DistrACTION Jackson

I see he is doing some training with Gus and Gawny. Good to see.

Just checking and it looks like McGrath played 18 games compared to Woewodin 15 and Browne 14. Interestingly, Twomey had Browne in his U19 team of the year but he isn't in the top 30 of the draft. Averaged 32 touches at colts level and kicked 11 goals....

Bring it on. This team is made of the right stuff and it won't bother them who they play. Cannot wait to see the flag unfurled.... hopefully by Jonesy.

Thought I'd also touch on Sam Darcy who had the following averages from 3 NAB league matches: 16 disposals 6.3 marks 6 hitouts 1 tackle 0.3 goals He did have 6 goals in a Vic metro v Vic country match, which is why I think he is going so high. But again, those stats are similar to Mac and you could probably argue Mac is ahead other than that state based game. My personal view is neither would have been a top 10 pick in a draft that was strong on key talls.

I love this man so much. Hope like hell he is a one club, 300 game star of the MFC to go with a few flags.

The thing I don't really understand, in the past a player with similar attributes to Mac would be seen as a riskier pick and likely fall in the 20-40 range. He has shown some great skills and attributes in his highlights reel, but that's the thing, it is only highlights. In 6 NAB league games Mac has the following averages: 12.7 disposals 2.7 marks 1.7 tackles 1.5 inside 50s 12.7 hitouts 0.3 goals In comparison in the 2019 colts season Luke Jackson had the following from 8 games: 18.6 disposals 3.1 marks 2.3 tackles Inside 50s - unknown 32.6 hitouts 1 goal There's a fairly large difference between the two and they are saying Mac is a top 10 pick. I'm definitely not saying he will be a dud, I'm just pointing out that I think if he goes inside the top 10 it will be a reach from a club and probably due to panic that because of what Jackson has done teams want to rush out to find a ruck/forward.

This would be awesome for both us and the soccer/rugby sides.

Might be worth a watch.

Ideally after our pick 37.... I still think there's a chance we do some dealing to get that pick into the 20's to make sure.

Can you pick up a delisted free agent as a rookie? Could be a decent way to bring in some experience as a bit of an insurance play.

I personally think the first game of the season should be a GF replay every year, with the previous winner hosting.

I don't quite understand this. We've now lost 8 players from our overall list and gained 1. How does that equal 4 extra spots?

He's a heart and soul type player. Just love the way he speaks about his role and the club. Executes his role to perfection.

I think we will definitely select him in the draft. Just seems to be the type of player we would love, hard working and driven. He will also have plenty of time to develop in the VFL and learn off some fantastic players. I reckon he will be bid on in the 40-60 range and we will then match.

Well at least we can easily get him back in 2 years time.......

Further to my point above, if I'm Melbourne I consider legal action to re-coup economic damages from the AFL for the time and money spent developing players. Further, we also challenge the ruling in this situation. I'm a bit disappointed we haven't done something like this. Might sound extreme but why shouldn't? The AFL have moved the goalposts after the fact and in such a short time period we are unable to adjust.

It's typical AFL knee jerk reaction. I don't want to make this a 'race' type discussion, but I find it strange that the indigenous players are included within the rules with players with international backgrounds. Indigenous Australians are ingrained in our game going back 50-100 years. So for example, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan having an indigenous background is very different to a Mac Andrew who moved to Australia as a toddler from war torn Sudan. I think the NGAs are a great way to bring International based kids into the game a reach a broader audience. These kids are more likely to go to soccer if they aren't provided strong AFL pathways. This is where I think the AFL have stuffed up and clubs like Melbourne, who have developed a raw Mac should reap the rewards of putting time into these players. So my change would be to do the following: 1. Indigenous Australians to be removed from the NGA as options within either the top 20 or 40. 2. Players who were born outside Australia to be fair game at any pick.

True. But what it does do is provide protection for the club, as we either don't have to trade or can ask for a hefty price or no deal. It's better to have a contract in place than not.

Future goat

I think he could potentially. Honestly, I think he could play anywhere but I think he is the best ruck/forward in the game. The other player's highlights I saw and who may slide is Josh Sinn. He looks like a very solid player and if he slides to our pick I think we may take him.

Had pressure on him to perform on the biggest stage, with the comparisons to Dusty. He took it all before him, grabbed the bull by the horns and helped bring the cup home. Will become a legend of the MFC, if he isn't already. His maturity as a person and leader is also outstanding and I shed a tear seeing the emotion on his face and how much he loves the club.

I see Jackson as the greatest utility in the competition. If we need a spark in the ruck he goes there. If we need an outlet kick on the wing he goes there. If we need a pack marking forward he goes there. I just think he's too valuable around the ground to be number 1 ruck. Tbh he could become one of the best key forwards if we really wanted him to stay there, which I don't think we will.

Interested to hear people's thoughts on Toby Conway as a potential option for pick 17? Feel like it would be perfect timing to bring him in and develop for 3-4 years under Gawn before taking the number 1 ruck role once he retires. Watching highlights he seems pretty mobile for a 204cm player.

So they are geniuses for getting enough picks for a father son and trading for Nathan Kreuger and Patrick Lipinski, two fringe players? Seriously Rendell is a complete [censored] and it makes me angry he gets paid for this dribble when people in Melbourne have lost their jobs due to Covid.

I am more than happy to manage his online dating profiles to find the right Melbourne girl for him. Ideally we are looking for wealth bayside family, strong AFL pedigree in the family and a love of unicorns.