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Really Doc you are forgetting that Clayton is 27 and as such even with his imperfections and immaturity it is about time that he toed the line. There are certain ways of behaviour as an AFL player and Club man and all you can say is MFC has mishandled it. This is after 2/3/4 possible years of keeping it quiet. I don’t want to lose Clarry but he was given a warning last year and although it appears he has gone well there are still issues strong enough to cause unhappiness within the playing group. Are the Leadership group having any say in this? I understand also the Footy Dept vs the Admin/ Board who have overseeing role in Club brand behaviour and culture . Perhaps this is a last chance for Clarry to shape up completely and ask for any further help/ or fully explain his actions. The Club should not agree to any paltry offers from Geelong like a Round1 future and a player not from the seniors. They are not serious if they expect not to pay 2025 prices for a potentially Top 10 AFL star albeit at a crucial stage in his footy and life no matter their recent record with other malcontents from other Clubs.

Yes I am not very happy about Clarry possibly going he deserves some fortune but must perhaps realise that he is 27 not 17. He needs to attempt if he can to not only have footy in his life but find another girl to replace his previous one in his life. I am also concerned we may not be tough enough negotiators in the process.

This is the elephant in the room that most who are posting or commenting on the Clayton saga are really ignoring. It all started after the breakup between the ex gf who as I understand it dropped Clarry after 2/3/4 years together. Somehow Clarry understandably has been affected and a huge void hs entered his life. So much so he has had the troubles and discontent that has been largely restricted in the public domain until his alleged misdemeanours becoming more public (Press stated or alluded to in general). Now he has heaps on his plate after following up getting confidence back on the teammates in 2024 despite his fitness and hand injury resurfacing and overriding his ability to regain top form. Simultaneously there was a very concerted and it appears largely successful watch and care program to come back fully into the fold. Not all seem to have totally embraced this result or approach so it seems inside the playing group in recent 2024 summary it’s a tad divided. Don’t know how strong ir weak this feeling is. So this indecision has also spread to management vs footy dept. and the controversial Pert lead phone calls as a Result Clarry has in his fragile state of mind completely interrupted this as a positron (and sort of like a drowning man) sees the Cats lifeline as his greener pasture. I don’t think if he has to stay and play with us because we can’t pull the transfer springs especially if Geelong play hard ball very tight. Do that and we should close negotiations and say it’s not a deal and our transfer shop has closed for this trade period. Let the Cats stew once in a while and not rule the AFL roost this time. Clarry will fall into line and who knows how much his fitness and form he can attain for 2025. And please Dees do watch him and nurture him a little bit if this happens.

And what sort of downs are you predicting ? Only a 15 a game possession count and no goal? Hope the down/s you predict are not an injury! On the contrary I would like to see him moved to be our centre man in 2025. Imagine how dangerous he would be running straight down the ground He would have the whole forward line to decide who to pass to or kick a goal himself. Reckon he would be a 20/25 possession winner and also perhaps around 15/20 goals for the season. Would straighten us up no doubt. He is a no fuss player and I believe he could handle this move of his development even at such an early stage of his career. Nor sure who could play on the wing opposite Lingers. Bowey AMW Salem ? Leave it up to the two new Coaches and Goody.

See my reply Angus but surely there was a date on the recent topic on DLand also. Friday 4rh October.

Thank s for your response Angus. Yes I get a bit cheeky but really some D/Landers need PA’s they are that bad at obtaining basic Club administration. The Band F has been in the club website for a bout 6 weeks with. Red and blue front page. Many if those pages do look the same. tbf there had not been much on D/Land until about a week ago.! But Angus surely you read the article about Trac going to Austria ( with club permission) for a Red Bull training camp and he will miss the B and F on the 4 th tomorrow night. Cheers

The meeting zi believe was held on a farm. Rhys Stanley’s farm. That doesn’t mean they ( Cats) are going to get him a farm !!! Really no wonder stories get told and are unbelievable!!!

Don’t you read the MFC website? I fear as so have said before that D/Landers think this is an all embracing medium to head about Club matters. Well it ain’t ! The AFl and Melbournefc websites are compulsive reading for up to date info etc. on all other footy matters. Is about time D/Lers got smart and realise how really narrow this forum is. It resembles to be honest Trade Radio in a lot of the posts. Then a gem or two restores your faith in this medium.

Fair enough HW yes it was clear in your post. Apologies Why round 16?

Wrong If you are going to have all that info delivered to you on a silver platter you best drink so you can’t hear or alter your expectations. You may be given some small positive advices on some matters but this is not the forum generally for all Club matters rather than a celebration of the players efforts for 2024.

Not even a Flag could raise your spirits. Boy how low can you go! well why are you still posting on this medium?

You know he is better than Oscar.

Rubbish you either have a small memory about his play or you are a poor judge of player’s ability. Probably both.

You are dreaming SS You must know Peatling is not favouring us and Houston was last month. You are worse than the gremlins on Trade radio.

Why not ? It’s just logical and correct. The value is what is going to be decided depending upon the quality of player available.?

Well he has got an opportunity to return to form and see if he can play any better in 2025. He may surprise but we need goals from our half forwards.

No proof of that yet. It’s Perty that is being alleged guilty of that crime.

Your dreaming we don’t need half backs we need half forwards and forward talls plus mids all of whom can be elite at disposal.

You don’t know that nor do I! So settle down and wait for the reviews.

You have lost the plot of course any Membership / premiership credits are going to go to the CEO as to many other officers and the Board as well. Please don’t be churlish. As I said wait until the reviews.

You are obviously not going to give Perty any leeway. For about 3/4?years we have pretty met our Plan. Ie TICK except for the base and that is totally understandable IMO. And now after a bad year you are on his case and are gung ho that he is a failure. Even though the base has been updated. What do you want him to fall on his sword and resign and admit total failure even though the other parts/ personnel/ sections of the Club have failed and not him personally. At this stage we don’t want to throw the baby out with the bath water until the reviews have been completed. Surely you can see there is nothing to be gained yet as a knee jerk reaction. Cool the jets and let’s get the reviews completed during October as advised.

Surely there is some way you can estimate your no of games for next season by a full membership or is there a 5 game one that is flexible.? You should know unless it’s too complicated after our fixture is released. Are you not able/ keen on night games? Good luck but just get a season ticket is the easiest and it is a donation if any less than 5/6 can’t be attended. Good luck !!

Surely there is some way you can estimate your no of games for next season by a full membership or is there a 5 game one that is flexible.? You should know unless it’s too complicated after our fixture is released. Are you not able/ keen on night games? Good luck but just get a season ticket is the easiest and it is a donation if any less than 5/6 can’t be attended. Good luck !!

No Daniel is more versatile and is courageous and very competitive plus would kick goals if played up forward. Can play wing and half back/pocket also. Would be in our best 23 if Bowey does not go to another level like at the start of his career.

At least he can kick goals and they win Matches plus I have noticed that over 66 years of watching footy and the Dees.