Redleg

I know nothing about Stevens other than he has played 11 games in 3 years for the Eagles. Given that and allowing for the Eagles hard trading approach, he should still be a modest trade.

Am warming to him, especially as a free agent.

If you describe 4 years as soon, that is correct. He has played 57 over 5 years at 11 per year. At same rate he will be 30 when he plays his 100th.

Does anybody have an idea about who the small goal kicking forward we have signed (according to the rumour) might be? I think we can rule out Monfries in this one.

Then you must have a lot of air inside you.

Make that one week and may have played his last game, if MRP don't like his punch on Buddy.

Never visited a Gay Men site in my life.

I would add another, Luke Hodge is a fantastic leader.

As I said on the Moving On thread, I would be happy to keep Gys if he dedicated himself to improving his endurance and core strength, starting today. However from what I have heard his attitude is all wrong and he is unlikely to commit to the work. That is the real issue here, not his undoubted talent. Maybe we ask him if he is prepared to buddy up with Jones for the off season.

Disagree WJ, just can't see Eddie letting him get to Carlton and for nothing, especially after the last two weeks. They will up the offer and give the last year and delist/trade a few to do it. I am sure David would be happy for his son to get 5 years at $900k each and then he can say we took less than was offered to stay loyal. I think the Clokes will have the last laugh and the Pies fans will still love Travis.

Serious and getting those ads, last night.

I am not homophobic, but does there need to be an Ad on the Demonland Melbourne Demons Forum page at the top headed " Meet Gay Men Online". There are young kids on Demonland and I think it is pretty ordinary. It seems to be alternating. Now it says meet Asian Women For Love Online. Gee.

During pre season he was the first player to give in on the running. His endurance was pitiful. He has gained no core strength since being drafted. He has not improved his speed off the mark. His attitude was ordinary and he whinges. Starting to get it? Perhaps if he said to the Coach " I will be in the Gym for a minimum 10 hours a week, starting now and I will run with Jones during the whole pre season and will start now, the Coach might keep him.

Pies will lose Maxwell and maybe Tarrant next game through the MRP. If Johnson got a week, Maxwell has to at a minimum. Off the ball to the face and left the ground bleeding. Tarrant gave Buddy a good one to the ribs from behind and should also get at least a week.

Same with me. Condolences to his family and friends.

After tonight, Eddie will not allow Cloke to leave. Cloke will get his money and his 5 years. Maybe not a million a year, but perhaps $900k per year, unconditional. They will get rid of players like Didak, Tarrant, maybe even Dawes to find the money. Eddie would rather die than see him in a blue jumper. Also for those thinking of us getting Wellingham, you can forget it.

Bit rough RR. He doesn't deserve that. As disappointed as I was about LJ leaving, I can now say I am over it. He is no longer a Demon. I look forward to seeing who will take the vacant spots on the list that are now being created. Good luck for the rest of your life LJ, but it's Go Dees.

If I can dare to be positive, clubs can change dramatically overnight. I think it was 2009 when the Swans changed their team. A good draft and trading period saw many new faces in their side. Kennedy and Mumford from other clubs, became stars. If we act wisely we can do the same.

If we knew for sure that we would get Grundy, I would imagine Martin and Spencer then become surplus. With Russian, Max and Fitzy, plus Mitch to help out if needed, we would be well covered.

And there you have MN's conclusion.

One is 5 cms taller and can play as a mobile ruckman.

Was told by a bloke who has seen a lof him that he would be a good get, especially if we have extra late first round picks from a trade or two.

Funny.

Let me throw a cat among the pigeons. If Tippett goes to GC and Crows demand pick 2, then GC would not risk nominating JV. Also if Crows got pick 2 I don't think they would take an U17 and would rather get Grundy or Toumpas. Grundy would replace Tippett. That could leave us in the position to get first , second or both U17 picks and that would guarantee us JV in second round. Also I can' t see GWS risking Lachie for bluffing on JV, which in my first scenario could see him slipping to us. Some interesting things may be about to happen.

That's ok, we must maintain standards.