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Deferring contract talks is not the scary term it used to be. The media love it and it makes for a provocative headline but nowadays, more often than not, it doesn’t indicate a player’s unrest or wanting to leave. As others have said, there’s too many other factors at play including cba and other priority signings. Start to worry if this stretches out after the bye.

I replied and submitted a question, but got no link... and forgot.

Yep- sorry about that… Problem fixed.

I believe that would be the first time ever that a premiership team has played together again.

Commentators around the nation are salivating at the thought of another AFL player with a 'basketball background'.

Agreed. Looking at the season as a whole, and even my perception coming into it, I always thought it would be strange to see an MFC team take the field without him. I'm shocked by how smooth the transition was. Sparrow and Jordon were kicking down the door in the end.

Thanks - really appreciate it!

Absolute tragedy. Heartbreaking.

Happy New Year!

Unbelievably talented but, sadly, undeniably lazy on the field. Hope he can turn it around, but he has so far wasted his opportunities.

It took Jack Viney 39 matches over three seasons to notch up 7 wins. Timing is everything!

Fair call - thanks for giving it a go.

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It’s completely subjective - many players peak at 19, others aren’t even considered by recruiters until they’re 22. Its seemed over the years, the general consensus is 26 - 29 is the sweet spot for age, strength, durability and experience. Looking at recent Brownlow winners, though an imperfect metric, gives us some idea… Dangerfield 26yo Martin 26yo Mitchell 25yo Fyfe 27yo Neale 27yo Wines 26yo

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And the Northern Territory - when they’re released from WA, they need to go there to face the music all over again.

Mitchell is attempting to do what Clarkson did when he took over; trading senior players for high picks. Problem is that, unlike last time, the market values early picks a lot higher than it did 04 and 05. There's either a lot of Clarkson or a lot of Neeld about what he's doing...