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I think it's lip service the the AFLW team. If it was the ment heyd make big announcements about what we were doing to secure the next coach, we'd have socials about the list management and drsft tonight etc. I understand budget isn't as high for the women's program, but surely those shared comms resources could be doing a bit more?

So actually with Paxy, Hose, Mahony, Dethridge, and O'Hehir all contracted til end of 2026 (with draftees getting 2 years and Paxy and Hose being extended), Goldrick and Mackin are the only out of contracts. Mackin possible retirement? You'd think Goldy gets the nod ahead of Rigoni.

Yeah also did a search and Hose signed til 2026 too. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1793226/dees-fill-final-list-space-aflw#:~:text=Pleasingly%2C%20the%20club%20has%20offered,do%20in%20an%20AFLW%20environment.%E2%80%9D

Rigoni delisted, it seems. 7 listed players still out of contract (no news): Dethridge O'Herir Goldrick Hose Mahony Mackin (Aimee) Paxman We had 2 extras on the list (due to two inactive players. We currently have 5 out (Colvin, Zanker, Taylor, Johnson, Rigoni) and 2 in (Mia Austin, Aoife Horisk). So that means we have one list spot, unless we have players remaining on the inactive list. We have picks 9 and 14, and then 53 and 71. We seemed quite happy to trade out 2nd round picks. So my guess is one more delisting to go, and we only use 2 picks in the draft.

I think the dogs held down on principle. North were absolutely low balling and that's poor form.

Trade period starts tomorrow and we still have 10 out of contract players, including some big names.

I think a dangerous lively smallish forward with goal sense who can win her own ball. A big bodied mid is important too. But I do think O'Hehir is destined for that role. With the lower scoring game in AFLW I do think that the type you described (create goals) are really valuable. I suspect that's why we drafted Pisano: when it clicks she is great. But she doesn't seem to be able to get involved regularly to give her those opportunities.

Ripping band, and have all their albums on vinyl! Their whole catalogue is worth a listen.

Gabby Colvin retirement. melbournefc.com.auColvin calls time | Thank you GabGabrielle Colvin has retired from the game Unsurprising after injury kept her out a lot of the season, and given her age. But has been a solid squad contributor over the journey.

Honestly, I thought she looked capable during her handful of performances. But is a small list and spots are premium. I suspect they have a good handle on who will be reconstracted, who they want to recruit and how many to draft.

Denby Taylor won't be offered a new contract. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1936491/aflw-list-update-thank-you-denby

Which is rubbish. When has the lower placed side ever got the benefit?

At Casey.

To think that Jack Trengove is younger than Jake Melksham and only a few months old than Gawn and May. Yet he only played 10 games after the 2013 season.

I think Morton definitely had the capacity as well. His first couple of years were great, playing more as a wing/HFF. Then they shifted him to defence where he really struggled, add in a few injuries and I suspect he really struggled to refind confidence and get back into form.

Gee would be good to have Goldrick back next week! I'm not sure if any of the others get in for the final. Colvin probably the best chance if her wrist is up to it,and Molly has been in the team when fit but hasn't set the world on fire.

A win next week and we still finish 2nd.

Game changing decision.

Simon gets blamed for a lot of things but this is a new one!

That's a shocking decision. Mark to Kate Hore everyday. And if it isn't it's a ball up. She clearly thought she marked it, and claimed the mark. You can't penalise someone in that situation.

Not at all (to a white jumper). The clash is horrible tonight. Just wear the blue backed standard MFC and there is no clash at all.

The umpires just allowing tackles to go on and on and on until someone rips or throws it out is ridiculous.

Death, taxes, and Kate Hore being cool, calm and collected.

Big game tonight, probably decides whether we play Brisbane in the semi final (if we lose today) or Hawthorn (if we win).

I can actually see Xavier Lindsay being capable of playing (or at least developing into a) centre square mid. He is hard at it, wins his own ball and moves through traffic well.