KoltTheRam

I don’t know if Cornes is the right person to be listening to, he has an agenda on quite a few players including Flanders. It’s up to what our recruiting team and new coach want, but I think he could at the very least be a solid contributor, and better than what we currently have in that area, he walks into our starting 22.

Get this man in. Promise him some more midfield time. Watch him soar

He is 1-2cm taller than May. Can be a key or a 2nd tall at least

Could also see that as a possibility given our history of liking swingman options. I will support him like I do for all our players if he does come over.

Us re-signing TMac gives me the impression that maybe Derksen isn't coming to Melbourne. Even then this signing wouldn't exactly fill me with confidence for our list next year.

I might be clutching at straws here but if Koz is super close with his cousin, maybe it's been pre-planned as part of him signing on long term? We did have Roy George training with the boys last summer as well.

Jake 'Milkman' Melksham?

Carlton will get compensation, he's an unrestricted free agent. The League have a formula based on age, and the new contract of the free agent. Based on the predicted offers from Filth and Dogs, will probably be end of first round, start of second round compensation.

Two Ex-Demons coaching names in Craig Jennings and Marcus Wagner come to mind for this role in my opinion. Jennings was a game strategy and education co-ordinator for us, won the AFLX premiership as the coach ; is currently at the Giants living out of a van. Would be nice to lure him back. Meanwhile Wagner was our Chief Innovation Officer, who resigned earlier this year (the rumour mill contends there was a falling out with Goodwin) Also has experience working alongside Bucks at the Pies for a number of years (could be one of Bucks people that is brought in.) Could also see it being someone different, aka a long time assistant coach at another club such as Brendon Lade from the Dogs or David Hale from the Hawks.

Agree with most of what you've said. I think there is a 50/50 chance that McAdam 'retires' Hunter style (basically a settlement/contract payout to open the list spot.) Oliver is going to be going nowhere. Had better form the last few weeks and very little external interest. I'd back him in for a big preseason. Culley probably is more of a tall winger than a 2nd back or key forward. However I could also see him playing as a 2nd/3rd forward who can leap and clunk big marks. Spargo is an unrestricted free agent, so basically if the club decides to not delist him, the ball is in his court. Once again though, I wouldn't think there would be much external interest, could come down to the new coaches preference. JVR just needs a big pre-season with better inside 50 entries next year. I have him locked in for 30+ goals next year barring any serious injury.

Given he was only drafted 2 years ago, and has shown potential (15 Goals in 9 VFL Games this season) His value should still be decently high. Maybe could get done for an early second rounder or Lever (which in my eyes considering we already have Kalani and Toby coming in the draft, a second rounder would be expendable) We have maintained our interest in him from his draft year, and I expect for the right price we will come knocking to North.

Flanders would be on considerable money for 26 and 27 (considering that Gold Coast have historically had to overpay to keep players.) If St Kilda gets him, then simply they can't afford Windhager and he goes. Lots to play out but I am interested which way this goes.

I still rate this kid very highly. Has goal sense and high upside. Under the right development team, and if gotten on the cheaper end of the scale in terms of players and picks going out, I would be thrilled with that.

I think this is dependant on how far Casey go in finals. I doubt we make any delistings until their season is done, which possibly gives some players a 'last chance' (Fullarton, Woey Jnr, Brown) to attempt to keep a list spot, or show rivals their wares.

Has been discussed on other forums before, however Max Gruzewski would be a great get. Can't get a game for the giants ahead of my beloved Jesse, Cadman, Riccardi and Brown. Has kicked 43 goals in 15 VFL Games this year. Is worth mentioning we took Jefferson over Max in the 2022 draft. Definitely worth having a crack in my eyes, maybe a pick in the 30-50 range with a late pick coming back. Can be a swingman option as well.

Wonder if we could entice Hunty out of retirement with some Nippys milks?

I have changed my mind the last few weeks. Keep both. Keep them happy + invested. A better gameplan and a big preseason focused on skills and fitness and these two will be back to their best. Would hate to see them regain form at another club.

We’ve already gone into save the game mode. I’m sorry but Collingwood by 4 at full time

Come on you demons!!

Mayzy looks cooked. Thanks for your service, but time to go

That’s the second time we’ve kicked it to Melky with three people on him. It’s been 5 minutes

Good work Harry. Has tried hard the last few weeks

GG guys im going to bed

It’s gonna be a bit sad watching tonight knowing that it could be the last time we could be watching the likes of Petracca, Oliver maybe more play their last in red and blue. I still back both in to find something close to their best footy, just don’t think we are the right place for that to happen for them.

I don’t think the Filth would be letting him go. Unless Filth continue their slide and burn quickly in finals (and they opt for big changes) then I would say he stays put and gets the 2 years he is after.