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Do you mean straightening the off ramp to become parallel with the elevated Monash Fwy and terminate at Punt Rd closer to the Yarra? That's a great idea. Would require traffic lights at that point, rather than the northward merge currently next to Goshes. The advantage would be that traffic coming off the Monash could turn left or right at the new Punt Rd intersection rather than just travelling north. This would completely open up the triangle to Goshes parkland

Correct me if I'm wrong M_9, but Trident memberships have gone up nearly 10% for 2022

Read a bit about ruckman Josh Cripps, brother of Patrick. Havent seen much vision, but like the sound of him. Is he an option for us? Anyone know of his draft range?

Could you please pm me tonight's lotto numbers? TIA 😉

IMO Hill is worth a mid 2nd rounder and a contract amount that would be Chandler and Bedford's combined. And then some. As good as they've been this year, there's considerable improvement still to be seen from Kozzie, Spargo and even ANB. Bailey Laurie could also start his journey across half forward in 2022 Unless Bobby is considered an outside mid, I don't think we will pursue it.

One small advantage of having pick 17 (which will prob end up being 19), regardless of it being for our 2022 1st rounder, is that if MA happens to be available at that pick the club will likely have the ability use 19 on another draftee and match for MA with later picks

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the whole issue in a nutshell. I'm am very happy with the swap. ...except, of course, if we finish last in 2022

Only if he is available at pick 21+, as unlikely as that is. We would've used 17 by then anyway.

17 will end up either 19 or perhaps 20 with bid matching. Though the same could also happen next year. Do we have any F/S prospects next year? At some point we may have the need to rid ourselves of a 1st round pick to avoid using it on a F/S bid match, like Collingwood this year. Eg. Kalani White perhaps in a couple of years

I like Goddard's assessment. If he becomes a Dee, Dunstan would be looking at our culture and development and backing himself in to improve and fight for a spot in our best 22. Its an attitude you want from a new recruit

Might be wrong, but I seem to recall Martin was very heavily front loaded to dissuade other clubs grabbing him before Carlton in the PSD. Think it was over $1mill in season one and then dropped right back after that. My point being he may not take a huge slice of the cap next year, comparatively speaking. However, they may struggle to pay Walsh what he deserves when his time comes. And they must have a [censored] load of players on very little, the haves and the have nots.

Correct me if I'm wrong DD, but AFL players priorities include: play with mates, play in a premiership and to get paid well. If he wants to play for a premiership contender he won't go near GCS. If he wants the cash he may also struggle there, they have a very tight cap. After his comments on the Saints' culture, I reckon he might have a point to prove. I think in the right environment (ie. MFC) he might become a very handy addition. Would be interesting to hear of Richo's thoughts

Yes, spot on. Nick Reivoldt or Jonathan Brown on the GF edition of OTC said players like Hunt, Jordan, Weid, Chandler, Thomo will be a massive part of us pushing for another flag in 2022. They will be hungry and determined to claim a spot in the best 22. Similar to the Tigers and Hawks over the last 10 years. Add a couple of young draftees to develop (perhaps Woey jnr and AMW) and maybe Luke Dunstan and suddenly there's considerable competition. Good position to be in.

Can someone clarify if we must add min 3 players via the draft, or is it simply min 3 players added to our list via trades, FA, draft, upgrades, etc? TIA

Can someone tell Carlton that the objective isn't to collect the most footy cards? Is there anyone they aren't trying to poach?

I like the idea of Dunstan in red and blue. Hard bodied, don't think we've seen the best of him at the Saints Watch Chocco weave his disposal magic on him if he does come over.

"This is our club, it's our club! You're in it, we're all in it! This is as good as it gets, this is it!" Loved this quote from Gus Brayshaw when interviewed by Garry Lyon post game. This flag has united the players, admin, past players and members back home. The players want to share the joy with all Melbourne people

82,500 Incl pet memberships!

Pretty sure the AFL covers the majority, if not all of this. $800 is nothing compared to the multiple memberships I buy annually for 20+ years, but it's not a measuring contest You missed the point, which is fine. I'll leave it be at that

Not a complaint, more wanting to point this out: Trident memberships for 2022 have gone up by about 10%. Much more than CPI. Not "jacking up" but given the money now flowing in from our success (even before the GF victory), this is a sizable increase for loyal members that could've been lessened. Only a handful of games with crowds at the G this year, no ability to use GFG. Certainly not the club's fault at all, don't get me wrong, but could've been softened with minimal increase to 2022 dues. Basking in the JBF glow of a flag, some will have the view that any increase is fine. And that's ok. But not everyone has that money to spare at the moment. Small issue in the overall joy of our success, but important to note

Good insurance, handy player is Mitch Brown. Whose left that is OOC? Majak?

Tracc said on foxtel tonight that Chocco reminded him of all the mindfulness work he had done this year and told him to reset.

My father, died 2013, a lifelong MFC supporter and 50+ year MCC member, and a good footballer himself, who instilled in me a love of the Dees by watching the vintage of Tulip in the 80s. He'd love this. Wish he was here beside me.