HATCH MATCH & DESPATCH 2023

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,806]

Should've taken Riewoldt instead of Frawley all those years ago … but not now!

[Demonstone 22,792]

Phil Davis, inaugural co-Captain of GWS and ex-Crow, has pulled the pin.

[Freddy Fuschia 747]

First delisting. Essendon has told James Stewart that he will be delisted.

[Stiff Arm 4,419]

Pig retiring at the end of our finals run

[58er 6,538]

On 8/16/2023 at 2:02 PM, Slartibartfast said:

That's a bit mean spirited Old!

Especially Cunnington. 

[old55 23,687]

Saw on Instagram Deakyn Smith delisted

[Redleg 41,405]

12 minutes ago, old55 said:

Saw on Instagram Deakyn Smith delisted

I am disappointed. Hope it's not another Toby Bedford scenario.

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,271]

10 minutes ago, old55 said:

Saw on Instagram Deakyn Smith delisted

Now on Club site.

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,271]

Just to bring this thread up to date, Melbourne-wise, Luke Dunstan, retired.

But also to ask a question: Several threads seem to refer to James Harmes as actually, rather than speculatively, gone. What is his current status?

[whatwhat say what 22,902]

34 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Just to bring this thread up to date, Melbourne-wise, Luke Dunstan, retired.

But also to ask a question: Several threads seem to refer to James Harmes as actually, rather than speculatively, gone. What is his current status?

year left on his contract with mfc

i believe the phrase is 'exploring his options'

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,271]

18 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

year left on his contract with mfc

i believe the phrase is 'exploring his options'

Thanks, What. Is this James- or Club-reported, or only otherwise 'believed'?

I'm not fussed; it's just that those threads make it seem factual, from somewhere I've missed.

[whatwhat say what 22,902]

9 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Thanks, What. Is this James- or Club-reported, or only otherwise 'believed'?

I'm not fussed; it's just that those threads make it seem factual, from somewhere I've missed.

the vibe

[Roost it far 8,575]

Why haven’t we heard from BB or TMac

[The heart beats true 18,144]

19 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Why haven’t we heard from BB or TMac

Both contracted, and without any suitors that means they stay on the list for another year.

[Mel Bourne 4,533]

12 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

Both contracted, and without any suitors that means they stay on the list for another year.

The fact they haven’t announced their retirements is frustrating. It is certainly what they should be doing. 

[Superunknown 4,223]

23 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

The fact they haven’t announced their retirements is frustrating. It is certainly what they should be doing. 

Team first - should find BB a role with AFLW or other and pay him that way

[Kent 2,913]

14 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Just to bring this thread up to date, Melbourne-wise, Luke Dunstan, retired.

But also to ask a question: Several threads seem to refer to James Harmes as actually, rather than speculatively, gone. What is his current status?

Finished 4th in B&F previously currently falling off cliff

Edited September 21, 2023 by Kent

[jane02 3,749]

16 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

Both contracted, and without any suitors that means they stay on the list for another year.

I’m told Tom Mc definitely wants to play on next year and seems determined to do so 🤷‍♀️

[poita 3,902]

4 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

The fact they haven’t announced their retirements is frustrating. It is certainly what they should be doing. 

Don't blame the players because the club is handing out extended contracts all over the place. Everyone gets on their high horse when Collingwood shove players out, but we'd be doing exactly the same thing by pushing Brown and / or McDonald into retirement. They are both entitled to be at the club next year.

The bigger question is why we have so many long term contracts extending well past players' 30th birthdays, when other clubs are managing older players on year to year deals.

 

[samcantstandya 1,057]

2 hours ago, jane02 said:

I’m told Tom Mc definitely wants to play on next year and seems determined to do so 🤷‍♀️

Selfish attitude. Unless he works on his running he'll be as slow as the Titanic.

[Mel Bourne 4,533]

1 hour ago, poita said:

Don't blame the players because the club is handing out extended contracts all over the place. Everyone gets on their high horse when Collingwood shove players out, but we'd be doing exactly the same thing by pushing Brown and / or McDonald into retirement. They are both entitled to be at the club next year.

The bigger question is why we have so many long term contracts extending well past players' 30th birthdays, when other clubs are managing older players on year to year deals.

 

There’s being entitled, and then there’s being honest with yourself and doing what’s best for the club. 

[Mel Bourne 4,533]

3 hours ago, jane02 said:

I’m told Tom Mc definitely wants to play on next year and seems determined to do so 🤷‍♀️

Well of course he does. I just hope his opinion doesn’t matter. 

Edited September 21, 2023 by Mel Bourne