DeeMee

What is the exact genesis of all this trade talk. I know there were issues off field with Clayton in the past but is this still evident? He seems pretty invested to me, he can’t be the only player in the afl who deals with issues that are common in the general population. Trac has stated, paraphrasing, he is all in for the Dees. Both have long term contracts with us which as the cap goes up won’t seem so over the top money wise. Why the speculation, they are both good, probably great players. From within it can’t be to improve the list because what we would get would not be enough to obtain top liners.

Oh well, back to waiting on training sessions for next year. See how our new recruits are going. I do so hate the pies, hate them I say, always have. Hope Clarry keeps going forward over the off season, hope the injection of the “all new people” can freshen us up. Pretty sure the high performance team needs a flush out. See no future for May or bless maybe forward, a bit too much yelling and pointing not backed up by performance like it used to be. Random thoughts

Does anyone else think Kossie doesn’t seem quite right at the moment.

Against the trend here but I want Clarry and Trac to stay. We have committed the money which as caps increase will not seem as huge. In Clarry I see a player who only has one thing he does and footy is his life. Say what you want but he always busts his guts with endeavour and despite not achieving previous heights still had a serviceable year. I don’t see any likely replacements. He may have issues but I like his somewhat innocent, enthusiastic nature. As for Trac I think his recovery from that injury will naturally take more time, I anticipate him being even better next year after having a very serviceable 2025. Again, who will come in that is better. I would rather see a turnover of the likes of May, TMac and Melky as the start of a new generation. Melky, a possible one more year proposition to lead the young forward line. Just my thoughts and probably based on emotion but a positive gelling within the club is an emotion driven thing anyway. I always look back on the lack of respect shown to Junior - getting rid of him didn’t improve our club.

Tell me again how umpires don’t influence outcomes of games.

Clayton Oliver playing for MFC makes me happy, always has!

Thank you to all the report writers. In my strange brain I am reading them as preseason sessions.

Time to gel the backline for future years - disco, petty, adams, lever as talls. If May has another year use him forward instead of flicking disco and petty all over the place. Might as well play Jeffo, JvR up forward for the rest of the year to see what we’ve got. Maybe even Kentfield. No real point in playing TMac or Melky now if retirement is on the horizon.

Bring back umpire Brophy

Sack Choco

I think Chin and Sparrow would be a good mix. Both articulate.

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought that! Constantly appeared Harris Andrews had been dacked due to Melks close attention.

I’d like to see if Brown can offer more than Spargo. Other than that Viney in for Sharp although I don’t mind Sharp but Vin has to come in. Lever another week away. Hope Lindsay’s ok.

Well I was going to try and be clever and relate it to “The Journey” but decided the most flagrantly bad umpiring decision I’ve seen in 50 years said it all. Not why we lost obviously but I truly can’t understand the umpiring.