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2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

So is Ben Brown but he helped us to a flag

I agree. I love BB, but as if he's any tougher than Wright.

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    1 hour ago, BDA said:

    If we're considering trading Jack Viney then we're in rebuild mode. Given Tassy team entering the comp soon reloading through the draft now makes sense.

    This should only happen if this is right for Jack and his family. We should not force him out. if he wants to stay then he stays. 

     

    I doubt anything will happen here, but I don't think it has to be a "rebuild" if we were to trade Jack for something good, which is the only reason you'd trade him.

    I'd call it a "reset". A "rebuild" implies you have to sit in the bottom 4 for a few years.

    We've already been replenishing our under 24s and have I'd say 10 that can take us forward from Rivers, Petty, JVR, McVee, Sparrow, Turner, Howes, AMW, Windsor and Kolt. And another 3 that could be added to this list if they keep improving in Woey, Brown and Jefferson.

    If we're aggressive this off season, it's possible we add two elite talents to that first group. A Langford, Draper or Lalor would complement this group and strengthen our best 22 next year.

    Then when Tassie comes in, I'd hope we can target an FA or two. Or in dreamland, land someone like Callaghan next year.

    It might mean trading a Viney or a Fritta to get that second top 10 pick if a future 1st doesn't cut it.

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    11 hours ago, Binmans PA said:

    No, you're right. Dusty hadn't achieved any of that yet when they signed him to his mega deal. Clarry had...

    The facts are when Dusty signed his long term contract he had 1 club best and fairest and 1 all aus.

    in comparison Clarry had 3 x bnf, 1 premiership, 2 x all aus and 1 coaches award. He got his 4th bnf, 3rd all aus and 2 coaches award the year he signed.

     

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    14 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    The facts are when Dusty signed his long term contract he had 1 club best and fairest and 1 all aus.

    in comparison Clarry had 3 x bnf, 1 premiership, 2 x all aus and 1 coaches award. He got his 4th bnf, 3rd all aus and 2 coaches award the year he signed.

     

    He'd won his first AFLCA coaches award earlier in 2021 in our premiership year.

    He was the best player in competition in 2021, according to the coaches, and I concur. 

    Otherwise, I agree with the rest of your post.

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    1 minute ago, Binmans PA said:

    He'd won his first AFLCA coaches award earlier in 2021 in our premiership year.

    He was the best player in competition in 2021, according to the coaches, and I concur. 

    Otherwise, I agree with the rest of your post.

    I think he re-signed in 2022, which is when he won his second coaches award in a row 

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    2 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    I think he re-signed in 2022, which is when he won his second coaches award in a row 

    Yep. 👍

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    13 hours ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    If we’re serious about regenerating our midfield, Viney to North makes a lot of sense. We need a completely different look if we’re going to challenge over the next year or two.

    Not sure you post this dribble just to get a response or you just don’t understand what something like trading Viney would do to club culture etc.

    The Viney name is MFC royalty, two more determined players you’ll never see

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    20 minutes ago, Billy said:

    Not sure you post this dribble just to get a response or you just don’t understand what something like trading Viney would do to club culture etc.

    The Viney name is MFC royalty, two more determined players you’ll never see

    Not to mention it would p!§§ off a lot of supporters, me included. You don’t trade the heart and soul of your club.

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    15 hours ago, Binmans PA said:

    Yep, it feels very much like a Lewis or Mitchell thing.

    I just wonder if we're the ones who have floated this.

    Jack slowed down this year and I reckon he's got 1-2 more years of brutal good footy left in him. 

    If he could get a longer deal at North it might make sense for his family.

    The idea of seeing him run around in another jumper, particularly a North jumper is gross though. 

    Viney is our Pendlebury, he shouldn't play for another team. Just my opinion.

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    1 hour ago, Binmans PA said:

    I doubt anything will happen here, but I don't think it has to be a "rebuild" if we were to trade Jack for something good, which is the only reason you'd trade him.

    I'd call it a "reset". A "rebuild" implies you have to sit in the bottom 4 for a few years.

    We've already been replenishing our under 24s and have I'd say 10 that can take us forward from Rivers, Petty, JVR, McVee, Sparrow, Turner, Howes, AMW, Windsor and Kolt. And another 3 that could be added to this list if they keep improving in Woey, Brown and Jefferson.

    If we're aggressive this off season, it's possible we add two elite talents to that first group. A Langford, Draper or Lalor would complement this group and strengthen our best 22 next year.

    Then when Tassie comes in, I'd hope we can target an FA or two. Or in dreamland, land someone like Callaghan next year.

    It might mean trading a Viney or a Fritta to get that second top 10 pick if a future 1st doesn't cut it.

    Hard agree regarding 'reset' vs 'rebuild'.

    We had a huge gap in good, experienced players and leaders in the dark early to mid 2010's. These days we have a fantastic crop of older guys like Maxy, Trac, Viney, Oliver, Nibbler, May and Lever to guide and shield the young players that are coming up. I've said it numerous times but we're going to bounce back quite quickly I reckon.

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    Jack Lukoius ??

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    17 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

    Tom Morris just reported that North is targeting Jack Viney to “reunite” him with his father. 

