Kick_It_To_Pickett

What are the rumours? Enlighten us all. There is that much stuff made up about players at this time of year, so why not just spell it out? Is it that you think he is coming back to the city of Melbourne

So every time he gets on stage he goes blank, he has said this? This reflects my understanding on why he is seen as a leader in how he plays and not a natural leader who motivates in game day. He has poor communication skills and doesn’t know how to communicate during games. He is a follow me leader, but that’s not enough to be a captain.

Nope , he was weird. Couldn’t look at his teammates. Did not acknowledge Steven May. Had his head down when Tracc spoke. Didn’t smile once

What was with the Viney dagger eyes on May and then no handshake at the end ? Is there something going on there??

No, but given that he just won the Barrassi leadership award, I retract my statement haha. That said, didn’t express himself well and didn’t thank his teammates. Interesting

Is this the same Jimmy Plunkett tht player for Carlton? Had no idea he was at our club

He certainly did...maybe I missed it, but did he forget to mention the members???

I’ve heard that Jack isn’t a great communicator. In fact, the word used to describe him was ‘prickly’. Perhaps this is where he failed as captain. I’m not sure he is vocal with his players. Jones has similar issues

I didn’t say he brings nothing to the club. That is not what I said at all. I questioned whether he is a genuine leader. Your example is pleasing to hear, but I reckon he should be going over his own tapes before instructing others. He has plenty of deficiencies he needs to be working on. Leave tht stuff to the coaches.

Ok, happy to be enlightened...go ahead

Jack Viney isn’t a leader though! He doesn’t get around teammates, plays selfish football and because of his name and title we all assume he is a leader. I think he is gone and believe the club has seen that it’s a win/win

I’m sorry, but I have no problem with losing Viney, provided we are bringing in an A grade Star in return. How that happens is up to recruiters, but it would not sit well with me if we used compo on a compromised draft selection. We have plenty of deficiencies that need addressing.

those that are saying that Brayshaw is an adequate replacement for Viney, do we know anything on the seriousness of his foot injury? Are we confident he is playing Rd 1? I’m sceptical about blokes with foot injuries.

It’s not a matter of trading for him though is it? He is a Restricted Free Agent. We can match whatever Geelong offers him and then get picks as compensation, which is a real lottery, so don’t expect a first rounder. We will get a 2nd rounder and be bent over. That’s how I understand the RFA, but happy to be corrected. Geelong won’t be giving us anything in return.

Tom Morris suggesting TMac is looking at a move to Norf. Could we do a straight swap. McDonald for Brown. I’d take it.

Hopefully that leaves Saad to us then. They’ve been linked to him too. I can’t see them fitting him in, but it is Carlton, he can get a role promoting cardboard for a million on the side

If anyone wants Hogan back after watching him tonight, you’d have to have rocks in ya head.

He is very immature at times. I think he has ADD. He owes Goodwin an apology.

Very poor. It’ll now be the media controversy of the week too. I’m disappointed

There is some very odd footage of Hunt ‘fingering’ Tracca at 3/4 time doing the rounds on Twitter. Ala Richmond a few weeks ago. Mark Robinson has re-tweeted. Shocking way to finish the season, as this will now be the focus. Silly by Jayden.

Amazing that Caro has not had a word to say about Melbourne tonight on Classified. Not a thing. A week after her article. In fact they haven’t even discussed the fact we won. She must be waiting for the off-season before she starts stirring the pot again.

TL;DR enjoy the game tonight.

I think we should rookie him. Allow him to work with the kids in the 2s next year and he is a good insurance policy. If we can get him 7 games plugging holes next year, I’m all for it. He is definitely past his best, well past, but I wouldn’t be tossing him on the scrap heap if he isn’t ready to give it away. If Collingwood can find a rookie spot for Dunn, can’t see why we can’t do the same. This is what separates us from other clubs sometimes. I agree with the article. Don’t disrespect those that have given immense service

As I said, from the outside, I’m unsure if there has been a buy in. Yes it’s an opinion, isn’t what people offer on this site? You reckon there are others out there that perhaps share it? If you read Wilson’s article, evidently so. Do you feel as though Mahoney and others, including the coach, have connected with members and supporters,?