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Slow news morning. They've been talking about this for a very long time.

The new Destination Club:

MR INDISPENSABLE The value of Michael Hibberd can be measured by how much the 2017 All Australian defender was missed during his four game absence with a quad injury. Upon his return, the Demons immediately lifted with the benefit of rebound and run out of defence to beat four finals teams in the run up to the Preliminary Final loss in Perth. He simply adds to the team’s structure and his stable influence down back makes him virtually indispensable. Date of Birth: 3 January, 1990 Height: 186cm Weight: 90kg Games MFC 2018: 21 Career Total: 123 Goals MFC 2018: 1 Career Total: 13 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 317 votes

NOT MUCH OF A STRETCH Poor form and injury severely hampered Billy Stretch’s 2018 campaign. He spent much of the early part of the year at Casey and played only two games at AFL level. Unfortunately, after a series of good performances at VFL level, he returned to his best with an excellent 24 possessions against Fremantle in the slippery conditions in Darwin but was diagnosed with a stress fracture to the toe in the week after that game and missed the remainder of the season. Date of Birth: 8 September, 1996 Height: 180cm Weight: 80kg Games MFC 2018: 2 Career Total: 38 Goals MFC 2018: 0 Career Total: 8 CDFC Games 2018: 9 CDFC Goals 2018: 6 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 21 votes

UNLUCKY KENT Kent's season was once again blighted by injuries that came at the wrong time for him. He suffered hamstring injury early in the ANZAC Eve game against the Tigers and later damaged an AC joint in Round 23 that kept him out of the finals. He was good around goals in his five games this year at Melbourne but he is now bound for St Kilda. Date of Birth: 24 February, 1994 Height: 179cm Weight: 84kg Games MFC 2018: 5 Career Total: 63 Goals MFC 2018: 7 Career Total: 63 CDFC Games 2018: 5 CDFC Goals 2018: 3 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 55 votes

According to Craig Cameron on Trade Radio, Gold Coast didn't speak to the Dees at all today.

According to Craig Cameron on Trade Radio, Gold Coast didn't speak to the Dees at all today.

hypothetical = waiting for Jesse's decision and waiting for Lachie Neale trade results and waiting to see whether we or Freo blink first.

Until the Lachie Neale deal is done I don't expect we'll hear any news regarding Jesse Hogan.

FROSTY After languishing at Casey for all bar two matches in the first 15 rounds and being initially overlooked for a spot in defence after Jake Lever’s injury, Sam Frost took his opportunity when selected against Fremantle in Round 16 and never looked back adding his strong marking, pace and rebounding style to the team’s key defensive area. Date of Birth: 28 August, 1993 Height: 194cm Weight: 95kg Games MFC 2018: 13 Career Total: 69 Goals MFC 2018: 0 Career Total: 8 CDFC Games 2018: 8 CDFC Goals 2018: 2 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 174 votes

MILKSHAKE The medium forward booted 32 goals in a year that saw him complete a top ten finish in the club best and fairest. His was at his best with game-swinging goals against West Coast in Round 22 and Hawthorn in the Semi Final while he was sublime against Carlton in mid season with a massive five goals, 21 disposals and 15 score involvements rated the fifth best of the decade. Melksham was ranked first in the competition for goal assists, with 33 overall. Date of Birth: 29 August, 1991 Height: 186cm Weight: 83kg Games MFC 2018: 23 Career Total: 156 Goals MFC 2018: 32 Career Total: 110 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 428 votes (7th)

THE GOAL MAN The highlight of Hannan’s year was his goal on the run that heralded the win over Geelong in the Elimination Final. It was one of 22 for the season (the same number he kicked last year on debut) that included an important three goal haul against the Eagles. Was hampered by some knee issues and an early bout of indifferent form which saw him at Casey in a few occasions during the year. Date of Birth: 19 March, 1994 Height: 189cm Weight: 87kg Games MFC 2018: 15 Career Total: 22 Goals MFC 2018: 35 Career Total: 44 CDFC Games 2018: 5 CDFC Goals 2018: 8 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 182 votes

They're contracted to drag out negotiations until 5 minutes before the deadline.

