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An interesting article about how a few AFL Clubs are vying for the coveted number 1# AFL Draft pick this year! Here's the link: https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/clubs-in-the-mix-for-no1-pick-and-what-they-could-offer-the-eagles/news-story/dcc282ef4c38af2e38c4d0a11c1b8900 Interesting to note the possibility of Melbourne being able to claim the number 1# AFL Draft pick so we can snaffle Harley Reid! 🤔

Hopefully a good turnout of Demons supporters? Sadly, I couldn't make it due to work commitments. It would be interesting if any media show up. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't. 😒

As always, another fabulous and extremely detailed podcast! Well done Andy, George and Binman! 😎👍

A very impressive effort! His Father Nathan D. Brown would be incredibly proud! Well done Kynan Brown! Let's hope the Demons pick him up in this year's AFL National Draft as a Father-Son selection!

This is wonderful news! Jake Lever definitely seems to be Captain material too with his leadership qualities. Fingers crossed Jake Lever has an excellent finals campaign! 🤞 GO DEMONS!!! 🔴🔵👹

When it comes to Collingwood supporters you need to remember that stereotypes are often based on the truth. 🤣

I definitely think we should try and get either Josh Sinn or Miles Bergman (both of them are Victorian lads) from Port Adelaide. Either of them would be a fantastic replacement for Michael Hibberd who is probably in the twilight of his career.

It is awfully harsh to judge him on the one game! If you look at his entire first season for Casey in the VFL he played a number of promising games. Once he gets fitter and stronger the young fella will be fine.

I think Jason Taylor and the MFC recruiting team would have the best knowledge on Elijah Hollands. Did he Dominate any games for Gold Coast at VFL level? Some players just need a 2nd chance at a new AFL Club to thrive. Whether it is at the Melbourne Demons or another AFL Club we shall have to wait and see. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Here are my 5 questions for the podcast this week. 1) What do we need to do to beat Collingwood? A team that finished on top of the ladder and are minor premiers. We need to beat the best to be the best and this is a massive challenge. 2) Who replaces Jake Melksham? Brodie Grundy or Tom McDonald? Or do we play both in the team? 3) Seeing as Adam Tomlinson played a great game against Collingwood last time, does he go back into the side? Or does that third tall defender spot now belong to Daniel "Disco" Turner? 4) How do we combat Collingwood's two ruckmen in Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox? Of particular concern is who will play on Mason Cox if he drifts forward? 5) Will Bailey Laurie play in the qualifying final against Collingwood? Or would it be better to bring in a more experienced player like Charlie Spargo?

I am happy with the appointments. No complaints from me. However, I will be asking the question about the progress of our Home Base at the MFC AGM as usual. I am extremely passionate about this issue and will not give up on it until it is finally resolved and our Home Base is built. The possibility of the Caulfield Racecourse looks promising though. But we shall wait and see. Especially as nothing has been confirmed yet. Besides winning Premierships, and financial security, obtaining a Home Base for the Melbourne Demons should be our number one priority.

Wonderful stuff! Congratulations to Kalani. Jeff looks an extremely proud Father! 😊

Surprised nobody has mentioned this letter from the MFC President Kate Roffey. Lots of good news which is wonderful to hear. It seems we have 2 new board members too. Steve Morris and Mohan Jesudason are retiring and being replaced by Sarah Robinson and Geoff Porz. They both seem capable. Here is the link regarding the letter: https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1420657

Not too worried about Matt Jefferson yet. He just needs to have a big pre-season and look to build fitness and muscle in the gym. It is only his first year on an AFL list. Plus he isn't Jack Watts and we can't put all our hopes in him. Matt Jefferson just needs time to develop at Casey. Lastly, I thought Andy Moniz-Wakefield played really well actually. There were a few positives at least! 🤷🏼‍♂️

Alright. That's fair enough. Nevertheless, I don't want Melbourne getting screwed over in any trade with Port Adelaide. As long as it's a fair deal then that's all that really matters.

I respectfully disagree. We will do the right thing by Brodie Grundy. But we will also do what BENEFITS the Melbourne Football Club. I reiterate that Brodie Grundy has signed a 4 year deal with us. We have all the power. Don't forget that. This means if Port Adelaide wish to obtain a trade for Brodie Grundy they need to come up with an attractive offer that is beneficial for both parties. Otherwise, we simply say NO to Port Adelaide. We have all the bargaining power.

Losing Luke Dunstan has really hurt. The Bulldogs seem to have a lot more AFL listed players too. Josh Schache should be playing up forward for Casey......but I digress. 😒

I am sure Collingwood supporters are making fun of us and are supremely confident. They did finish on top of the ladder as minor premiers afterall. So here's some classic jokes about Collingwood supporters from the comedian Trevor Marmalade back in the "old days" of The Footy Show on TV. 🤣

That could be an option. But remember that the Demons hold all the cards with Brodie Grundy being contracted for 4 years. We need to drive a hard bargain! Squeeze Port Power for as much as we can! I would prefer a young talented player from Port Adelaide. I mentioned earlier that Josh Sinn, Miles Bergman and Ollie Lord are likely types we could target. Port Adelaide will need to give up talent to get talent. Especially as Brodie Grundy is in his prime and a 2 time All Australian Ruckmen. Remember, Collingwood wanted to get rid of Brodie Grundy! Whereas, we are more than happy to keep him. Anyway, I have plenty of faith in Tim Lamb and the MFC list management team. 🙏

Video of the last time Melbourne played Collingwood in a final way back in 1989. Oddly played at Waverley Park of all places?!

We are definitely spoilt for choice with who ever we pick. I recall Jason Taylor saying previously that he and the rest of the MFC recruiting team do (multiple?) mock drafts before the "real stuff" of the actual AFL National Draft. I am happy to just pretend to be an amateur draft "expert" who got hooked on watching AFL National Drafts way back in 1997 when the Demons took Travis Johnstone with our number 1# Draft pick.

Was certainly an excellent and enjoyable interview. Fingers crossed that Christian Petracca is fired up for a HUGE game against Collingwood next week in the Qualifying Final! 🤞 GO DEMONS!!! 🔴🔵👹

I am certainly perplexed as to why Josh Schache isn't playing for the Casey Demons this weekend?! The likelihood of him playing AFL finals is extremely low. It would of been more beneficial to play him in the VFL finals against Footscray. Anyway, it will be interesting how Matt Jefferson and some of the other young draftees go for Casey over the weekend.

Saw that on TV as well. Let's possibly entertain this idea. The problem for Port Adelaide is what do they have to offer? They have no draft picks worth offering. What players could they even offer? Brodie Grundy has a 4 year contract with the Demons. We would be asking for Josh Sinn, Miles Bergman, Ollie Lord or someone of decent quality and talent. I just hope that the Demons drive a very hard bargain.....IF....a trade does possibly happen (which I hope it doesn't).

Exactly. I love Phantom Drafts. 🥰 But it's even a bit too early for me until about October. No harm in speculation though. The most pleasing thing is that the Melbourne Demons are now a "destination club". About 10 years ago I don't think many young draftees would say they were looking forward to being picked in the draft by us. How time (and success) changes things!