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Tom Morris exclusive! Tom Morris just broke the news that Christian Petracca may not have actually been drafted by Melbourne. He says he has conclusive evidence, after overhearing a discussion between three patrons who resembled Melbourne players in the Bullring Bar, that the person Melbourne drafted is actually Gennaro Contaldo, legendary as the chef who taught Jamie Oliver how to cook Italian food. ... Gerrard Whateley called for the immediate resignation of the entire MFC Board and Football Department over their lack of due diligence. Sam McClure suggested that there was more coming on this sensational scoop, and he wondered why the real Christian Petracca hadn’t used his social media channels to refute the suggestion that he is not a very good cook after all! Meanwhile, Kane Cornes asked listeners to vote in an online poll on who they thought would be a worthy replacement for him as he switches from 9 to 7. The choices are 1) Pope Francis 2) Elvis

This is the scramble that comes when the pundits realize they have missed the mark and need to desperately back over previous assumptions and hysteria to justify point of view.

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If the Earth is flat, sailing a ship directly at the horizon will prove it's flat!

We need an external review about as much as we need a specific former club president to be reinstated... ... as much as all 17 other AFL clubs need an external review... ... as much as we need Morris back in our comms... ... as much as we need to relocate to the old version of Junction Oval... ... as much as we need Adrian Anderson to represent the next MFC player to appeal a suspension... ... as much as we need the Angry Batmobile to lead the team through the banner at the G each home game... Get my drift?

Answer: When Max thinks it’s time!

Let me see... Max is widely regarded as one of the best Captains we have had, one of the best in the comp. He has just come off his 7th AA and has been the public face of the efforts to retain Tracc. He is still regarded as the best ruckmen in the AFL, spoken of as one of the best all time! Hey... I've got a good idea, let's move him on! HAHAHAHAHA!

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Go away... very few of us can be bothered reading your posts, we simply scroll down to the next. I didn't even read more than your first two lines of this one!

The only one who needs to go is dear old picket... backed a loser again, have we?

Whateley is at it again on SEN this morning. Ran a long diatribe on the Petracca issue. Was adamant that MFC let Petracca and family down in the first weeks of ICU. I rang to try and respond but could not get through.

Are we making an assumption when we think that Pert and Roffey are on the same page?

I've attached a few videos to this thread to remind us about Kate Roffey's background and leadership style. They may be too long for the average punter to digest, but I think they give us some insight into her performance in her recent interview with Gerard Whateley. I don't expect anyone to change their mind about the interview, but supporters should not be surprised at how she responded. I read somewhere, quite some time ago, that Kate doesn't believe in relying on written notes when it comes to public speaking. She has trust in her ability to find the right words in responding in an honest and direct manner. It's obvious that this style didn't impress many when it came to the peppering that Whateley provided, but why would anyone be surprised by Kate's approach?

Meet Kate Roffey (melbournefc.com.au)

Thank you for your detailed response. We may disagree on some points but I respect your opinion and your willingness to provide balanced discussion.

Here's the relevant passage from my post ..." claiming that the whole issue was a media beat up". I've edited your post (above) and numbered your points. Here's what I can offer on each of them 1) "stand-off" is an accurate account of what is being suggested in media reports. She merely disagrees that it is a stand-off 2) I've highlighted her denial because that is a direct answer to your accusation. 3) That is simply a statement of fact. 4) What do you think she means by "media issues"? 5) Nowhere in the Kate's response, or in the response from anyone at MFC, has it been suggested that it is all a media issue. That was Gerard's summation. To deny that there is a media component that is complicating the matter of reconciliation between the Petracca camp and the MFC is silly. I don't think anyone is suggesting that the word 'media' can't be used in a discussion about what Christian is confronted with. I hope my response reaches the lofty good oil you seem to have annointed your thoughts on the matter with...

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Kossie is scary good in our team. We beat PA by 7 points earlier this year and they beat us by 2 in the return match. I don't see them as being far superior to us.

Even Gerard Whateley, with all his gravitas, failed to hear what Kate Roffey was actually saying! Post interview he immediately sprang to the conclusion that she was claiming that the whole issue was a media beat up. That served the narrative that he was looking for... Unfortunately, a very superficial analysis of her response to his Producer prepared questions.

Good old dazzle... I always know you will show up when faced with a narrative that doesn't support the barrow you're pushing! There are quite a few things that Morris has said that haven't been correct. Do your homework instead of desperately trying to prop up a position you have taken to appear knowledgeable. Would you like me to compile a list of all the things that Morris has put into print over the journey that were shown to be shoddy?

I believe she said she hadn't spoken to Christian on his threat to seek a clearance/transfer/release to another club.

The biggest threat to MFC Culture is coming from outside the club. It is nurtured by supporters who willingly buy in to the Media narrative. Tom Morris went as far as to call for our President's resignation on the back of his premise that she had not spoken to Christian since the injury. We know now, from Christian's own recollection on July 1st, that this premise was not the case. Do you expect Morris to acknowledge that he jumped to a conclusion?

Houston was always staying put!

That's the best you have to offer? Its on the MFC official site, and has been for months!

All of this is now redundant because, in Christian's own words, "yeah, the support I've received has just been incredible from Roffey..." etc - Christian Petracca, July 1st