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Harmes in for Vanders; Weed in for Jackson (needs a rest and recharge for finals) Over the next couple of weeks, would be good to find a way to rest Rivers, Jordon, and ANB and bring in combination Jones, Sparrow, Melksham, Vanders to cover to be prepared for September

A bit out there, but Is it a bridge too far to play both BB and Wied? TMac to move to wing where he was intended to play this season, drop Sparrow and either Brayshaw or Harmes?

I think we need a little perspective. 9-1 and if the OOB was paid we are probably 10-0 still. Delivery to Fwd line was ordinary and yes a couple look tired. no need to panic. Salem in for jetta (easy); Viney (assuming fit) in for Jordan (just needs a recharge i think); Sparrow for Melk (just no pressure from him when needed - fair weather footballer)

has to be in Weid, out LJ, TMac to take LJ role. Do we give Sparrow a run in lieu of Melk?

If majak gets called up before Weid start imagining him in Black and White!

just need to find a way to get Weid in. I'd rather invest and support Weid and find a spot elsewhere for TMac (wing or CHB). I know it wont happen but I think they have played the wrong card here. Weid in, TMac back, Harmes in for Jones. perfect opportunity to bring in the Weid.

Maybe not for this thread, but when was the last time the Dees went 5 zip?

Like it. Probably only change I would make is to bring in Baker onto the bench instead of Chandler. Just adds more flexibility.

If there is no standalone team from Tassie, which will need to be heavily govt and AFL funded (unlikely due to current covid situation), then the only option is a relocation. Given it is about a national competition the only option is to relocate a victorian club (Gold Coast and GWS are going nowhere). The only options really are North and Hawks, and it wont be Hawks due to their long term success. North blew a huge opportunity when they were offerred a riduclous amount of money, players and draft concessions to relocate to Gold Coast. They could have had another premiership by now. I can only see a North relocation as the only long term viable solution for North, the national comp and footy in Tassie. The sooner everyone gets on the same bandwagon the better for all concerned.

cant wait to watch the transformation in Clarry, Kossie, Gus, LJ, Riv and Weids.

Melsham role? wait in the goal square for someone to do the work and kick it to me?

Simply the greatest.... Could you image the damage Robbie could do now on our wing....one can dream!

Completely agree. It is the only way to provide a balanced, fiscally sound and truly national competition. also reduces the talent drain which would occur if a 19th team was added not to mention the complexity of an odd number of teams and reducing the Victorian bias assuming it is a Victorian team that relocates. Surely it has to be North Melbourne. The opportunity to inject mature talent, favourable draft conditions, financial incentives etc that GWS and GC had into an existing team with a good but not great supporter base should be a sound decision for all (except some Nth melbourne members).

so, back to footy....any rumours on DFA's who we are looking at or possibly SPP intake?

Our 3 picks at the draft will complete our senior list to 38. That will leave 1 spot left on rookie list (after Neitschke is selected). I understand we can also select an SPP as we place KK on the LTI or non-playing list.

1st list lodgement on Wednesday

according to article on AFL website, we are only taking 3 picks at draft. without a change then thats 18, 19 and 28 (or whatever they end up as). That will leave us 2 spots to fill assuming we are leaving 1 open for DFA, SPP

did it comment on any other oOC rookies?

so as i see it given list size announcments: - we have maximum 4 spots left on senior list (possibly 3 if you upgrade Lockhart) - we have 1 spot left on rookie list ( 2 spots if Lockhart is upgraded) - JM indicated keeping 1 spot open for mid season or DFA or SPP - assuming no further pick swaps - we will fill all 4 senior list positions from 18, 19, 28 and 50 - did i read that KK's spot will drop off at some stage in 2021?

Given this stage of trade week, I only want TMac to go IF we can secure T Phillips for the wing spot. Otherwise happy for him to stay, get fit and prove us all wrong...

Cant help but wondering what the hold up is? must be more than just player and swap of picks. Perhaps part of a multi club deal?

Latest from Ricky Nixon..... last night... Adam Treloar looks set to nominate Western Bulldogs talks believed he told the club he’s 100% interested in signing with the club talks Western Bulldogs have put five year deal on the table for him. Jack Higgins after nominating St Kilda from Richmond talks that deal will be done tomorrow Jeremy Cameron talks that deal will go ahead Thursday afternoon on the last day with Geelong soon as that deal is done believed that’s when Shaun Higgins will sign straight afterwards with Geelong. Andrew Phillips from Essendon talks he has had a Meeting with Melbourne this afternoon about heading to the dees. Daniel Talia despite being strongly linked to Essendon he looks set to stay at Adelaide next year. Riley Knight has been delisted by Adelaide talks his management has spoken to three clubs about him talks Hawthorn North Melbourne GWS have expressed interest in him. Jaidyn Stephenson talks Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn have pulled out on interest of Stephenson only one club has asked about him in the last 24hrs was North Melbourne but talks he will most likely be set to stay at Collingwood after clubs don’t have huge interest in him. Brandon Matera ex Fremantle player has been asked by two clubs to do a medical for them talks West Coast North Melbourne have asked for him to have a chat and a medical. Nakia Cockatoo from Geelong likely to end up at Brisbane that deal will get done once the Cameron deal is done. Lachie Fogarty looks set to leave Geelong and be heading to Carlton talks they are strongly interested and asked to meet with him. Esava Ratugolea Is reportedly a player the Giants are demanding in return for Jeremy Cameron. Contracted until 2021 at Geelong talks GWS said they would like him as big forward in return for Cameron with two first rd picks as well. Neville Jetta Had his 2020 campaign cruelled by injuries and could seek a fresh start. Collingwood are understood to be trying to lure him over with the promise of a longer deal than what Melbourne are prepared to offer. Contracted until 2021 at Melbourne talks Collingwood have put on a two-three year deal on table to lure him over. Jack Lonie talks Western Bulldogs and Collingwood have pulled of interest around him in the last 48hrs leaves Carlton now as front runners for him to try and lure him over. Paddy McCartin talks going around Sydney have shown huge interest in him talk is two year deal on the table for him to play with his brother. This morning.. 1. Saad now off table unless one club bends over & they ain’t even close 2. Eddie McGuire leaves Triple M could Collingwood be next and the Head of AFL Commission hhhhmmmm interesting times

is he a quick left footed winger with good kicking skiils. If not...pass

any news brewing from a Dees perspective that could change that?