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My concern with this is, if he chooses not to get fit and firing, has more off field troubles and/or holds the club in contempt resulting in him making no effort ( even begin happy to front up weekly at Casey) would MFC still be required to PAY HIS FULL SALARY? If so, player contacts are clearly too heavily stacked in the players favour to the point of being farcical.

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That might be the case but my referencing of Jay Clark’s post was to question how Oliver could out if we didn’t agree. If Geelong really want him they need to compensate us. Also, MFC should not be conned into paying a cent of his salary.

“Can Melbourne hold him to his contract if the price isn’t right?” Bewildering. Surely he’s our player until MFC say he’s not or his contract is up. Or perhaps “journalist” Jay Clark meant to ask ‘should’ and not “can”.

Too right, and why in that case should he receive all of his $1,000,000 + salary next year?

Many things would need to be considered and that would probably be one of the most important. Off the cuff I would say, the cap is not affected, monies saved go into the club’s coffers. Any variance to a players salary would be decided by an independent panel after the Club put its case.

I have absolutely NO idea how AFL player contracts work however if they are not very, very heavily based on PERFORMANCE, they should be. If any player underperforms because of questionable off field behaviour or bad attitude or a gripe against their club, why should they receive 100% of their pay?

In the famous words of Norm Smith ”I’m MELBOURNE” I’m not Clayton Oliver I’m not Christian Petracca

Quote on the Desk calendar today ”There is no security on this earth ; there is only Opportunity. Douglas Macarthur. Seems to sit well with what Chris Fagan told his players mid season, “ If you’re skating in thin ice you may as well dance” Be bold, Be brave. Oliver + for DeKonning and Brad Close Petracca + for Jai Newcombe and Weddle ( sure CP mightn’t want to go to the Hawks, but it’s an example of a trade that would IMO enhance our fortunes for next year) IN : 4 clear best 22 players OUT : 2 MFC all time champions who may or may not ever get back to their best. OUT: Potentially, all disharmony within the playing group.

I’m confused. You’re critical of some people for criticising Fritsch but then you say Fritsch “can go to the next level if he can put in a concerted effort to improve”. Concerted effort in what areas? Perhaps more effort in chasing? Maybe being stronger in a 1 on 1 contest? Being better at sticking a tackle? These are the things why some of us are critical of Fritsch. No-one doubts his class with the ball.

Would it be possible to enlighten me in what or who TWSNBN is. Also what role did Joe Daniher have and when was he there? Thanks in advance.

For those who don’t like the word ‘Woke’. What about NAW New Age Wowser Seems apt as they enjoy to “gnaw ‘’ away at the foundations of things that their ideology doesn’t agree with.

LH, congratulations. On a side note however, ”Lachie Hunter calls his time at the take red blue take a look a look back at his time at the club.” MFC app. Who is responsible for this rubbish? Quality matters, even in the Office. MFC, please employ people with at least Grade 4 ability.

Ok, but whilst I admit I’m no expert in Property law or real estate I can’t see much market potential for re-sale of this facility should MFC leave ( highly unlikely ). Who would it appeal to? Also re: Funding, what would be the attraction for Investors, as distinct from Lenders?

Is it on Crown land? What other large sporting bodies would be interested in taking it over from the MFC?

Seeking clarification please. 1. Assuming the facility has no re-sale value, what would be the attraction to potential investors? 2. Would the MFC be required to pay rent to the MRC? 3. Considering the facility would have an extremely long life span with guaranteed use by the MFC couldn’t the club seek a loan from the AFL? 4. Should the club obtain finance how are they then able to afford to make the repayments otherthan from goodwill donations from charitable supporters or being able to increase their revenue?

Like most Corporate highflyers they love to create noise, no matter how bad the idea.

Not just, he added that facet to his game which makes him even more valuable. Bedford’s best assets are his overall speed and his ability to breakaway from a contest.

Bedford GWS this season What I have seen, not only has he been an influential player for them but someone who would have easily kept his spot in the 22 each week with us. I agree with you on Chandler. Think he lacks a bit of pace and spark, does try hard though.

I totally agree but sadly it ain’t going to change. We have a world wide pandemic of people delusion-ally thinking they will make their fortune and become a big celebrity without having to roll their sleeves up or get off their a…. All by inflicting their nonsense/garbage/dibble on others by tapping their “Smart” 🤣 phone. The Internet age has a lot to answer for.

Bedford. If they had been able to identify his true talent and develop it by giving him more opportunity, hence showing faith in him with the resultant boost in confidence, We would have offered him a better contact and perhaps he might of stayed. In short, I don’t think they knew what they had.

I haven’t been to the Sahara but I know there is sand there, to deny otherwise would be putting your head in the,,, well you know.

Will he be taking his “hoodie” off?

If the club plays a hard line and holds him to his contact, is it possible he raises Mental health concerns (linked to his horrific injury) as leverage. If the public’s sympathy swayed towards him it would put the club in a very awkward position.

Newcombe and Weddell in, Petracca out makes us a better side. Unfortunately I can’t see Hawthorn going for it.