Demon Disciple

Yep, i think the FD is willing to back JT's assessment and 'reach' for him, ensuring he is on our list.

It's what he does ET. When we were announcing Goodwin as our coach in waiting, every radio station except SEN was broadcasting it. SEN was too busy having Ralph explain that Goodwin to the Crows as coach was a sure thing. Ralph is a poor man's Ricky Nixon.

Taylor must either really love someone and will reach for them @ 8, or we're happy to see who's left. Either that or bringing in a ready made player.

You can never have too many quality mids, Oli. At the moment we only have Clarry, so it would be a problem that i would love for us to have.

You'd just about trade the whole team for a 2nd rounder this year GCDee (Max & Clarry aside)

What's going on at Port? WGAF. Seriously.

On this years form, yes.

Ah, so Bell's so called feather in his cap is finally revealed.

Basically it just means the Saints are gonna have to pay through their teeth if they want to pries him out of his contract at the end of next year. I say we go after Max now ?

Yep, too soft for my liking.

A few years ago now, but one night back in 1996 we weren't overly affable. I dare say there will be a fair few disgruntled members voicing their concerns if a new HQ hasn't been settled upon come the AGM @old dee

And what a contribution it is DZ!!! Made my weekend you did!

I'm not in favour of swapping pick 3 for 2 first rounders. I'd only consider trading pick 3 if we are able to bring in at least a player (along with a pick if said player isn't worth pick 3 on their own).

Needs to be the main point of discussion come this years AGM.

Agree Gonzo. The AFL should abolish recruiting zones and academies all together, if they do in fact want the draft to be an equalisation tool. I'd be happy for the northern clubs to be given zones within their local proximity if need be (Lions - suburbs, Suns - Gold Coast area, Swans - Sydney suburbs, GWS - western suburbs), but not to the extent where GWS gets kids that are closer to Melbourne than they are Sydney. These clubs (and the AFL) elected to set up camp at these respective locations, so should consequently feel the effects of this (positive or negative). I'd be more than happy for the F/S rule to come into line where a club has to pay full price points-wise once they are bid on. Clubs get the advantage of matching bids should they want the F/S prospect, they don't need the additional advantage of paying at a discounted rate (this goes for the northern clubs academies as well).

William Benjamin Basil King is his full name ET.

[censored] i hope you're right Bobby

Too bad they aren't able to reflect it on field.

Restricted

he was pick 6 in a stronger draft, is a KPP and has only enhanced his reputation. Pick 3 would be a minimum

I think clubs can agree to trades, but aren't 'official' until processed through the AFL.

Agree Elwood, i think he could become a good KPF, but i think through all the hysteria, we may be overrating him just a tad. God help him if he does come to us, he'd be expected to kick 10 every week.

9 and Walsh!

Melbourne says it would take an extraordinary deal to trade away its No. 3 pick after locking in both of its wingmen for the long-term future. ..................followed up by a load of waffle................ But while rival clubs will come to the Demons with offers for their No. 3 pick, with players like young Victorian midfielder Hayden Young around that mark, it would have to be an amazing offer. “Right now we are very happy to keep pick three. There are very good players at the top end of the draft and it would need to be something really attractive from a club. Right now our preference is to keep the pick,” he said. Having missed out on Collingwood free agent Jamie Elliott, the Demons are more likely to look internally or in the national draft to try to find another small forward.