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  1. An incredibly sad day, just cant imagine the pain that his family, friends & players are going through. I also cant comprehend the pain Sean Abbott is going through. He will, however he shouldnt blame himself for what he has been taught from a young age. A freek accident that on this occasion had life threatening consequences. Phil was taken too soon but passed away doing what he loved. RIP Phil Hughes.

  2. The 5 that I've listed are gone and have been replaced. We are yet to here anything official about Blease or Strauss but I'm sure they are gone. Tapscott not as sure. Evans, less sure as he's contracted. Anyone else like McKenzie or Trengove is complete speculation.

    I don't think it will be long for Blease and Strauss to be official. That's pick 2 and 3. Everything after that I presume will take time over the next 2 weeks.

    Does anyone know about Georgiou? Will Frost coming in and the likelihood of a tall at one of the top picks, combined with Pedersen being a versatile option I don't see much point in keeping him. At the same time I understand he did a good job for us early last year.

    Georgiou is definitely worth keeping. He looked really good early.He's 24, give him a solid 2 years at VFL and he could be a permanent 22. Far better to drop Tapscott, Blease, Strauss before Alex

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  3. So far we have 0 list spots.

    And picks 2, 3, 40, 53, PSD 2.

    Unless we get to 4 delistings we wont use it.

    So far I can only see 3 delistings - Blease, Strauss, Tapscott

    Couldn't we arrange a deal for Blease lol? Wouldn't surprise me though.

  4. When you think about it, it makes sense that Melbourne would not make a major play in 2014. This year should be about the national draft, an opportunity to draft some of the most exciting kids in the country. Granted our history however I still have faith in Roos and the Jackson admin. Imagine Brayshaw + Heeney + Goddard + Stretch this year. 2015 wont hold much in wins guys, were not climbing that quick. Not until this time next year. Then we land the big fish, Dangerfield, Shuey, Sloane....im salivating!

  5. So much depends on how serious Clark is about ensuring Melbourne are compensated. If he (or his manager) list three clubs (say Collingwood, Hawks, Dons) and state that he is happy to go to any of the three and secure the best deal for Melbourne, then we can possibly drive the price to a late first rounder.

    If Clark nominates Collingwood as his sole preferred destination, we'll likely be rodgered in the deal.

    And he is still under contract so we dont have to sell him short. Even if we get nothing for him in 2015, I would prefer not to be 'rodgered' by anyone, especially collingwood

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  6. It seems that too many posters are clambering to offload Watts, Trengove and Toumpas as though Roos has no long-term plans for them. Personally i consider that all three are potential stars for the MFC and i suspect that Roos may share that view. How many other AFL Clubs have their supporters clambering to offload their No.s. 1, 2 & 3 draft picks, especiall ywhen one is a past (co)captain?

    Um excuse me but I did not name Toumpas, he needs time. Give him a year in the gym and VFL. Soundnt play seniors at all next year. I think he will be a good player actually, regrettably perhaps not Wines quality but its early times.

    I do believe its time for Watts and Trengove however. Watts needs a fresh start and so does Melbourne. It needs to start over and its the best thing for the club and player. Trengove, I feel was damaged from the captaincy and I dont see anything special in this person to consider otherwise.

  7. Where do I sign?

    Though you'd be hard pressed getting a second rounder back from Adelaide and GWS wouldn't be giving Bugg up that cheap, he's a decent player.

    Take it or leave it for me on Adelaide. Dangerfield is not worth overs and pick 2 + Trengove would surely be enough. If not tough luck. There is Shiel, Jack Steven, Mitchell (sydney) and Im sure others I cant think of.

    Might be right about Bugg though. 2nd rounder should do it though.

  8. Dangerfield + 2nd rounder in exchange for pick 2 + Trengove

    Adam Treloar in exchange for pick 3 (for Frawley)

    Tomas Bugg + 3rd rounder in exchange for 2nd rounder (obtained by Dangerfield Trade)

    Yarren + 2rd rounder in exchange for Jack Watts & 3rd rounder

    Robinson in exchange for Sam Blease

    Malcheski free agency

    Clint Jones free agency

    2x second round picks in ND

    3rd Round pick for ND

  9. I think the prospect of incorporating Trengove in a trade is very interesting. My original thought was an outright no, I have really liked Trengove and want to see him come good after his foot injury.

    Although I then realized he would be one of the highest paid players at the club (alongside Frawley, Clark, and Jones) - since he was last signed during the $cully fiasco.

    Based on this and the likely fact that both Frawley and Clark will be off our list we will have a ridiculously large sum of cash to chase high end targets.

    The last I saw on here was the rumoured offer on the Crows table of pick 2 and Trengove for Dangerfield, having Trengove in that deal will still allow us plenty of cash to chase another high end target (Cameron or secondly Mitchell) with the use of pick 3.

