There’s every chance that this could go the way of the Marcus Windhager thread but here goes …

Sam Flanders has been mentioned in dispatches as being on his way to another AFL club, one of which is supposedly Melbourne.

With a name like Flanders and the fact that Melbourne has such a rich history of players who fought for the country in war, it’s a perfect fit.

In Flanders Fields (Poem from WWI)

In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
     Between the crosses, row on row,
   That mark our place; and in the sky
   The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
   Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
                          In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
   The torch; be yours to hold it high.
   If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
                            In Flanders fields.

Well now it’s been jinxed, amazing!

Edited September 10, 2025Sep 10 by KoltTheRam
I am a horrible speller

Unfortunately it sounds like we’d be in competition with the Saints and Blues for his services, both of whom have far greater draft capital than us

Unless he nominates us specifically it’s hard to see how we’d get this done

1 hour ago, demoncat said:

Unfortunately it sounds like we’d be in competition with the Saints and Blues for his services, both of whom have far greater draft capital than us

Unless he nominates us specifically it’s hard to see how we’d get this done

GC don't give a rats about draft capital. They have so many academy players that they don't have a real need for first round picks.

Out Billing’s, Fullerton

In Flanders, Derksen

Just going around in circles, not one inch forward.

11 minutes ago, bluey said:

Out Billing’s, Fullerton

In Flanders, Derksen

Just going around in circles, not one inch forward.

You're playing a character yeah? Mr Grumpy pants always negative never provide solution man.

It's a tired bit.

1 minute ago, Mouseymoo said:

You're playing a character yeah? Mr Grumpy pants always negative never provide solution man.

It's a tired bit.

You don't pick the avatar bluey has if you want to be taken seriously for starters 😄

Silly post I agree

Edited September 11, 2025Sep 11 by Young Blood

Trading in and out every other sides duds every year, now that is tiresome, futile even.

4 hours ago, rumpole said:

With a name like Flanders and the fact that Melbourne has such a rich history of players who fought for the country in war, it’s a perfect fit.

In Flanders Fields (Poem from WWI)

In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
     Between the crosses, row on row,
   That mark our place; and in the sky
   The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
   Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
                          In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
   The torch; be yours to hold it high.
   If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
                            In Flanders fields.

Did you have to post this? 2 of my grandmothers cousins are still there. 😥

Lest We Forget.

1 hour ago, Mouseymoo said:

You're playing a character yeah? Mr Grumpy pants always negative never provide solution man.

It's a tired bit.

That’s exactly his role on this Forum. He’s actually quite chirpy atm. Is it Grumpy or just a dry humour? I see it as dry humour and enjoy the posts. You can’t deny that neither Flanders nor Derksen change the dial.

9 minutes ago, bluey said:

Trading in and out every other sides duds every year, now that is tiresome, futile even.

Until that "dud" is a D'Ambrosio or Voss or Martin or whoever and they play well in their new location?

Then what, we revert back to the "MFC is asleep at the wheel" angle?

1 minute ago, Roost it far said:

That’s exactly his role on this Forum. He’s actually quite chirpy atm. Is it Grumpy or just a dry humour? I see it as dry humour and enjoy the posts. You can’t deny that neither Flanders nor Derksen change the dial.

They dont unfortunately.

Just now, JTR said:

Until that "dud" is a D'Ambrosio or Voss or Martin or whoever and they play well in their new location?

Then what, we revert back to the "MFC is asleep at the wheel" angle?

I think D'Amobosio had an anomaly year last year. Has hardly been the same threat this year hasn't he.

1 hour ago, bluey said:

Out Billing’s, Fullerton

In Flanders, Derksen

Just going around in circles, not one inch forward.

16 minutes ago, bluey said:

Trading in and out every other sides duds every year, now that is tiresome, futile even.

Says the guy who has S. Weiderman and K. Brown in his 'favorite players' list.

Think I’m a no on Flanders unless it’s a future 2nd and that’s about it.

Hardwick doesn’t trust his contested work or defensive running to be a midfielder or that he has the pace to run off half back.

He’s unremarkable on a wing.

We could play him on ball and he’d help us short term but I think we have to plan around a Langford/Lindsay midfield. If Langford’s the fulcrum of our future midfield we need pace around him.

He reminds me of Cerra when he was leaving Freo and we had interest and I kind of think that’s the level he’ll end up. A midfielder who’s not quite reaching the heights you want.

1 hour ago, bluey said:

Just going around in circles, not one inch forward.

Very General Haig.

DL be like losing Jordon, Bedford, Harmes was bad list management

DL also be like don't bother trading in mature age depth, it's bad list management

I'm just looking for any excuse to post this again.

26 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

DL be like losing Jordon, Bedford, Harmes was bad list management

DL also be like don't bother trading in mature age depth, it's bad list management

100%

Flanders would be the best recruit we’ve bought to the club since Langdon in 2019 (putting aside the Grundy experiment)

Is he an out and out midfield gun? No

But he’s a quality AFL player who would comfortably be best 22 and can play a variety of positions

I don’t know how we could get a deal done compared to the Saints or Blues, but we should definitely be trying to pry him out

44 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

Very General Haig.

as in his drinks cabinet moving one inch closer to Berlin? (Black Adder)

6 minutes ago, demoncat said:

100%

Flanders would be the best recruit we’ve bought to the club since Langdon in 2019 (putting aside the Grundy experiment)

Is he an out and out midfield gun? No

But he’s a quality AFL player who would comfortably be best 22 and can play a variety of positions

I don’t know how we could get a deal done compared to the Saints or Blues, but we should definitely be trying to pry him out

You would imagine the Saints would struggle to afford another player seeking a trade and significantly increased contract.

Stupid Sexy Flanders

36 minutes ago, demoncat said:

100%

Flanders would be the best recruit we’ve bought to the club since Langdon in 2019 (putting aside the Grundy experiment)

Is he an out and out midfield gun? No

But he’s a quality AFL player who would comfortably be best 22 and can play a variety of positions

I don’t know how we could get a deal done compared to the Saints or Blues, but we should definitely be trying to pry him out

Tim Lamb special will do, package up some later picks to help them bid on academy players.

I don't think the saints will be able to offer a sizeable deal if Windhager resigns, which looks likely. Carlton also have a top heavy cap, and in my biased opinion, look like a less appealing option compared to us.

Surely his nickname is Ned.

Whenever I heard his name all I could think of is Ned Flanders from the simpsons