Redleg

Since last saturday.

Could be a big jump this weekend for Wheats, from Casey two's to Melbourne for his last game with the club.

I am not saying he should be traded but rather responding to the thread that says he may want to go back home. It is a difficult one. He is our best ruckman, but that said he is not a great one. His 5 goals on saturday add to his CV. He may be the sort of player that now that he has some confidence and that of the selectors, is also capable of playing forward occasionally and kicking a couple. Spencer is still a work in progress, PJ is a trier but is mobile, Meesen is injured and unproven and Martin does have some raw talent but needs bulk to play ruck. If there was a very good offer for Jamar we would have to look seriously at it. He may also be able to assist with a spot on the list and salary cap relief if another player such as Bell or Newton was added to the deal. We will have to see what eventuates in trade week.

I could come over and hold your hand.

If Jamar is to be traded his value just went up. Brendon Lade has retired at Port.

Agree. They have been loyal servants of the club and deserve a good send off.

Can't wait for 4.45 PM sunday.

No !

Wheaters lost the handball on the footy show today and said in answer to a question that he would be happy to play on next year if someone was interested in him.

Good summary.

You have probably summed it up correctly.

Agree. Also he will be a better player with quicker and more talented players around him.

Into the hyperbaric chamber during the week and he plays his 150th and last next week with Wheats and Robbo.

100.

Oh ! Can I ask him to give my best wishes to Dr. Frasier Crane?

Why 11.45 PM on Saturday? We play the next day.

He could do that without being on the MFC list. I acknowledge that Junior has had a great career but he is 33 in a few weeks and getting slower and I don't feel it would be best for him and the club to go on next year. Yes he is an experienced player but so are several others. IMO he will struggle to get a game and most good players retire rather than end up playing in the reserves for the rest of the year. He deserves better than that and should go out on top. Green as Captain for a couple for years until the next one presents himself with Davey as his deputy would work well and provide great pride and incentive to our current and future indigenous players. If Junior retires we have another rookie spot on the list and that kid may one day emulate Junior. IMO it is an extremely short term view to keep Junior and not in the best interests of club or player.

Next you will be suggesting that we have picked a slow backline to play on a pretty quick blues forwardline.

If the Jamar rumour is true, or Meesen's injury is not healing, PJ is safe. Personally I would keep him anyway as while no champion he can fill a few roles and has height, pace and mobility.

Under two months, as the trade week will be over by then.

Looking at your suggestion has made me really think about the prospect of doing a deal for pick 2 for a player and say pick 8/9. I am not sure if Boak, the player mentioned is as good or better than Trengove but if we assumed he was similar and is a Melbourne boy ( no go home factor ) and we could also get pick 8/9, the deal becomes very interesting. We would then be getting two players for the pick and effectively three inside the first 8/9. The other big issue of course is whether that sort of deal is possible.

This is now a sad fact of modern football as even Robbo acknowledged today on the SEN interview. Robbo got his break as a rookie when we were rebuilding and the same situation is seeing his career with us end. Teams that are rebuilding need to move ageing players on, whereas teams that have a shot at the flag can carry them for a year or two longer. The hope is that they can help win that elusive flag. He will not do that with us. The other relevant point is that we need to free space on our list and even with Robbo, Wheats and Wheels going we need more spots and it is getting very hard to find the way to do it.

Not sure of accuracy but heard at lunch from a Blues supporter that Warnock has either reinjured his foot or it is still bothering him. We will see if he plays this week.

Not be unhappy, it would be one of the best days of my life.

Thanks Robbo for your career with the Dees. You were an exciting player to watch and gave the crowd value for their dollar. You were also very approachable and I recall a couple of chats after pre season games etc. where you were happy to spend time with a supporter (me). If you play the last 2 games and kick 5 more goals you will be the third highest goal kicker with the MFC. That is a pretty good stat considering the history of the club and the fact thst you came off the rookie list, like our current captain. If you play on good luck and if you don't well done and thanks for the memories. PS. Despite the advertised height I don't think you are taller than 184cms, which makes your record even better.