Dirts

1 minute ago, Dirts said:

We really need to get the cheque book out and get Clarko. Goodwin will see us finish 10 Th or worse. 

The bomb it in and hope game plan does not work, especially when they pop it out and trot it down so easy. Players are also responsible but the game plan is [censored]. It worked against BL and Roos, both spoon potential. 

Ah well. Off to the shops, much more exciting.

Can we trade Lewis. If we get a carton of beer, I would be happy!

1 minute ago, Jaded said:

Goodwin has a LOT to answer for. Pathetic coaching. 

We really need to get the cheque book out and get Clarko. Goodwin will see us finish 10 Th or worse. 

The bomb it in and hope game plan does not work, especially when they pop it out and trot it down so easy. Players are also responsible but the game plan is [censored]. It worked against BL and Roos, both spoon potential. 

Ah well. Off to the shops, much more exciting.

1 hour ago, ManDee said:

Thanks 

1 hour ago, McQueen said:

Nah, time for a commanding win.

8 goals.

You’re welcome.

Agree, need a win but one where I am not about to rip the tv off the wall. Go into 4 Th quarter 6 goals up and win by 8 would certainly make the neighbours happy!

1 minute ago, McQueen said:

I’ve got a sparrows plane to catch tomorrow morning.

A win by that margin might make me miss it.

Just need a win

On 05/01/2018 at 1:58 PM, DeeZone said:

I'm thinking 5th and anything goes...!!!

Will finish top four. This is the year. Even years seem to favour the dees

On 12/12/2017 at 4:16 PM, Dr. Gonzo said:

Yep except he has an added hardness to his game that gives him an edge. Yze obviously had better goal sense though.

Have no doubt the Lebanese stallion will be all class! Best ball user and has composure when under the pump. 

On 11/12/2017 at 8:09 PM, Jock Strap said:

Can’t see ANB ... 

ANB was a big improver last year and suspect he will tear it apart in 2018. He will attract a less opposition which will be at their cost. 

4 minutes ago, Goodvibes said:

We normally do one of these don't we?

29. Jack Petruccelle

31. Ryley Stoddart

36. Brent Daniels

47. Oskar Baker

They will hopefully looks for a outside mid type who might be ready to roll. Will need a bit of size about him, 80 kg 6 plus footer. 

Will have a look and see

28 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Would be unprecedented if a VIC club starts the season with two interstate trips. Has never happened.

So lock it in that we'll be playing West Coast round 1 in Perth, then Brisbane round 2 at the GABBA.

Round 3 - port at adelaide

round 4- sydney at scg

round 5 - gws at spotless

round 6- Adelaide at Adelaide 

 and finally in round 7 a home game against 

St Kilda at ........ Etihad!

23 minutes ago, Bonkers said:

Looks like he takes as many hangers as Jeremy Howe! What's his overall game like? All his highlights are marks so it's hard to get a read on what his strengths are.

A big yes. Watched his games and has that X factor. Will adjust without doubt. Think wce will be chasing him but could sneak through. 

• A trade that may come back and bite us (though not our trade)
• I think BEv's will sort him out, though the rest of the kennel looks sus!

5 hours ago, drdrake said:

You might get him for a steal and he turn out a good player or you might get him and he offers up more of the same.  

Throw a second round pick at them. See what happens, maybe they can take Chris Dawes. Oh wait!

2 minutes ago, hardtack said:

It's already been reported in Real Footy that the trade will happen tomorrow and that we will be giving pick 66 for him... as mentioned above by another poster.

His off-field issues related to anxiety caused by being away from his extremely close family... apparently his mother was quite distraught that he went to the west and his father had, jokingly, offered him $70,000 to stay home. But of course that probably doesn't fit the doom and gloom narrative that is ever popular amongst many posters on this site.

Pick 66 would be a bargin and well worth it. Maybe use pick 29 and 31 and swap for a early 2nd rounder or late 1st rounder.

Pick the odd one out!

33 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

Port Adelaide, a direct competitor to us in the 5-8 bracket have just brought in Rockcliff, Motlop and Watts.... for a total cost of pick 31. They've had a tremendous trade period.

