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Could Stef Martin make his way back to the Demons? Seemingly on the outer at Brisbane and Mahoney has identified the need for a Ruck/Foward as Preuss is off to GWS. I think he'll be an option for us for a year or 2 playing 5 - 10 games a year. He will come cheap and suits our need as a backup option with good leadership and mentoring for our list. 

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      On 03/11/2020 at 06:17, Caligula's cohort said:

    Could Stef Martin make his way back to the Demons? Seemingly on the outer at Brisbane and Mahoney has identified the need for a Ruck/Foward as Preuss is off to GWS. I think he'll be an option for us for a year or 2 playing 5 - 10 games a year. He will come cheap and suits our need as a backup option with good leadership and mentoring for our list. 

    off to the peptides, isn't he?

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    I am shocked that a club is declaring it will play hardball on trading two of its players away. 
    Oh wait, no I am not, it’s Bombers  on Saad and Fantasia. Dodoro the most hated list manager in the game is at it again.

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      On 03/11/2020 at 06:29, whatwhatsaywhat said:

    off to the peptides, isn't he?

    I believe so. But it could be worth getting in his ear. We will likely go deep into finals next year. It would be a nice finish for him as opposed to going to a rebuilding Essendon who's players are leaving in droves. Players at the end of their careers want success and a chance at lifting the cup. 

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      On 03/11/2020 at 06:56, Redleg said:

    I am shocked that a club is declaring it will play hardball on trading two of its players away. 
    Oh wait, no I am not, it’s Bombers  on Saad and Fantasia. Dodoro the most hated list manager in the game is at it again.

    Let Dodoro keep the players there against their will.

    Their culture is already a mess, that would finish them off for good.

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      On 03/11/2020 at 06:17, Caligula's cohort said:

    Could Stef Martin make his way back to the Demons? Seemingly on the outer at Brisbane and Mahoney has identified the need for a Ruck/Foward as Preuss is off to GWS. I think he'll be an option for us for a year or 2 playing 5 - 10 games a year. He will come cheap and suits our need as a backup option with good leadership and mentoring for our list. 

    Wow. That’s about as likely as an outsider leading all the way to win the Melbourne Cup! 

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      On 03/11/2020 at 01:12, adonski said:

    Club will be aggressive. We will have a future first round pick to trade out plus several picks we'll be able to package together which we receive from our departing players. I would be very, very surprised if Brown is the only best-22 addition we add this off season. 

    agreed we will get more picks for players we swap out. What l would like to see is quality players that are free agents wanting to come to Mfc. Top players that don’t cost us a draft pick.

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      On 03/11/2020 at 06:17, Caligula's cohort said:

    Could Stef Martin make his way back to the Demons? Seemingly on the outer at Brisbane and Mahoney has identified the need for a Ruck/Foward as Preuss is off to GWS. I think he'll be an option for us for a year or 2 playing 5 - 10 games a year. He will come cheap and suits our need as a backup option with good leadership and mentoring for our list. 

    I think this is a great idea for the reasons you’ve outlined. A quality back up, smart guy and possibly wouldn’t cost too much.  For me, more preferable than McKernan.

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      On 03/11/2020 at 12:43, 3183 Dee said:

    I think this is a great idea for the reasons you’ve outlined. A quality back up, smart guy and possibly wouldn’t cost too much.  For me, more preferable than McKernan.

    Stefan could also go back into defence maybe as an extra key position defender at CHB.

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      On 03/11/2020 at 23:38, spirit of norm smith said:

    Whisper of us looking at Marley Williams, delisted by Kangas.  Anyone heard that? 

    Haven't heard that, but reckon it's a great move. With Jetta on his last legs, getting another small defender in on the cheap would be smart.

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      On 03/11/2020 at 13:41, 58er said:

    Stefan could also go back into defence maybe as an extra key position defender at CHB.

    Not for me 34yo& don’t think he could play CHB

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    Am waiting for the following post.

    "Trade week has been open for over 2 hours and we haven't got anyone yet. Mahoney should to be sacked."

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      On 04/11/2020 at 00:15, Redleg said:

    Am waiting for the following post.

    "Trade week has been open for over 2 hours and we haven't got anyone yet. Mahoney should to be sacked."

    People were whinging that Mahoney hadn't done anything before the Trade period had even began, the horse has already bolted. Also, watch the same people be happy with our trading after it is all said and done. Happens every year.

    PS. I don't understand the hatred for Mahoney, I believe he's done very well in recent years.

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      On 04/11/2020 at 00:21, AshleyH30 said:

     

    PS. I don't understand the hatred for Mahoney, I believe he's done very well in recent years.

    Agreed and kept it quiet until it happens.

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      On 04/11/2020 at 00:15, Redleg said:

    Am waiting for the following post.

    "Trade week has been open for over 2 hours and we haven't got anyone yet. Mahoney should to be sacked."

    Now who could you possibly be eluding to Red? ?

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    so now we aren't going to try and get another winger?

    we didn't get Smith and now all of a sudden our other wing is good enough - happy to be proven otherwise but I would be trying to get someone who can fill that role 

    Any word on Polec? 

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      On 04/11/2020 at 01:02, MF-C said:

    so now we aren't going to try and get another winger?

    we didn't get Smith and now all of a sudden our other wing is good enough - happy to be proven otherwise but I would be trying to get someone who can fill that role 

    Any word on Polec? 

    Agree. We were keen on a 31yo for 3 years to fix our OBVIOUS GAP in the team. But now we will “build from within”.  
    Bi-polar is my professional evaluation!  

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