14 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

I think there is a long way back, but listening to Roffey on SEN earlier, does anyone have confidence it stops if she does remain in charge 

Yeah I think she needs to go. I don't know what she could have said, but it was a trainwreck of an interview and this has all happened on her watch. 

1 hour ago, JTR said:

Fine didn't disclose them and nor should he, but after coming back from a break he backed right away from the "ANB wants out" statement and actually apologised to ANB, his family and MFC supporters for the suggestion, acknowledging that he got it wrong.

a media person with some integrity. very rare

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Pickett for Harley Reid straight swap.

I wonder how often we’ve kept tabs on Harley over the year and whether he’d be keen to push for a move. I reckon unlikely at this stage.

However, what if start doing the groundwork now with Harley? Ask Koz to come back and give everything with the knowledge that we will look accommodate in good faith if a good deal can present (and work to set that deal up over the course of the year). Neither club will want to lose either player, but each player would fit the other club very nicely.

Doesn’t happen without putting the time into Harley. JT loved him, so wouldn’t be surprised if he kept some sort of contact, but not sure what the impact of this Petracca situation would be on his thoughts (given he and Tracc share a management stable and obviously have each other’s number).

18 hours ago, Pirlo said:

True, but surely we need to address the elephant in the room? There is clearly something in these cultural concerns. We'd all think it if this was happening to another club.

It is happening to another club, Richmond is haemorrhaging players on an hourly basis. They won 2 games! Where the 24/7 watch on tiger land? 

1 minute ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

It is happening to another club, Richmond is haemorrhaging players on an hourly basis. They won 2 games! Where the 24/7 watch on tiger land? 

they held the team together for three flags in four years with the first being seven seasons ago and have definitely changed, a lot, both on- an just as importantly off-field since

8 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

It is happening to another club, Richmond is haemorrhaging players on an hourly basis. They won 2 games! Where the 24/7 watch on tiger land? 

Many people have forgotten about the Bulldogs in 2014. The club was going psycho, sacked the coach, senior officials left and an exodus of senior players. Won the flag two years later. 

Edited August 29, 20241 yr by John Crow Batty

7 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

It is happening to another club, Richmond is haemorrhaging players on an hourly basis. They won 2 games! Where the 24/7 watch on tiger land? 

If we had won the flag in ‘22 or ‘23 no one would be caring all that much. The problem is everyone thought this group would win multiple flags.

2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

they held the team together for three flags in four years with the first being seven seasons ago and have definitely changed, a lot, both on- an just as importantly off-field since

My point is people seem to think we’re in some unprecedented dive towards folding the club. We’re not even losing as many players as the Tigers are (after Dimma bailed on everyone for a better deal) and we’re starting from a stronger position. 

It’s obviously not ideal but the only confirmed out is ANB, and Trac seemingly if a deal can be done. The club will be fully operational in 2025. 

Just now, John Crow Batty said:

Many people give forgotten about the Bulldogs in 2014. The cub was going psycho, sacked the coach, senior officials left and an exodus of senior players. Won the flag two years later. 

This is why I rate Bevo so highly. He did an amazing job pulling that club back together. He also doesn’t take [censored] from the media, his take down of Tom Morris is honestly something Goody should take a leaf out of.

1 minute ago, At the break of Gawn said:

If we had won the flag in ‘22 or ‘23 no one would be caring all that much. The problem is everyone thought this group would win multiple flags.

This is it. I’m as flat as anyone that we haven’t got there for a second flag on the G but the drama on here is overblown. They’re hard to win. 

Kozzy & Jackson reunion?

 

Pick one of them.

7 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Kozzy & Jackson reunion?

 

Yikes… can’t just be another bout of homesickness if he has a particular club in mind 

Presuming the report is true of course…

Edited August 29, 20241 yr by demoncat

Should we start having separate drafts?

One for WA, one for SA, one for VIC?

Alternatively we could go back to the VFL era and each state has its own league. 🤔🤔🤔

7 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Kozzy & Jackson reunion?

 

so morris says meth coke and the drop says flagmantle

kornes says pear; who can advocate for the crom?!??

Freo have the picks to make it happen, sounds like he's goneski

2 minutes ago, adonski said:

Freo have the picks to make it happen, sounds like he's goneski

think you'll find they're going to tigs for shai bolton, which has been in the planning for 12-18 months

1 minute ago, whatwhat say what said:

think you'll find they're going to tigs for shai bolton, which has been in the planning for 12-18 months

Think you'll find they're going for Koz too!

2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

think you'll find they're going to tigs for shai bolton, which has been in the planning for 12-18 months

They have three first rounders this year and their own future first - more than enough capital to get both of them 

10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Pick one of them.

What about this guy...

 

 

Just now, adonski said:

Think you'll find they're going for Koz too!

the picks will be gone for bolton tho, not for koz

morris sais meth coke are the ones targeting him

of course, kornes says he's a pear player of the future

where is roo? surely someone advocates for the crom getting him!

1 minute ago, demoncat said:

They have three first rounders this year and their own future first - more than enough capital to get both of them 

Where's Baker going? Can't see freo getting all of Bolton, Kozzie and Baker.

10 minutes ago, adonski said:

Freo have the picks to make it happen, sounds like he's goneski

Due to FS and academy selections Fremantle effectively have pick 10, 11 and 20+. 10 or 11 goes to Bolton. Pick 10 + a 2nd rounder is definitely not worth it. One of the most exciting players in our history, just turned 23 and we get pick 10 and MAYBE something else? You have to be kidding me. 

Edited August 29, 20241 yr by RyanD

3 minutes ago, Nascent said:

Where's Baker going? Can't see freo getting all of Bolton, Kozzie and Baker.

He hasn’t nominated a club, but it’s been noted he grew up supporting West Coast 

They can get two of the three purely from a picks perspective 

2 minutes ago, demoncat said:

He hasn’t nominated a club, but it’s been noted he grew up supporting West Coast 

They can get two of the three purely from a picks perspective 

Can't wait for the mega trade permutations.

I'll start...

Melbourne lose: Kozzie

Melbourne gain: Pick 3

 

Freo lose pick: 9, 10 Port 1st, future 1st

Freo gain: Bolton, Kozzie

 

West Coast lose: Pick 3

West Coast gain: Baker, Port 1st

 

Richmond lose: Bolton, Baker

Richmond Gain: 9, 10, freo f1st