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One of the most ridiculous comments yet. Have you not been paying attention . Many of those 47 were in the bullying games. He kicks very few under pressure against harder opposition. So the value isn't quite what it seems. Of course he's replaceable. We've had to cover him often. We're covering him now. We're traveling ok are we not ? Tmac has kicked more from less games. I'd challenge the veracity of the idea one person replaces another in pure goal kicking. It can be argued a better performing team is less reliant on individual return and more upon what teamwork provides. But still.. even if say Weed stood up for 1 and half goals per game.. that's 30 odd. The likes of Vanders would be good for similar.. there's 60. I fully accept it's all numbers and hypotheticals but then so is much of the hype about Hogan.

People seem to have fabricated this "super Hogan" . He is good but nowhere near the super prodigy some make out. Hogan is actually replaceable. Gawn isn't. I'm also in the camp that thinks maybe he's better suited to a half back role. But then again...where and how ? As a true CHB with Lever and Pig either side...Is Oscar behind ? Possible I suppose. It again poses the very question that sparks all the debate. Is that the best outcome for the Club and team balance. It's not about him... it's about us...as a team/club.

You realise what no B$ means ?

and ScoMo was Malcolm's Mate... Simon might want to focus on the finals ( and best of luck to that... we'll be happy chappies ) The EOS bring any of a 100 surprises. The coach has input...but not final say. The whole purpose of this thread is about the merits of a trade, the worth etc. We'll let the club have final call on the event. No one here really can do that eh.

Strangely the coach ISN'T the last word on lists. If coaches controlled everything... we'd never lose.

It is ..some can't help themselves.

In what manner...trust me...you have an audience

Can't wait to see Scott's head explode

Like it or not they've the recent rights to choccies. We need to respect that but counter with good preparation and good matchups. We have shown we can play FASTER than they are able. Use this...but with precision and flair ( like Sunday ) We also showed , to them, we couldn't close the sale. Since then we've bettered our finish ( Weagles ) ...we have our intercept game nearly back...ask the Giants I expect a very different game...a very different result. Go Dees

One lot in charge of worlds biggest power ( at least this week ) The other lot have issues

Except not all those that went supporting the Dees were necessarily members.

But he really really wants to know

Condolences CBDees. Indeed a message

Lose ? We WON ???

I think an argument goes along the lines that if you were to entertain trading Hogan then many ( as do I ) think you do it now when the value realised is a very useful currency in other recruiting/trades. Ie it is possibly/probably more beneficial to the CLUB now. It may be more beneficial to Jesse later. Either way should he go he won't be impoverished

@sisso et Al I don't see this being a case of anything really coming out of the blue. I would be astounded if it were to transpire that suitors haven't been in constant contact with his management. I'm not suggesting just haphazardly shopping him. Ever since he announced himself on the footy stage there's been talk of this that etc. If he figures as concrete in MFC plans... All well and good. That said we have had to on more than one occasion adjust to life without Jesse ... recent times as example. I'm sure the club has contingency should he be seduced home. Hogan falls well and truly under the 'what if' scenario. The reality of life is that sands shift. I would want we aren't caught napping or smugly content and that we can act prudently and quickly should that door open. I'm all for the club...and club first. Again...if the best result for the club is sans- Hogan then that's fine. Others seem to think he's a must keep. I don't.

I've noted a few players doing the old scrape the mark(spot) with their boots...just to let everyone know they know where that line is.

Macho Man .... Blow them kisses and a wink

The way some puff their chests with pompous indignation; surprised they don't explode. It would be insanity ( of a fashion ) and certainly arrogant stupidity to suggest any list is at its zenith and not requiring betterment. I'm certainly glad none of these patronising know-all types have anything to do with my businesses... they'd be broke in a year. The list will change come EOS. Dynamics unknown to we mere mortals often come into play then. Indeed some are only born then out of opportunity. Go Dees

Best thing to retort...all link arms/shoulders and have a right old kick up can-can style to take the pizz out of them

Even Timmy gets things right .... sometimes ( not often )

Keep niggling Hawkins.... he'll sook and crack it... effectiveness goes down the drain. Vineys turn to make Danger cry. Harmes can run through that cheating Selwood ( a few times to be sure )

Gee..a little unkind..lol. The design harks back to a much simpler era. But as you say... I wonder who among us here actually had their mum knit them a jumper. Mine did when I was a lil tacker. There was no shame. Many of us had knitted jumpers The best ones were Red and Blue of course. Some interesting shades of blue though....often what was on special at the Haberdasher's

Lewis would be coming into his element... Hello old friend ( finals ). Here his experience in invaluable. We often talk about leadership , well here it is. " Welcome to finals footy fellow Dees. .... and this is what we do...follow me" We're lucky to have him going into September.

Harmes is looking Danger-ous