Mono

Daw's one good (very good) year at North was as a key/intercept backman. He had little impact as a forward and ruck in the other 10? yrs he was there. If MFC think he can fill a ruck and/or forward roll, they are not considering his history at North, just his size. Having said that, I was surprised they delisted him as he didn't play in defence after returning from injury last year, and there's no harm (and minimal cost) having him on our list. But his value is as a backman.

I've seen nothing since 2018 that gives me any hope for success. I think Goodwin has fired whatever shots he has and will be gone by mid-year.

Jones was never an A grader. A solid B grader in a very poor side for years.

MFC Predictions Ladder position at the end of the H&A season: 10th Position at the end of the season (e.g. stage of finals): 10th B&F top 5 (1 point for correct inclusion, 1 point for correct place): 1. Gawn 2. May 3. Petracca 4. Oliver 5. Brown Leading goalkicker: Brown Most marks: Lever Best first year player: Laurie Most improved player: Jackson All Australian 40-man squad selections (1 point each): Trac, Oliver, May, Gawn, All Australian final 22 selections (1 point each): Gawn, May Big Ben Brown will kick his biggest goal tally against: North Melbourne Biggest winning margin (exact guess is 5 points, within 1 point margin is 4 points etc): 89 points Biggest MFC story of the year (5 points): Goodwin stands down mid season Other MFC predictions (1 point each): Oliver accepts deal from another club AFL predictions Premier: Brisbane Runner-up: Richmond Wooden spoon: North Melbourne Biggest improver: Bulldogs Biggest slider: Collingwood Brownlow medal: Neal Coleman medal: Tom Lynch Rising star: Rowell Based on: We were flattered with 9th finish; we should have lost last game to Dons if they hadn't suddenly pulled Danaher and Shiel from centre square in last 5? minutes. If they'd won, they would have dropped back 3 spots in the draft. Brown is the only addition to 2020 team. Don't think he'll make much difference. Goodwin's peak was 2018. Nothing new left to offer.

Didn't he win the Rising Star ahead of Cripps? Not too shabby.

Maybe they did advise him.....

Media has also reported that his contract is heavily back ended. Talk about a stuff up. I'd have him in a heart beat BTW.

If we don't get Brown, and the Filth pay some of Treloar's contract for next 2/3/4 years, it might be doable. Heard on talkback (SEN) that Treloar wants to spend half each week in Qld; doubt any Melb club would touch that.

Franklin says hi.

Maybe he said he is staying in Perth. Simple as that.

Doubt he'd accept $650k given what he knocked back at North.

I was trying to make the point that North effectively offered him 4 yrs Money is a key determinant for Brown Happily Melbourne has had no public media coverage about money a la Collingwood.

North offered 3 years with a 4th yr option @ $850k. And he knocked it back. Certainly has a high opinion of himself.

If Hogan really wants to play AFL, I'd have him in a heart beat over Brown. Probably much cheaper too. But does Hogan still have the stomach for AFL?

Would not touch Brown with a barge pole. Too fragile, too limited. If he doesn't catch it, he's done. The best (ie big coin) forwards do more than catch it; even the King boys. Brown can't.

Agree entirely. Adelaide and West Coast - 2 flag favourites - got belted. Just saying.

Still spots available in this comp. I'd like it to be all Dee supporters/Demonlanders. Mono

Turned my Public comp into a Private one. Name: Deepends Code: 111400 Mono

Set up a comp: DEEPENDS. YOUR LEAGUE INVITATION CODE: Z7MUYWYJ 16 players, final 8, no bye games. All welcome. Cheers, MONO

Yep. (Looking to join a DT comp as well)

I'm in. Team: Deesperates

I'm in. Team: Deesperates

Team: Deesperates if room left in a comp.

Hawthorn, Dippa......most will know. Stretch was a great player for MFC.

Don't think its been mentioned, but McDonald got 2 votes in the AFLCoaches votes (presumably from Roos), and Roos singled him out in his presser. McDonald aint going anywhere (unless he wants out).