I'va Worn Smith

I do not pretend to be qualified to put this scenario out there as being legally feasible, but I have been pondering whether Trac does have a legal option to force a release from his current contract. Do they have a case to prosecute, which claims that the MFC failed in its duty of a care, by allowing him to return to the field, after sustaining his serious injury? If so, could they then make out a case that in failing in its duty of care, the MFC have rendered the current contract as null and void, due to that conduct? If so, Trac could be released from his current contract, be fully paid out and be free to go wherever he wants, without the club being compensated with trade/draft picks. This would be my worst nightmare and I hope this scenario has no legal merit, but I am left to wonder.

In the week preceding round 24, we knew we had Riv's 100th. We knew there would be a celebration for the surviving members of the '64 flag. We knew that Nibbler was leaving and BBB was retiring. ..... And the club told us that the week was to thank the 'fans" for their loyalty. So, accepting those scenarios, what did our boys do? In my view, they didn't come to play. On top of that we have - whether manufactured or not - the issues surrounding Trac. With 2025 in mind and as with any AFL footy club, we need to be mindful of keeping/attracting sponsors, shoring up and hopefully increasing our membership base and providing that constituency with a clear and realisable vision. Let's be realistic, we were deplorable on Friday night and we need to be upfront about that, on all levels.

Also on my way into the 'G after a couple at the Cricketers. Sadly, I fear the turn in the weather will see many a MFC supporter not front.

Such sad news. One of the few great sports journos going around. Sympathies and condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP.

Not about Trac. Or is it just coincidence?

Reports this morning that ANB's 'request' was leaked to the media and Nibbler is not happy about it. The intention was to announce this at season's end. Similar to the dubious sources, cited by Morris on the supposed issue with Trac, it would seem this may have been leaked as well. So the question is. Is someone within the club leaking and if so, why?

100% agree. Let's not waste any draft picks we may get, in what is supposed to be a very deep draft this year, for the sake of trading to get one player, who may not be the answer anyway. Bolster our running mid stocks first, IMO.

Looks like the boys have put the cue in the rack and are looking forward to the end of season trip to..............?

Can I just say, the commercial reality is self evident, between free to air and pay for view. My main point is, the AFL relies, substantially, on TV rights income for its virtual survival. At the moment, the money the AFL is asking for, in terms of TV rights, is more than what the individual TV free to air stations are worth. So if attrition becomes the reality, will the pay for view businesses pay the money, at least to the level the current rights have been paid, or will there be a shortfall and therefore the AFL business, as we know it, will be seriously affected, in its entirety?

OK. Very sorry I posted the topic. Move on then.

Given the AFL receives the bulk of its revenue from TV rights money, we now see free to air channels laying people off, due to diminishing advertising revenue. If this trend continues, I would be interested to learn of Demonlanders' thoughts as to what this might mean to the game we love so much

Can someone please explain to me, how Maynard was not cited for his sling tackle yesterday?

To some extent, I agree with you, but my concern is that I can not really see much at Casey, to suggest some are 'knocking down the door' for a chance at senior level. Casey's results so far this year, is testimony to that. To me and while our drafting opportunities have been limited, due to recent ladder position, our trading has been woeful and as a result, our list depth is very worrying.

We have kicked 4 goals, in over 3 quarters of AFL football. I don't know what it is, but there is something seriously wrong in this football club right now and it needs to be addressed ASAP. Today, we have played an injury depleted Collingwood, yet their pride stands up. Can you imagine for a second, how we would go, right now, with a similar injury list. We cannot hit targets, we cannot isolate targets and we allow opposition to hit unmarked players, coming out of their backline, while we hit opposition players on the chest. I reckon G. Lyon knows something, but he can't say Season over.

MFC -Have no depth.

Guys, it was clear a couple of our players copped knocks tonight and were sore. They were 'managed' in the latter part of the game. In that context and after last week, this was a good win. It would have been nice to have smashed them by 10 goals, but under the circumstances, we did what we were required to do. It is a long season. Let's hope we retain a full list and be ready, fit and raring to go come finals time.. Go Dees!!!!

Van Rooyen is still a kid. We have thrown him to the wolves and he is monstered most weeks. He needs more forward line support and I fear if he does not get more support, we will ruin his confidence.

Of course, not all men are violent. But too many women have been murdered by men. FACT.

Are Trac, Viney and Nibbler OK? Few possessions and when they have, never clean possessions.

No doubt. But then we all have to face reality at some stage. Like I said in my original post, we have not had a true home since 1964. A rather long time, I would have thought. In today's competitive AFL world, you must take the most realistic option. Even when it may not be your first choice.

Our footy club has not had a 'true' home since 1964. Accordingly, I cannot understand any negativity directed toward this proposal. Caulfield is a central location, close to public transport and for the first time in a long time, will house both our administrative and football departments in the same facility. How on earth can that be seen as negative?

My major concern.

The AFL need to understand that NEITHER the MRO or Tribunals are Courts of Law. Therefore, they cannot rely on precedent or "priors". Nor can they rely on a change of policy. Each incident can only be examined under CURRENT AFL rules and not ones the AFL want to bring in as a knee jerk reaction. The AFL needs to get its house in order and not be a 'law' unto itself.

I love my footy club. Farrk the critics. I just love 'em

The (Duke of) Windsor. A star in the making. Yes, I know. Not 3 words, but geez this young kid is impressive.