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Is it a ploy by ASADA to still wave that in front of essendon I wonder. That Farty Hill mob would have to back track at light speed and redeploy as far as stance goes in order to be able to take on that offer. Id be somewhat surprised if the now-non Bombers didnt think it over seriously. Theres definitely a game of brinkmanship here. The players could get pseudo clemency ( in a fashion ) but still leaves the club open to an almighty whack , as it ought.

you're on

Mate, Red, Ive got over really worrying too much , or placing too much emphasis on things I CANT CHANGE. We finish last, 17th..dont care. We get X or Y for him or the other. We get a PP or not. Theres an old Yiddish maxim ..along the line, It isnt how you make it, its how you spend it. In that vein we've been woeful in the most part. Instead of worrying over this pp or that, this compo or that . I just want to see the club refocus on footballers and not elite-potentials. We can get them no matter what we have if we are both bodacious in our shopping as well as , in that great footy -ism, lower our eyes and get about building an OK team before we try to steal the cream. Yeah, it'll be nice to have lots of early picks but I cant see the current landscape coughing that. I cant change it, im not worrying, and therefore I have no care.. I hear a lot of people saying they want to get the club on firmer ground and leave better than they came ...blah blah blah...and they wont commit to any meaningful time period. The AFL has 'rules' many of which are made of rubber and appear or not under stealth according to political whim. After following the Dees for 50 odd years why should I care too much. We'll get what we're given and hopefully we dont fukk it up again. Dont expect me to care much more.

bs,, they can pick who they like

the selectors can do as they please, they aren't answerable to Fair Work Australia

$7.99 there's a price !!

yep..the smarter club , if not in the 8 will trade out early those that have value... there are a couple we could do that for now

We'll get what we get. Not going to lose sleep over it Red

Didnt look that interested did he, often doesnt on the field either. Id be a monkeys uncle if he stays next year. Still I dont hink hes an Einstein and has done himself no favours by putting his cue away prior tot he rest of the club. My leaning is still that he'll go to Geelong for 4year ( 2mill ) and well get an end of round 1 at worst and possibly an after first pick compo in lieu of a PP You have to remember the AFL is a political beast unto itself. It WILL eat its young if opportune only to shlt out some more to suit itself. Frawely plays a selfish brand of footy which of itself itsnt the worst thing in sport ( if youre any good ) but hes pretty mediocre for mine, always has been other than a moment in the sun. I really dont care what we get for him . I just want his ilk away fro our club. He's not that bloody good for mine and he's a leaders a-hole !! The sooner we get more of the new breed and type in the better.

Maybe not scared per se ..as it takes a certain amount of courage no doubt to take the field alone at this level. But he definitely doesnt embrace the 'contact ' side of things

compo based on age , $ pa of contract and length of contract value

doing a bloody good job of that too

Good luck Maaia, been choice having you as a Dee bro !!

sorry point 5 %

Could have sworn it was the Sainters own odd drafting /trading strategy that landed them where they are. They can hardly call foul !!

given we're only about 5%of the landscape I would have thought 33% quite a bit

well yes and also.. Sometimes you might want to 'reconfigure' your list, change its bias etc. Have no doubt as you suggest teams are always fielding enquiries. Its a game of give and take

I should have included another choice in the original question. Keep , unless a really good trade is offered That is ..might as well keep him unless something just too tempting is placed on the table. I dont expect any to do so , but I'll add it and if any want to change their vote they can.Its still a "keep'" just with a rider

This is Evans testing the waters, sussing out how much clout he has. Gil ought to knock it right on the head and tell the pissant to climb back in his little box. Its actually a test of leadership...wonder if Mclachlan realises it?

Its just not in the make up of some people, short of someone threatening their immediate family they never change. I dont think he can...just my opinion granted

quite odd really. Certainly not what your expect from the madding crowd is it.

this was enough OD

Hawks, Swans ?? in good company then

TGR..its not about deserving. The is a facility within the AFL's own rules that can provide one under certain criteria. We qualify. Its really as simple as that. The rest is waffle really. Under the current conditions we could use one. As to taste in the mouth, thats life. edit..Do I think we'll get one ? again not a chance in hell as the AFL seem to ignore there own guidelines half the time and make it up on the fly....to suit.