwise it'll be a separate deal we look at. 
• I expect Tom McDonald will head to Essendon and fill a key defensive post in exchange for a token pick. although we have some interest in Brayden Ham. i think it'll be a 3rd round pick or something around there. and they'll take on most or all of his salary. 
• The Giants are actively looking for ready to go players. we're keen on their compo pick. don't rule out a surprise player being involved there. they have some interest in Vanders. but obviously Preuss also. and our future pick. 
• There is persistent interest from Fremantle (and others) in Angus Brayshaw that he's currently aware of, there is no expectation of a trade request, and no guarantee he'd be traded even if one came. 
• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 
• Some calls have been made re Christian Salem, MFC has said no. 
• James Harmes is not going anywhere, he's Melbourne through and through.
• I can confirm now that one of the 2 players is Brodie Smith. Goody  has connections with him, Crows looking to rebuild and Goody feels he'd give us some speed and bounce off half back that we're lacking. we tried to fill that same role with Saad but it didn't pan out. he's contracted until 2021 but the crows aren't against moving him on if he'd like to chase success in the back end of his career. 

 

Smith passes to Smith, who goes long to Smith. I hope I pronounced that correctly.

1 minute ago, adonski said:

I guessed the B. Smith one corrrectly...!

Thanks for the update, any word on Higgins (or small forwards)?

We're interested in Higgins but the expectation is other clubs are willing to offer more than we are for him. we think he's a little bit of a risk in terms of getting back to his best and probably need more of a sure thing. 

we're definitely interested though, and interested in a small pressure forward. but i think Carlton for example might make him a better offer in terms of $$

3 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

Smith passes to Smith, who goes long to Smith. I hope I pronounced that correctly.

Gives off to Brown who kicks to Brown and scores.

Oh look there is Wagner and Wagner in the crowd.

Any mail coming out regarding coaching reshuffle and Pert review?

Just now, BScotti said:

Any mail coming out regarding coaching reshuffle and Pert review?

Not specific, we've asked the question of some assistants to try and get them in. it'll be a smaller coaching panel. expect RIcho to have a slightly different role. 

1 hour ago, Dr evil said:

Update: 

I spoke to my contact again this morning and he has re-affirmed what i've already shared 

• Issac Smith will join the Dees on a 3 year deal - said announcement coming, not sure of the delay but not worried. 
• Ben Brown will join the Dees on a 4 year deal. 
• The Saints are looking at Oscar to re-enforce their Key defensive stocks. expect a straight swap for Hind should Oscar decide to nominate the Saints, otherwise it'll be a separate deal we look at. 
• I expect Tom McDonald will head to Essendon and fill a key defensive post in exchange for a token pick. although we have some interest in Brayden Ham. i think it'll be a 3rd round pick or something around there. and they'll take on most or all of his salary. 
• The Giants are actively looking for ready to go players. we're keen on their compo pick. don't rule out a surprise player being involved there. they have some interest in Vanders. but obviously Preuss also. and our future pick. 
• There is persistent interest from Fremantle (and others) in Angus Brayshaw that he's currently aware of, there is no expectation of a trade request, and no guarantee he'd be traded even if one came. 
• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 
• Some calls have been made re Christian Salem, MFC has said no. 
• James Harmes is not going anywhere, he's Melbourne through and through.
• I can confirm now that one of the 2 players is Brodie Smith. Goody  has connections with him, Crows looking to rebuild and Goody feels he'd give us some speed and bounce off half back that we're lacking. we tried to fill that same role with Saad but it didn't pan out. he's contracted until 2021 but the crows aren't against moving him on if he'd like to chase success in the back end of his career. 

 

Nothing in here that @Ethan Tremblayhasn't already told us or indicated was happening...

12 minutes ago, The Chazz said:

Nothing in here that @Ethan Tremblayhasn't already told us or indicated was happening...

I think i've been very clear that ET is my source.

1 hour ago, Fat Tony said:

Smith passes to Smith, who goes long to Smith. I hope I pronounced that correctly.

Excellent age old reference 

26 minutes ago, The Chazz said:

Nothing in here that @Ethan Tremblayhasn't already told us or indicated was happening...

No not yet, but he is just about to.

1 hour ago, Dr evil said:

. 

• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 

 

My absolute favourite post of the day so far.

2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

No not yet, but he is just about to.

