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I agree DA, but I think he (mn) also wants some semblance of the 2015 ver machine next year also. Not perfect,but playable. It'll be used as a working model for development.

Keep in mind, what is the actual element you're compensating for ? Then put it into context of the draft and all other benefits/inferred loss a club incurs.FA compo is for much older players who have earnt the right to self determination as to employer. In many ways the currency of that is just something everyone needs to get used to. It's not something that clubs ought to be restituted for on a orange for orange value, more like a devalued assett. Well probably just disagree rpfc

Re compo. If indeed the Sainters get 13 for Goddard then it's a major f-up . Way too high, in the context of our drafting. I'd suggest mid 2nd round and let that be the litmus. The AFL made its own rod and am happy for them to correct it after we've spent our picks (lol) And yet no one actually knows what will be given as its effectively arbitrary in nature as there's no public issuance of the criteria/compensation formula or guidelines. The major problem as I se it is how it can and will steer some trades etc because some trading,where 1st round picks are involved can get very cute and precious. Going into this period we KNEW where all the early picks stood. Now from about half way in (1st) round they might change. This can dramatically change the field. Wouldn't be nearly as invasive in the 2nd round. Am surprised anyone at AFL house can walk given all the feet being shot !!

In the same Vein that ol Eddie speaks of ex-pat Filth, that they'd always be considered Pies and welcome at the Filthdom so too would I think Beamer and similar at Melbourne. There are exceptions and at the risk of banning just leave it there lol

Food for thought. Lyon is no mug. He rates Gumby. Seems he thinks he'd make a handy decoy for Pav. Freo apparently not overly concerned at Gumbies fitness (as he is NOW) Hmmm. Ahhhh, what does he know ! I'm warming to this idea. Be far cheaper than that filthy fellow. Wouldn't cost us 20 , tick and another tick He's an option. We need options as we mightn't land our first choice. We keep looking though

Thank you Brisbane.

Something many should ponder is the actuality that we're not really seeking a kpp. We're after a kpp's assistant. Many of the names popping up have been in their day. Very able players, often a kpp in their own right in their day but either through age injury or not quite having all the trappings thought to have have seen their careers and playing positions slide. The reality is if any of them can play to about 75% of the ability but do so week in week out then they can do the support role more than adequately. Were not after a star, just someone to make a coaches job (oppo) a lot harder. Leave Mitch to just ONE defender and hell probably beat them; two becomes hard work. Neeld is looking to fill a role.

Fun and games !!! Lol Aka Smoke and mirrors Things are not always what they seem, sometimes, but often not. Some suggest there's an air of the desperado creepingin. It might be the case but it might wel be we are trying not to seem overly keen on anyone, just to keep things a bit honest. I.e. no one gets an over inflated idea of their worth.

We're currently at nett 0

Not worried in the least. Firstly let's see them keep them all and secondly a champion team beats a team of champions. In reality theyre just an amalgamation of limited experienced kids. As Neeld recognizes until there's an average of 80-100 games across the board they're not as competitive as those that have. It'll be at least 10 years til the DNA is furtive

You realise there is no cure

I actually did laugh out loud ( wife thinks I a worry )

MFCFS ( or whatever it's bloody called, actually what is it called lol ) Anyhow whatever it is IT lives !!!!!

Only one thing to do, sack Neeld, sack Harrington. S'pose we have to keep Todd now....bugger

And yet clubs fought over Goddard, now to pay him squillions, he nearly Won a GF off his own boot, runs nearly all day and in the main makes good footy decisions.And then we have Brent !

Black simply a reference to the Collingwoodness !! Might use that quip when I overhaul the sig...

How about we stick to apples and apples. Re FAThe other situation was oranges... Actually over-ripe bananas !! . I think with UFA.. Nothing. With RFA ..well up to clubs to sort it out, do a trade if suits,otherwise we just have this mess verging on a farce.

No, his is congenital our was lacking any !!( for some )

I think Neeld savours a degree of versatility. He assigns roles and demands they are carried out but I get he impression he likes players that can do a number of roles; one primary and a fill-in.

It's to do with Toy's heart condition

I'm starting to understand the underlying sentiment that suggests no compos at all. They go,they go. They come, they come. End of story. Might be a lot cleaner

Put the black jelly beans down and step away from the packet !

Good luck Beamer, say hello to Jeff, enjoy the sun. And we move on Next.......

bugger...kiss of death !!!Still even he migjt luck one lol

Not only the Journos i suspect but the hacks also.