    Demonland implosion incoming…

    Better chance of John Setka being the next King of Moomba

     

    Tom Morris is a dead set Oxygen thief.

    Edited by Dee Viney Intervention

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    8 minutes ago, Heart Beats True said:

    Now Cornes has chimed in with his thoughts on Viney to North. Cornes and Morris are the media’s version of Dumb and Dumber.

    https://apple.news/Ai5-JLHLSSa63jZ7pGI4Z_Q

    They are click baiters, but that's their jobs these days.

    There's nothing in that article that I disagree with.

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    On 08/08/2024 at 20:51, spirit of norm smith said:

    Full moon tonight !!!  Some wild ideas here.  
     

    Anyone thinking we should ask the Swans about Angus Sheldrick.  He is probably looking elsewhere for opportunities.  Showed a lot in 2023 but injuries this year have restricted opportunity.  Only 20, but shown good form in last 2 weeks in VFL games since returning from injury.  Fits the mould of young, competitive and excellent skills.  

    Angus Sheldrick. Only watched 20 minutes of yesterday’s game. Sheldrick clearly too good for VFL. He hit targets and wins his own footy.  Swans have packed midfield so might be able to tempt him. Had 36 possessions v Pies VFL. 19 kicks. 7 clearances.  

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    2 hours ago, Billy said:

    Not sure you post this dribble just to get a response or you just don’t understand what something like trading Viney would do to club culture etc.

    The Viney name is MFC royalty, two more determined players you’ll never see

    Hodge, Mitchell and Lewis are all Hawthorn royalty and club champions and none of them finished their careers at the Hawks. Viney playing his last 1-2 years at North won’t tarnish his Melbourne legacy. If Viney is open to it then I think it’d be foolish not to entertain it given where we are as a club.

    His Dad and Max already work at North. It’s not a big stretch to see why Jack would say yes to it.

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    21 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    Hodge, Mitchell and Lewis are all Hawthorn royalty and club champions and none of them finished their careers at the Hawks. Viney playing his last 1-2 years at North won’t tarnish his Melbourne legacy. If Viney is open to it then I think it’d be foolish not to entertain it given where we are as a club.

    His Dad and Max already work at North. It’s not a big stretch to see why Jack would say yes to it.

    That’s because those players were told their careers were over at Hawthorn 

    Got nothing against it in 2 years time.

    He’s carried the midfield this year and had a career best season in 2023

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    13 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    Hodge, Mitchell and Lewis are all Hawthorn royalty and club champions and none of them finished their careers at the Hawks. Viney playing his last 1-2 years at North won’t tarnish his Melbourne legacy. If Viney is open to it then I think it’d be foolish not to entertain it given where we are as a club.

    His Dad and Max already work at North. It’s not a big stretch to see why Jack would say yes to it.

    And then hawks had a 5-6 year decline in the bottom 3/4 clubs.  Beware selling off your experience, toughness and loyal  guns. 

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    56 minutes ago, Billy said:

    That’s because those players were told their careers were over at Hawthorn 

    Got nothing against it in 2 years time.

    He’s carried the midfield this year and had a career best season in 2023. 

    Jack ain’t playing for 3 more years. He’s already got his mind on life after footy as per his summer internship at Deloitte. I wouldn’t be surprised if he retired by the end of 2025 or 2026.

    Carried this midfield? He’s had his worst season in years. He’s part of the problem as to why we’ve been so bad in the middle this year. 

    Our starting midfield next year should be - Trac, Oliver, Rivers and McVee.

    I really can’t see Jack winding back the clock next year. We need speed and skill in our midfield mix.

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    29 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    Jack ain’t playing for 3 more years. He’s already got his mind on life after footy as per his summer internship at Deloitte. I wouldn’t be surprised if he retired by the end of 2025 or 2026.

    Carried this midfield? He’s had his worst season in years. He’s part of the problem as to why we’ve been so bad in the middle this year. 

    Our starting midfield next year should be - Trac, Oliver, Rivers and McVee.

    I really can’t see Jack winding back the clock next year. We need speed and skill in our midfield mix.

    Agree entirely 

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    6 hours ago, Binmans PA said:

    I doubt anything will happen here, but I don't think it has to be a "rebuild" if we were to trade Jack for something good, which is the only reason you'd trade him.

    I'd call it a "reset". A "rebuild" implies you have to sit in the bottom 4 for a few years.

    We've already been replenishing our under 24s and have I'd say 10 that can take us forward from Rivers, Petty, JVR, McVee, Sparrow, Turner, Howes, AMW, Windsor and Kolt. And another 3 that could be added to this list if they keep improving in Woey, Brown and Jefferson.

    If we're aggressive this off season, it's possible we add two elite talents to that first group. A Langford, Draper or Lalor would complement this group and strengthen our best 22 next year.

    Then when Tassie comes in, I'd hope we can target an FA or two. Or in dreamland, land someone like Callaghan next year.

    It might mean trading a Viney or a Fritta to get that second top 10 pick if a future 1st doesn't cut it.

    Lalor is the one I've had my eye on. Will go around our first round pick according to the phantom drafts.

    https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/sam-lalor/

     

     

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