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Points only go out to pick 54 in the revised system, we're not doing that deal.

No-one is going TO Essendon and they don't need more draft picks in a weak draft. They and Merrett are in a tough spot.

Yeah but that means absolutely nothing - damned with feint praise. It would be a huge story if one or other of them wasn't in the best 25. They need to be in the best 5.

Pretty sure that's the answer to your equation Ethan.

It's very common to apply and interview for a new job while in a current job and if you get offered the new job you often work out the notice period of your current job. If the existing and new organisations are in competition then it's possible that the existing organisation will choose to let you go immediately, commonly on "garden leave". But that's not up to you or the new employer, you need to report to work out your notice - it's up to your current employer. Please don't try to tell me AFL is a special case.

There's just been a hell of a lot of colouring in of James Kelly's attributes in this thread without any basis except a report that he impressed the selection committee and he's been at Geelong so must be good.

Daisy was an assistant at Geelong AFLM, she's been promoted to head coach of an AFLW team, the next step for Daisy, if she wants it is head coach of an AFLM team.

Luci, yes I think it's 3 Senior slots, but only 2 A-Rookie slots so far because we have Henderson, Kentfield, AMW and Culley?

so it continues ...

so it begins ...

Primary delists: Spargo, Billings, Fullarton, Woewodin Rookie delists: Hore, Verrall, Sestan, Brown, Henderson Four Primary delists and we already have connections with White, Sinnema, Derksen, Heath and Windhager - we'll need to trade a couple of players and/or delist and re-rookie some contracted players (e.g. Laurie, McAdam). We might get away with B Rookieing Sinnema if he gets through the draft. We need to lose 2 Rookies just to get back to par, so those 5 off would give us 3 Rookie slots. We should probably re-rookie Spargo if no-one picks him up, it's the right thing to do for a player who gets a serious injury in the line of duty.

Hard to understand why you're not on the shortlist of candidates really.

Even lockdown smalls get possessions in the backline where turnovers are most expensive so you need the best kicks there. Viney is still quick over the first few steps and has elite concentration and dedication to the task.

The only reason to do that is if we need desperately need the list spot.

If Viney could kick better he'd be a very good lockdown small defender.

Wait what? Didn't you assure us that Jeffo has this covered?

It is a good deal for the Cats but Smith was out of contract, it does make a big difference to the asking price. Aa @rpfc said, my post of 3 firsts plus McVee injects some reality into the discussion for both those that say it's impossible and those who believe it is possible.

Bucks had to deal with Eddie and Pert, he's certainly had some tough schooling and would have learnt plenty from the experience.

I hope we retain both Petracca and Oliver. Based on observation this season I do think Oliver is more likely to return towards his best than Petracca who faces some challenging issues, but he's still a very good player. Contrarily (did I invent a new word?) Petracca has more trade value than Oliver in both direct return and/or salary cap relief. If we're trading one then it's Petracca for me, but I want to keep both and see what a new coach can create with them.

Buckley "not a complete failure" as a coach, wow you're harsh. He was Dom Sheed magic away from a flag and followed up with PF and SF finals and then his message ran out. All coaches except Chis Scott and Kevin Sheedy have a use-by date at a club and even Sheedy ultimately did. Buckley's coaching trajectory at Collingwood was similar to Goodwin's at Melbourne except he didn't snag that elusive flag. I don't think anyone is describing Simon Goodwin as "not a complete failure". Buckley did preside over cultural change at Collingwood, he inherited the "rat-pack" of players and weeded them out and then took his list to within a kick of the flag. He's been there, done that and IMO has grown from the experience. I'm with @Ted Lasso and his persuasive posting, Buckley is the right choice for Melbourne at this time.

Carlton's 1st via Petracca to Hawthorn, our 2026 and 2027 1sts and McVee would get it done if Jackson pushed hard for it.

Edited for accuracy.

Papley just turned 29 in July and this season is the first that he has missed substantial games through injury. He's played most matches, most years. He's young enough to get back to it. Look at Jamie Elliott.

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