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Jesse needs to get out of Perth. He made a mistake heading back there. It’s too much of a fishbowl. I suggest the club get onto his manager to discuss how to get him back to his rightful footy home, the MFC!

Burgess is top drawer. He’s worked for Liverpool and Arsenal and turned down offers from the US. We did very well to lure to the club but there’s no way we hold onto him for long. With soft cap constraints we can’t afford him and I wouldn’t be surprised if he takes up another overseas appointment. Hopefully we can keep him for another 12 months with a view to him setting up our long-term fitness program and mentoring his successor. I’d hate to lose him to another AFL team.

Someone from the club, a friend, an ex-teammate, someone he trusts, needs to get to that hospital and try to talk some sense into him and figure out a way to get him back to his family. But if he has his mind set on a bender then I don’t know where this will finish up.

West Coast have been at the top for a while. Their fondness for the good life doesn't appear to impact their onfield performance.

because they're drunk and high

I’m far from impressed with how this bloke has conducted himself. He’s shown his true colours imv. He’s fed us a bull crap story about why he left the hub. Hasn’t the decency to face the club to explain himself. We gave him an opportunity, got him fit and back on the paddock and all we have to show for it is a $50k fine (a support salary). I don’t know whether not being offered a contract led to this behaviour but its no excuse. Well done to the medical team. We have many inadequacies in the club but it looks like we’re elite in one area at least.

If he slots the goals who cares about the run-up?

A superb effort this year. He has shown a level of professionalism I did not think he possessed. We shouldn’t underestimate the effort and hard work required to get into the physical condition he achieved. He has improved every aspect of his game. We could not have asked for more in terms of professionalism, dedication and commitment. Christian has led by example this year. I hope the club match his level of ambition and make the changes needed this off-season to ensure the potential of our list is fully realised.

The footy Gods smiled on us when St Kilda picked McCartin rather than Petracca. Let’s not tempt fate.

Dimitar Berbatov. That’s exactly who I think of whenever someone is described as laconic. Somewhere along the line people have mistook laconic for laidback. Not sure when but its been going on for a while now and particularly by commentators in the EPL.

He’s gettable and would solve a need but of the realistic options Saad is preferable for mine. If we target anyone at the pies it should be Daicos. Long shot I know but if cap space is so tight for them you never know! We could get lucky.

I didn’t pay enough attention when we recruited him tbh but if this is his level of output then it’s a black mark against our recruitment team for sure.

Looks like a win win trade to me.

Daisy Pearce shows these three up every week. They should put her on the selection panel!

Well done Trac. B&F and AA. Fantastic season.

Melksham Fritch AVB have had their performances rightly panned this season but Tomlinson has slipped under the radar. He’s been a major disappointment. 5 years at $500k is a big investment. I want to see a lot more from him next year. I suggest he’s paired with Steven May this pre-season so he can learn how to turn a bad first season into a successful second.

Tomlinson, weid and Jackson can pinch hit. Not sure where Bradtke is at. I think this is the year to trade him to maximise the return. Giants and Swans are pretty desperate for a ruckman and Pruess is by far the best back-up in the comp. they don’t grow on trees so I’d drive a hard bargain. Swans have pick 22. I’d aim for that.

Beautiful kick and much loved character. Didn’t have the temperament of professionalism to optimise his undoubted talent but 174 games is still an outstanding effort. Will always be welcome at the footy club. Thanks for the memories and best of luck in retirement Jack.

Why should any capable, sought after, ambition footballer hang around Melbourne in the hope that the club will become successful. In a short career we’ve just wasted 2 years of their time. We’re a middling, mid ranked club. Our coach is second rate. We’ve completely and utterly failed to build on our great run to the prelim in 2018 (it was a fluke, a mirage). All the momentum from that run was killed stone dead by the abomination that was 2019. Some improvement this year but nothing to suggest we’re building something lasting. Nothing to suggest we’re building towards a flag or top 4. Seriously, who here is confident we’ll even play finals next year. If I’m Jack Viney, I’m seriously considering Geelong’s offer. He’s done his bit for this club. Go play for a team that offers finals footy, a great lifestyle for his young family in a footy mad town. I wouldn’t blame him if he decides to go. Oliver. He could play in midfield for Richmond or another top club. I think he’d be mad to sign a new contract with us this off season. If the club are serious about success they would bring in a new coach to bring instil some hope and optimism into this group of players. Player retention – another reason to get rid of Goodwin.

I think he’s a very good option. Strong mark and an accurate kick. And he’s still only 27. I think he’s worth a second rounder. Not sure how much coin he’d demand but if we can move Tmac on then he would be a definite upgrade.

I love Maxy but I reckon Steven May is our captain

The vibe seems pretty downbeat. May and Viney speeches short and muted.

No qualms with the decision. Best of luck to all 3. I hope they’ve put some thought into and prepared for their post footy careers as a I can’t see them getting picked up by other clubs. It’s a tough time to be looking for work.

Hard to know what to make of this story. Only Harley can answer why he chose to leave the HUB in clear breach of the rules. I was in favor of giving him another year but if he is going to miss 4 games of a potentially 17 game season then that changes the equation somewhat. Plus its obvious his decision making and judgment are highly suspect (Seriously, how do you run out of petrol and get picked up by the police). He’s an accident waiting to happen. Its unfortunate for Harley but this club has enough problems. Delist and move on.

Thanks for pointing these out Bobby. Not easy to acknowledge when the red mist has descended. To those positives I would add Burgess. The team have looked fit and primed. I think we won a number of games in the 4th quarter off the back of his fitness program. Ultimately I think this season is a failure. We are not getting the best from this group of players and I lay the blame at Goodwin’s feet. My wish list for the summer: 1. A new coach preferably Clarkson 2. A KPF (Hogan, Brown or Cameron) 3. Another Langdon type for the opposite wing