the fork

1 hour ago, Chook in Perth said:

Brisbane know nothing about this. 

If they know nothing then this completely debunks the rumour right? Sorry to have to ask but I have two kids who aren't sleeping well at the moment...

I love this if it happens. He will bring much on and off-field and the belief his defection will bring to the back of our players minds will serve them well. 

Early on there were mentions of us showing interest in Tom Cutler from Brisbane. No noise on this of late. Anyone have any insights? 

3 hours ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

If we are to look at the game, I would say this is an opportunity for us as I don't like our chances the next week. We will be coming back from stinking hot Alice Springs against the reigning three time premiers. As much as I would like to see us roll those p****s, I'm not sure that we are there yet. 
A 7-4 record would be better but if you look at where we are at as a footy team, 6-5 would put us on track for what I would reasonably expect us to achieve as a team this year.

The same old stupid cliche is bashed out year after year by people who nothing beyond their own backyards. Currently a stunning cool day in Alice with a chance of a shower later.

2 hours ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Who here is going?

As a local myself I'd normally be there but working west of Alice today. Raining out here, rain almost always heads west, might be a wet second half?

Small issue which has been playing on my mind a bit:

Does anyone else notice how Hogan-centric Harmes is? I know these guys are good mates and James is obviously trying to build a on-field rapport with our No.1 key forward, but Harmes will seemingly kick to Hogan at all costs, sometimes to the detriment of our forward flow and scoring. I think its obvious to the point of predictable. Just interested to hear if anyone else has noticed this?

Hunt

Salem

Kent

Can't believe they are not listed as options above!

Still find all this last minute interest in Oliver really unusual. Have to wonder if this is some kind of plan from Essendon.

The suggestion that our interest in and decision to select a particular player in the National Draft being dictated by another club is absurd in the extreme.

Let me ask you this, what plans have Melbourne made for other clubs to select which players?

CONFIRMED:

Tomas Bugg and Pick 7 go to the Dees

Dees lose: Picks 10, 43 and 64!

Hot diggity dog!

Just to clarify, Carlton just traded (effectively) a second round pick and some nothing late picks for four players (two of whom were top 10 draft picks), and we still can't get Tom Bugg traded in for a third round pick. I hope we are looking to add something juicier in to the deal, rather than GWS dragging their feet.

Seriously Tiger, don't know if you've had it broken to you from others on here or in your personal life but you are an absolute bore.

Had we drafted any one of the 'top 10 draft picks' you mentioned above I have no doubt you'd be on here droning on about it.

Simple question: Would you have preferred if we had drafted Sumner, Plowman, Lamb and Philips?

People have a little faith. We are not the same club we once were.

WE ARE MELBOURNE!

Weren't we going to trade pick 2 for Bugg and Buntine 2 years ago?

Probably something H-H threw up...

Observation: In the last 25 minutes Trade Radio have not even mentioned this current deal being finalised...

Sounding quite desperate there H_T...

Bath out with the baby water...lol

Stanton? Another of the Bombers whipping boys, interesting mention there Nudge.

One of Prestia/Gaff/Hannebury/Rockliff - want to take a stab?

Insightful mention that we have a STUD in Tyson. And you're asking people to calm down.

Agree with the halfback plan, now this current negotiating is critical. This is where the strategists and recruiting team, negotiators earn their money and stripes.

Lol for years Nudge has made demonlanders look stupid in believing his dribble..

Can't wait to sit back and enjoy this.

I always enjoy your posts and agree with you on much of our youth, but this is patent rubbish.

If you weren't all so desperate you'd realise that Nudge is not referring to this trade period but the future. Soon for you blokes in the life of a rebuild in next Wednesday, the 'soon' that Nudge refers to is within the coming years.

OH MY GOD! Enough negativity..

Well AFL.COM writing team used here demon sliding doors prediction as "some believe demons paid overs for a melksham, we think that in 12 months - Melksham for 25 will look real good for the Dees."

I'm para-phrasing slightly but the half back plan works for me and trade period is barely underway, just wait! There'll be 50+ deals done this period, or close to it.

Trust in the men paid to and passionate about returning this club to the top end, I do.

Our new star is already there, 95% of "stars" are drafted, not traded for. Vines, Hogan, Brashaw, Petracca (better than any kid in this years draft and would be most obv #1 pick in history if drafted this year), Gawn, Tyson (basically used middle of season as his pre season last year, guy is a STUD - well ahead of Treloar In ceiling), Alex NB, Frost, Mcdonald inc Oscar, White will be a gun, King may be ready to play 2nd fiddle late this year, Stretch is so underrated here it's not funny & so forth.. Hogan,Petracca, Brayshaw are stars of future starting now, Viney may go down as our toughest and most beloved player of all time, mark my words - Tyson could be Hodge like with some luck.. Gawn is best young Ruxk in game. Let's calm down peeps!

Plus - Bugg will get done, Rosa or Stanton are being considered for Cross like role, Bastinac was in frame maybe not now but one of Prestia/Gaff/Hannebury/Rockliff will be a demon soon - so let's not throw the bath out with baby water just yet folks! Don't be shocked if Dixon comes into play, were sniffing about I know that much.

GO DEES!!!

Cheers

Couldn't agree more on the negativity, unbearable at times. People on this board thrive on the old 'woe is me, I barrack for Melbourne' thing and its PATHETIC! People suggesting Josh Mahoney needs to grow 'some' need to grow 'some' themselves. Back you club in, I know we've done it before with awful, long resounding consequences, but what are you gonna do, stop backing them in and whine about it?

Dee's still right into Bastinac

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-13/trade-wrap-yarran-stalemate-high-price-on-hawk-kanga-in-demand

Anyone know anything about his teammate Brad McKenzie apart from the following:

Fellow Roo midfielder Brad McKenzie has also attracted some interest from rival clubs.

Unlike Bastinac, the 22-year-old South Australian is uncontracted and after playing just one senior game this season in round 23 when nine senior Roos were rested.

Dee's and Pies still a way off agreeing on Kennedy's value

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-13/trade-wrap-yarran-stalemate-high-price-on-hawk-kanga-in-demand

Manager confirms that GC is one of the teams. Two Melbourne clubs also interested.

He is gone with a capital G. Lock it in folks.

Decision by mid next week, Manager conforms he is MORE LIKELY TO GO.

and there it is...

Three clubs and Melbourne interested in Howe.

In Bali now making his decision, Manager suggesting that he had to wait until one of the teams finished finals (recently) to be able to speak to the coach.

Adam Tomlinson also potentially in the mix for a tall. Contracted, but adamant he's walking. Carlton favourites, but Dees interested.

Love you Chook! Can you confirm our interest in Dixon also?

I hear that carlton are into Tomlinson, surely we could do worse then him up forward?

Reading between the lines.

Interest in Howe from others (multiple) I think gone.

No interest in Watts

Active in chasing Freeman and Bugg

Very active in chasing everyone, but every club is

Toump all but gone, he wants out but club see potential and would keep him

Garland to be announced as staying in coming days.

Chris did mean Kennedy, I didn't think Freeman was named... just checking.

Did anyone hear Plough's mini review?

Blokes a dud!

I'd trade him for a half eaten mars bar, epic fail from MFC, again.....

Thanks for some quality posting on a bloke who apparently is an absolute ripper. Your contribution on here is (as I'm sure it is elsewhere) is greatly appreciated.

( thanks HS..kinda )

hope this doesn't come back to bite us...

Thanks for posting, is it just me or if their wall hard to get around at the moment?