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I've put in zero effort this year looking at tapes of this current crop of draftees. I thought I'd start last night, but it was just a cursory glance. I've heard that Sullivan Robey has shot up the draft boards in a similar fashion to Oliver in 2015, so I started with him. Admittedly, it's a tiny sample size, but my goodness he looked ordinary. He's supposedly top 10 quality ? Maybe I just started with his worst video. Bad kicks, dropped marks, errant handballs, and the slowest decision maker you'd ever see. I'll look at more videos, but the round 19 talent league game I saw I couldn't have been less impressed. If he's a top 10 draft selection no wonder they're complaing about this year's draft.

Thanks. I'm really interested in your opinion.

And he wouldn't know how to use AI.

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Like Neale-Bullen, Jackson and now Petracca, I'll celebrate their Melbourne careers once they're fully retired. Before then, no.

I agree @dazzledavey36 . Petracca is a champion of our club and imo a champion of the game. But he also had a chance to be a part of getting this club back up the ladder. Instead, this overly emotional sook took the easy way out. Yeah yeah nearly died blah blah I wouldn't want to be in the trenches with him. How many thumbs down can I get 🤣

I disagree. Players shouldn't sign long-term contracts and then capriciously change their mind.

Who's ''writing him off'' ? We don't all have to gush over club recruitments.

We're all different. I don't get emotional about footballers. During trade time they become a commodity. So, naturally, I want that commodity maximised. Oliver is the best pure mid I've seen at Melbourne and when his playing days are over I'll laud his contributions to that elusive premiership. In the meantime, I'm ok losing an overweight 28 year old man with Mummy issues.

A terrible comparison.

For me it's more his decision making. But hey, if people want to be excited by another club's fringe player, great.

I can't say this overly excites me. While many on Demonland liked Sam Frost I thought he was hopeless. Hopefully, this bloke isn't as bad with his ball use.

Just joking. Ann-Margret is one of my all-time favourites.

No such thing.

I was merely commenting on the merits of 7 & 8 being a fair trade for Petracca and you extrapolated that to mean all sorts of extraneous issues. When challenged on the merits of the trade you've quickly resorted to being a mendicant. Give yourself an uppercut.

Come on mate. Be brave. And I never mentioned Oliver, who is a separate entity. I said picks 7 & 8 was a fair trade for Petracca and you inferred it was terrible and anyone who thought it was fair wished harm on the club. Now you're being a weasle. You're being a shirker. I'll ask again, what's a fair trade for Petracca or retract your comment.

What do you think a 30 year old who doesn't want to play for you , runs away from high balls, and avoids body contact is worth ? I'm really looking forward to your answer.

Why would you say this when plenty think 7 & 8 is fair and have expressed that opinion on here ?

He played as a 20 year old in the toughest position on the ground. He's a far better kick than Petracca and a far better mark. His upside is enormous.

I can see why you'd think that. You don't even know how to spell his name.

It's hard when you don't know all of the facts, but I hope Melbourne call their bluff.

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Surely, it's occurred to you that for Melbourne to be taking the actions they are that there are compelling reasons that you're not privy to ? Or do you think you're armed with all of the necessary information ?

Lamb ?

@Demon Forever How's that BBQ going ? Did old mate turn up ?