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Training starts Monday.

Here's an announcement by the mfc I received by email this afternoon, thought I'd share it with you all: - Green Commits to Demons MELBOURNEfc is pleased to announce that Brad Green has agreed to terms on a new three year contract with the Club. Green's new deal comes off the back of another remarkably consistent year for the 27 year-old, in which the versatile Demon finished third in the Club Best and Fairest - his fourth consecutive top five finish in the award. In a deal that will see Green remain at the Club until 2011, General Manager of Football, Chris Connolly said, "We are really happy that we were able to come to terms with Brad on his new three year deal. "It did take us longer than expected, but we respect the fact that this was a big decision for Brad, and we are pleased that he will now become a ten year player for this team, and most likely a one-club man. "Not only has Brad been a sensational player for the Demons, but his leadership around the Club will be vitally important as we develop and nurture our young group of players." Newly signed Demon Brad Green said, "This was a really important decision for me, and I wanted to take the time to make sure I was making the right choice for my future. "I am now relieved I have made the decision to stay and look forward to being a Demon for life." Green, taken with selection No. 19 in the 1999 National Draft was recruited from the Northern Bombers in Tasmania. He has played 186 games, and kicked 227 goals for Melbourne.

To play with Judd. That and receive $$$ from VISY

You think so? They've received a better deal than just pick 24 from Carlton.

Nathan Carroll??

Apologies for getting you excited. Well, only 6 trades in total in trade week completed. That is ordinary. Nothing for the Dees. Picks 1,17,19,35,51 & 67 is what we have. Ryan O'Keefe to the PSD, unless he stays at Sydney.

Yes Prismall to essendon for there 3rd round pick (pick 39). Done. WARNOCK TO CARLTON !!!!!!!!

Tracker alluded to that Carlton might get both R.O'Keefe and R.Warnock accross the line. Also Essendon trying to find Lovett a suitor.

{Sound of Crickets}

Green still a Demon

Probably fought with brother Matthew over their Mecchano set when they were kids.

Michael Clarke needs his head read. Why scramble for a single with 7 balls remaining for the day to retain the strike. Out in the last over. LBW. Frustrating.

Relax and read....he's gone to Collingwood.

They know something.......I think you got it in one. Without having to go any further....... . He does lack defensively and Vossy would be big on this.

No, it's not massive for the Dogs, you're quite right. But it's a upgraded pick that can be worthwhile for them, they have already learnt much about Ray, they will see it significant for them in terms of the draft.

With Davey, Wonaemirri and Maric, there's no need.

Dogs would be happy with Pick 31.

Gee, that is a bargain. I'd imagine the Filth would be happy.

Absolutely.

Indeed. Would mfc be prepared to pay that?

How is the brotherly relationship of Robbie and Matthew? Or does Robbie sleep with a Chris Judd chip board cut-out...

Brace Yourself. Greg Denham on SEN said $270,000 earlier this morning. I'd be happy if St.Kilda or anyone else for that matter picked up Carroll. Let him hook up with Gardiner and even Cousins. St.kilda can then reminisce about the Ol' days.

Is Cameron Schwab analysing the finer detail? I'm sure he's calculating the costs and weighing everything up, along with the board. The best intersests of the club are currently under consideration. I'd rather everything be considered than jump into something that will come at a great cost for our club. Its a difficult period. Answers will come, but everyone has to realise when critical issues are in progress, it takes time and careful consideration before making announcements such as Casey.