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This lure to/back to western Victoria is outrageous. I just got back from a work overnighter down to Portland and let me tell you, the roads are the worst in the state…and don’t get me started on the attitude of the staff at one of the bakeries. In saying that, one of the best chicken and salad bread rolls I’ve had from memory.

This move is destined for disaster for Melbourne according to the highly educated Filth supporter who just called 3AW sports today, stating Grundy will be competing for his position with Jim Stynes. He went on to repeat this a further two times…

That’s crazy. Even for someone who hasn’t had 18 cones today.

Nothing worse than being locked into a rental agreement…

Taj Woewodin and Judd McVee were both drafted after JVR. I don’t think we need to jump at shadows, but it needs to be taken into consideration for sure.

I agree. It’s hard to believe that as the National competition gets older, this is becoming an even bigger factor.

Jason Taylor adamantly said in a recent interview he refuses to let the ‘go home factor’ influence his decision to draft an interstate player.

Basically Freo could have worked with Port for a higher pick to suit us, but now Port need it to secure JHF.

I’m not sure about overpaying. The deal put in front of Brayshaw was on the basis of: A. Them being willing to lose him. B. Knowing he didn’t want to leave and the talk of him considering his options, nothing but grandstanding.

Brayshaw was also in consideration however I think the decision to sign him long term comes off the back of the club knowing Jackson was leaving.

As I said during the year I was told the club were going to offload 2-3 of our best 25 this trade period. Hunt and Harmes were two of those players in consideration. I’d personally like to retain Harmes, but these decisions are clearly being made for the greater good.

It’s about freeing up cap space and at the start of the year, he was unfortunately one of the players in the group that were potentially going to be let go.

One of if not Taylor’s most inspired selections to date. Will never forget his debut against the Saints at the G where one of his kicks literally ran along the ground sideways. Since then the bloke has been a pillar of strength. Will finish as a Melbourne champion. My fave currrent player.

We will come back with a vengeance next year. Unfortunately this team succumbed to being completely banged up. One dimensional coaching didn’t help… Gawn hurt his groin in the warm up tonight and it showed. Sums up second half of the season really.

Changes needed yes…but I’ll reassess next year. Blind Freddie could see how banged up and out on our feet this team was tonight. The club will make changes and players will have the chance to come back refreshed. Book the required surgeries immediately.

And yet relentlessly throw the ball every single game.

Copping it hard and trying to remain positive. Win next week and we are one of four still with the same equal opportunity. That’s all keeping me sane right now. Hopefully a kebab on the way home helps ease the pain somewhat. Props to Clayton and Steven (minus the momentum killer moment).

Brisbane are not built or coached for finals. If they manage to pinch this, they are simply doing the world a favour in eliminating Richmond.

The Royal, Punt Road. See you there. Make sure you have a collar though.

The fact that you even have to ask this just demonstrates that you have a problem.. You should already be half way through the third.

Footage of the Essendon board arriving into the 'Hanger' car park today to decide Rutten's fate.

Doesn’t matter. We don’t lose interstate.

Freo will likely beat GWS so if Collingwood beat Carlton, we will drop to 6th.

If other games go as expected… Win - likely Sydney in Sydney Lose - likely Richmond in an elimination. Calm thoughts, calm thoughts…

I said last year that if we won a flag in my lifetime, I could live with us never winning another game. How wrong I was. It purely creates higher expectations and a thirst for wanting more. In saying that, I am remaining positive and as I said after last weeks I am backing us to still win the flag, provided we sort the forward line issues out. This all comes from a life long eternal MFC pessimist. I’m trying to shake the veil of negativity as best I can.