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  1. I don't think there is a magic number for Melbourne teams but North have always been a victim of their geography. Always overshadowed by powerful clubs with huge supporter bases on their doorstep (Essendon & Carlton). Did not take advantage of a repositioning as Footscray did by playing some games in Ballarat. They are simply limited in attracting new supporters, especially having been a poorly performing side for so long, when Melbourne was booming demographically and they could have attracted new supporters without previous club loyalties.
  2. Have caught Nunchuka Superfly in Geelong and Melbourne a few times as well. Prefer the Hard-Ons though.
  3. Will be interesting to see if he can get fit and get a solid patch of consecutive games at Kardinia Park. Certainly has talent, not sure his body will hold up though.
  4. I caught the Hard-Ons at The Tote in Collingwood last night, was a good gig. Enjoyed it 🍺🀘😊
  5. Lucky to get a 2 year deal, I would have only offered him 1 year.
  6. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/documentary-sydney-punk-band-hard-ons/104471574
  7. Still awesome 38 years on ... 🀘🍺😁
  8. Credit card got hit with $350 for a Digital Membership auto renewal today (despite opting out on the MFC app a few weeks ago). Called up and said I want to ditch Digital Membership (Kayo) and take a 3 home GA Membership instead. They said sure no probs and they will refund $200 in the next few days. Relatively easy and painless πŸ‘
  9. The coaches didn't cover themselves in glory there πŸ‘Ž
  10. You can't compare Kennedy to Cripps and Tracc but he is a good honest footballer who can play several roles if needed. A handy club man who tries at whatever role he is thrown. I hope he isn't traded by Carlton now, he sits on 99 games for the Blues and has a baby son, Theodore (just thinking ahead .... 😁) ... he is a handy player to have around.
  11. Wishing Owies all the best out West, in many ways a limited footballer but he is an accurate kick for goal and I kind of like it when forwards kick goals 😊
  12. The Blues now have Jack Martin & Matt Owies off the books. Looks like Carlton are not going for Houston now. Weitering signed away to a long-term deal. Might just have some cap space for a big fish πŸ€” Pick 3 and Kennedy for Trac perhaps? [kevlar helmet back on ...] 😊
  13. Yeah Nah ... Jacob Weitering just signed and extension to stay a Blue until the end of 2031. Honestly, I think it depends on the player. Some I feel comfortable signing long-term, most I don't. Medical retirements are another issue that needs some type of specific regime created.
  14. If the Dees can end up with 5 & 9 that is a great outcome πŸ‘ I wouldn't be wanting to move further up in this draft.
  15. I suspect that 1 first round pick will be for the draft and the other used in a trade ... we will see ...
  16. Carlton's 12 + 14 on tracc for a big signing perhaps?? [dives for the foxhole] 😁
  17. Could be a solid pick up, not easy getting games at the Lions πŸ‘
  18. Seems like the Pies are going all in to try for another flag now. They will be in bad shape when Tassie sucks out the best of the draft and trade market in a few years time.
  19. I have no knowledge of brand valuations and their methodology but here is a link if anyone is interested: https://brandirectory.com/methodology I would say that MFC does certainly have some additional value as a brand as it has the name 'Melbourne' and also has the history of being the original foundation football club for the code itself.
  20. No, he is looking at retirement. He is contracted at Carlton until the end of next year. Next year will be Wright's CEO training year under Cook. Might be good for CFC if he could stay on as a consultant post 2025 though but I understand he no longer wants to work full time after next year.
  21. Houston wants to head to Princes Park. He had a good relationship with Voss at Port Adelaide, is close friends with Jack Silvagni and was a Blues supporter growing up but Carlton aren't throwing everything at it and are juggling many balls (as you do in trade period). He would be a handy addition but ultimately it is about what it costs you.
  22. No one should take Sam McClure seriously. Using the word "journalist" in the same sentence as him is not advisable. Clarry with be at MFC next season and I am tipping he comes back with some good form in season 2025.
  23. You sir are getting a Christian Petracca CFC bobble-head for Christmas next year (2025) πŸŽ…πŸ˜ Actually, wasn't Weiters a Demons supporter growing up?
  24. "Very odd" has a somewhat negative connotation, I would prefer milder synonyms like "quaint" or "unique", like my interest in Corsican sheeps milk cheese 😁 I have said it here before, the Dees are my "second team", I do watch all their games, mostly on tv but occasionally live and have even been an MFC member the last few seasons. I was even thinking of getting a Demonland t-shirt, like the design. Do they come in Navy Blue & White though?
  25. Thank you DeelightfulPlay, I hope that I am a sensible counterpoint here at times ... #flaggers2025, #crippa-for-brownlow3, #baggers-threepeat, #CP5inNavyBlue 😁