The Stigga

Jack Watts - Thinks he will still be a Melbourne, initial interest from other clubs but no follow ups. Jimmy Toumpas- Thought he showed improvement, been hampered by injury, still thinks there is still in AFL player there, he thinks Jimmy may want to go home but is exploring opportunites Dawes - Bit of a vague answer, but said that its other clubs that might be talking about this. Aaron Black- No discussions with him

No offer for Danger. Said 10 mill over 6 was ridiculous and disrespectful to playing list. Interest in Thomas Bugg. Fits our profile. Jeremy Howe, still a chance to stay on list. He is testing the market, there are a range of clubs that have a certain monetary value on him.

Ben Kennedy monitired closely. Have spoken to him. One of a number of payers we have discussed.

Been in contact with Dorodo, they are on the same wavelength insofar as what a fair deal would be (he didn't say what that was)

Josh on now: Melksham, done a lot of work on him, want run and curry. He has indicated that he wants to join Melbourne

Don't know we wouldn't offer him 10 million over 7 years.

If the offer is indeed 800,000 over 5 years, then quite simply we can blow them out of the water.

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...