DubDee

Stats don’t tell the story. Wingard had a poor year. AA my [censored]

Too old. Injuries will hit soon.

I’d like to return to footy in the 90’s. no more 135 min games. It’s too long. bring back 120 min games

Bit harsh expecting Trac to improve. He is the second best player in the AFL this year. If his kicking was off at times it was because he was constantly tackled whilst kicking

I know, what a joke this is. it is playing with player's careers. I would also be interested in how much the AFL admin is being downsized if lists have to be. the biggest drain on the AFL is all timewasters in AFL HQ.

What a gun. I haven't seen such a dominant season by a Demon in a long time. especially the way he impacted games. We finally have a Dangerfield/Dusty type. this is a major and necessary cog in a premiership tilt imo. If we had finsihed top 4, I reckon Trac would be taking home the Brownlow and most other awards. A credit also to the coach and guys behind the scenes. not often MFC develop players as well as this

Why do senior players get almost 3.5 months off if not in finals? that leaves the coaches with 2.5 months to train. get ready for the changes to game plan, learn new roles etc. I'm all for the players getting a break but this seems over the top. Dec should at least be fine for people to train if they wish and attend meetings etc. It puts a lot of pressure on the players to stay fit in their own time during this off time.

he already has his breakout season in 2017. looked like the next big thing off half-back he is my most frustrating player, such talent, speed, good aggression. I just don't think he concentrates for long enough and applies himself enough. not sure what the issue is. the last 3 seasons he has been inconsistent, can't be risked in the back line. in and out of the side. I'd open for a trade, especially if it could get us a big fwd

dont think he has the tank. give him the challenge over the break and off season to build his endurance with the carrot of a regular wing spot see what happens. we need him getting to more contests in the fwd line anyway if he is not successful.

If Polec leaves and Higgins who are north paying big money? They need to reach 92% of the cap. They won’t be able to attract anyone decent in the trade period with their ‘war chest’

Very risky strategy. They don’t have much of a young core 22-26yo so once Goldy and Cunnington/Zeilbell are too old in a couple of years they will be in real trouble. im loving it! Tassie Ross by 2025 I reckon

Yeah I know. I was more trying to point out the criteria for the award sucks. Rowell has risen to star level already amazingly, and is clearly the best kid to come through this year. So it’ll hardly be interesting seeing him win it next year. I’d want to see the next rising star come up

No I’m saying he would play the HF role far better than butler. He goes fwd in most games he plays. I get the positional argument but I’m happy with this call

Couldn’t think of a player we need less

Yep, the next Rhys Palmer The award means little. Rowell is clearly the biggest rising star in the game

How did Rowell not win the rising star?? Clearly the best kid in the game. Played three and 3 BOGs Serong will be a solid inside mid. But could be another Rhys Palmer

I get what you are saying. But if I was picking a team and had to choose. I’d choose the Bont. Butler is overrated. Not close to AA quality for me

Cam Guthrie AA. Standards have slipped

Reckon I’d take the Bont on the HF line over Butler. His second half if the year was poor

He was playing good footy when he got injured. He would have been a chance to pick up a premiership medal this year, injury aside all the best Jack, no doubt you'll flourish in retirement from footy

Also I wouldn't read too much into the club being open to offers for a player. At least half our list would be in that bracket

Pruess is too one-dimensional. we need a back-up ruck who can at least play fwd a bit. We should get a second rounder for him. then trade in a young ruckman with a few preseasons under his belt, from a club with a surplus. or look to the VFL etc for a back up ruck and we come out on top trade wise.

thanks for the info I do find it hard to imagine a player manager discouraging a big money trade to line his pockets though...

Viney is 26yo and 5 months so he'll be 30 going into his final year of the contract, turning 31yo that year I'd love to wrap him up for his best years. I reckon he will improve and drive the group forward

He’s a club champ and still playing well. No way he’ll be let go