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So the kids in the Berwick Pakenham growth corridor don't care about Aussie Rules? Weird statement. Probably the most fertile breeding ground for players in the country. Can think of at least three players from the area that play for Melbourne (Scully, Harmes, Stef Martin)! Think before you post!

I've been out of football a while, but very rarely do players have direct opponents these days. Sure, they line up on someone at the start of a quarter or after a goal is kicked but generally that's it. Hard tags have even gone out of fashion! Now they cover space/zones and the like. Trengove is primarily a midfielder so guarding space and getting numbers in specific spots would be the coaches instruction as I understand it.

Where's the warts and all analysis?

Especially like Morrish. Rangy 6 foot 2 Beacy boy. Beautiful kick with a massive leap!

Crazy that Spargo can go to GWS. Dead set gun.

Don't agree. Far too slow and no tricks. Won't make it.

Last year, Bugg was second only to McDonald. ANB is one of the better distance runners.

Insert mock outrage!

If Salem is relieved of backline duties he could be the important linkman (outside class) we crave. Other than Stretch there's no-one else capable.

Can't wait for Robbo to interview him in his typically ebullient way! So Max, remember that day down at Kardinia Park (2005) where I booted seven goals on you including a bag in the last quarter, to lead the Dees to a famous come-from -behind victory? Egan had a shot on the siren too from memory.

For me the crucial ones are Stretch, Brayshaw, Petracca, Harmes, Kent, Salem, Oliver, Hunt and oMac. These guys believe and anything could happen. Ten games for the Weid. Would love another speedster in the draft that can put the wind up Stretch and Hunt. We win the flag in 2018!

JKH and Spencer will want to do something.

From memory Tingay was from Shepparton and Riggers from Myrtleford. Gisborne aint that far from Melbourne!

Thyroid problems are not easy to overcome. Unfortunately we shouldn't expect too much.

No love lost here. Was a guy that always played well just before a contract renewal. To all those that said he should have played forward. You can't play forward if you can't catch the ball. One of the worst mark for his size I've ever seen. Made Dawes look like Stewie Loewe. Hated his faux tough guy act as well. Normally consisted of jumper punching a teenager and running away when the big boys came.

Nothing wrong with Junior McDonald. Many things turned to shyte when he was forced out.

Vossy junior.

Will be a three-year contract. Hopefully the last will be performance based. Averaged 26.4 disposals and four and a half tackles last season. He'll be a welcome addition.

Too young to give up on. There's something there but needs to be given a regular game.

Shame it won't happen. The encouraging thing is he told Pickering to call us. That is an enormous vote of confidence for the group.

This is my concern.

A revelation!

I wonder how he would go being the hunted rather than the hunter. Maybe not enough tricks in the bag?

Remember Todd Viney a few years back going on about four pillars they were looking for in recruits: ... the recruiters rank the players on competitiveness, physical attributes, football attributes and character. Not sure if Motlop fits all of these.

Tall midfielders are always welcome and maybe a replacement for Bernie when the time comes, but maybe look to the draft if we're going to spend a third rounder?