'Lifestyle change' drives star Demon's trade dilemma - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1456801

No official trade request yet from Zanker but sounds likely.

Yeah it sounds like Eden likes the quieter life having grown up in a rural town.

I'd say freo would be perfect for her. If she thinks Melbourne's big then I'd say don't move to Perth.

It will be disappointing to lose her.

Harris' home | Tayla here to stay

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1935736

Officially re-signed until 2027

Edited November 26, 2025Nov 26 by Random Task

The big names who could be on the move in the 2025 AFLW Trade Period - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1456821

Article states freo likely destination for Zanker. We are expecting to be well compensated. Gold Coast have multiple academy players (sounds familiar) and likely to trade out the number 1 pick for further points... Dees in the conversation pending Zanker compensation.

Edited November 26, 2025Nov 26 by Random Task

Layla Ebert has got another year.

I thought she showed a fair bit as a small defender this season and has also shown enough to suggest there's a fair bit of scope to develop further.

Won't make headlines but a really good signing.

Update for Ebert 1 year Extension!!! Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!!

Also update for games played...

13 hours ago, Go the Biff said:

Won't make headlines but a really good signing.

Yeah, she was really good. I'm so surprised she was just adrift near the end of last year's selection period.

Denby Taylor won't be offered a new contract.

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1936491/aflw-list-update-thank-you-denby

17 minutes ago, deanox said:

Denby Taylor won't be offered a new contract.

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1936491/aflw-list-update-thank-you-denby

Hmm. I reckon she was more than adequate.

Maybe this is another example of me having absolutely no idea about the defensive side of the game.

3 minutes ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

Hmm. I reckon she was more than adequate.

Maybe this is another example of me having absolutely no idea about the defensive side of the game.

Honestly, I thought she looked capable during her handful of performances.

But is a small list and spots are premium.

I suspect they have a good handle on who will be reconstracted, who they want to recruit and how many to draft.

Edited November 28, 2025Nov 28 by deanox

Just now, deanox said:

Honestly, I thought she looked capable during her handful of performances.

Yes, I agree with you @deanox . Denby played very well against Geelong and was very unlucky to be dropped for the Preliminary Final, but someone had to make way for Chaplin and Zanker to come back into the side. I'm surprised that Denby hasn't been offered a contract.

Happy to see Ebert get another year. We've definitely done well with turning injury replacement players into regulars over the years!

Really tough for Denby though. I thought she made the most of her opportunities.

That de-listing puts us at 29 players plus 2 "inactive".

3 hours ago, deanox said:

Honestly, I thought she looked capable during her handful of performances.

But is a small list and spots are premium.

I suspect they have a good handle on who will be reconstracted, who they want to recruit and how many to draft.

I'm sure you're right. Geeze, it's brutal, though.

Gabby Colvin retirement.

melbournefc.com.au

Colvin calls time | Thank you Gab

Gabrielle Colvin has retired from the game

Unsurprising after injury kept her out a lot of the season, and given her age. But has been a solid squad contributor over the journey.

On 26/11/2025 at 18:39, Go the Biff said:

Layla Ebert has got another year.

I thought she showed a fair bit as a small defender this season and has also shown enough to suggest there's a fair bit of scope to develop further.

Won't make headlines but a really good signing.

I love Bertie. She’s coming along nicely and will only get better because she’s dedicated and hardworking. I’ve really bonded with her - her energy is infectious and she has a great sense of humour. I’m delighted she’s been given a contract extension. 🥳

Hey @Ghostwriter

A couple of questions for you, or anyone else who has information, if ok

Can you give updates please on Jacinta Hose and Amelia Dethridge. I remember the club was pretty bullish on Jacinta’s athletic profile particularly for a player standing at 185cm. And Amelia has a Wotherspoon type background being elite in hockey, swimming and cross country. She is listed as a 172 mid which is pretty much exactly what we need. What happened to her this year?

