Brenno

The only thing that will "shut people up" is winning. We lose this week, it all gets worse.

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback. Proof will be in the pudding it seems!

Thanks for the report mate! This really worries me, it doesn't sound like much has changed in our gameplan. Which if true, will be extremely disappointing. Doesn't matter who we add or remove from the best 23 if the gameplan is still as ineffective, boring and predictable as it has been the past few years..... I guess the practice matches will be our real fist chance to see how we have evolved, but have any of the regular track watchers noticed a substantial shift in the way we attack/move with the ball?

My original statement..... " I don't mean completely ignore them(interstate draftees), but we should be prioritizing Vic kids IMO" Your responses: You are both wither intentionally straw manning me or both need to invest in a dictionary and look up the word PRIORITISE. Either way, I stand by my views on how we should approach our list management moving forward.

Limiting the chances of players wanting to go home is not "being Insular" is called being pragmatic and objective as to address an issue. With all the talk of Kozzi wanting to go home I would be shocked if these discussions are not happening internally with the list management team at the club.

Neither of those lines contradict what I said. 'draft for talent, trade for need' - Ok, but prioritize drafting Vic Talent whenever possible.... And by doing so are we not "managing" the chances of go home factor?

I feel like we need to start avoiding interstate players whenever possible. I don't mean completely ignore them, but we should be prioritizing Vic kids IMO. Especially top end picks. The constant speculation surrounding our club and players going home hurts us in so many ways. And for those who think "it goes both ways"....It really doesn't. If a top end talent wants to come back to VIC, we are competing against another 10 clubs to attract them and as much as it hurts to say... we are at the bottom lists when it comes to desired destinations. Even when we wont the flag we were not very desirable. If you take your Dees glasses off, why would a player pick the Dees over the Pies, Carlton, Cats etc. The bigger clubs are better place to hold onto interstate players too. Player movement is only going to increase as it has for the past 10 seasons or so, And an increase in trading doesn't help us in the slightest. We should be doing what the interstate clubs do and prioritize local talent.

He is the best kick inside 50 we have. Full stop. Offers more than Chandler IMO

Gun! And future MFC legend IMO.

We need a petition 🤣

He should be booed off stage at the B&F. Send a message to the headless chooks running our club.

I'll get shot down for this I'm sure, but if the Dees Trade Oliver to Geelong, I'll be done with this club. This is the first time in my 20 years as a member that I have even considered such a thing.

He can certainly play! Would love him in the red a blue if possible. Not sure 5 years is necessary but maybe a 3+2 option deal....I would much rather chase players like this than old past it delisted players like Seb Ross, jack martin etc.

Still interested in basically all of the young guns on this list. But I am now extra keen on Josh Ward. Proved on the weekend that when he gets to play in his preferred spot he has potential to be an A grade player. 22 Disposal (8 contested) and 9 Tackles from only 64% TOG. Had the most tackles on the ground and looks to have improved his physicality. With Will Day and McKenzie clearly the preferred options but out injured, he may be open to a club change. Secondly, With the new Dusty bombshell, we MUST knock on the door of GC for young Humphries. unlikely he will break into that midfield anytime soon and is wasted playing full time forward pocket. In: Ward, Humphries, Pick 5 (gun Mid). This would be a huge boost for not only our midfield but the overall youth and excitement surrounding the club. I don't no about you all, but seeing Ward, Humphries, Smillie/O'Sullivan joining current youth would make me super excited for round 1 This youth added to our current vets sets us up for the long haul but also allows us to compete now. Midfeild Group 2025: Trac, Oliver Viney, Rivers, Ward, Humphries, Pick 5. Plus the occasional cameo from Kozzy, Windsor, Mcvee & Kolt.

Super Happy with this! Looked to have a new lease on life this year down back. He may even go on further if he keeps his 2024 form up! Interestingly, Macca is currently 12th on the games played list for the Dees. None of those above him have a flag to there name either.