Comparatively, we've brought in Lever, but have lost Watts and 2 first round picks. Paid overs and let quality go for unders. The late picks are irrelevant unless tied to a player trade as they will produce speculative kids at best. The club better package those 2nd round picks up and make something happen or we've had a poor trade period and lost further ground on our direct finals competitors.

Lord Trav

Sadly, so true. Great post and we need more than pick 31. Lets hope they have a plan. The big fella from the loins would be good!

21 minutes ago, brendan said:

So he is gone for pick 31, I was all for trading watts but for pick 31 might aswell kept him 

i agree, maybe something in mid to low twenties but 31? Well done Port.

With Watts out, there is every chance we throw 2 second rounders and grab him. Would not be the worse idea!

3 minutes ago, Vagg said:

I'd be happy with a straight swap for Ollie Wines.  Simples!  Get it done, MFC!!

I think we get Toumpas back and a late 5th rounder!

...And we better get a good deal out of this or I will be P&sse$!

I have always had respect for Jack and had hoped a visit to our first final in what is now eleven years would of had him in the side. His work this year when he came into the side was amazing and Port will benefit greatly from Watts on their list. 

I know he has had his knockers and critic but the fella can play. Not every player needs to get their head knocked off to get the ball. In saying this, I understand he does at times not do this enough. Admittedly we have never really played him where he should have played, as a forward. 

Would just like to say to Jack, thank you for being at the Dee's and thankfully, you played 150 games. I hope Port is a place where you get the best out of yourself and play to the potential you have. As much as it will pain me when you kick a few against the Dee's, it will be great to see you out there doing what you do best.

On 10/14/2017 at 5:58 AM, beelzebub said:

It still rather bemuses me that so many have yet to twig what this has been about.

The MFC don't care about any value for this trade. They've always been prepared to take chump change dressed up as some 'dowery'.

Smell the flowers folks.... It's just been about pushing Jack out the door.

Classy.

Trade to Freo for Weller and pick 5 hahahahaha

2 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Disagree when at this point when we do not have Schache on our list. If the club thinks Hogan, TMac and maybe Pedo are enough tall forwards, then they look more towards trading/drafting mids than aquiring Schache. Of course the opposite is also true.

Offer a low ball bid and see what happens.   If we get him right, could be bargain of the decade. As long as he is healthy and no underlying issues I think he would be a good fit. 

My fear is hogan departs in two years as a restrict free agent and we get a bit. With weids and shack in the mix we will be fine.

8 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Possibly.

Best get him I think

27 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

I heard that but wasn't it them discussing an SMS they had received asking if they'd heard the rumour

Has merit but would it be our best option. Interesting and very doable. 

10 minutes ago, deejammin' said:

So if Watts is going and is traded for pick 29, we are going for:

Hogan CHF/FF, TMac CHF/FF, Cam Pederson Link man/Back up ruck.

With Weiderman pushing for either Cam’s spot or TMacs forward spot.

Now I foresee a number of problems with this:

Cam Pederson is 30 approaching 31, having played 1 good season in the role he has to play. The end could come quickly or one bad injury could have him gone.

2: Weiderman does not play well as a link up man, he doesn’t get off his opponent and take marks off a lead and his field kicking and decision making at afl level are suspect, watch his kick to the forward line after his first possession against Brisbane late in the season if you need reminding. His skills are more in line with what Hogan and TMac do and at this stage it will be awhile before he is doing enough to surpass them at afl level. If he gets games through injury and is still playing like this year we are in trouble.

3. One or two injuries and we’re stuffed. If Hogan has another horrible year you will have TMac, Pederson and Weiderman. Lose two and we’re finding ourselves with no credible KPF and no back-up ruck. 

4. Our backline fails to fire and needs TMac or TMac’s KPF skills turn out to be a flash in the pan. Again you are relying on either Weiderman stepping up or a hear-to not on the list backup ruckman.

So who are we going to get to play 3rd forward and/or back up ruck for pick 29?

 

Bring back Dawes!