Lord Nev

Massive Clarry fan, and agree he's a once in a generation player, but him being a good player doesn't preclude him from having some of the attitude problems that are symptomatic of the club as a whole. He has a ton of work to do in that area if he truly wants team success. I don't think it's correct to put it all on the club, Clarry has some hard decisions to make about himself as well.

For everyone, like me, a little underwhelmed, apparently there are more assistants coming in, so this isn't the final setup. Also, a chance Mahoney won't stick around, he's interviewed for a role at another club.

Don't reckon that's one of his KPIs.

Well, here we go: Alan Richardson, General Manager of AFL Football Performance Josh Mahoney, General Manager of Football Facilities and Administration Plapp, Rooke, Cross, Mathews gone. Yze mids, Stafford forwards, Chaplin backs. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/833378

Especially after going so out on a limb with this call....

Just saying, Luke Jackson is out of contract end of next season. Wouldn't think it's wise to trade Weid.

Last few years, and likely this year, we've lost Tim Smith, Hogan, Preuss, TMac, Watts, Pedersen, and maybe more? (Did I forget anyone?) We've replaced them with Mitch Brown and Jackson, and hopefully Ben Brown. (Apologies to Petty, but unproven as yet IMO). It's not as much depth as people think. I get that McKernan isn't a very exciting acquisition, but looking at the list as a whole we really need to load up on the forward line this year. He'll cost nothing and would assume he'd be happy enough playing at Casey until needed. Not against this decision. Small forward depth a big need as well I reckon.

At this stage the quick summary seems to be: - Damien Barrett has hinted at him being an option for the Dees. - Kane Cornes suggested we should target him. - Tom Browne suggested we would be into him now. - Alex McDonald (his manager) pretty much said he wants out of Collingwood so he can play wing. So yeah, doesn't seem to be any rumours coming out of the club yet, just seems to be one of those ones footy people think is an obvious match.

It all gets a bit too complicated for me tbh, but with a fair few academy type picks it also means we may have opportunity trade groups of our picks for higher ones with clubs requiring points though right?

Or use it with a player trade for a higher pick...

Apparently we can start expecting a bit more news in this area the next few days or so. The coaches are having the review findings presented to them along with the changes to staff and structure tomorrow. Haven't heard anything yet about who might come in, I would guess it's being kept very quiet out of respect for those that are being moved on.

Sounds good mate. Just curious, what's your intel on this 'new game plan'? Cheers.

No, I think most would rather someone who is professional, dedicated and hard working. Stephenson is none of those things. "Elite traits"? Silly call for a player who is known to have nowhere near the required traits of a successful AFL player.

Not sure if it's happened yet, but they plan to apparently.

Would make sense. Rumours persist about both Hooker and Hurley.

Not sure if Richo will be involved with the list management though. I think everything is being redefined a fair bit. Mahoney could still have a big hand in trades etc IMO. I think it's going to be more about managing the coaches, communication, effectiveness of the footy department. I'm guessing though.

Yeah, the person who told me about it said they'd be pretty surprised if Mahoney didn't start looking around if the rumoured changes happen.

For who's first? GWS or Essendon?

Well, he is vegan.

Don't know exact details, but heard Mahoney thought it was one of the worst interviews he's had, oh and Stephenson was late to the meeting as well.

He's had an interview with the club, fair to say it did not go well and he won't be a Demon anytime soon.

You're on the pulse.

@spirit of norm smithcan you post your favourite gif please...

Footy journo.

Possibly. His tweet was just before the stories started to break I think.