2 hours ago, picket fence said:

Yeah well expensive Scotch is pretty cheap, Duty Free!

How about we up the ante? Let’s double it. Two bottles to the winner.

2 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

I fear for Judd if he doesn’t re-sign, as @Ghostwriter will be looking for recompense if she has to payout to @picket fence

Hey DD, no need to fear for Judd. I’ve never had a surer bet in my life. I’ve just proposed an upping of the ante. Let’s see if Fence is game.

This week would be a good time to announce he’s re-signed. We could all use mildly positive news after the debacle on Sunday.

Reading the mood on this site at the moment, it would probably be seen as a negative

Edited July 29, 2025Jul 29 by Ollie fan

He needs to grow up and take responsibility. Has really good talent but is poorly coached. Takes the easy option far too often. Isn't ruthless for a back pocket like pig was. Kicks backwards to a safe out all the time. Passes on the responsibility of finding an option upfield, which he would probably be good at. Needs to be challenged. I've been waiting for the last 10 weeks for some indication that someone in the coaching department is guiding him but nada. Makes me think they don't care, he doesn't care, he's leaving at years end.

He won't sign. He's going.

3 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

How about we up the ante? Let’s double it. Two bottles to the winner.

Ur on Ghosty! Gees my liver is suffering enough but happy to agree, um are u sure ur mail is right?? Um I mean, I hate taking your ciggy and lollie budget for a whole year!

2 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Reading the mood on this site at the moment, it would probably be seen as a negative

Here he is.

57 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Ur on Ghosty! Gees my liver is suffering enough but happy to agree, um are u sure ur mail is right?? Um I mean, I hate taking your ciggy and lollie budget for a whole year!

Triple. Let’s triple the stake. You in?

38 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Triple. Let’s triple the stake. You in?

I normally back you in Ghostwriter but on this one I had a chat with people close to him. I don't think he is certain to stay. They were adament he won't go to West Coast, I took it as Freo were a good chance

54 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Triple. Let’s triple the stake. You in?

Now let me see 3 bottles of " eu de collogne" Gees Ghosty I don't know, you might just win yourself a heart with all this perfume! I mean gees u will be up to your armpits in blokes forever! I mean are u o.k with that kind of attention???

Got two players ready to go in the twos next season ready to go, and I like them both.

With McVee's current form would he get into the starting line-up at Fremantle, I don't think so. After McVee's game against Adelaide, the selection committee should've dropped him after his poor performance against Rankine. We have kept playing McVee to ensure his trade value is at the level we expect to receive in return if he decides to leave.

It has been mentioned many times with players returning back to WA to play for Fremantle hasn't been the best decision in hindsight. Hogan, McCarthy, Lobb, Bennell and you can even mention Troy Longmuir as well. Longmuir was playing some great football in his 2nd year with Melbourne and wanted to go back to Fremantle. From memory Troy Longmuir went to Carlton after he finished his playing career at Fremantle.

3 minutes ago, Langers15 said:

With McVee's current form would he get into the starting line-up at Fremantle, I don't think so. After McVee's game against Adelaide, the selection committee should've dropped him after his poor performance against Rankine. We have kept playing McVee to ensure his trade value is at the level we expect to receive in return if he decides to leave.

It has been mentioned many times with players returning back to WA to play for Fremantle hasn't been the best decision in hindsight. Hogan, McCarthy, Lobb, Bennell and you can even mention Troy Longmuir as well. Longmuir was playing some great football in his 2nd year with Melbourne and wanted to go back to Fremantle. From memory Troy Longmuir went to Carlton after he finished his playing career at Fremantle.

You missed the greatest. The real wizard and an all time Melbourne great

7 minutes ago, Langers15 said:

With McVee's current form would he get into the starting line-up at Fremantle, I don't think so. After McVee's game against Adelaide, the selection committee should've dropped him after his poor performance against Rankine. We have kept playing McVee to ensure his trade value is at the level we expect to receive in return if he decides to leave.

It has been mentioned many times with players returning back to WA to play for Fremantle hasn't been the best decision in hindsight. Hogan, McCarthy, Lobb, Bennell and you can even mention Troy Longmuir as well. Longmuir was playing some great football in his 2nd year with Melbourne and wanted to go back to Fremantle. From memory Troy Longmuir went to Carlton after he finished his playing career at Fremantle.

So you are saying that everyone that plays against Rankine this year should be dropped,hes in all Australian form

13 hours ago, Deez21 said:

Deal with him was agreed months ago

We gave him the 4 years he wanted

Everyone agreed and was happy

Absolutely no idea why his side hasn't signed and what has happened since

On 27/07/2025 at 18:35, BDA said:

I can understand if he's re-assessing his options

that said, he's had a really poor year so he won't be inundated with offers from other clubs

Or perhaps he's already got a offer from another club,one that'll play him as a running half back and not a lock down defender

29 minutes ago, doomsday dee said:

So you are saying that everyone that plays against Rankine this year should be dropped,hes in all Australian form

And he knows it...

31 minutes ago, doomsday dee said:

So you are saying that everyone that plays against Rankine this year should be dropped,hes in all Australian form

rankine has been average this season apart from against us 😑😑 kosi takes his place in the AA team even with crows minor premiers

JUDD McVEE (MELBOURNE)

Jon Ralph says: “His contract will push back to the last round of the season now. The Demons are making it hard for him to sign just in regards to their form and morale and uncertainty over the coach.

“He’s had that contract in front of him for a full year. It’s not that he’s out the door, but it’s a challenge for them to try and secure him. There’s so many clubs that are interested in him.”

5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

JUDD McVEE (MELBOURNE)

Jon Ralph says: “His contract will push back to the last round of the season now. The Demons are making it hard for him to sign just in regards to their form and morale and uncertainty over the coach.

“He’s had that contract in front of him for a full year. It’s not that he’s out the door, but it’s a challenge for them to try and secure him. There’s so many clubs that are interested in him.”

Ruthless Simon

Sign or play out season at Casey.

15 hours ago, deespicable me said:

He needs to grow up and take responsibility. Has really good talent but is poorly coached. Takes the easy option far too often. Isn't ruthless for a back pocket like pig was. Kicks backwards to a safe out all the time. Passes on the responsibility of finding an option upfield, which he would probably be good at. Needs to be challenged. I've been waiting for the last 10 weeks for some indication that someone in the coaching department is guiding him but nada. Makes me think they don't care, he doesn't care, he's leaving at years end.

Spot on post. He has regressed this year.

11 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

Spot on post. He has regressed this year.

Yes unfortunately.

Was thinking he was a Star in the making before this year, now he plays like his heart isn’t in it.

As if he believes there’s greener pastures elsewhere.

Hope I’m wrong.

despite those saying he has regressed and happy to let him go, let us not lose sight of the bigger picture here - a player we offered 4 years to earlier this year who by all accounts got what he wanted (h/t @Dannyz ) is now reportedly waiting to see how the last few rounds and FD changes go?

That is not good for the club is is bad optics for other players who we are chasing

Judd deniers are a lower class species

I feel for Judd. Imagine playing in this cluster^&*# of an operation.