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Haha

Judging by the different font I'm guessing he's copy and pasted it from somewhere, maybe the facebook trade rumours group. I'd much prefer Hrovat to Melksham FWIW.

You'd do a straight swap of Melksham for Watts? Dear lord!

Real knee-slappers these last few posts...

E Staggers me that some grown adults can't differentiate between he's and his. I mean, honestly. The mind boggles.

Can we start a thread called "idiotic drafting/trade ideas" and keep all of these absurd suggestions in there?

Not at all. The way he accommodated big personalities like Schmeichel, Ronaldo, Ince, Keane, Hughes, Neville, Ferdinand, Evra, Robson and especially Cantona, and moulded them into title winning team after title winning team was one of his biggest strengths. Cantona used to rock up to club functions in a suit and trainers, timekeeping was questionable, yet Ferguson recognised his genius and what a positive influence he was on the young players coming through and so he indulged him and made him feel special. Because of this Eric began to not only toe the line but led the way in terms of training standards and professionalism. He almost single-handedly won United the title in 96-97. The man was an absolutely incredible man-manager. Also completely ruthless and was able to make decisions without emotion when he considered that players had become destabilising influences or were past their best.

Whereabouts? Can't see anything

Did he?

Is this a joke? Josh Walker. The Josh Walker who averages 8 disposals, 3 marks and 1 goal a game and has the agility of the QE2? I've now heard it all.

Genuine spud

Cross has said a couple of times he was hoping to go around again. Was club's decision.

And what did he say when you asked him where he's going to be next year?

He's on: SEN 6.30 5AA 6.40 6PR 6.50 Sure he'll get a fair grilling from the 6PR flogs about when he'll be moving back to Perth, will be interesting. Can whoever's listening report back anything noteworthy?

And most people can do it every now and then, have a great time with it, and not have it take over their lives

So what? Awful player, why would we be interested?

Gee whiz Nat Fyfe, Luke Parker and James McDonald all rolled into one! You couldn't make it up...

Exactly. Like Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Another typical DL post. Absolute rubbish. He's done some good things in his 5 or so games and some not so good things. Great story Dazzle told about him a while ago, sounds like a ripping kid. Love Harmes' infectious enthusiasm, love that he's a Demon through and through and really hope he makes it, but to say he's as exciting a prospect as Brayshaw and Salem is just absurd.

That's your prerogative to not rate them, but I guarantee you they know a hell of a lot more about what's going on from a list management perspective than you think. At all clubs.

For a couple of reasons. You're unbelievably naive to think that the powers that be don't talk to their mates about things that happen at the club. The board especially are generally Melbourne supporters who happen to have good business acumen, but they've got their mates who they still love to talk footy with. I used to work with a board member who'd throw me some interesting bits of gossip. But of course they're not going to be disclosing the real clandestine stuff that if it gets out could hurt the club. But the club is (supposedly) going to put Jack up for trade. To do this they will need to inform every other club that he's available, so its hardly a secret that needs to be kept under wraps.

Shame

To give her some MFC context, John Rothfield's daughter (Doctor Turf). She wouldn't mind me saying that.

Yep, valid point. But when you know someone and trust them you generally believe them, and as I said she's definitely not the type to make something like this up.

I find your posts completely bonkers at times but all the best getting yourself healthy and happy.