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Doesn't read well. Does he need a preseason or the dole ? Is he still athletic enough ? Does he have a tank ? Does he work hard enough ? I don't have the answers...

It seems reasonably straight forward to me. He is clearly talented and fills a need, but his body hasn't withstood the rigours of AFL footy. The club won't take him unless it is highly confident he's over his woes and can sustain playing AFL footy. So I'm relaxed either way.

Reported not long ago on twitter by AFL trade Whispers that we're interested. Was a very good talent, who has had no luck with injuries. Could be worth a punt if medicos satisfied. AFL Trade Whisperer ‏@AFLTradeWhisper 2h2 hours ago The Dees have expressed interest in throwing injury-plagued Cat Nathan Vardy a lifeline. Still a chance Vardy could be delisted #AFLTrades

Mark is one of life's gentlemen. I remember visiting his video store in Brighton a decade ago when he was going through a less challenging time, but challenging nonetheless. A genuinely nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darling also squibbed it in the GF. Unfortunately, he's gaining a reputation.

Brett Anderson tweeting that North are into him.

I'm not sure what's funnier, you talking about not big noting yourself, or thinking you get relevant inside information.

By my reckoning Frawley is the only player Hawthorn have got from free agency. All of the others have been trades. Hawthorn are obviously a "destination" club, but they haven't benefited much from free agency. They lost on Franklin leaving under the same system.

Apparently his surgeons and doctors have been on this too. Or not.

No. Not with Burgoyne. And certainly not with O'Meara. He hasn't played for 2 years because of his knees.

They also traded for Shaun Burgoyne, who supposedly had bone on bone in his left knee. His knee woes were well documented at the time.

One of the softest players in a contest I've seen at Melbourne. I take it you disagree ? Although I'm a little unfamiliar with Pidgin English.

Lumumba was incredibly soft prior to any concussions. I don't want to see the post-concussion version of Lumumba.

I think you're right, but from my quick research I don't think he's had a top 5 B&F finish. He's had a 7th and a couple of 8ths, but I couldn't find a top 5.

Came 17th in their B&F from 15 games. Clearly the coaches are not rating his contribution. Did I read that he's had one top 10 finish in his career? He's so talented, but gee there are red flags.