Dannyz

Impressed during pre-season training, outperforming some of our seasoned forwards. Started the year well in the Coates league before an injury. Never kicked on upon his return. His raw talent will see the club find a spot for him. Plays like Kyle Langford.

Kozzys home is absolutely in WA - Quairiding. It’s true that he is homesick and has some genuine reasons for wanting to be in Perth. it’s also true that he loves the club, coach and playing for Melbourne.

Gut feel is he re-signs

We have definitely put our best foot forward with this one. I think it's GWS, Adelaide and then us (without really knowing).

Peatling decision expected today 🤞

Clarry told his management he would like to see how this move could look/work Happy to stay but assessing his options. Geelong surely wouldn't have $1M in cap sapce to pay him with Smith coming across.

What a shame. I think we were possibly the first or second club to offer him 4, so you can’t say we didn’t give it our best.

This is a rather assured take from Mark, who doesn’t indulge himself in innuendo (as far I can see) and who also has strong links to identities on the Caulfield side of town. It is hard to believe that the club would release the news if it wasn’t at least sure that funding could be secure by some trusted means, albeit timely news to settle a disgruntled supporter base. I can’t help but feel the Glen Eira serving face of the campaign is very flawed. I believe this a project that will truly indulge only the MFC and very vaguely the racing club. Private investment through Yourland has been explored and knocked back. Perhaps there is someone else willing to front up.

We’re still in this. Offering 4 years. His choice and will decide shortly

Operational and FD Jade. Green wanted this review from August 10 when I first mentioned it here and he got what he wanted. Rightly so.

She delivered the premiership but she never delivered the new facility. Ultimately that is why she joined the board. Green will only preside over the review and will hand the reins over afterwards.

Have been told in the past we like Davenport from GWS but haven’t heard anything specific.

Wish him well. Believe that will be at Richmond FC

Silly Saturday

ANB trained in match sim with Casey players yesterday so may be rested. No other changes on the horizon except for a new sub to replace Melk. It may be Laurie or Woey who both trained well in the white team.

An inherently fair and respected journalist. Will be missed. Rest in Peace 😭

No one actually believes Trac would tour NM do they? 😅

Expect that a contract extension, adding 1 more year to his existing, is very close to being announced for Vines 👏

Houston, we have a problem!

Correct. They asked the question. He's happy.

Gee he would be a handy pick up. We’re talking with him.

The review will not include Alan Richardson who I believe is role has been questioned.

It has tonight been decided that a review will be undertaken post season to ensure we have the staff most capable of maximising the talent within the club. It is believed there is a lot of player support behind the current regime but there are others associated with the club who believe changes are neccesary.

We have spoken to his manager about this for 2026 and I'm certain there is a level of mild interest in him playing for Melbourne but he's said that he's very very happy at Freo. His Victorian partner and he have a place in East Freo. She's happy too.

Believe Windsor will miss with injury