Austin Lucy is an interesting one. I thought being drafted and then de-listed after one year was poor form from Essendon. I've seen the Zillmere Eagles play a bit and Austin has played up forward and looked the part making the AFLQ team of the year. He was drafted as a key back and didn't last 12 months on an AFL list. Many people are still mystified by his treatment. From all accounts he's a good kid with some size and a bit of fire in the belly. I'd be interested to see if he gets picked up again. Probably a long shot.

Austin Lucy is an interesting one. I thought being drafted and then de-listed after one year was poor form from Essendon. I've seen the Zillmere Eagles play a bit and Austin has played up forward and looked the part making the AFLQ team of the year. He was drafted as a key back and didn't last 12 months on an AFL list. Many people are still mystified by his treatment. From all accounts he's a good kid with some size and a bit of fire in the belly. I'd be interested to see if he gets picked up again. Probably a long shot.

Carlton have flagged the possibility of not even taking part in the PSD - Carlton considers bypassing pre-season draft. The article states that they would do so "if a suitable seasoned player is not available at pick two" but my guess is that salary cap onsiderations might play a part given the squillions Judd is costing.

This part is of interest as well -

"Melbourne, which has the third choice in the draft, also is considering Tenace, whom Geelong wishes to keep."

Carlton have flagged the possibility of not even taking part in the PSD - Carlton considers bypassing pre-season draft. The article states that they would do so "if a suitable seasoned player is not available at pick two" but my guess is that salary cap onsiderations might play a part given the squillions Judd is costing.

This part is of interest as well -

"Melbourne, which has the third choice in the draft, also is considering Tenace, whom Geelong wishes to keep."

he is young and has pace. we could do worse if we have a spot on the list and are paying him nothing.

Tenace has pace and meets our under 24 target. Good option in comparison to the others available. .

With 3 picks in the top 21 and then a couple of later picks I think taking a punt on a recycled player in the PSD is worthwhile

Tenace has pace and meets our under 24 target. Good option in comparison to the others available. .

With 3 picks in the top 21 and then a couple of later picks I think taking a punt on a recycled player in the PSD is worthwhile

Tenace might have pace but his disposal is questionable especially under pressure and he shows very little defensive pressure and pace when he does not have it. He should fit well into the MFC midfield mix with those shortcomings.

Tenace might have pace but his disposal is questionable especially under pressure and he shows very little defensive pressure and pace when he does not have it. He should fit well into the MFC midfield mix with those shortcomings.

good point RE his disposal and his defence shortcomings. i am interested to know if you think the aim is to have a full list of players who work hard both ways with excellent disposal etc or if that is not always 100% realistic and perhaps having a player who doesnt bring that but brings something else we sorely lack (pace) into the equation. you can teach defensive pressure, but you can't teach pace, and thats what its going to come to down, if we think we can teach him to work harder. but do we out and out ignore any body who doesnt fit the specific criteria, regardless of what else they bring?

Tenace might have pace but his disposal is questionable especially under pressure and he shows very little defensive pressure and pace when he does not have it. He should fit well into the MFC midfield mix with those shortcomings.

I agree, the last thing we need as another mid with questionable disposal. I'd prefer to take a putn on a VFL/SANFL/WFL player or Little from the hawks.

good point RE his disposal and his defence shortcomings. i am interested to know if you think the aim is to have a full list of players who work hard both ways with excellent disposal etc or if that is not always 100% realistic and perhaps having a player who doesnt bring that but brings something else we sorely lack (pace) into the equation. you can teach defensive pressure, but you can't teach pace, and thats what its going to come to down, if we think we can teach him to work harder. but do we out and out ignore any body who doesnt fit the specific criteria, regardless of what else they bring?

I'm still having nightmares of seeing Paul Hopgood play over 100 games with Melbourne....

I'd like Tenace.

I'm still having nightmares of seeing Paul Hopgood play over 100 games with Melbourne....

you know another preseason in the gym and hopgood might just have bulked up...

anyone know hows his ostrich farm is going?

you know another preseason in the gym and hopgood might just have bulked up...

anyone know hows his ostrich farm is going?

haha, i remember that, I actually went to uni with him, god what a [censored].

I'd take Tenace. PSD contains either damaged goods or imperfect goods. Tenace falls into the preferable latter category and his deficiencies can be addressed. He fits the prescribed age bracket and Bailey's need for speed. Certainly worth a punt.

I'd take Tenace. PSD contains either damaged goods or imperfect goods. Tenace falls into the preferable latter category and his deficiencies can be addressed. He fits the prescribed age bracket and Bailey's need for speed. Certainly worth a punt.

lets not get tenace, theres something about him..id prefer brennan but hes too expensive

Tenace might have pace but his disposal is questionable especially under pressure and he shows very little defensive pressure and pace when he does not have it. He should fit well into the MFC midfield mix with those shortcomings.

Correct, and having lost hb/mids with questionable disposal we certainly have room for him

Correct, and having lost hb/mids with questionable disposal we certainly have room for him

tenace has re-signed with cats

tenace has re-signed with cats

Great news

According to this Age article (which is mainly about Carlton signing every good young Irish prospect under the sun) Jared Brennan will re-sign with the Lions -

Carlton plunders Irish teen stocks.

"The Brisbane Lions, meanwhile, look certain to have reached an agreement with the disgruntled Jared Brennan. Brennan, who had shown interest in playing for Essendon, is expected to re-sign on a three-year deal."

Probably already been reported but Mark Johnson has been delisted by Essendon I don't much about him but premirship player and critchon medalist but is also 29

http://melbournefc.com.au/Season2007/News/...px?newsId=52506

No more Moorcrofts please..

No more Moorcrofts please..

Mark Johnson is -- or at least was -- a better player than Moorcroft. Moorcroft was a dud before well before he ever came to Melbourne.

That said, I don't want Johnson either. His serviceable best is long behind him.

Mark Johnson is -- or at least was -- a better player than Moorcroft. Moorcroft was a dud before well before he ever came to Melbourne.

That said, I don't want Johnson either. His serviceable best is long behind him.

Well said.

Johnson is too old...under 23's only from this point onwards

David Trotter = future gun!!!

lets get him.

David Trotter = future gun!!!

lets get him.

i fail to see why any club would let go a 'future gun' and struggle even more to see how carlton and richmond will pass him up if he is going to be a 'future gun'.

i fail to see why any club would let go a 'future gun' and struggle even more to see how carlton and richmond will pass him up if he is going to be a 'future gun'.

Good point.

Its why you treat with great suspicion and caution any poster's assessment of a prospect especially those that gush.

Mark Johnson is -- or at least was -- a better player than Moorcroft. Moorcroft was a dud before well before he ever came to Melbourne.

That said, I don't want Johnson either. His serviceable best is long behind him.

whats the last good bomber player we got

moorcroft heffernan argh