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I know I'm adding to your angst, but the pure drivel posted on this thread is incredible.

If anyone thinks a 30 year old Petracca, who runs away from high balls and now rushes his kicks because he's concerned by body contact, is worth more in a trade than a 21 year old Humphrey, they are genuinely clueless. Most years Petracca's kicking was pretty consistent. His percentage efficiency typically averaged in the mid 50s. It never dropped below 50, until this year (48). There's a reason. After a year back I do expect his confidence to improve, but trading a player with potentially 2-3 very good years left for one with a decade is a no brainer. If it can be done.

I understand your view, but if Humphrey officially declares he wants to come back to Victoria then he's a chance to be involved. It really depends on how willing he is to declare his homeward intentions. If he's wishy washy then I agree it won't happen.

Lamb has been useless irrespective of the outcomes of this trade period. Landing Flanders, Humphrey, Mihocek and whomever won't change that.

I like Demon Forever's mail and don't agree with the postters he's responding to, but why are they ''haters'' ?

He did, but he was also equivocal. He acknowledged that Melbourne could still get Flanders.

I've been sad for 2 years.

You'd think a journalist would know that we use the term pleaded in Australia, not pled.

More likely, the manager.

I knew I had to marry my first wife in order to get rid of her. Sometimes, there are just processes that you need to follow. It feels like we're gently pushing Petracca to a new home, because we know the fresh air will make things better in the long run. Unless, you're in the club 24/7 it's hard to know.

Why do supporters worry about what incoming players are paid ? I couldn't care less. We either get better or we don't. Get better.

It's not a great example, because Geelong traded what they could. It doesn't make it a cast iron fact that that was all he was worth. It's all they had.

I'll be shocked if they do.

I never said he was quick. I've never thought it either. In fact, if you hadn't said, ''his lack of pace is a big worry'', which is utter garbage, I wouldn't be in dialogue with you.

I'm convinced you just guess at a player's pace. When I read your comment I thought to myself, do I ever remember thinking Flanders was slow ? After-all, he's been in my Fantasy side more than once. No, I never had. So, I thjought I'd check his junior profile. ''His hands are his greatest asset when in midfield, coupling with his explosive power which while he clocks a three-second flat 20-metre sprint, is also helped with his sheer strength to burst away from opponents and gain some much needed separation on his opponents.'' You talk utter nonsense half the time, interspersed with some good stuff.