14 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Because both these scenarios were total fantasy?

Not total fantasy, but low-chance + heartbreaking-hope

6 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Chris judds grandma just told me Bailey Humphrey is coming

I heard he was VERY close but unimpressed with the gym

8 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

I heard he was VERY close but unimpressed with the gym

We have a gym!?

1 hour ago, KozzyCan said:

I think it's pretty fair tbh.

I think so too.

I wonder if people realise Humphrey finished 4th in the B&F behind a couple of reasonable names in Rowell and Anderson. He also kicked 3 goals in a quarter in the elimination final win. Just to clarify, that’s 3 goals in a quarter, not a game.

The young man is on a very promising trajectory.

7 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

We have a gym!?

My favourite footy club gym reference:

Andrew Swallow referred to rocking up at Arden St and the likes of Anthony Stevens, Adam Simpson, Brent Harvey etc saw the rusty old weights the club could afford as a badge of honour. 30KG is still 30KG whether it’s shiny or not.

2 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

My favourite footy club gym reference:

Andrew Swallow referred to rocking up at Arden St and the likes of Anthony Stevens, Adam Simpson, Brent Harvey etc saw the rusty old weights the club could afford as a badge of honour. 30KG is still 30KG whether it’s shiny or not.

While strictly speaking they’re not wrong, pretty concerning when a professional sporting club is still rocking 50 year old plates haha

Just now, Ted Lasso said:

While strictly speaking they’re not wrong, pretty concerning when a professional sporting club is still rocking 50 year old plates haha

Melbourne Storm train out of AAMI and their success and culture is as good as it gets! Our facilities aren’t that bad.

3 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

Melbourne Storm train out of AAMI and their success and culture is as good as it gets! Our facilities aren’t that bad.

It’s not the facilities. It’s the cry babies inside that’s the problem

Boo hoo I get paid a million dollars and my weights aren’t gold plated.

I don't know how we land Humphrey. However, GC would really want Petracca. He is a household name, and would be their biggest name since Ablett jr. Could it sway them? I am not sure. But they probably want, and need Petracca, as much as we do Humphrey.

6 minutes ago, VoiceOfReason said:

I don't know how we land Humphrey. However, GC would really want Petracca. He is a household name, and would be their biggest name since Ablett jr. Could it sway them? I am not sure. But they probably want, and need Petracca, as much as we do Humphrey.

We just need Humphrey to want us and this deal happens.

I really hope the MFC is doing everything in its power to bring this to life.

Just now, Dannyz said:

We just need Humphrey to want us and this deal happens.

I really hope the MFC is doing everything in its power to bring this to life.

At least he wanted us enough to have a chat! Any idea what our chances are?

Just now, Ted Lasso said:

At least he wanted us enough to have a chat!

Or did we stalk him on his morning walk

Just now, Jaded No More said:

Or did we stalk him on his morning walk

I don’t know about we. But I certainly did

2 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

At least he wanted us enough to have a chat! Any idea what our chances are?

I agree, hopefully we’ve made further moves this weekend.

I have no idea. All lips are sealed. I’m sure we find out his intention this week.

2 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

We just need Humphrey to want us and this deal happens.

I really hope the MFC is doing everything in its power to bring this to life.

Difficult sell to come to a club seemingly in limbo… wonder whether they have got Max and Kossie on the phone to him.

Just now, The Jackson FIX said:

Difficult sell to come to a club seemingly in limbo… wonder whether they have got Max and Kossie on the phone to him.

Money talks, #5, Close to Moe, coach he knows, Big games at the G - there’s hope!

1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

Money talks, #5, Close to Moe, coach he knows, Big games at the G - there’s hope!

And building a midfield core for next decade with Koz and Langford

1 hour ago, Ted Lasso said:

We have a gym!?

We've definitely got a door, so we've got a gym!

Perhaps we should also offer honey as a sweetener in the deal to lure Humphey over the the Dees. Apparently it's his favourite fare...https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HZ2ipptJu0s?feature=share

...I'll show myself out...

Edited October 5, 2025Oct 5 by Lou C. Fur

41 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

Money talks, #5, Close to Moe, coach he knows, Big games at the G - there’s hope!

I’ve warmed to King, but can’t help but think Bucks would’ve been a more attractive option for players during trade period.

Maybe King will be that one day, but hard to get excited about a first year coach at a club with question marks if you’re from outside (having said that I reckon Trac stays if Bucks was here and Humphrey never in play).

2 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

I’ve warmed to King, but can’t help but think Bucks would’ve been a more attractive option for players during trade period.

Maybe King will be that one day, but hard to get excited about a first year coach at a club with question marks if you’re from outside (having said that I reckon Trac stays if Bucks was here and Humphrey never in play).

I think it’s definitely true that bucks or Longmire if we were able would have bought a certain level of credibility to the club and while the process might have been identical it would have been seen in a totally different way

6 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

I’ve warmed to King, but can’t help but think Bucks would’ve been a more attractive option for players during trade period.

Maybe King will be that one day, but hard to get excited about a first year coach at a club with question marks if you’re from outside (having said that I reckon Trac stays if Bucks was here and Humphrey never in play).

At GC Humphrey is in a position like Raynor. He’ll be a forward with low mid minutes. Is he happy to be a role player at GC or does he want to be one of the guys. If we aren’t offering him a midfield role and money we are zero chance. I suspect King can see our midfield being built around Langford and Humphrey for the next 5 years. After all, it’s his third year and if you compare his and Traccs third year (2018) it stacks up extremely well (uncanny similarity). And he’s a year younger.

Edited October 5, 2025Oct 5 by Watson11

11 minutes ago, Watson11 said:

At GC Humphrey is in a position like Raynor. He’ll be a forward with low mid minutes. Is he happy to be a role player at GC or does he want to be one of the guys. If we aren’t offering him a midfield role and money we are zero chance. I suspect King can see our midfield being built around Langford and Humphrey for the next 5 years. After all, it’s his third year and if you compare his and Traccs third year (2018) it stacks up extremely well (uncanny similarity). And he’s a year younger.

Trac has him covered in hit outs though!

Edited October 5, 2025Oct 5 by deanox

Sadly I think there's little chance of him coming to MFC.