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Clearly, I think differently to other people. I thought the article was well written and very informative. It gave me a walk through what key personnel and stakeholders were thinking, as well as what they did and didn't do. I like to be informed about my club, not kept in the dark, and I'm more aware for having read it. I also didn't feel there was any bias, just reporting of events, as well as inferences, which goes with the territory when you're tying together perspectives from all angles of those with competing interests. This Board has runs on the board so I'll back the appointment, although it appears not all due diligence has been as thorough as one would have liked. I also would have liked some input from Jackson whether that is considered de rigueur or not.

Really ? They're usually a 9 month recovery from memory, which puts him in the frame for round 1. Obviously they won't rush him, but I'd expect the first few rounds.

I don't know if it was or wasn't, but Billy boy has a mouth the size of Lunar Park.

I suspect their "feelings" are fine given they were 3 of only 5 candidates in the running. That says more than a president's clumsy media performance.

I don't disagree with any of that. Do we know how the employees who missed out were treated internally ? The fact that they were given the running for the job shows how they're valued.

Yes, the kid who comes last out of 30 deserves a participation award.

If you look at just the dimensions of the MCG oval there clearly is. Easily.

Saty is a bald faced liar never to be trusted again.

You're trying too hard to get noticed.

@Satyriconhome You're exceptionally economical with the truth. Why would Eagles supporters be shocked with Gaff's B&F in 2015 when he made AA and finished the season with the second most disposals for the year ? Even if he wasn't the pick of everyone they'd hardly be "shocked". We've now established you tell porkies. Also, answer Baghdad's question. You said he hadn't won one and moments later say Eagles supporters were shocked he had. Best to fess up and show some character.

The guy has had his pants pulled down, but doesn't have the class to admit it.

Adelaide matched on Dangerfield, which is why a trade was done.

I'm ignorant of the situation. Like most, or everyone here. The proof of the pudding will be in the eating. That said, I will say that I'm not perturbed by hearsay. Those in judgment will have heard the rumours in this thread and are seemingly not concerned by them. We have very smart people at the helm. If you're an every day punter and reckon you have better "mail' than the club then you're delusional. Everyone knows everyone's business inside of footy. Don't pretend you know a secret the club doesn't.

I think he likes to show how dual-sided he is, but his ego is getting in the way.

Yeah, he actually won with 75 and kicked more in finals.

If you listen to Angus on a recent MFC podcast there's near zero chance of him leaving.

I'm surprised there are not apologies from posters in this thread. Some of the comments by dolts re Hogan were pathetic.

He turns 18 in May, so he's either turned 18 or will in the next week, which means he's roughly 18 months younger than Filipovic. I'd say he'd be aware of a looming threat.

You've misread me. I give no weight to who a player supported as a child and have said so countless times on Demonland.

Melbourne's structure has completely changed over the last 4 weeks. It bears no resemblance to the first few rounds. Against Hawthorn the only tall in the forward-line was Hogan. The last few weeks it's been Hogan, McDonald, Weideman and Gawn on rotation. It's no surprise with this new structure Gawn has kicked goals each of the last 3 weeks. He had no chopout against Hawthorn. Unless you consider Harmes and Petracca a chop out. The back six have also individually hit form. Previously Oscar was the only one who could hold his head high. Brayshaw to the middle has been important. And Salem played his best game last week going back to a back flank. When referencing our season I'm surprised how some supporters don't recognise what has been a quantum shift in so many areas. We are a very different proposition compared to the early rounds. That said, I get that the noise won't change until we beat top eight teams.

Gaff is having a great year and much of what I didn't like last year he's addressed, so I'm all on board. Unlike Wise, I'd be surprised if he stays with West Coast. It's just a gut feel. Them playing well might make it harder for him to leave though. If he did leave he'd perfectly top off our list. I also reckon we'd be close to the top of his wish list. Play at Etihad every second week, or play at the G where you used to go to as a kid to watch your beloved Demons ?

I love it when people make all encompassing statements about a person when they're not privy to any relevant knowledge. Please correct me if this statement isn't true. I'm not privy to such information either, but seeing his rehabbing videos from a torn ACL, my gut feel is you're way off the mark. Preseason training reports from my Brother also confirmed Petracca's endurance running was far better than Brayshaw's.

This is too easy. Managers never rule out a young player like Brayshaw leaving when he's in the final year of his contract especially when two weeks ago he didn't have huge currency with his incumbent club (from a financial perspective). That's what managers are paid to do. To see what options might be out there to put some pressure on the existing club. This goes on all of the time. But in no way does that mean his preference is to leave. I have zero doubt his preference is to stay - assuming Melbourne's offer is reasonable. Players "consider their options" all the time when they're in the final year of their contract. So when anonymous posters say "I have heard he's looking around", unless it's a rock solid source, such as the player himself saying he's not happy and wants a move, I take no notice of that sort of hearsay at all. None. It means nothing.

I'm glad you added that. It's nothing more than regurgitated hearsay. I place no weight on that whatsoever. Thanks for clarifying.

I didn't call you a nuffie, but I did explain how many "I've heard" commentaries have zero veracity and how nuffies can believe them to be fact. I'll ask again, who told you he was looking around and how would they know ?