Thank you in advance

1 hour ago, FarNorthernD said:

Hey @Ghostwriter

A couple of questions for you, or anyone else who has information, if ok

Can you give updates please on Jacinta Hose and Amelia Dethridge. I remember the club was pretty bullish on Jacinta’s athletic profile particularly for a player standing at 185cm. And Amelia has a Wotherspoon type background being elite in hockey, swimming and cross country. She is listed as a 172 mid which is pretty much exactly what we need. What happened to her this year?

Thank you in advance

Jacinta is still rehabbing from a back injury. I’ve seen her come so far over time at training. She’s now sprinting and is not far off being fully fit.

A couple of months ago Amelia told me she needed to work on improving her skills. She’s a very accomplished athlete in several sports as you mentioned and now that she’s focusing just on footy it won’t take long for her to get to the required standard. She’s a strong, solid girl who’d be hard to bring to ground. Looking forward to seeing her out on the park.

2 hours ago, deanox said:

Gabby Colvin retirement.

melbournefc.com.au

Colvin calls time | Thank you Gab

Gabrielle Colvin has retired from the game

Unsurprising after injury kept her out a lot of the season, and given her age. But has been a solid squad contributor over the journey.

Had some really bad luck with injuries over the journey and just bad timing. But I'll always remember she was best on for us in the 2022A Grand Final and how much of a loss she was going into the premiership season. Seems like she's been a great person around the club as well.

15 minutes ago, Dees_In_October said:

Had some really bad luck with injuries over the journey and just bad timing. But I'll always remember she was best on for us in the 2022A Grand Final and how much of a loss she was going into the premiership season. Seems like she's been a great person around the club as well.

Gabby's a great person. Her last few years have been cruelled by injury. I now have a hope she might go back to Darebin and play a few season with the Falcs. 😁

48 minutes ago, Dees_In_October said:

Had some really bad luck with injuries over the journey and just bad timing. But I'll always remember she was best on for us in the 2022A Grand Final and how much of a loss she was going into the premiership season. Seems like she's been a great person around the club as well.

Gabs is awesome. Always has time for fans, she’s fun and engaging, always smiling, even when knocked down with yet another injury. It’s gonna be strange not seeing her around the club. And by strange I really mean sad. 😞

Rigoni delisted, it seems.

7 listed players still out of contract (no news):

• Dethridge

• O'Herir

• Goldrick

• Hose

• Mahony

• Mackin (Aimee)

• Paxman

We had 2 extras on the list (due to two inactive players.

We currently have 5 out (Colvin, Zanker, Taylor, Johnson, Rigoni) and 2 in (Mia Austin, Aoife Horisk).

So that means we have one list spot, unless we have players remaining on the inactive list.

We have picks 9 and 14, and then 53 and 71. We seemed quite happy to trade out 2nd round picks.

So my guess is one more delisting to go, and we only use 2 picks in the draft.

Wow. Rigoni delisted ?? Off to Collingwood!!! I guess the contract offer was perhaps something too good to match. Her pace was just something to build on and her skills were fine for a young player. Not sure what’s happened. The list squeeze is forcing tough calls !

5 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Wow. Rigoni delisted ?? Off to Collingwood!!! I guess the contract offer was perhaps something too good to match. Her pace was just something to build on and her skills were fine for a young player. Not sure what’s happened. The list squeeze is forcing tough calls !

Really tough.

Denby Taylor and now Rigoni.

I also find it quite bizarre that our two top draftees from last year are without a contract almost a full month after the end of the season.

I suspect the tiered salary system is a bastard to work with as a list manager.

42 minutes ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

Really tough.

Denby Taylor and now Rigoni.

I also find it quite bizarre that our two top draftees from last year are without a contract almost a full month after the end of the season.

I suspect the tiered salary system is a bastard to work with as a list manager.

Draftees get 2-year contracts - so all our draftees from last year are in contract until end of 2026.

25 minutes ago, Bsims said:

Draftees get 2-year contracts - so all our draftees from last year are in contract until end of 2026.

Good to hear. That makes much more sense.