I like the bloke

Ive always rated Mihocek and I think structurally will be where he makes the biggest difference.

Free agency compensation:

Band 1 = first round after your pick.

Band 2 = end of first round.

Band 3 = second round after your pick.

Band 4 = end of second round.

Band 5 = third round after your pick.

Cal Twomey suggests the Spargo compensation is band 2 (pick 27) or 3 (pick 41)

It's questionable that Collingwood would get any compensation at all for Mihocek. Even if they do it would be band 3 (pick 57).

We have picks 26, 58 and 63. It would be silly to dilute our compo pick, especially if it's band 2. We may have do a trade to move pick 58 up a few places to compensate Collingwood.

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Pretty happy with this. I’d like to think he takes the oppo’s premier defender allowing JVR, Fritta and Melksham the opportunity to play on weaker defenders.

Or Melksham tags a Harris Andrews, Jacob Weitering or Cal Wilkie allowing Checkers to play on a weaker defender.

He really got a hold of us in 2021 and 2022 so it’s nice to see him in our colours next year.

6 hours ago, The Lobster Effect said:

If we're outside our window aren't we better off getting a youngish forward (aged 20-35 would be perfect) who will be part of our finals in 2-3 years after our mini rebuild?

I guess none wanted to come to us but surely there's a few high potential developing forwards in the twos of other clubs.

Who would that be?

11 hours ago, At Least I Saw a Flag said:

I have a different 'take' on Lewis. I don't think he played particularly well.

Third in our Best and Fairest in his first year with us.

Was a key player in shifting the culture that eventually led to the flag.

Great acquisition. He’s a handy footballer and a great person, exactly the type of individual you want around the club. This is bigger than just what you’re going to get onfield for where out lost is at and what King is attempting to achieve.

6 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

100% right! I can’t wait to meet Brody, he’ll be welcomed with open arms (quite literally 😁). He’s got a fan in me, that’s for sure. Just like you, I’m so glad he’s ours ❤️💙

My in-laws are all pies and bro in law can’t stand him

I say every time, I’d have him in a heart beat

He’s a solid citizen without the nonsense

Super chuffed

Need a @WERRIDEE best 23 with this citizen in the starting line up

Mihocek has been a fantastic player relative to his salary at Collingwood and I think he will possibly be serviceable for us. But I am still unsure on our current list build and I am very worried the club is overrating exactly we’re we are at.

4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I can’t handle this. I’m not used to seeing a contemporary player in a Melbourne jumper take an overhead mark and hold it with a single grab.

Benny Brown revisited, a good citizen but in better shape.

Go Checkers.

The irony if may goes to Collingwood & he & brody line up on each other first time we play them

53 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

First time I've enjoyed watching Collingwood highlights.

Strong, skilful and crafty. Great value acquisition.

2 hours ago, bluey said:

Benny Brown revisited, a good citizen but in better shape.

Go Checkers.

O.k. which one of you guys hacked Blueys account? That was way to positive.

13 hours ago, Outside 50 said:

Everyone looks better in our colours!

I agreed and then I thought about it. What if Maynard came to Melbourne. What would we do then? (Feeling somewhat queasy just thinking about it.)

7 hours ago, Roost it far said:

Who would that be?

Gruzewski.

6 hours ago, speed demon said:

First time I've enjoyed watching Collingwood highlights.

Strong, skilful and crafty. Great value acquisition.

Not that I wanted him, but now that he is a Dee, I am looking for the positives.

One positive you didn’t mention, is his ACCIDENTAL clumsiness, that sees him falling on players, or bumping them in contests and ACCIDENTALLY hurting them.

It is reminiscent of the CLUMSY Dustin Fletcher and for the older folk on here Michael Tuck. Arms, elbows and knees going everywhere.

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10 hours ago, BLWNBA said:

I can’t handle this. I’m not used to seeing a contemporary player in a Melbourne jumper take an overhead mark and hold it with a single grab.

Or lead at the ball carrier.....

#shockhorror

has been one of my fave non-dees since he came on to the scene.. looking forward to seeing him look much better in red & blue and kicking bags. fingers crossed on hid body.

19 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

I remember the bitchin when we got Ben Brown. Worked out alright.

Welcome Brody

I'm not against the idea but it's apples and oranges

I was stoked about BBB because he was the highest h and a goal scorer three years in a row and five years younger.

But with our current fwd line, we certainly need all the help we can get.

I hope he makes a big difference like BBB.

8 hours ago, thirty-one said:

I agreed and then I thought about it. What if Maynard came to Melbourne. What would we do then? (Feeling somewhat queasy just thinking about it.)

I’d still boo him

This is essentially say

1 hour ago, Previously known as LITD. said:

I'm not against the idea but it's apples and oranges

I was stoked about BBB because he was the highest h and a goal scorer three years in a row and five years younger.

But with our current fwd line, we certainly need all the help we can get.

I hope he makes a big difference like BBB.

Our forward line isn’t the problem. It was Goodwin not existence forward entry strategy that was the issue. Hawthorn are a prime example

22 hours ago, The Lobster Effect said:

If we're outside our window aren't we better off getting a youngish forward (aged 20-35 would be perfect) who will be part of our finals in 2-3 years after our mini rebuild?

I guess none wanted to come to us but surely there's a few high potential developing forwards in the twos of other clubs.

At my age (late 60s) I agree 35 is youngish...but for a footballer?