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I agree. And the B&F result was to me an accurate assessment as to where he was at this season.

Classic Keka!

Looking forward to Spencer's progress. Bit of grunt would be most welcome.

I think Sylvinator summed it up perfectly. How on earth we are currently at 100% TPP is mis-management and unbelievable.

Unbelievable isn't it!

Well said.

What trade? There is no trade. Pies are keeping pick 11.

Filth's pick 11 is off limits, try again.

Really? So, you're the one.

I know, I'd rather pick 16 too.

I'm sure Stynes would understand and have faith in the boys at the draft. They have repeatedly said their intention is to obtain more picks or better their picks. IMO if we scored pick 16 from Hawks in the 3-way deal with Swans we would all "be over the moon". But Roos has repeatedly said he wants a 1st round draft pick (+player). So this would prevent a 3-way deal IMO. If it did go ahead however as suggested - as reported on ten last night - I wouldnt mind then giving pick 19 to Freo for Warnock. I just hope the O'Keefe deal gets through first before the Freo & Blues settle on Warnock in order for the Dees to approach Freo. Hypothetically that would leave 1,16,17,35,51,67. Which is an improvement on what we started with, plus getting Warnock. The second option is pick 29 from Collingwood. Which would leave 1,17,19,29,35,51,67. One of pick 35 or 51 could be used as a sweetener in the O'Keefe deal. Leaving picks 1,17,19,29 as the 1st four picks - an improvement on the first four picks we have at present. Personally I don't like this option. Fingers crossed the first option goes ahead. I'm sure CC, DB & Co. will make the right decisions in the best interests of the club. Hopefully Prismall goes through to the PSD.

That is irrelevant. Leave it to Melbourne. 23 hours to go.

I think so too. If he doesn't go to Essendon. There is still the PSD to fall back on if nothing comes to a head. They probably don't want to re-live Moloney's career to date...

Turn off the radio.

Allegedly lost all communications below the depths of TELSTRA DOME. Been in disguise as a waiter moving from meeting room to meeting room gathering all the trade possibilities from all the clubs so he can spruik on the forums. So all you can draw your conclusions days in advance for what the mfc will or will not do.

Of course we have won on that deal if it happens. Which is why more than likely it probably won't happen. It's reported that Swans want that pick 16 so they may deal direct with the Hawks. Does it add up? O'Keefe to Hawks, Green to Syd, Pick 16 and Taylor to Dees? IMO there would have to be one, maybe two other picks included. ie Perhaps our pick 35 or 51 to Sydney. Green might finally make up his mind, for once - Melbourne increasing their offer in recent weeks might sway him to stay. edit: RR is right, Melbourne have to be smart about it.

leadership group yet to reprimand #38 for that......was he the "bald & well built" dude?

Yes. But to me the announcement got lost in the news, I thought they could of highlighted it better, like a presentation night perhaps? If it was me in the hot seat I would announce these awards either: 1/ During a celebration of football such as halftime on Grand Final day - but that's just me. The nominations from the whole season, including the finals would be included. Any worthy nominations taken during the Grand Final would not be eligible. (have to draw the line somewhere) 2/ Or on the weekend after the Grand Final and prior to the start of Trade week with an AFL Presentation Ceremony ie Friday 3rd October would have been a good choice. Including all AFL home and away games plus all finals. (The clubs will just have to organise their B&F nights around this). Very... PS. I guess Collingwood had to win something......eddie is not complaining is he?

Correct. He looks to give 100%, but he needs to make more impact week in week out.

Gathering momentum it seems. If this does come to fruition, and we end up with 16, we'll secure Warnock IMO.

What, can you elaborate a bit more on that? I asked that question in the Casey Updates thread. Mod's you might have to merge this one.

Well then, there is that three way deal again. (Haw-Syd-Mel).

If they can get him unstable, those involved with their list management must be congratulated. Don't forget they have come from the bottom in a relatively short time frame to a premiership. They should have room with their young list IMO. Although O'Keefe may have to come down a little from the reported $600K figure he placed on his head.

RR, I did say a "Bit Of A Blunder". (link) But it appears a lesson was learnt from the intense eight-week training block that led into last Christmas – another reason behind the 2009 preparations commencing now.