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Look I agreed with you that Boyd has the advantage due to his age. I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on the fella - obviously some posters rate him highly on here, others a little less so - just stating TC has been in the AFL system etc If we went down the Boyd route, there's still a chance that in 2 years time he hasn't played a game at AFL level and by then he would be 28 years old. We'll know a lot more about Verrall in the next 12-18 months. Also think its important to note that Max signed a 3 year deal and as that progresses we'll look a better destination for some Rucks (that are a better age fit etc) who are already on AFL lists.

I don't see the issue with a stop-gap option like this, would know he's an in case of emergency break glass type acquisition. Free addition, low salary. Don't think it would necessary hinder Verrall's growth, would help share the load. Would other clubs be into Boyd?

Thank you! I live in Richmond so might duck in early for a seat and then go home and snooze, doesn’t help I’ve got a bucks party the day before tho aha

It's my first year as a MCC Full member, was not a part of the GF ballot. Any idea what time someone would need to rock up to get a seat for a Sydney v Brisbane final?

So we're going for Geelong this weekend then?

It was pretty fun watching him try chase people though, small moments of joy

AFL phantom draft has Langford #2, ESPN has him at #10. both lists are a fair bit different despite being released on the same day. No doubt we’ll grab a talented kid at #5 regardless who it is

Also probably wants to avoid drunk dees fans querying him/having a go at him

But it would ruin the nickname you're trying to push onto Tholstrup though

Looked at an article from 25 March 2024 on the AFL website and it lists our potential out of contract/free agents as Tom McDonald Jake Melksham Adam Tomlinson^ Marty Hore* Joel Smith No mention of Hunter, when he joined us he had 2 years left on his WB contract. Imagine a player in that circumstance would be asking for an extra year to make the move worthwhile/secure as well.

There are some reciprocal rights with Melbourne Racing Club where you can attend certain events at Caulfield. Maybe they want to boost that partnership a little? And also clear us out of the MCG.

Correct, but still played out very strangely.

Losing ANB a big loss for forward pressure. But Chin still very good with forward pressure. Tholstrup with another pre-season will only improve, he's shown he's happy to pressure/tackle. Petty was showing some good pressure/tackling towards end of season too. Hopefully Spargo has some built up aggression from his lost year too.

Ah yes my bad - temporarily forgot.

Ah yes my bad - temporarily forgot.

Surely the AFL should just issue us an IOU Voucher

Biggest issue is he didn't get to be the cherry on top in our cursed season. Might have a better opportunity next year but may struggle to get in the team.

6+4 is an outrageous deal, especially at a minnow/expansion club.

Think most of us on here did. Glad he's going around again.

Went last week and saw the best and worst of the Frost man. Wish him well this week. Wonder how he'll go next year once Barrass and Battle are in the squad

Well this is frustrating, interesting he's in the program but not eligible. I am sure the club were aware of this.

Schache/BBB/JSmith off the list. Tomo/Membrey seems a good balanced swap for us.

After we lost him to free agency I'd imagine the list department will err on the side of caution if they ever want to play list-chess again and delist a player and re-rookie him.

Every so often I glance at BigFooty to try get a more "impartial" view of the world. Saw this commented on the CD thread by a bulldogs fan and had a little chuckle; "Our annual shuffling of deck chairs between our sinking ships."