In Gawn we Trust

I think if the price is right, definitely worth a punt. Blokes like Langdon and Hunter etc need to have more pressure on them to perform, and if that’s solely what Billings provides then its a positive.

46 and F2 for Grundy 🤔

Gutless. Umpiring was pathetic but still no excuse for a team that looked flat out scared on the big stage. Credit to Carlton for taking advantage of their opportunities

Tom Hickey is retiring - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1015954 if I was a betting man I’d say Grundy is on his way to Sydney (no mail, just an assumption)

Reckon he’s definitely worth enquiring about. As other posters have said blokes like Petracca, Harmes, Neal-Bullen, Hibberd and Hunter etc won’t be around forever and it’s important to keep chasing the next generation of young talented players when they’re available. I’d say it’s also dependent on what our plans are for the draft, whether we’re all in on Reid or if we take those four early picks and find other avenues to top up other areas of need. I’d also be on board to poach him for the sake of rustling Fremantles’ jimmies

You’d look at Stack based off talent - but his off field stuff/attitude(?) would probably threaten any chance of his career getting revived by another team

Same as Trade Radio regurgitating the same rubbish day after day

Having played with Schache as a teenager, I thought this bloke was going to be phenomenal when he made the AFL, obviously that hasn’t panned out the way anyone would’ve liked it to. But I still see his talent and potential for growth as a professional, so I don’t think it’s worth poo pooing the idea of bringing him in. After all, it’s a depth acquisition for a future third or fourth most likely so If he comes in and performs better than a Mitch Brown type - that’s a win to me. Heck even if he comes in purely to keep all of TMac, BBB & JVR on their toes, good. It’s a low risk move with a chance of giving him some success after being a highly touted prospect

I had a look at their players and feels like they’ve signed most of their core. Ever heard of this bloke? Me neither I don’t care who you are that’s one of the more impressive highlight reals I’ve seen in a while 21 year old and 199cm key forward..

Omg please not this bloke

Is there any actual media speculation about Harmes yet that I’ve missed or is this just purely a murmur on DL? Edit: Mitch Cleary come on down

Apologies if this has already been brought up but, Tarryn Thomas potentially exploring options according to Sam Edmund. Anyone have any insight on him? Pick 8 and only 22 years old still so fits well in our age bracket, have no idea what you’d give up for someone in his position given he’s had a bit of a turbulent year

Tbh I haven’t seen a lot of Hill but who knows what could happen with a change of scenery, chances are he goes to Collingwood and dominates similarly to Stengle (albeit very different situations) Same with Henry, hasn’t shown a massive amount at Freo but if he’s exploring his options I think we’d be silly not to at least put the feelers out

Yeah more of a comment in jest as they are some what of a like for like I like Chandler but I’d like to get Henry from Freo if there’s any possibility to be included in the Jackson trade

Any chance for a last minute pitch to Bobby Hill?? 😅

It’s funny the amount of people in the comments saying port would be paying overs.. What has Duursma done other than being known for a cringe goal celebration

Agree we lack depth there but I reckon we’re better off getting ‘mature’ (23-25) age players who can plug that gap. Feel like it’s harder to develop younger players properly when the starting lineup is as stacked as it is. Would be good to get a Cadman or Keeler type. Our forward line needs more of an injection of youth than our midfield Time will tell

Although I’m disappointed he’s leaving, I’ve had the opinion all year that it was a win/win scenario for Melbourne. If he were to stay then we have a potentially generational talent to build around, but now that he’s leaving we should expect to get a decent haul in return. However speculative draft picks may be, I’m confident that we have the culture and the ability to develop the talent we bring in. People can say what they want but I’m excited about the possibility of retooling a premiership calibre team and injecting some fresh blood - something that clearly wasn’t done enough this year.

Lets hope Sideshow Bob gets locked in asap

Yep, feel like he'd be another depth player when most of our small forwards are depth players themselves. Need a bigger fish, but who?

Very ‘comprehensive’ indeed

Breakfast of champions!

Could be a handy depth player, isn’t heaps in the way of key position depth on our list and could fill a need for a couple of seasons until a better option comes along

Surely he can't name his price if he goes through the PSD?

I tend to agree, however I didn’t really like what I saw from Hibberd this year. Looked slow and ineffective compared to his previous few years, with a talent like laird coming into his prime I’d say you’d have to pull the trigger if you had the chance. But if not here’s hoping Hibberd has a strong pre-season leading into improved consistent form next year