The Stigga

Maybe, but northing stopping another coming in late with an astronomical offer...

Time for this club to grow a pair.

Hopefully utter bullshite.

I think the populist view is that any bans will not be for a great amount of time.

I would hope they do have a fair idea what a bloke's worth. I just don't believe he will add value to the squad based on my observations.

I don't necessarily believe it either because the very notion of giving Jake Melksham $1.6 million guaranteed is patently absurd (and obscene).

My point is that it was only two years ago a three time premiership player was being paid roughly the same amount as we are now offering an NQR from Essendon. I'm just disagreeing with your assertion that he will be depth at best, but rather a list clogger that will add no value to the club, and an expensive one at that (if the reports are accurate that we are indeed offering him 1.6 million over 4 years).

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/giant-imbalance-in-players-wages/story-e6frf9jf-1226655094178

Perhaps, but at $400,000 a year? Corey Enright was on this kind of coin after his 3rd flag...

Another list clogger Ron, And a highly paid one at that if reports are accurate.

Recruiting at Melbourne has officially:

I think some may still believe that he can turn out like David Mundy. Tall, mobile, lovely skilled and didn't hit is peak until 27-28. I just don't think Jack has the tough, contested side of the game to get there.

1.5 million over 7 years do it.

Not much confidence he will stay past 2017. Seems to miss his home in Scarborugh quite a bit.

What did he say?

Nowhere near enough. Its their two best midfielders (sans Ablett)

Prestia and Bennell for Howe, 2015 first and second round pick and 2016 first round pick.

Loved this guys manic intensity at the pill yesterday. Played his way onto the senior list and I really hope he carries on leading the way. If only every player on the list had the same. Have a feeling this style of play is non-negotiable from now on. I worry for players like Watts and Garland...

Been outstanding the past few weeks. That intensity...

Sure, we've done some things we haven't done in a long time, but the Essendon/Carlton/Footscray stuff was utter garbage.

Did you address the elephant in the room?

He'll be All-Australian this year.

Nope, so we beat a few reasonable teams for the first time in years. It would have to happen sooner rather than later Completely nullified by losses to Carlton and Essendon. Same old shite.

Nothing has changed in 5 years.