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

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

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

Pig retiring at the end of our finals run

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

That's a bit mean spirited Old!

Especially Cunnington. 

Saw on Instagram Deakyn Smith delisted

12 minutes ago, old55 said:

Saw on Instagram Deakyn Smith delisted

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

10 minutes ago, old55 said:

Saw on Instagram Deakyn Smith delisted

Now on Club site.

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?

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'

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.

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

Why haven’t we heard from BB or TMac

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.

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. 

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

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, 20232 yr by Kent

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 🤷‍♀️

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.

 

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.

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. 

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, 20232 yr by Mel Bourne