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I broke the story on here

2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

And as for the brick on the head to Salem, he laughed out loud when I mentioned it to him, a complete non story

No it's not

3 hours ago, ProDee said:

Snippet of inside info (second hand):

Players had an exceptionally tough camp recently at Anglesea.

They had no more than about 2 hours sleep a night.

Lewis ran through Tyson in one training drill.  Tyson not rapt in the treatment.  Scuffle.  No apologies from Lewis.  (I'm guessing this is the standard of the ruthless club he comes from and the type of culture he's brought).

Salem concussed when something fell on his head during the camp.  Don't know more, but assume he's ok.

 

I can add to this info

- Salem badly concussed at the commando style camp

- Tyson injured his knee quite badly and will miss a large chunk of pre season training

- Hibberd injured knee also, not as severe as Tyson. 

Haven't heard many reports on Ben Ken how is he going??

training reports are great, many thanks Saty & co...

Shame they couldn't of had it on the following Monday when all schools are finished for the yr, would have gotten more kids along to watch their idols...

28 minutes ago, Beetle said:

Agreed. I'd like to think the club will at the very least, attempt something today.

Was stated this morning that it could be the best draft in 30 yrs. 

33 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

Lols @ Richmond being interested in Caddy. 

They really have no [censored] idea.

A starting midfield of Cotchin, Caddy and Miles with Ellis and Grigg on the wings. With Townsend, Moore, Hunt and Conca to provide support.

Hells yeh.

 

Dusty I'm pretty sure gets a gig

1 minute ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

That just sounds plain made up.

Can't even spell Dunn's name properly.

Anyone that believes there is even 1% chance of that trade happening lives in noddy land

FWIW:

Rumour on Twitter we are interested in Henderson from Adelaide as a rookie. 

2 hours ago, Italian Stallion said:

Heard that where into Cameron O'Shea from port Adelaide with saints and the blues in the hunt. Hearing what Mahoney said about our backline today not surprised where into him. Thoughts??

Frustrating player that has brain fades and poor disposal similar to Grimes & Garland. 

Pass

Newton, King next to go surely

What type of player is Lamb?

The players find out this week if they will stay or go. 

FWIW:

Tom Browne channel 7 sports news reporter just stated his information is that Hogan re commits to Melbourne. 

Hopefully Grimes & JKH back next week 

Hawks key forwards are Fitz & Shoenmakers, if Hogan leaves it's not the end of the world, it would have to be a good trade and I'm sure the club will do their best...

19 hours ago, Pates said:

He played well after a mare of a first quarter but hardly BOG, might have a point on him being the sacrificial lamb after the saints game though. Wouldn't surprise me if you're correct on him being a tiger next year. Could also see him going to the Lions.

Like Trenners (probably more so than Trenners) he was unlucky that we had such a good run of injuries this year. Makes it very difficult to break into a team, particularly when youth is the direction.

If (hopefully when) Casey get to the GF I can see Grimes being given the BOG medal, he's been a great performer and would surely be a likely source for highest polling MFC player at the B&F. Alongside Nibbler.

Swans for Grimes next yr

40 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

He has been bitten once, can't see him wanting the grief again, Jade Rawlings may be approached

McCartney went for the Essendon job last yr, close second to Worsfold...

Would hate to see him leave but BRENDAN McCarthey would be a great fit for the Lions or even Richmond

9 hours ago, Bells said:

Maybe they are resting Pedo - thinking they will need him more vs Geelong

 

Pedo is not popular amongst the playing group, would be surprised if he is on the list next yr...

1 hour ago, Jaded said:

He would be on way more than that. I think $90k is starting salary isn't it? 

Either way, I feel for Brisbane. They are a mess. 

+ match payments most likely 5k per game roughly

Champions in the making, great article.

4 hours ago, Steve13 said:

Harmes was good today 

Can't defend & needs to improve ball use. I like him but and think he still has a lot of development left in him. 

1 minute ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Definitely crucified... Was in our best 5 against the Dockers.  Certainly not the worst by any stretch against the Saints but immediately gets dropped.  McDonalds combined cost us 6 goals against the Saints and two of Wagners turnovers (resulting in goals). Then rebounds with a BOG effort in the VFL only for Vandenburg (poor for 3 weeks before his injury) gets back in. Again Oscar Mcdonald is spared.

Jack's card is marked but he hardly has been treated fairly or responsibly.  Another ex captain crucified.

Terrible against the saints on a fast track, to slow, not in our best 25, time to move on...

Had our chances and lots of them, didn't take them.... Simple.