The Lobster Effect

1 hour ago, rjay said:

Doesn't put himself in a good light does he...

No gratitude or thank you to the club. The interviewer might not have broached the topic but he could have proactively said a good word about the Dees like Nibbler did when he went to the Crows.

So if Essendon would have taken Robey and Sharp rather than risk someone doing a deal with us to take Sharp, would we have taken Taylor and Farrow?

They're not going to tell the Irish clubs until the AFL paperwork is done in case the Irish clubs convince the players to not leave Ireland (although it's all amateur isn't it so it's not like they can up their pay)

Damn. Irish players can turn into pretty good players.

At least we're showing an interest again.

7 minutes ago, Rockets said:

I’ve got us 9 out including Claz and Trac..

in:

Mihocek

Heath

7 x other spots bw rest of trade / draft / rookie promotion etc.

We should have room for about 2 SSP or midseason pickups which might be handy in a weak draft - have players train with us or show form as a 19 year old.

56 minutes ago, Kev said:

From a gun to an unwanted player in such a short period. Why didn’t they know this, whatever it is about him at the time of his contract?

I think after his contract extension he broke up with his girlfriend which set off a domino reaction with him going off the rails, getting injured, missing preseasons and losing fitness and confidence (and the contested midfield game evolving a bit). Plus obviously Goody, Pert, Roffey leaving since then. In Melbourne's defence he was coming of a 2 time AFLCA player of the year award.

1 minute ago, Ted Lasso said:

Straight swap for Clarence?

That would be an ok outcome but maybe our interest would be dependent on finding a taker for May?

If Freo also get pick 19 in their pick swap can't we get that instead of pick 23?

I guess Freo will just wait until 2min before the trade deadline and we'll cave and accept 23.

2 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

At my age (late 60s) I agree 35 is youngish...but for a footballer?

Oops, meant a forward 20-25 would be a good age.

If we're outside our window aren't we better off getting a youngish forward (aged 20-35 would be perfect) who will be part of our finals in 2-3 years after our mini rebuild?

I guess none wanted to come to us but surely there's a few high potential developing forwards in the twos of other clubs.

36 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

The signs were always there when he had a fancy Italian restaurant with the saints and only a low-key coffee with us...

He had a stupid haircut anyway.

6 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Has Wade done a Houston on us?

We're officially basket club status if Wade '0 games' Derkson is rejecting us

Just out of curiosity if he stayed at the club and accepted his new role, not as an inside mid, what would the new role be?

(And don't say Casey). Just can't see any other realistic positions on the ground for him.

30 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

You’d have to think we’d appeal more than Essendon surely. Haha

Depends if he's just after the $

20 minutes ago, Pipefitter said:

I actually thought it was media BS. That’s def not a holiday to the Barosssa trip.

No one goes on holiday to Adelaide so it's not looking good...

Who will have the legs in the last quarter?

Nice goal Cameron

People are rating Flanders based on this year (B rating) rather than last year (A rating). He had his back injury this year so if he comes to the Dees I'm confident we'd be getting a great player.

Does anyone know Rowell's odds beforehand?

15 hours ago, BDA said:

I don't see any better options out there. no better viable trade options anyways.

On paper JUH sorting out his off field problems and getting back to 40 plus goal seasons (43 goals last year) is a better long-term option but his chances of getting back to that are probably less than 10 per cent.

Accurate kicking makes such a big difference

29 minutes ago, BoBo said:

Pies will come back. They always bloody do.

You called it

4 minutes ago, GS_1905 said:

Geez just coz Stewart is going to miss next weeks GF all of a sudden every commentator is now talking about g about having the rules changed….

They should have kept the grand final bye after the 2021 grand final, it worked fine then (for different reasons, COVID related)

Can come to Melbourne if he gets a better haircut :)