He's just feeding his little minions some scraps with this stuff.  He will break the big news soon.

9 minutes ago, The Chazz said:

He's just feeding his little minions some scraps with this stuff.  He will break the big news soon.

Could ET be about to "dust" off his cobwebs with the biggest trade of all.

1 hour ago, Fat Tony said:

Smith passes to Smith, who goes long to Smith. I hope I pronounced that correctly.

What was that name again, it's on the tip of my tongue?

1 hour ago, Dr evil said:

We're interested in Higgins but the expectation is other clubs are willing to offer more than we are for him. we think he's a little bit of a risk in terms of getting back to his best and probably need more of a sure thing. 

we're definitely interested though, and interested in a small pressure forward. but i think Carlton for example might make him a better offer in terms of $$

What about Jayden Hunt? 

22 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

What about Jayden Hunt? 

I think they're waiting on others before making a decision. he's not as far as i'm aware being shopped around.

28 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

What about Jayden Hunt? 

I think Hunt has the ability to be that 2nd small forward with Kozzie if he can just get more into the game with his defensive pressure. I'd be comfortable missing out on someone like Higgins with a Carlton overpaying knowing that we can go into next season with koz and hunt at the feet of Brown and Weid.

6 minutes ago, Dr evil said:

I think they're waiting on others before making a decision. he's not as far as i'm aware being shopped around.

Thanks Doc. I think it would be a mistake to let Hunt go, particularly given Hannan will depart. I often wonder if he scratched Goody's car or something, because he averages more goals than just about anyone in the side.

Just now, Fat Tony said:

Thanks Doc. I think it would be a mistake to let Hunt go, particularly given Hannan will depart. I often wonder if he scratched Goody's car or something, because he averages more goals than just about anyone in the side.

What i've heard RE: Hunt is they're really happy with his offensive game and what he brings but they think he needs to seriously lift his defensive side, especially tackles if he wants to play that forward role. and also staying involved in games a bit longer. 

2 hours ago, Dr evil said:

Update: 

I spoke to my contact again this morning and he has re-affirmed what i've already shared 

• Issac Smith will join the Dees on a 3 year deal - said announcement coming, not sure of the delay but not worried. 
• Ben Brown will join the Dees on a 4 year deal. 
• The Saints are looking at Oscar to re-enforce their Key defensive stocks. expect a straight swap for Hind should Oscar decide to nominate the Saints, otherwise it'll be a separate deal we look at. 
• I expect Tom McDonald will head to Essendon and fill a key defensive post in exchange for a token pick. although we have some interest in Brayden Ham. i think it'll be a 3rd round pick or something around there. and they'll take on most or all of his salary. 
• The Giants are actively looking for ready to go players. we're keen on their compo pick. don't rule out a surprise player being involved there. they have some interest in Vanders. but obviously Preuss also. and our future pick. 
• There is persistent interest from Fremantle (and others) in Angus Brayshaw that he's currently aware of, there is no expectation of a trade request, and no guarantee he'd be traded even if one came. 
• Plans are in place to get a long term extension in front of Oliver before round 1. all indications are they're willing to talk. 
• Some calls have been made re Christian Salem, MFC has said no. 
• James Harmes is not going anywhere, he's Melbourne through and through.
• I can confirm now that one of the 2 players is Brodie Smith. Goody  has connections with him, Crows looking to rebuild and Goody feels he'd give us some speed and bounce off half back that we're lacking. we tried to fill that same role with Saad but it didn't pan out. he's contracted until 2021 but the crows aren't against moving him on if he'd like to chase success in the back end of his career. 

 

Any ideas what we would have to give up to get Smith? 
 

...And any clue on the second player?

4 minutes ago, Dr evil said:

What i've heard RE: Hunt is they're really happy with his offensive game and what he brings but they think he needs to seriously lift his defensive side, especially tackles if he wants to play that forward role. and also staying involved in games a bit longer. 

I didn't hear that but I saw it.  Insufficient agility to make it as a pressure forward. Move on.

Great update Dr. Evil. although I'm glad you are not doing the negotiating of contracts. they would all be ONE MILLLLLLIIIOONN DOLLLAARRS   ?

anyhoo... great to hear we are being so active again in trade week.  3 years for Isaac is a bit too much but you gotta do what you need to.  And him and Langdon on the wings at the G with Jacko roaming HF would be sweet