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Our Clarry only needs 18 more disposals this season to hold the MFC record for most disposals in a single home and away season. And he's only 20. Absolutely blessed to have this kid at our club!

Frost goes at a 76% clip, Hibberd also at 76% and Lever at 81%. I think your evaluation was just based on gut feel, also the 5% disposal efficiency differential between Frost and Lever is misleading due to the fact Frost is a line breaker who takes more risks. Lever takes safe options when disposing of the ball which is great but it's a poor comparison with a player like Frost. I think the talk of Frost being a pure athlete is over hyped.

Has he copped a hard tag yet? If he hasn't I daresay he will be very soon. Has proven to be absolutely crucial to our clearance setup.

Just read that Sam Reid is out of contract at the end of the season as well. Some KPF help for Jesse would be great while Weid develops

Agreed he looked great yesterday, especially after Salem went down. His attack on the ball and man was a feature... composed with ball in hand and a similar size to Garland. I like the kid

I don't get the negativity, with Cross gone we need another established mid/half back. Pick 25 is a lottery, at least we know what we are getting with Melk...tackles hard, is pretty quick, and has room for improvement. Nice one FD

Won't get past the Saints at Pick 5 I wouldn't have thought.

I have a contact that worked for Collingwood last season in a match analyst role. He told me that Bucks didn't rate Kennedy's defensive work rate. Looks great with ball in hand but has a long way to go as a two way runner

You make an interesting point with the examples you used. I was alluding to the fact that the notion of a draft being labelled strong or weak before any of the kids have set foot into an AFL environment is an overrated concept, in my opinion. If you have a look at Fyfe as an U/18 v Fyfe now, he's hardly recognisable both in physique and the role he plays. Additionally, Toumpas looked a million bucks pre draft and has failed to translate that form to the AFL.

Fair enough. I wouldn't have thought him being an option for membership cards will have any bearing on whether or not he will be traded. If we get a strong offer once the trade period kicks off, I don't think we would hesitate to pull the trigger - just my opinion of course. Thanks for the information though

Agree with Al's Demons, every year there is speculation surrounding the 'strength' of the draft pool. Every year there are gems that pop up out of nowhere like Parker at 40, Swan at 70 odd. The strength of the draft is a complete mystery until at least 3-4 years after it happens. Back to Watts, I'm not a fan. I think he is skilled...but his intensity around the contest is not up to AFL standard. I'd take a pick between 15-30 for him. I doubt we will get any takers. A colleague of mine who is part of an AFL recruiting team said he wouldn't take him for free, go figure.

Watts doesn't play tall. He never has. For someone of his height he is an awful contested mark - I dare say Jesse has taken more contested marks in his first season than JW has in his entire career. He's nothing more than an awkward sized, soft, outside mid.

Where is all this Kennedy talk coming from? Have I missed something? Are we now just saying superstars at random and what each of them would add to the MFC?

Was the Franklin deal the most ridiculous and damaging list management move in recent memory? They signed him for nine years and he looks (somewhat) cooked after two.

Officially requested a trade... Essendon's Jake Melksham has informed the Bombers that he will be seeking a move in the upcoming trade period. List and Recruiting Manager, Adrian Dodoro, said the Club will ensure it secures appropriate compensation if a suitable trade can be agreed. “Jake is a talented young midfielder with more than a hundred games experience and we’re extremely disappointed in his decision to seek a trade,” Dodoro said.

Why? It would mean he doesn't have to pack up his life and move interstate. The hatred between Crows and Port is a childish media beat up. Various players/coaches have made the switch.

How would anyone possibly know this? I doubt the two clubs have even had a discussion, and better yet, that any sensitive information would be leaked directly to the radio show running this circus.

It wasn't me who sent the e-mail. But yes it's great that Roos engages the members like he does

Received some mail that Kelly O'Donnell was having a close look at the dogs Michael Talia at the VFL on the weekend. KPD, Out of contract at years end, showed some promising signs during the course of the season but like many young talls is still learning the craft. Could be worth a late rounder

Disagree, has failed to cement his spot in a team that prides itself on quick ball movement and hitting leading forwards. Goes missing too often and for too long. Would rather punt on the draft and develop from within

Haha. Well Treloar has nominated the Pies and the general consensus is that Danger is off to Geelong. I wouldn't say I'm negative, just realistic about our ability to sign top end talent over our better resourced and more successful competitors.

Watts doesn't play tall. Prestia has ruled out a move to us, and O'Meara won't be going anywhere. Think we have missed out on all the top end talent available this time around (as usual). We aren't an attractive destination at present and won't be until we are playing finals consistently.

He won't be coming to us, but in fantasy land he'd actually fill a really important role for us off half back. Tomlinson would be great and I hope Dom and Frosty are getting in the ears of some of these homesick GWS kids.

Why are there so many suggestions of trading howe for player x? I thought he was a free agent...

Apologies, it was a pretty ordinarily worded post by me. I'll try again. I work in football and a colleague of mine is also part of the recruiting team at an AFL club. The information he gave me was that they were scouting Jimmy as they had been made aware that he was likely to be available at the end of the year. He didn't specify as to whether it was through trade or the draft. Hope that clears it up.