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I look at Jack Gunston who is still performing incredibly well at 34 years of age.

Fritsch is only 29, i wouldn't be surprised if its a 4 year deal. Plenty of good years still left in him.

29 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Hopefully young Luke Cheffers gets another run. Had an excellent year in 2025 for Gippsland Power as a fast half forward, rotating mid.

V Box Hill practice match last week, Cheffers kicked two goals, had 22 touches & 10 tackles. One to watch at Casey this year.

Always worth acknowledging where the info comes from.

38 minutes ago, dice said:

Maybe the Club doesn't care but I reckon a lot of fans do, especially those who were there at the prelim in '87. Not many good memories there. Bad voodoo

Its not about the supporters.

DEES BEGIN TALKS WITH FREE AGENT FRITSCH

MELBOURNE has kickstarted contract talks with premiership player Bayley Fritsch, confident of securing a deal for the free agent forward.

Initial contract discussions with Fritsch have progressed nicely in recent months, with the 29-year-old keen to stay at the Demons where he is seen as a key part of new coach Steven King's plans.

Fritsch's name surfaced as a potential trade target for rivals last season, only for the five-time club leading goalkicker to privately reaffirm his commitment to the club late in the year.

TRADE HUB All the latest player movement news

The 171-game player is among the leading free agents in this year's pool and is part of an intriguing crop at Melbourne, with Tom Sparrow and Kade Chandler also facing free agency decisions.

Fritsch is expected to provide a veteran presence in a new-look Demons attack this season, which will also include off-season recruits Brody Mihocek and Latrelle Pickett. – Riley Beveridge

1 hour ago, AzzKikA said:

I just spoke to a lady from the membership department and she has been told nothing of the move to Waverley. Thinks the demon shop will stay at the G and maybe they'll open another at Waverley, but isn't sure.

So it's not just the members kept in the dark.

A prime example why everyone needs to be under the one roof.

10 minutes ago, layzie said:

Favourite band Daz?

I just attended Red Hot summer tour up here in Wodonga only two weeks ago

Paul Kelly, Missy Higgin, Kasey Chambers, Cat Empire, The Cruel Sea, Jess Hitchcock.

Not a bad line up and was there specifically for Paul Kelly. The rest were good support acts.

My genre is mixed laze, I can go from classics to half modern. I say half because I really do find today's music extremely excruciating. I have found a new love for classics in general.

I attended Pearl Jam back in 2024 to Kendrick Lemar last year. So i can go from one extreme to another.

Did Elton John one year in Rutherglen. Bloody amazing that one...

I am a regular music concert attendee and I have never one ever heard or seen a football match played being played in between songs.

Bizarre comparison.

Spoiler alert.. sound is dodgy AF.

Just now, picket fence said:

Amazing, I have has busted toes, cracked toes and they are painful. This sounds like a tendon issue and wonder if a PRP injection would do the trick? Melbourne pioneer Sports Doctor Peter Lewis fixed up my tendon issues with this style of treatment. There are some skeptics out there by I, and others swear by it

Just now, picket fence said:

Amazing, I have has busted toes, cracked toes and they are painful. This sounds like a tendon issue and wonder if a PRP injection would do the trick? Melbourne pioneer Sports Doctor Peter Lewis fixed up my tendon issues with this style of treatment. There are some skeptics out there by I, and others swear by it

Did mention something about having issues with the tissue injuries his toe or something along those lines.

Did anyone hear Brody Mihocek on triple M rush hour yesterday?

Said he is still battling a toe injury and its looking likely that he will have to continue to manage it throughout the season.

Dang, she has deleted all things kozzie off social media and doesnt even follow him anymore.

I hope they are both okay. Always a hard situation when there is children involved.

2 hours ago, old dee said:

I vowed I would never go back to that [censored] hole and never did. If we end up back you can be sure I won't break the vow.

Melbourne Footy Club care factor..

Great decision.

Fritta all good to go as confirmed by King.

Wasn't even his own dogs that bit him....

Yeah that was ****house on Watson.

Worry about your grub of a club Timmy that havent made finals since the stone age.

3 minutes ago, M_9 said:

I dunno. Having an inexperienced ruckman (Culley), who's missed a season with an ACL, jumping head first into an opponent, is fraught with danger IMO.

That type of contact is far different from flying for a pack mark.

Culley did his ACL 3 years ago..

Gawn has done two ACL's over his career and hasnt stopped him from being one of the all time greats.

He'll be fine.

37 minutes ago, Tolstoys Nudge said:

How great to hear Ling this morning say that Culley and Fritta are good to go for the weekend — saying Culley could e even played vs Richmond.. brilliant!!!

Found that interview really insightful and just straight forward. He is very articulate and just seems he has finally released the shackles off not only the players but club staff as well.

I love the part where he admitted with honesty that he doesn't know how long he will stick with his mantra of giving too much licence to the players especially if the result aren't being rewarded.

Complete breath of fresh air compared to the absolute jargon and snoozefest we're all use too with Goody's pressers.

3 minutes ago, Rooooooooooo said:

Now I phrased this poorly but please don’t get me wrong. Daicos is an incredible player, imo the 2nd or 3rd best currently. I just think he shouldn’t be rewarded for all of these nothing possesions. His disposal efficiency was also down today which was a frustrating watch. Bit to clarify. Daicos with the ball is a master. Without is hes useless

You're wrong.

16 minutes ago, RickyJ45 said:

yes and no. The damage to the culture lasted for years. One player suspended for 7weeks is worth it.

So if that one player was Max Gawn then he totally misses the rest of the finals series.. and you're okay with?

Flanders [censored] himself in that defensive inside 50.. eek.

One thing I have learnt so far watching this game is applying huge amount of pressure to the saints and they crumble easily.

1 hour ago, Willmoy1947 said:

Aside from the fact that I reckon you know. If I was cat coach and trac was getting many damaging 1 and 2nd qtr possessions in the square, Danger could have nullified that and been proactive as well.

No he wouldn't because he barely plays midfield anymore. Spends about 80% up forward now days.

Dangerfield does his best work as a marking tall now with the occasional bursts in the midfield.