It's against the site rules. I see all.

I've found the following on the JB Hi Fi website: AFL - Classics: Melbourne https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/sports/afl-classics-melbourne/950505/ We’ve dug deep into the AFL match archive to bring you six must-watch games of footy. So sit back, relax and take a stroll down memory lane as we relive a selection of rare and memorable classic games from the Melbourne Football Club. 1987 Semi Final Vs Sydney Swans 1991 Round 18 Vs St Kilda 1994 Qualifying Final Vs Carlton 2000 Round 14 Vs Collingwood 2000 Qualifying Final Vs Carlton 2015 Round 12 Vs Geelong Cats AFL Legends: Melbourne https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/sport/afl-legends-melbourne/334873/ Step back into the annuls of Australian Rules Football history to experience some of the greatest performances from many of greatest players to ever pull on the Melbourne Football Club guernsey. Sit back and enjoy these classic matches from the AFL match archives – presented in their original broadcast format, this collection is a must-have for any true Demons fan. 1987 ROUND 7 VS COLLINGWOOD 1990 ROUND 22 VS HAWTHORN 1991 ROUND 18 VS ST KILDA 1998 ROUND 4 VS CARLTON 2002 ROUND 1 VS HAWTHORN 2007 ROUND 11 VS COLLINGWOOD

What other games are on the set?

SIDELINED The former NBL basketballer spent most of the season sidelined by a hip injury incurred early in the season. Date of Birth: 7 October, 1991 Height: 185cm Weight: 91kg Games MFC 2018: 1 Career Total: 2 Goals MFC 2018: 0 Career Total: 1 CDFC Games 2018: 3 CDFC Goals 2018: 0 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 7 votes

PEDO’S FAREWELL The AFL career of this tough workhorse who was tireless in the ruck in the absence of Max Gawn and Jake Spencer last year is over. He spent most of this year as a spare parts man at Casey and, as always, stood up when it counted. Was the team’s top goal kicker in 2018. Date of Birth: 17 March, 1987 Height: 193cm Weight: 99kg Games MFC 2018: 4 Career Total: 80 Goals MFC 2018: 3 Career Total: 70 CDFC Games 2018: 17 CDFC Goals 2018: 32 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 10 votes

The first piece of the puzzle has been laid down.

COMEBACK Aaron vandenBerg came out of the wilderness late in the season to play in the finals after being forced out of the game for 18 months when stress fracture in his heel developed into Haglund's disease. The strong and aggressive midfielder displayed outstanding form on his comeback but may be forced to step away from the club due to family commitments in NSW. Date of Birth: 3 March, 1992 Height: 188cm Weight: 90kg Games MFC 2018: 6 Career Total: 34 Goals MFC 2018: 5 Career Total: 22 CDFC Games 2018: 3 CDFC Goals 2018: 2 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 125 votes

THE BERN Bernie Vince, who announced his retirement effective at the end of season, has had a celebrated career at the club. He arrived from Adelaide when the team was almost down and out, raised the banner early when he took on and beat former teammate Patrick Dangerfield in Adelaide and continued to lift the club on its upward journey under Paul Roos and then Simon Goodwin. Played more than 100 games with both Adelaide and Melbourne and also won best and fairest awards at both clubs. A wonderful achievement! Date of Birth: 2 October, 1985 Height: 186cm Weight: 89kg Games MFC 2018: 17 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2018: 1 Career Total: 113 CDFC Games 2018: 4 CDFC Goals 2018: 1 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 171 votes

NO HYPHEN? JKH mysteriously lost his hyphen or perhaps it was never there? Whatever the case, he did manage to get in a handful of games at AFL level and his contract was extended by another 12 months. Had his moments but not enough for best 22. Date of Birth: 21 March, 1995 Height: 173cm Weight: 75kg Games MFC 2018: 6 Career Total: 34 Goals MFC 2018: 1 Career Total: 12 CDFC Games 2018: 14 CDFC Goals 2018: 12 Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 61 votes