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Possibly..but it will only be Melbourne people doing that... I just am surprised there are sufficinet to cause that effect for that reason on the odds.

It is rather interesting isnt it. The carlton money you can understand as they simply think its done and dusted. Collingwood simply have weight of numbers , they also have blinkered self belief. And then to us...we're the enigma...youd almost have to say our odds are purely representative of our chances..not so much the money wagered...and yet bookies take note of the bets and adjust. Makes you wonder doesnt it

If we get him...great If we dont...life goes on.. thats all there really is to it..

I personally am of the view that these types of 'intangibles" rate highly on Judds list. Why move to Melboutrne at all if not for the quality of life family and friends offers.

take a deep breath.. it was a little bit tongue in cheek I dare say !!

Out of all that you chose the "barracking" as the 'distortion" ..lol !!! Thought it a rather inventive take on the whole thing. Im with you Pants.. its a lay down misere !!! well..almost.. psossibly.... maybe.. if we're really really really lucky !!

actually my kids were born out of wedlock...lol.. but agree with the other things!! lol

lets just see who's in the actual list !!

I must have taken some good sicky pills as Im not too worried. Today finally Bailey , Connolly and who ever is aboard the welcome bus get to " do the business" ... I must admit .., irrespective of Judd today , im quite excited about the possibilities that can come out of an enthusiastic and focussed footy dept.. Bailey outsold the master of selling...Sheeds !! Connolly impressed despite many of our mispgivings . The new Melbourne way of going about things seems to be.. Set a clear goal, egt the resources, assemble the right people and provide the professional infrastructure to move forward.. Lets be honest...when was the last time we ever had the idea that this IS the way of the MFC.. Its all been bouncing from pillar to post in the recent past. No more Chris Judd is a man who knows his stuff. He has clear and defined personal goals together with it would seem a map to his future and those immediately in that journey. He is no doubt a man impressed by clarity of vision and the excitement of possibilities. That would be exactly how I describe the MFC at the moment. We arent there ( yet ). But we're at the starting line.. or indeed just left it now Judd I doubt will be not overly impressed by simple riches alone.. god knows there's enough in Perth ( anyone who's visited Millionaires mil will attest ). Here's a man who has 'purpose' as his mantra. He seizes opportunites that fit with his purposes. All that is to wonder is exactly what that is. If the welcome wagon can envelope him in our flavour of purpose and outcomes then I seriously beleive we are as good a chance as anyone. If anything ours almost has a purity about it. "To resotre the pride and position of a once great club". Its not about the dollars so much with us..its pride. Judd obviously prides himslef on being his own man. I really dont think Tinsel town methods will win him over. it wil require convincing him of purpose. Thats precisely how Bailey won the job. Might be precisely how Bailey wins the man. Today is good Go Demons !!!

He really knows how to keep a secret doesnt he !! hehehe Must be hard in that environment.. kudos to the guy

gotta love it when ya spot on !!!

Back in 1964 .. a premiership Capt left our team.. we've languished ever since 43 years later 4=3 =7 in 07 A Premiership Capt walks into our camp again... to reverse the hoodoo !! ( hey I'l grab at any straw if it'll work!!! lol )

they dont even cop it when they're not !! We were in semis last year and we're still looked upon always as improbable imposters

This all goes way back to discussions here and old board about the need for the club to promote the club....not in some namby pamby ...nicey nicey way... but with real teeth.. something...strong.. ...almost a little 'dark'.( tongue in cheek fashion ) ...something DEMONIC !! Some real fire and brimstone stuff.. Something has to be said / done so people know.....Not to mess with us.....we're DEMONS !!

I said ....Almost !!!

Even the Kangas dont cop the [censored] we do !! they live as nomads and reside in a 2 star hotel...even by our standards. ( no offence meant Roos !! ) Our lot is about to change, there's something in the air. Ive been perusing a bit of the other teams sites trying to gain other impressions of what and where etc re Judd. Hardly anyone respects us....anyone !!! All thsoe smug bastards are in for one hell of a rude shock in the coming years.. Something wicked this way comes.................. and its wearing Red and Blue !!!!!

I almost feel for Ash!!! lol

exactly...he's seen one club and apparently its all over.. ***sigh*** things to keep in mind The Media has to write things to justify their existance The Media write on page 1....retract on page 78 ...if they bother !! The media get it right ...ooh about... ...whats 3/5 of 2/3 of FA !!! Anything which has the slightest morsel of relevance will be offered up as " Dead SET Certainty!!! " the Media writes X on Monday Y on Tuesday...Z on wed,... denies X on thursday and changes Z the next day !! Only Judd knows anything.. alll else is suposition!!

bugger....where'd it go ???

What could be argued as stupid was to not ensure Melbourne went into teh trade scenario better placed. Just for a moment imagine if Carlton didnt have the picks they have right now in the Judd context !!!!

aaaaargh h!!! pmsl :D Oh I luuuuurv a good conspiracy !!! I think it was just more his ineptitude to sum up the situation properly and collude WITHIN Melbourne ranks to assure us of a better pick. Carlton lucked out in the first place, whether they do a second time is anyones guess...and more the point, NOT our problem any more

Keep in mind Judd is more likely to make more money in property than he ever does in footy !! Assistance and mentoring in this area might interet him more This is NOT just about footy!!!!

You sense that Judd is lookig for a new direction, some real satisfaction and excitement in his playing. Money is not the issue. medical care may come into it. I think MFC is quite well heeled in medical contacts. I too think that if the club can get Gardner Bailey and Connolly together with say Lyon etc in a room with Judd and showcase the club going forward, well.. it would be like a dream come true for a kid who 's blood is really red and blue . He can deny it but you never lose sight of a team you grow up barracking for.. you just cant do it..lol Imagine coming into a team about to get serious and go places, remember our finishing poisition belies our real level !! Go Bailey GO !!!!!!

50-60 ( really 50/50 ) With a little luck as the song goes we might snag him. He says he has no preferences ( at moment ) out of the four ... I take this in the same way that he really didnt think he made up his mind to come home til the last few months..!! Who ya kidding Juddy ?? lol.. You made up your mind 2 years ago.. just took a while to settle in your mind so as to rationalise it. The heart was already swayed. Maybe too he holds a torch for good ol Melbourne, but needs to rationalise it to himslef, so wil go though all the gobbledy [censored] until he's comfortable wearing that red and blue #3 It all just comes down to where he wants to be. I think his heart has already decided, just need his head to follow !!

Tallstuey , you will be probably in the minority here thinking it would be better if Riley remained. He represents a failed era. Your entitled to your opinion of course, dont expect much in the way of support.