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Fair call, BUT if they did pull the trigger on Petty forward and JVR comes in too then all of a sudden we have a couple of absolute mongrels inside 50.

If Schache came in to fill the depth spot left by Mitch Brown then I don't absolutely hate it tbh. He'd come in on minimum chips and would expect to play mostly VFL IMO. They can't all be zingers...

Didn't hear Lyon's comments so not sure exactly what he said, but Harmes has spoken with Essendon. Don't know how much chance to move, but he has 100% spoken to them.

Seem to remember WC talking about the possibility of splitting that pick 2 though. In saying that, a deal will somehow happen with Freo, and I think Lobb will get traded - This is Ding Dong Bell we're dealing with remember? The same bloke who 'walked away' from Hogan negotiations.

Dunstan is already on our list. He doesn't need to 'come into Harmes' spot' on the list. No context change needed, just some hand holding and walking through apparently.

No, you just jumped into a conversation late and misunderstood it. Have a good one.

You were looking at a later post mate. This is the original one here.

Just to clarify, I was responding originally to SWYL who was suggesting Dunstan come into the team for Harmes role. This is a different conversation to the dynamics of list management.

Nah. Dunstan is just a slower and less versatile Harmes, and doesn't fit with our midfield mix at all IMO. Good depth though.

Yes, Dunstan is very good depth, but he doesn't have the burst or running ability that Harmes does and we need more of that. Dunstan will only get a game if we have injuries. I do expect a bit of a different side, and I'm excited to see JVR, Howes, Laurie get a crack on top of the potential ins in Grundy, Hunter, maybe we could even have a dip at Bowes if Harmes leaves? I can see us bringing in a few more younger players this year.

Not that I rate Harmes super highly, but Dunstan in for Harmes doesn't improve us.

Mitch Cleary reporting Harmes has spoken with Essendon and is considering his options. Currently contracted until end of 2024.

I like to be prompt. FWIW, was just razzing you, I do remember times in the past where you've had good intel.

You did a REALLY good job of playing coy then mate...

11.30AM — DEES SHUT DOWN PICKETT-POWER WHISPERS Melbourne list boss Tim Lamb has emphatically refuted suggestions premiership forward Kysaiah Pickett won’t be at the club next year. Despite reports suggesting the Power could make a play for Pickett, Lamb told reporters: “Any talk about Kozzie leaving is absolutely ludicrous. We love Kozzie, Kozzie loves us, there’s been no discussion about that (trade).” Trades LIVE: Pies ‘fair way down the track’ on Grundy deal; Freo’s tough stance as frenzy begins

Apparently the knock on Noah is his competitiveness/hardness. The good news is though he's putting a big focus into the period between now and his draft.

Burgoyne was delisted by Port.

Rubbish. Dees, Tigers, Bulldogs all with drought breaking flags in the last few years. Freo, Adelaide, GWS all in Grand Finals. The evidence says you're completely wrong.

Nah. I find it hilarious that there's now so many statements and articles about the 'no right of reply'. Bit like Steve Price the other week using his newspaper column, radio show and TV spot to talk about how he'd been cancelled. Just silly.