    So I'm all for it (based on the acquired high end player).

    I'm curious what all your thoughts are for Trengove as trade bait?

    Pick 2 is surely enough? Perhaps 2 & a second rounder. 2 & Trengove, overs even for Dangerfield quality

  10. If Clark says he'd love to stay at Melbourne but then doesn't, it means one of two things:

    1. He's lying to the public to protect his reputation

    2. Melbourne / Roos don't want him. Which begs the question why??

    2. Simply because if Clark doesn't want to play for the MFC then why play him? If you really want to leave then its in the best interest of both club and player, especially if its an early contract release. That goes for any player. Whilst I will be criticized for this, I truly believe the MFC are better off without Mitch. Midfield is a more pressing for the club. Anyway just my opinion

  11. Love to see:

    Trade: Jack Grimes in exchange for late 2rd rounder

    Delist: Blease (perhaps re-recruit in Rookie Draft), Strauss, Nicholson, Evans, Tapscott, Clizby, McKenzie

    Retire: Byrnes

    Free Agent: James Frawley, obtain pick 3

    Pick 2: Offer to GWS for Treloar & 3rd rounder (unsigned after 2015)

    Pick 3: Petracca/ Brayshaw/ Heeney/ Wright

    Pick 22: Weller/ Duggan/ Marchbank/ Goddard

    Pick 35ish: Billy Sketch

    Pick 42: Best Key Defender

    Pick 60: Inside Midfielder

    Pick 62ish: Inside Midfielder

    Pick 78: Small Defender

    Free Agent: Malceski

  12. It's unlikely that the AFL Commission will be offering a priority pick. And whilst it disgusts me that we request handouts, the fact remains that we need more talent. Should the AFL offer Melbourne a PP, I suspect it will be a pick at the completion of the first round and to be used on an established player only. However, who would want to commit to a disgrace of a club. A club unworthy of respect. A club unable to recruit, develop and protect its junior prospects.

    Jack Watts is a player I would support in leaving the MFC during the trade period. Whilst only worth a 3rd rounder, I dont see any desire in this man. Never have, never will. Its a follower, devoid of any ability to go at the contest. Its in Jacks interest too. Like all players recruited at that time, Jack had no support from the club, something which can only be analyzed now.

    I have heard some suggesting Jack Grimes should also be 'shopped' around for a trade. I disagree however. Whilst his skills are not up to AFL standard, the club can manage this. The best clubs give its players a role and they stick to it. Melbourne doesn't have to have every player offering superior skills. It needs a majority of these however removing Grimes would expose us further, hes one who is willing to throw himself at the contest.

    Its time for the MFC to rebuild again so the draft must be used on young prospects. It does however need on field leadership from senior mature AFL players and therefor it would be a better option for the AFL to offer a late first round player. It would also be ideal if the AFL could help lure a big name, offering financial intensive (listed on the books of course). A Chris Judd to Carlton type of arrangement.

  13. Its time for a major cleanup. A majority of the players just dont care, they have been through season after season of being demorisised that it no longer hurts. I see a future with the following players however every other player should be traded/delisted/retired.

    Keep: N.Jones (heart and sole of the club, a keeper but I wouldn't blame him if he left for a premiership. He certainly deserves to play in a competitive team), Dunn, T.McDonald, Salem, Hogan, Viney, Frawley, Tyson, Michie, Vince, JKH & Howe. Every other player, including Grimes, Watts, Trengove, Toumpas etc should all be released from the club!

  14. Melbourne Statistic Port Adelaide

    127 Contested Possessions 112

    291 Uncontested Possessions 245

    342 Effective Disposals 279

    81.2% Effective Disposals % 76.6%

    43 Clangers 44

    9 Contested Marks 7

    8 Marks Inside 50 8

    34 Clearances 37

    39 Rebound 50s 26

    39 One Percenters 43

    5 Bounces 30

    9 Goal Assists 11

    81.8% % Goals Assisted 78.6%

    Sorry for the messy layout - cut and paste from footy wire - but who would seriously have contemplated that we could be so "competitive" in all these stats against the top team so soon.

    Beyond my wildest dreams.

    A tad more composure at the start and finish, which should come with time - another preseason together and a stable lineup - and we should be the goods.

    Well done Mr Roos and all the team.

    Based on these statistics, and holding consistently over the remaining season, I would strongly consider placing a substantial bet ($10,000) on us making the finals in 2015. (I have never made a financial bet before)

  15. Pendlebury seamlessly made the transition from basketball to AFL, I really hope someday Watts can do the same.

    Dont take any odds. $1.01 wouldn't be short enough for Watts! Hang the bloke out to dry, delist him. I am over watching soft players. Terlich, Howe, Watts leave...please...for all our sake!

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