4 hours ago, Fat Tony said:

If Marshall goes to the Cats, is this less likely to happen?

Nope, don’t think the Saints have a contract on the table for Heath. Alex Dodson will be their back up.

And Max is finally old enough that a half decent back up is willing to join us. Especially when the alternative is to sit behind a guy on 1.7M

I’d say judging by the fact that he’s followed MFC & the majority of our squad on Instagram indicates that he has one foot in the door already

As l mentioned about Lamb earlier, if he refers to a potential acquisition in interviews even vaguely then usually means that it is done

Earlier in the week he mentioned wanting an experience forward and ruck support for Max

Take Heath to the bank.

Probably the wrong thread for it, but with the extra spot on the bench, wonder how many coaches will have an big fella there

He’s told the club he wants to come so hopefully gets done

He's OOC at the Saints is he not?

Take pick 89 or take a hike Saints. We all know you have bigger bags of cash to fry.

I’ve been told that he’s 100% coming. I will say that this mail comes via a Barista who knows the family. On a tighter ship I’d keep this to myself as little more than hearsay but here on Demonland we roll this stuff around as Fact.

Edited October 6, 2025Oct 6 by Roost it far

8 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I’ve been told that he’s 100% coming. I will say that this mail comes via a Barista who knows the family. On a tighter ship I’d keep this to myself as little more than heresay but here on Demonland we roll this stuff around as Fact.

You spelled hearsay as heresay and that’s heresy.

Just now, rpfc said:

You spelled hearsay as heresay and that’s heresy.

Just when you think you sound smart!

If you don’t get all your trade news from your barista, are you even a Melbournian?

27 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I’ve been told that he’s 100% coming. I will say that this mail comes via a Barista who knows the family. On a tighter ship I’d keep this to myself as little more than hearsay but here on Demonland we roll this stuff around as Fact.

Was the Barista’s first name Max?

17 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

If you don’t get all your trade news from your barista, are you even a Melbournian?

I think Judd's mum's hairdresser trumps that

Lamb on Trade Radio: "Haven't spoken to Saints yet" but we've had an "indication from Max and his management that he'd like to join us".

39 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

If you don’t get all your trade news from your barista, are you even a Melbournian?

Well my usual barista is my partner so it was just nice to get a coffee without be asked to do something. Trade news was the bonus. The fact he then turned out to be a Melbourne supporter really turned it into the BANG BANG BANG of coffee outings.

Many of the more recent premiership ruckmen started their career at another club, and left due to lack of opportunity. Nankervis, Stanley, Cameron and Fort. Gawn is the odd one out.

I'm more excited with the acquisition of Max Heath than I am with Mihocek.

3 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

He's OOC at the Saints is he not?

Take pick 89 or take a hike Saints. We all know you have bigger bags of cash to fry.

probably we swap selections around and get some going forward or back or futures or what not to help them get the hand they need to do what they need and us to get up the order or an extra higher pick next year or what not so almost certainly will take time

19 minutes ago, Turner said:

probably we swap selections around and get some going forward or back or futures or what not to help them get the hand they need to do what they need and us to get up the order or an extra higher pick next year or what not so almost certainly will take time

yeah probably something like Flanders to Saints, Petracca to Suns, Early draft pick (Suns) and Heath to Dees. Doesn't seem enough to us but maybe a future first rounder as well. Don't like it as we really need midfield depth that Humphrey would provide.

5 hours ago, Roost it far said:

Just when you think you sound smart!

6 hours ago, Roost it far said:

I’ve been told that he’s 100% coming. I will say that this mail comes via a Barista who knows the family. On a tighter ship I’d keep this to myself as little more than hearsay but here on Demonland we roll this stuff around as Fact.

Jobe Watson was involved in the King acquisition so I reckon the mail is solid!

2 hours ago, stinga said:

yeah probably something like Flanders to Saints, Petracca to Suns, Early draft pick (Suns) and Heath to Dees. Doesn't seem enough to us but maybe a future first rounder as well. Don't like it as we really need midfield depth that Humphrey would provide.

If Humphrey tells Gold Coast he wants to join Melbourne then I can't see a situation where they refuse a trade where Trac goes to Suns and we get Humphrey. While there might be some other picks involved we would be silly to acceot any deal that doesn't net us Humphrey and worst case Trac stays on the basis that Suns were not serious abiut getting him to their club.

any insights into heath as a player? obviously a big unit, seems pretty athletic.. is he purely a ruck, or does he have capacity to go forward and kick straight too? anyone see much of him in the vfl?

55 minutes ago, Mt. Dee-Maaan said:

any insights into heath as a player? obviously a big unit, seems pretty athletic.. is he purely a ruck, or does he have capacity to go forward and kick straight too? anyone see much of him in the vfl?

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Max Heath Draft Profile

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20 hours ago, DubDee said:

Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central

Max Heath Draft Profile

Max Heath is an imposing ruckman who dominates the engine room with his physicality and competitiveness. Check out his Draft Profile.

wonder what he's been up to the past 5 yrs..

'Don't mess with me'

(Looks orright in red n blue, too)

Edited October 7, 2025Oct 7 by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew