KoltTheRam

This trade would probably require us to trade one of Petracca or Oliver and then move those picks the other way to the Suns.

Windhager is a Non-Free Agent, which means a trade will have to occur. I would imagine as he looks to be highly sought after by other clubs as well, that it would have to be pick 24 (currently our first selection.) Considering it's a weaker draft and we also get White and Sinnema in, I would be quite happy with this business.

I would guess it would have to be TMac's, unless we dropped a smaller defender to combat Naughton and Darcy more effectively? Baptism of fire for Adams, but glad he is finally getting a crack.

It is highly likely as said by some others on this thread that with Goodwins contract pay-out, under the soft cap we can not afford to cut Richardson as well. It is expected that he would be moved into a different role than head of football, with someone else coming in to take that spot (hence the discussion that Melbourne is targeting 2 big names according to Footy Classified)

I completely agree with you. While I will back in and support whoever gets hired for the role, I feel with the way the league is moving we put ourselves at risk of going further behind with "safe choices" such as Buckley and Longmire. I believe we both need someone that is able to be sturdy and a strong communicator, especially in the Head of Football role, while a coach needs to have new game plans and ideas as well as engage the players in order to bring ourselves back to contention as soon as possible.

The unfortunate thing for Laurie is from my observations he is a very good VFL player, but this has not translated to the AFL side. Even though he has been played as the Sub often when he is given a chance, even in full game opportunities he has gotten, he has failed to have any impact.

Would love to bring Craig Jennings back. Don't know if this counts for anything but he coached our AFLX side in 2018 and we won. Otherwise is a tactical and analytical genius who can bring some new ideas and tactics to the team. I feel like he would be great as a Senior Assistant, and I would been keen on bringing in Danny Daly from the Lions as a head coach, who is very highly rated in the industry.

I still believe in Kolt. An injury interrupted pre-season in your second year isn’t great. With a new coach and a defined role he’s going to soar in year 3

Yep I saw that and thought immediately that we could give him that opportunity. Can play as a wingman in both defence and forward, is athletic. However I would assume there would be competition, maybe with teams like North. But worth chasing

They've definitely given him a call already then I would say. I feel like if he wanted to coach again, then he would be probably top of the clubs list. Longmire is well-established in Sydney, and I have heard whispers around that he would be unwilling to move down to Melbourne, so while he would be good I think we won't be able to entice him over. I could see Buckley being a good option IF there is good help and assistants around him (Bruce would be good, or other experienced assistants from other clubs) I would be mildly angry if we chose Simpson given how quickly West Coast went down hill, and I think Hinkley will take a break for a year or so Edit: I am coming around to Bucks, I was originally very skeptical, but could see it happening.

I’m feeling very mixed. Sad, Optimistic, Hopeful. It’s such a big decision to part ways with a coach, especially a premiership one. It’s a rough day

Love your work Harvey W, doing gods work for us 🙏

He will be forever a premiership coach. Has been relentlessly combated by the media, and even by us as supporters. He geniunely cared and put his blood, sweat, and tears into our team for 9 years. And for that I salute and thank him, and I'm sure the players do too.

How the club and the board have gone about this is so poor. Right decision, [censored] execution and [censored] timing

Our young guns are more highly rated and better in my completely unbiased opinion. I think there is more pressure at Carlton too given its a bigger club.

I would be happy with this, he is Brisbane's Fagan successor in waiting

Apparently more change in the coaching department is coming, so I assume Richardson is next, maybe followed by the fitness coach and Choco

I have a feeling we already have someone on the hook, and think an announcement may be imminent if we sacked Goodwin now.

Hayden Skipworth is highly regarded at the Pies?

Appreciate the premiership and the memories Goody. But this is the right call to make.

Has always seemed destined to Geelong. Time to go really hard after Flanders

That’s good news, even if it’s from [censored] Morris. Young Tall stocks are looking pretty bright with JVR, Kentfield, AJ, Derksen, Disco, White and possibly Heath from the saints.

There is talk about Geelong (shock surprise) But I think he ends up staying at the Saints who want him to stay.

Has had a lot of Hamstring injuries throughout his time at Brisbane and Us, which while he hasn't shown up to his potential, has still impacted him nonetheless.

We still have 16 players unsigned from this year, will be interesting to see how it plays out. These players are Moniz-Wakefield, Spargo, Sharp, Billings, Henderson, Culley, Melksham, McVee, Brown, Hore, Sestan, Woewodin, Campbell, Fullarton, McDonald, Verrall. Moniz-Wakefield should get another year, showed some attributes last year and was unlucky to do his ACL in preseason. Spargo is a tougher one, but I think we need to be a bit ruthless here. Has been given chances this year and hasn't shown me any reason to deserve another contract. Apparently has played in 10 games this year somehow. Sharp gets another contract. I would like to see him play a game on the wing this weekend, given Lindsay is out. With his run could be a weapon, still has a way to go though. Billings is probably more likely to retire. Has been a good VFL player but hasn't translated to the AFL for us unfortunately. Henderson is a 50/50 for me. He's a depth option but didn't get near in it in a few AFL games. If we need to make space for additions I think he gets cut. Culley should get another contract. Gets a chance to show his worth this week and has earned it with 2 huge VFL games in the last few weeks. Melksham should get another year if he wants it. Is a fantastic mentor for JVR and Jeffo and can kick important bags. McVee has one foot out the door in my opinion. Is a non-free agent so we should get a trade return from that perspective. However, is dissapointing as he has shown a lot in the last few years. Brown is another tough one. I would lean towards giving him a one year contract, get another preseason under his belt and see how he goes. Hore is 99% to be delisted. Has been cruelled by injury and seems like a great guy so this one hurts a little. Sestan is another interesting one. If not for injuries I would say he would've had a debut by now. I feel like he probably gets another contract considering there is apparent interest around the league in him according to Fox Footy a few months back. Woewodin is another difficult one. I think he has stalled in his development this year, and being kept out of the team and even the emergencies in a year of poor performance from the team is very telling. Probably ends up getting delisted, may get picked up in WA. Campbell is also interesting. Is a great person and team player, who has seemingly pushed Verrall out of the number 1 ruck spot in the VFL. I feel he may get another year if he wants it unless he retires. Fullarton is 99% to be delisted. Has also been cruelled by injury, had 2 games this year and did struggle to make any impact. A relevant example of our poor trading since 2021. TMac. What a servant he has been for this team. Him playing next year is a two part thing. 1. It depends on whether he wants to continue playing. 2. It may also depend on what trades/moves we make. If we keep both May + Lever and add Derksen, he may not return. However if for example we trade Lever to North, I would be giving TMac a contract to get him to 250 games. He deserves it. Verrall is another tricky one to gauge. I would be leaning towards a one year contract, however if our interest in Max Heath from the saints comes into fruition, they may lean towards cutting him lose. So a little summary: Retire: Billings, TMac? Delisted: Fullarton, Hore Leaning towards Delisted: Woewodin, Verrall, Henderson, Spargo Leaning towards new contract: Brown, Campbell, Sestan, Keep: Moniz-Wakefield, Melksham, Culley, Sharp Trade: McVee (if needed)