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Balmey is still sore from being sacked as coach and doesn't even like to talk about MFC. Can't imagine him coming back in any capacity whatsoever.

I'd think it'd be relatively easy to involve a 3rd team like GWS or GCS that hold bulk 2016 picks, who would be happy to shelve a 1st rounder for next year.

Says who?

Heppell, Prestia & Tom Lynch all coming just after Conca. He was as bad as Fiora over Pavlich, or Tambling over Franklin. Thanks CAC.

Or maybe... you don't.

Evidently they do.

Just like a have a special little place in my heart for the different local clubs I have played for, I'm sure Roos would feel the same. I think a lot here could empathise.

Too strong a personality to play second fiddle, I think. To put it diplomatically.

I'm concerned he thinks he's a skilful talented player, and doesn't have the desire to work hard enough to make it.

Doubtful. Early draft pick, but he hasn't done too much to prove himself at this stage.

They are trying to convince themselves he wasn't really that good and they never wanted him anyway, just in case he leaves. It's a sad self-defense mechanism and it achieves nothing.

Ben Hart now officially available. Don't be surprised.

Ooops, got my number 8 dud draft picks mixed up. Sorry, I think the Dusty reference threw me. That and multiple threads, combined with pesky work distractions.

Would look better if written in Comic Sans.

It was, but in the Scully/Trengove draft. Vickery was drafted a year earlier. Doesn't make a great deal of difference to your point, but I dare say Richmond would have copped a hell of a lot more criticism for his selection if it was at pick 3.

This is where you lost me. Hard to see them improving when they've traded away their 1st & 2nd pick this year, so precious little incoming young talent. They're not getting much for their fringe-players, and they're ALL fringe players except for about 6 of them.

Quite a feat when you're drafted at pick 8.

I was high on him in his draft year, but surely by now we of all clubs have learnt that talent alone is not enough?

I believe that was the word prior to him re-signing with Richmond, wouldn't surprise for him to still be agitating for that move.

Even though he'd be getting around on Nathan G Brown's dodgy broken leg?

Evidently McCartney must rate his ability.

I'd happily take Whitfield off their hands.

True. At least he's from within the system, and Goodwin should know if he can rely on Dawes to relay and reinforce his message.

BRENDAN McCartney would be a better choice, even without the capitals.

I meant in terms of influencing the setting of standards & winning mindset. Motlop I'd happily stay away from, but if he leaves Geelong, I see him going to SA.