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I was thinking how awesome it would be to draft Yze early and Metha later.

He's right at home in the wet.

"Dees' pre-season from hell!" (Player has overcome minor calf complaint) We're the H-Sun. The "H" stands for hyperbole!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HaRRison PeTTy. I'm surprised he's still here.

It's hilarious how this very minor issue has triggered the "Old man shouting at clouds" brigade.

How my mind works when I see posts by @dpositive lobbying for Fishermen's Bend/Port Melbourne ...

Is there an echo in here?

Last time I tried weighing myself on the talking scales, the machine said "One at a time, please".

I don't know about that, but I can share the results of a recent University study. The research discovered that women who carry a little extra weight outlive the men who mention it.

My only wish in regards to the Premiership Window is that we don't get defenestrated.

This excerpt is from Fred's bio on the truly magnificent and highly recommended Demonwiki website: After leaving Hamilton he coached Coleraine in 1953 and announced his retirement at the end of the year, but attempted a comeback with the Demons in 1954. After watching the pre-season matches he asked the club for a chance to win his spot on the list. He played one practice game but appeared well overweight at 115kg and only had one kick in the first half. He was not selected for the final list.

I'll give it to you on a technicality!

Fred only had one stint at Melbourne from 1938-1947. He then left to coach Hamilton and never returned to the VFL.

I'm not interested in an illusive flag. I want a real one!

You're missing this piece of revealing information.

Answer revealed a few posts ago, @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew.

I reckon you'd qualify on two fronts, Ethan. 1. Solving cryptic clues requires a warped mind. 2. You're ET. Your first language is alien.

We're about to cop a thunderstorm here and I'd best turn my computer off, but not before revealing the common factor being that all the players are currently on our list. The reference in the OP to "since the year 2000" was a pink herring. Sorry! Thanks to those who played. See ya all later.

Yes, it was again the esteemed @WalkingCivilWar who pipped @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew at the post and correctly identified the last player. 3. Windsor ("turns" = winds + "alternative" = or which makes Windsor).

Number three has indeed been answered but I'll leave it open for a bit longer. For the virtual bonus point, what common factor links these ten players?

Number three is the only one remaining seeing as @WalkingCivilWar has filled her boots with: 1. Oliver Sestan (anagram of "ales investor" that is drunk).

Didn't want to give it away!

I'll give you Petracca (you were first) but somebody else got Fullarton before you.