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Luke Parker open to move

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1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

If he was in red and blue this weekend he’d be our #1 midfielder

Not much contention about that, WSWS. For us, with properly coached support, he'd be more than very handy.

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    58 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Can’t argue with any of that. The Game style needs a big adjustment..

    That is true but you need the players who have run and skill to do, that 30-40 metre darts instead of flop kicks having the awareness to make decisions quickly seeing other options quickly big pre season coming up if they are going to change.

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    Recruit this man to play a re-enactment of his hit playing VfL on Maynard next year. 

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    Parker's best was epic but I wouldn't see him as fixing any particular problem just now or, obviously, for our 2027-8 premiership double.

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    3 hours ago, Billy said:

    Parker is one million times better than Billings & Hunter put together 

    Billings yes. Hunter no.

    Hunter’s been a disaster this year but last year he was a good contributor to the side (particularly in the first half of the year) to the point that he was missed vs Freo due to suspension.

    The value we’d get out of 2025 Parker would be equivalent to 2023 Hunter IMO.

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    He's perfect for what North Melbourne were eying Jack Viney for, a leader with premiership experience who will still contribute on the field and provide some leadership and experience in the locker room.

    My suspicion is he'll be at the Roo's next year. 

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    5 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

    Can you imagine the implosions currently happening at Essendon and Carlton?

    They are media darlings tho, especially Carlton, so it’s radio silence from Tom Morris isn’t it?  🙄

    Let's be honest. We aren't a big club. The media have been longing for us to return to the bottom of the ladder so they can dig the boots back in.

    During our dark days I was longing for an extended period of success so we would become media darlings. I pictured all of our players being labelled 'champions' for simple things. Post premiership we got it for a short period, but it was fleeting. It soon progressed to something else.

    After a big win I would search for media reports about how good we were. All I got was articles about the big team we just beat along with a small mention like "Not taking anything away from the Demons. They were great."

    Now we are out of the eight and the knives have come back out.

    I don't know what to think right now. If Petracca and Viney aren't disillusioned like Morris has reported, then why haven't they come out and countered his rumours?

    While I'm having a good [censored]... Is anyone else sick of Perts rinse and repeat emails that we only get in these situations?

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    6 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

    They are media darlings tho, especially Carlton, so it’s radio silence from Tom Morris isn’t it?  🙄

    He doesn't have a leaker at those clubs.

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    Class player who is maybe past his prime but still plenty of value to offer, would fit nicely.

    PS: Only here would we argue over whether he's better or worse than the players that want to leave MFC as opposed to whether he could help MFC.

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    3 hours ago, Ted Lasso said:

    He's perfect for what North Melbourne were eying Jack Viney for, a leader with premiership experience who will still contribute on the field and provide some leadership and experience in the locker room.

    My suspicion is he'll be at the Roo's next year. 

    Who will we get as a replacement?  Think through the many players in this move.

    Jack has already indicated NO according to advice. 

    Anymmore suspicions? 

    Maybe that the sun will come up tomorrow morning? 

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    Just now, 58er said:

    Who will we get as a replacement?  Think through the many players in this move.

    Jack has already indicated NO according to advice. 

    Anymmore suspicions? 

    Maybe that the sun will come up tomorrow morning? 

    Many layers not players sorry 

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    7 hours ago, mo64 said:

    Different scenario. Parker is struggling to get a game.

    Getting Parker reeks of Hunter and Billings. All are past their prime, and their clubs were happy to get them off the books.

    Different sort of player actually. More complete and no doubt an upgrade on Lachie and Jack 

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    Don't know, his best is epic, by the by Deemonstrative has the best idea so far.

    If he passed an exhaustive medical and the desire was real and not looking for a pension maybe. He can be the trouble shooter that Brayshaw was, who was never quick but had positional awareness. Is an elite problem solver. 

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    Wonder how chunky his contract is, if cheap I see no issue picking him up. Known goal kicker, strong leader and good midfielder. Played some good footy this year.

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    10 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Billings yes. Hunter no.

    Hunter’s been a disaster this year but last year he was a good contributor to the side (particularly in the first half of the year) to the point that he was missed vs Freo due to suspension.

    The value we’d get out of 2025 Parker would be equivalent to 2023 Hunter IMO.

    I don't think Hunter will be getting an extension.. 

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    Parker's best is behind him and I believe he once rejected an offer to come to the Dee's but I think he would be an ideal soldier. 

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    2 minutes ago, Norm Smith's Curse said:

    Parker's best is behind him and I believe he once rejected an offer to come to the Dee's but I think he would be an ideal soldier. 

    Was that around the Dom Tyson trade period?

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    8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Was that around the Dom Tyson trade period?

    Yes may have been a 'Grand New Flag' level rumour though. 

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    10 hours ago, BAMF said:

    Let's be honest. We aren't a big club. The media have been longing for us to return to the bottom of the ladder so they can dig the boots back in.

    During our dark days I was longing for an extended period of success so we would become media darlings. I pictured all of our players being labelled 'champions' for simple things. Post premiership we got it for a short period, but it was fleeting. It soon progressed to something else.

    After a big win I would search for media reports about how good we were. All I got was articles about the big team we just beat along with a small mention like "Not taking anything away from the Demons. They were great."

    Now we are out of the eight and the knives have come back out.

    I don't know what to think right now. If Petracca and Viney aren't disillusioned like Morris has reported, then why haven't they come out and countered his rumours?

    While I'm having a good [censored]... Is anyone else sick of Perts rinse and repeat emails that we only get in these situations?

    So what do you want Pert to say then?

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    9 hours ago, H_T said:

    He doesn't have a leaker at those clubs.

    At the end of the day, the club, players, fans will all move on from the specifics of the current issues. But it is the leaking that will take longer. How do you trust the player(s) responsible for this? 

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    It's a no for me. Parker doesn't fit the age profile our list needs as we need younger players with 50 - 100 games experience who can have an immediate impact and will be around for at least the next 5 years. We should be looking for a 23 - 25 year old midfielder who can do this.

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