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How confident are you he'll be a Dee next year ?

Phew.

I don't agree with much of that. I sense he's far more rounded already. More importantly, you and I aren't really in a position to judge from afar. I place great stock in his role on game-day. For me he's the perfect captain. I don't buy into a mid trying to do too much.

I'm now getting posters tell me some of the things he does, as though this is some sort of revelation to me. It's not. Jones is a great and loyal servant. He was a godsend when everything about him was crumbling. We've been lucky to have him lead us from the abyss. But I don't think he's ever been a great on-field captain. I've never ever seen him directly influence the result of a game in a particularly tangible way. Viney will be a far better on-field captain. Chalk and cheese. Another year as co-captains would be fine. And most definitely the last.

I'm happy to provide an unpopular voice when it comes to Jones and his ability to drag his team across the line. I do think Jones has grown into a good leader, but I don't think he's a patch on Viney. Players walk taller when Viney is alongside them. I have never, repeat never, seen Jones drag his club over the line in an important game. I've seen Selwood and Dangerfield do it countless times. I've seen Hodge and others. I've seen Jack Viney with 26 contested possessions will his team over the line against West Coast with some help from McDonald. Who'll forget Viney ironing out Shannon Hurn late in the game ? I don't think Jones is inspirational at all. It's just not his go. For me, the sooner Viney is the stand alone captain the better.

He said on an interview on Saturday that he's "still a few weeks away".

Why Lie ? He started on fire against Freo and ended up with 19 disposals, 7 marks and 2 goals. He had 5 scoring shots and should have kicked more. The next week against Footscray he had 18 disposals, 9 marks, and 4 goals. He was very good. He's been poor the last 2 weeks. But he's structurally important for the team. If he's injured or sore he should be rested. He has not been "very poor for at least a month" as you assert.

Wallis is the last player we need. Just more of the same.

Pretty incredible that a 51 game 20 year old player (21 tomorrow I think) is equal no.1 in Champion Data player ratings as discussed by Glenn Luff on 3AW tonight.

You keep your best players unless there's no alternative. Hogan is 3 years off his best footy. Most clubs would be rapt to have him. Best of all, the MFC is his home.

Hogan feeling at home in Melbourne by Ben Guthrie 31 May 2018 JESSE Hogan says he is not actively contemplating a return to Perth ahead of his contract at Melbourne expiring at the end of 2019. "I've lived here (Melbourne) for about six years now and I'd almost call it home," Hogan told AFL.com.au. "I still love going back to Perth obviously. But with each year I stay here, it's probably that little bit further away from going back to Perth."

It doesn't matter how many times you tell the nongs they won't believe until he signs. It's the way they're wired.

Opinionhome, can you tell me if Gaff is staying or going ? I'm keen to know in advance.

That's incredible ! Even Sloane wasn't certain he was going to stay, but you were. Amazing

Please yourself mate. Worry your little heart until it's content.

You obviously haven't listened to a recent Melbourne podcast. If there's one player not going anywhere it's Brayshaw. He hasn't strung enough games together on the back of concussion issues to be offered a big contract by another club and he loves the Dees club and his teammates. He also comes from a great family with loads of character. He's the last player you should be worried about leaving.

A great 50th game. How lucky are we to have this 20 year old player ? It would be interesting to know how his stats rank after 50 games compared to many of the game's best.

You didn't know. It's OK.

Clearly you didn't know. It's OK. At least it gave you opportunity to share an opinion that none of us knew.

You needed to see this list today to know the extent of our injuries ? Wow

Stick to soccer, pommy.

28 disposals and six score involvements to 3/4 time. Having another cracking game is Gaff.

Thank you. I feel better now.

I'm of the view that you talk to as many people as you can and then disseminate the information. Know that there may be biases in play and form conclusions accordingly. If you ask enough of the right questions you can usually get an accurate guide.

From her article. Balme, Walsh and the bloke who conducted the internal Collingwood investigation were supposedly not interviewed. That doesn't sound like proper due diligence to me. How do you know it was done ? Why are you so defensive ? Do you know all the facts, or are you just another blind faith supporter that is convinced their club can do no wrong ?