Mickey

I'm interested to see where he fits in the scheme of things. Is he a Jonesy replacement with a couple of years to develop? Or do they see him fitting in earlier than that, and at who's expense? One to keep an eye on

There was another instagram story (maybe nibbler?) Of TMac using a resistance band on his Big toe, seemingly stretching and strengthening it. It seems like something he will be managing for a while

Hi all, Has anyone heard why Brayshaw hasn't been training? Buried at the end of the MFC article about the Brayshaw Family's 100x100ms is the fact that Gus can't do them this year, and he's been MIA for a few weeks from the main group. The official line a few weeks ago was that he was sick, but surely there is something else to it. http://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-12-24/100hundreds-brayshaws-family-christmas

The Herald Sun is reporting the Andrew's Government has shot down our plans for Yarra Park, but I can't get past the pay wall https://t.co/eNUrYSWE85

Hannan down the wing for me. That was super

Most hats have a sweat band also. Keeps the sweat out of the eyes

I guess the reason they aren't leaving is because AAMI Park is their home ground. They have exactly what we want, not sure they will give it up so we can stay close to our ground.

Tom Bugg to Carlton

Went to Norf as a rookie

Pretty sure he played forward but didn't hit the scoreboard an awful lot.

Wow. Carlton trade their future 1st rounder for 19 and Adelaide future 1st rounder. Could well have traded #1 next year for 19 and 10+

The Herald Sun says yes. Told to take the full 5 minutes, so the first round takes as long as possible for the TV coverage

Is there a mid season draft happening for state league players? Maybe we could wait until then, to see if we actually need another back up ruck.

4 day break between round 5 and 6

Last 6 games include 3 top 4 from last year, Sydney and North. Cats in Geelong again is poo, as are back to back interstate games on opposite ends of the country with a 6 day break.

Not a Dees player but this one always gets me

I would not be averse to Lewis stepping down for Lever. Whether TMac gets in or not, I'm not sure. You'd think Jones has one more year but, if not, I'm with Dof above. Maxy is just such a good speaker and ambassador for the club. Would love him to pair up with Jack as co-captains.

1. Richmond 2. West Coast 3. Melbourne 4.GWS 5. Collingwood 6. Essendon 7. North 8. Adelaide 9. Brisbane 10. Geelong 11. Hawthorn 12. Sydney 13. Port 14. Saints 15. Doggies 16. Carlton 17. Freo 18. GC

Another case for a vomit reaction button ?

Playing in front of 80-90k... I wonder what the largest crowd GC have played in front of. 50k?

There is a HS article but I couldn't get around the pay wall

Doesn't sound like it. Mahoney said we were looking to fill out three list needs and upgrade our draft hand. Think that's all she wrote

Isn't this the problem though? What are they thinking? We'll give a bloke 8 mil over 8 years but not pay the commensurate trade value? Hogan isn't a free agent, they have to give up something. I'm not saying he's worth 2 early first rounders, but he's worth more than 11 and 23, and much closer to 5, 23 and 30.

Honestly, what I think is more likely is that someone offered Morris the inside word and he took it. How else would he know what Jesse's manager asked, or that Freo are bristling internally when people say they are bluffing? I agree with you that journalists are unlikely to be untruthful on purpose. However, they all have their sources, and it seems Tom is only reporting one side of the story.