Bring-Back-Powell

The whole idea behind this waste of money initiative is for Melbournians to still feel a part of the grand final experience despite not seeing an ounce of home and away footy this year. It hasn't worked on me.

I also wouldn't be surpised if Gil and the boys want SE Queensland hubs to continue next year so they can continue the junket and escape Prison Melbourne until a vaccine arrives.

Wouldn't be upset if he left. Hopefully Lockhart can take the next step and play all games and Rivers is a quaility small defender. In so many games he played this year he went off injured, came back on, went off injured again and was highly disruptive to our rotations. Played like a veteran near the end.

A long as there's no hub garbage from next year where 350 people are attending games, then I'm excited.

If we need to make a tough decision out of Hunt and Hannan, I'd re-sign Hunt and show Hannan the door. He was disappointing this year aside from the Richmond and NSW hub games. In 4 games towards the end of the season he averaged 5 possessions, 1 tackle and 0 goals. That can't cut at it this level.

I thought the same thing. Occasionally players like Brodie Grundy have a poor season after signing a contract, which could've happened to Petracca but thankfully didn't. Perhaps the poster is concerned that he won't be as dedicated this pre season as he was last pre season - just prior to signing his extension in March 2020. Would love nothing more than Petracca signing a marquee 5 year extension this time next year and becomes one of the MFC's best and most loyal player in its history.

One of the good news stories of the season. Looked the goods right from his very first quarter of footy V's Carlton. Pretty impressive for a 7 or 8 gamer to kick the sealer against GWS in the manner he did.

Not sure if he has a future but his game against GWS in round 17 was pretty damn good. Kicked 2 important goals in the first half to keep our score board ticking over.

We're pretty set for key position defenders particularly if Tomlinson plays down back.

Anyone know Sheahan's track record on breaking a story? Hopefully GWS can throw in Toby Greene as steak knives like they offered in the Dom Tyson for pick 2 package.

Ben Brown kicked 10 goals in a game -two games ago. (This year doesn’t count as it wasn’t a proper season) You’d think we’d all be doing cartwheels but clearly his perceived value as a prolific goal kicking forward has fallen off the cliff judging by some around here.

Damien Barrett on the Footy Show just mentioned that Melbourne are leading the race for Ben Brown.

That was Tomlinson who had the shot with under a minute left vs Geelong.

Half time comparison: 2018 prelim: WC 69 Melb 6 2020 semi: Geel 60 - Coll 6 (72-7 in a full length game)

Played their grand final last week.

At best it would be one of those goodwill trades where a swap of picks in the 60’s are exchanged, and we got up about 3 spots in the draft - much like the Dunn trade to Collingwood. I can’t see O Mac having any value due to multiple poor games over the last 2 years.

I have no reason to disbelieve you but it’s ALMOST technically impossible for Oliver to get to Carlton because he’s under contract. Saad will cost Essendon either a current or future first rounder, so therefore Carlton will need to cough up either a current or future first rounder PLUS an additional first rounder (which they’ll need to source from another club) OR a Paddy Cripps or McKay straight swap. We as MFC members can’t accept anything less than two first rounders for a 2018 all Australian member, a 2020 All Aust 40 squad member and a serial top 5 bluey place getter.

I reckon Geelong ware beating Collingwood. This is a team that beat St Kilda by 10 goals on a Monday and then backed up on the Friday to spank Port by another 10 goals. It would be an absolute indictment if this full strength side goes out in straight settys.

I don't mind Phillips due to his outside skills and goal kicking ability but his sloppy kicking at times will frustrate the faithful if we can land him.

I still can’t work out how we’re an unassisted club given our low membership numbers and a year of no crowds (unless we got a massive windfall from those 350 or so people that attended most of our ‘home’ games).

I don't think I could hack another season of hubs. 2020 was clearly the worst football season in living memory. If the borders are still closed to Victorians by March, would they look at hubbing a few interstate sides in VIC so the MCG and Marvel can be used in front of small Vic crowds.

Wonder if Burgo can work from home? All us yobbos have done it this year.

Absolutely no way Oliver goes to Carlton next year. Essendon will want Carlton's next 10 first round draft picks for Saad, so what can Carlton offer us? Cripps, McKay? Lucky Oliver's contracted.

There's no way Oliver will be traded even if he wants out. He's contracted and we'll rightfully ask for the world (like Essendon did with Daniher) and Carlton will give us bugger all in return. It's next year I'm worried about, particularly if we miss finals. As for Oliver being rumored to be upset about his 5th place finish in the B&F, perhaps he should undertake a bit of self-analysis and remember those woeful and lazy kicks that creeped into his game this year. The Richmond loss comes to mind when we had a run on with 2 minutes left and there were numerous other examples that would've cost him a couple of places on the leader board.

I like this quote: “I’m looking forward to coming back next year and really driving all the forwards to hopefully be one of the better forward groups in the comp and ultimately get some team success.”