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Haven't heard this one specifically, but this is definitely in line with what people are saying we'll try to do.

Yeah that makes sense for sure. Just have a sneaky feeling a few clubs are holding off on TMac while holding out hope on the Cameron situation. Once that domino falls I think the door opens a bit more for TMac, which then lines up what you're talking about there.

Personally I would have thought we'd have it high up the list, but going by Mahoney's comments yesterday it doesn't seem like the club feels the same way. Bit baffled by that tbh. Phillips might be a chance, but that's me guessing, not rumour etc. Pies have a bit going on obviously, and I still think they may consider TMac but are holding off for now with a few better options still potentially in play for them.

Not yet mate, sorry! Seems pretty quiet atm. Apparently the plan was Brown and Smith as the main focus, then a few free agent forward line options, then focus on getting up the draft this year and next year. Hoping for something more exciting, but no rumours at this stage.

Looks like Egan will stay in charge of development, which means the likely vacancies still are strategy and Casey senior coach. Sounding like no more 'big names' and probably a few part time roles to come. Burgess seems likely to stay now, which is great, but that's the main reason we can't bring in any more big name assistants as his salary is enormous (likely the reason the Crows backed out). https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/afl/coaches

Has signed up as Norwood's (SANFL) coach for 3 years.

Says a lot doesn't it.

Same here. Knowing (second hand) how hard he's tried to play through pain has given me a bigger appreciation for his work ethic. Deserves a bit of luck now.

Same mate. To me, history says TMac is not a bloke that is afraid of hard work. His form drop has been massive, you can either believe that's due to injury or due to lack of motivation. I know which side I sit on. Burgess would want to earn his very very considerable coin this year given how much of the soft cap it takes up.

Has had major ankle issues. Played in pain all year this year. Reckon it's a bit harsh to say motivation is lacking given that.

I don't think we're looking at Treloar. Haven't heard anything to suggest it. You'd have to ask Dr Evil about that one.

Sure was ;)

I agree making him forward coach might not turn out great, but to be fair, he added goal kicking coach to his role, he didn't 'migrate' to it as a different role.

I hear you mate, I just don't agree yet given we don't know what other roles will be filled. We may have a strategy coach come in yet. My guess is a strategy/oppo analysis coach and a development coach of some sort are yet to be announced. That would strengthen it for mine, especially if they're highly rated coaches.

I agree it's underwhelming to this point, I'm just holding fire until I see the final lineup. Don't agree that any other additions will be peripheral given we don't know who/what they are yet.

Don't know unfortunately, they've kept it pretty hush hush. There's been rumours around here and other places that Kingsley and Leppitsch were being chased by us, but haven't heard enough noise about them to think it's a chance yet.

Hold tight mate, there will be more coaches coming in from what I've heard. This isn't the final setup.

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.