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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.

Back to the original theme here. I dont believe Essendon are even on the same page as us. Reading such items as http://realfooty.com.au/news/news/lloyd-ju...9881514530.html you get the idea they arent prepared to really offer that much,and whilst WCE arent driving this buggy they are in the loop. This cant excite anyone. GOOD !! The thing is essendon arent really prepared to offer anything that the Eagles cant find in their backyard for nothing!!

Absolutely. The smart money is on whatever falls our way. Linton Ave is a rabble..has been for decades and a good reason many talented players have . They are fed up with e bullsh!t that goes on there. if it wasnt true it would be written by a comedy scriptwriter!! certainly the main game is Judd.. but the wary will have all eys peeled for others !! spot on QC

Youre not alone in this view. Garry has to be very careful what he says and does as he is under the scope. This mans heart is redder and bluer than many a person's. I am sure he does whatever he can covertly and otherwise when not viewed as an interest conflict. I am sure that should CJ come to Melbourne that garry would personally present him with his new #3 jumper

some of us are already there !! B)

you've got to admire a lateral thinker !! B)

Done...where do we sign!!!!

id like to thinkmany are feeling a bit nervous, especially those that have 'passengered " the last couple of years, not put in what they know they can. personally I hope some are sh!tting themselves.. Its called kharma !!!

Lets see Gazza has offered up his first born... My ex would kill me.. so anyone else.. Jaded?? can you match ?lol ( just kidding folks )

This the whole point. Whilst we know Judd is comoing to Vic..so many are building speculation on what WVE says or wants. they are NOT driving this baby !! they may not even be in the car if they dont play clever. The WCE dont necessarily need to get squat !! they are playing poker here...quite wellas it happens as everyone is already beleiving they are holding two pair. They have NADA!! The reality is they will get somethig simply because it will be prudent to deal and get it over and done with. But Stiff backbones could break tose bastrds into littel pieces. They have no bargaining powere really because they arent in control. They are passengers!!

With all due respect....what a load of codwallop On the basis of ????? After footy...what does that mean ??????? We are just as much in the hunt as anyone !!! There are just as many wheelers and dealers that belong to the Melbourne world as anyone. Up until now many have laid dormant but aparently things are changing.. "Apparently" "secretly"...whats all this mumbo jumbo..please...talk facts and substance...or at least reasoned ideas, not hocus pocus

Ive been having the same feeling...seems silly...and amtrying to keep a lid on it. But I cant help but get the vibe that "things are stirring " :-))))))))))

wonder if he likes good reds , fishing and surfing ??? lol :D :D

why not ?? He plays footy because he enjoys it. hes going to be paid no matter where he is...so its not an issue. eventually you learn to do things in life that bring rewards to you, not the bank balance

The thing to remember about all the trade sh!t..is this is only what WCE wants.. in reality it has no impact on Judds decision. In order Judd decides where he wants to go Clubs sort it out!! not other way round.. Eagles are playing a clever bluff..thats all it is !!

Of course he cares about his finacial situation...he's not a NONG !! lol. he seems to care for other things greater.. he's a greeny...that COSTS money !! So here's aman who has his priorities all sorted out. . The monies on offer wil be similar form all clubs.. but Im not sure if that even matters to him. Quite possibly the ability to be part of developments outside of the normal arean may indeed appeal. And Melbourne has enough Coterie already looking ointo this apparently. Judd is already looking beyond footy. His seems acutely aware of his place in the great scheme of things, his personal life, his family, his home etc. Gecko would fail with this man.. greed is not good for him !! lol He seems aware of the things he can do that impact.. green your house, green your car,, surround by family..etc etc etc... It wil not have esaped him that he would IMPACT the MFC. I wont be surprised if he opts for us !!

I ask you ....what self respecting Demon supporter is ever going to willingly play for the Filth ????

see my post elsewhere.. Money is irrelevant in all this. He wil get similar where ever. The forces of caps etc conspire to do this. . External opportunities may have influence. He's into development etc. So "opportunites' may be of interest to him. Its more about where he wants to go

something else to think about. here's a guy driven by different motives to many. he's very enviromentally concioius, chucked his vroom vroom HSV in for a Hybrid .. His Perth house is pretty green by all accounts. He marches to the beat of a different drum this guy. He knows what he wants and its not always what those surrounding him thinks. He wont be coerced by the big shiny bucks of Collingwood or Carlton. He's doing ok. Outside projects and developments may help suade but where ever he goes he will me handsomely compensated so the decision isnt money orientated. he can go where he wants. So trade factors are of no concernto him as HE goes where he WANTS..everything else is irrelevant in that matter. So it only matters where he WANTS TO GO. :-)))))))

I have to admit I am at least a little impressed by the idea that after many years of adhock knee jerk reacting to opportunities that it seems the club has contingency plans for various incidents etc. That they had radar-ed ths event and already had a plan of action i think speaks volumes for all things going forward. Im really starting to warm to this board. We are often looked upon as the cinderellas in the AFL when it comes to business nouse etc but I think the titanic is slowly being turned around. Littel things here, little things there.; are starting to show we are re-establishing ourselves. As the quip suggest, it wont happen overnight but it will happen. Sure and steady won the club the coach it was after , even if we mere mortals were unawares of who he was..lol Creative opportunism also garnered us Connolly. Thats two big ticks for the MFC !! Dont undestimate the power of "The tug of the heartstrings" !! " After all he's moved back for Family !! He's a Sandy boy !! He barracks for Melbourne, have no dount he watched them trained at TBO etc. Yes its almost supersaturated in sacharine isnt it. Home town boy returns...etc etc. etc. but then again...why not ?? Make no bones about it. Melbourne IS going places. The seeds are sown, it takes a little time and effort. Now if you were a footy player with say 5-6 good years left in ya....and the club you grew up adoring opened its doors ( and wallet ) and put a 'dream on a plate"....wouldnt you take it ?? You're a footballer, you hearts beats true... and fate consprires to make your childhood dream materialise. POWERFUL STUFF !!

Well.. thats a great shame.. Indeed a giant of the game. He was a respected plyer even if one of "them". Quite surprised, he was shown on camera at a game recently. Seemed ok. Condolences

still....at least we have a plan !!!!!!! whatever it may be....lol http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/com...5E19742,00.html

Not just me concerned regarding Judd's OP http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,2...81-2863,00.html

We lost far more than we won in centre hitouts...it IS a concern. Still you can always shark the oppo ruck

apparently this doesnt seem to worry anyone.. ..thought the same...but hey !!! lol