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Was he banned from Twitter because of that thing way past in his history or something more recent? Asking for a friend.

The highlight of the return game was Demon Graham Gaunt kicking the ball the wrong way which resulted in a Footscray goal. It was the turning point of the game and caused one supporter to blow up in an abusive tired directed at Barassi in the coaches box. High drama.

Naturally - once you decide on a player, it’s all a negotiation.

Is there any indication from a reputable source suggesting we have an interest in Phillips at this stage of the game?

There would be half a dozen teams that would gladly take TMac off our hands. I have no doubt of that. Different story with OMac who I think could be part of a trade or, as his manager suggested, a delisted free agent. There are roles he could fill at the right club.

I think the late Bluey had a lot more talent and grunt than Oskar has displayed and by the way, he played in 6 premierships. Still, I would be happy to see Oskar do half of that in the coming years.

It’s a no brainer here. They should match.

The GWS Giants have informed Geelong that they will match the free agency offer for Jeremy Cameron.

Late News - Bombers get National Draft Pick # 7 for Daniher. They should be doing cartwheels.

Going to Port Adelaide so we’re moving this across to our general board.

Yes - we don’t shut them but move them across to the main Demonland board.

As expected on the first day of the 2020 Free Agency Period saw plenty of activity - * The first completed deal saw Rory Atkins join the Suns as an unrestricted free agent. Atkins will sign a four-year deal with a trigger for a fifth at Gold Coast. The Crows will receive an end of second round pick for Atkins * Hawthorn's triple premiership wingman Isaac Smith will join Geelong as a free agent The Hawks receive Round 3 compensation selection, currently 42. * Carlton lodging the paperwork for the Giants' Zac Williams. The transfer will be finalised within days. * Richmond defender Oleg Markov has requested a trade away from the Tigers to the Suns. * Giants' defender Aidan Corr has officially received an offer to join North Melbourne as a restricted free agent. The 26-year-old will return home to Victoria and sign a deal worth as long as five years. GWS will receive a second-round compensation pick. * Mitch Cleary reports - "A lot of the Ben Brown meeting with Melbourne was centered around Darren Burgess and what he can do for his fitness". Essendon the only other suitor for Brown's signature. * GWS Giants have confirmed Zac Langdon's decision to join West Coast * Sam Edmund advocates that the Giants should take the risk on Jesse Hogan. * Lots happening behind the scenes at Collingwood. There seems to be little hope of reconciliation between Adam Treloar and the Pies while Jaidyn Stephenson looks like playing elsewhere in 2021. * The AFL has received paperwork for Essendon’s Restricted Free Agent Joe Daniher to sign with the Brisbane Lions and is currently processing the details.

I’m grateful to Isaac Smith for moving across to Geelong where I’m sure that he’ll have an impact in 2021 and possibly in 2022. It was that third year of the contract he might have entered into with Melbourne that had me concerned and Smith’s own decision to go with 2 years confirmed that he has his own doubts. That makes it a win/win for all concerned. Expect more big news from the Cats when the results of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety are handed down in February/March next year.

So the real thing starts tomorrow with the start of the free agency period and the question is what will be the first done deal? Past years ~ 2017: Jackson Trengove joins Western Bulldogs (Friday) 2018: Reece Conca joins Fremantle (Friday) 2019: Gold Coast’s offer for RFA Brandon Ellis (Friday) The first trades in those years were ~ 2017: Jake Lever’s move from Adelaide to Melbourne (Thursday) 2018: Lincoln McCarthy’s move from Geelong to Brisbane (Monday) 2019: Tim Kelly’s move from Geelong to West Coast (Wednesday)

Strangely enough, a lot of AFL Trade Radio over the past few days has been about things other than trades. For instance, the big news seems to be that Essendon's football boss Dan Richardson has been shown the door after three years in the role. There is talk of Allir Allir’s mooted move to Port Adelaide and the Treloar story continues to garner discussion. On Isaac Smith, I wouldn’t be devastated if he decided to go to Geelong or remain a Hawk. He’s 32 years old and you would expect him to have slowed down in the third year of that contract.

"Clayton Oliver doesn't need to have 30 touches a game. He needs to be tough, he needs to score, and he can do that with 20 touches. At the moment Melbourne look like a selfish midfield but they have the potential to be great." - Kane Cornes

"Sam Weideman needs to have the toughest pre-season of his life. Toughen up, Sam. You have all the talent in the world, but you need to get stronger and harder." - Matthew Lloyd

Discussion early this morning on Melbourne’s trade strategy ~ https://www.afl.com.au/trade/podcast

AFL Draft Central is featuring this player and his exciting attributes which might well suit the Demons ~ Archie Perkins

Once again, a lot of talk and speculation today with few highlights. Here are some points that of interest from AFL Trade Radio’s day - * Bombers will find it difficult to get the Dogs talking for Josh Dunkley. Draft picks won’t do it because any picks they can give will get absorbed for Next Generation Academy prospect and prospective number one draft selection Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and a player swap won’t do it either because Essendon doesn’t have the players who will make a difference for the Dogs like Josh Dunkley does; * The names Lochie O'Brien and Paddy Dow are part of the Saad trade conversations; * GWS believed to be the likely 2021 destination of Jesse Hogan; and * Richmond will release Jack Higgins and the Saints are said to be the most appropriate suitors.

Like to be a fly on the wall when Jesse meets up with Toby Greene.

Reuniting the Hogan / T Mac combination would be interesting.

I think that it would be fantastic to see him get to 300 games and Nathan Jones is a strong enough character to know that he can’t accept any games as gifts. He will earn them as he has done throughout his long career.

Not sure how the author of this piece can say that some of these players can make an immediate impact next season because most haven’t played this year. However, FWIW ... AFL Draft 2020: See which players are ready-made and will make an immediate impact next season

At this rate we are going to break an AFL record for the number of Smiths on a playing list. Norm must be up there in heaven beaming at the prospect.