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Aussie has the potential to play a significant part in our future, if he can get his body right, and become fully match fit.

Agree with that 25. Tom is still young, and to some extent, injuries have interrupted his development during his short career. IMO he's shown enough to warrant a one year 'lifeline' on the rookie list, a la Danny Hughes in some ways. It may, or may not work out, but has more chance of succeeding than punting on a 100:1 shot late in a compromised rookie draft.

Brilliant news in every way. As an aside, I can't help thinking what a bit of Todd's influence might have on Jordie McKenzie's progress over the next year or so. The way Jordie plays has always reminded me of a young Todd.

Rubbish!! Is it intended that the stars be dated to show that our last Flag was in 1964? Of course not! All Melbourne supporters should be extremely proud of our 12 premierships, regardless of when they were won. We currently sit fourth for Premierships won in the history of the VFL / AFL, and it won't be long before we add another star or two. We have a rich history ............ let's show everyone that we are proud of it.

The Saints have recently delisted former Tiger Adam Pattison. Played 5 games with the StKilda this year after 61 (and 15 goals) with Richmond in 5 seasons. 197cm and 99kg. KPP and p/time ruckman. Originally drafted at pick 16 in the 2004 ND. I don't recall much about him, but he can't have made much of an impression at StKilda to be delisted after only one year, although they do have a few talls. Is he any better than PJ?

Good outcome all round. Fetta was never going to hold down a regular spot in our best 22, and he now gets an opportunity to do so at another club. Good luck to him.

Great summary Akum. I have great respect and the utmost confidence in our Football Dept.

No thanks. His lack of consistency and errant decision making are worries for me.

Not being televised. Refer to MFC site for further details.

Hawthorn have said that they have Hale, Hill and a 'mystery' defender (not Tarrant) in their sights. I wonder if Warnock is the mystery man. Maybe he could he be worked into a three way deal which has Hale ending up at Melbourne, Warnock at Hawthorn and Hawthorn's GC compensation pick at NM? I'd be very happy with that.

Demonland .... the football 'lifeblood' of all interstate Demons. Great work guys.

The following quote is from Tim Harrington in relation to this year's Trade Week: “We have to bring in people who we think are coachable, dependable and talented. They also need to fill a need."From what I understand, Carl Peterson may not meet all of these criteria.

Which is exactly why there will never be a level playing field in the AFL with the likes of Essendon, Collingwood and Carlton having the big $s........ but I'd still prefer to do it the Melbourne way. The taste of victory, when it comes, will be so much sweeter!

Really loved Dunny's step-up in 2010. IMO he was an important factor in our improvement. With our emerging talent, he will need to at least maintain the form he displayed in the latter half of the year to make a regular senior spot of his own in 2011.

Just love Ricky's courage, strength and recent goal kicking prowess. Seems to have found his niche in the forward half, and was sorely missed after round 6. Will add another dimension to our forward set-up in 2011, and be an important factor in the potential match-up dilemma that will confront opposition coaches.

Agree that Jack's future looks very bright indeed if he can get his body right. Does anybody know whether there is any connection between the back problems he suffered earlier in his career and his more recent hamstring problem. The possibility that they might be related is something that has concerned me for a while.

It's a pleasure when the colliwobbles set in in September!

Can't argue with that 'Bub, and I don't think I've heard or read of anyone disputing his selection ......... and what's more, I reckon he's a solid prospect to receive the honour many times over.

Great debut season by Jack ... it would be unreasonable to have expected more. Hopefully he will be part of an elite midfield in two or three years.

Generally agree with what others have said. Plenty of potential and promise, but a disappointing 2010 for the reasons outlined. I'm still unclear what Cale's long term role will be in the team. He's been given mostly defensive and tagging jobs in the last couple of years, possibly to sharpen up these aspects of his game, but I doubt that he is being groomed for these jobs long-term. More of a midfielder or forward? Attacking HBF perhaps? Could he be a KPF down the track? What do others think?

Sorry Jaded but I can't agree. I'm certainly not a Judd fan, but he lifted a couple of notches in my estimation when be spoke about Jimmy and people like him being the real heroes. To me it came across as a genuine comment, and I respect him for having said it.

Our hearts beat true, and long may yours Big Jim. Just as you overcame adversity on the football field, so will you overcome it on a much bigger stage.

Goes missing, and drops his head far to often to fit the bill at Melbourne. I don't recall ever seing Anthony play well in a losing team, and IMO that's exactly the sort of player we should be avoiding as we build our list for the future. Anyway, as others have pointed out, he is not the big KPF that most people think we need.

Bater has some critical limitations that we all know about, and which he needs to address, if he is to be a serious part of our future. Dunn has now overtaken him (at least temporarily)in the pecking order, and the ball is squarely in Bater's court to improve deficiencies his game, in much the same way that Dunny seems to have done.

I said in the Cam Bruce / Gold Coast thread that there is no room for sentiment in modern list management. Same principle applies here.