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The other thing that is on his side is age. were not talking about a 31yr old who could be finished, were talking about one of the leagues top defenders that has years left. We just have to wait..........

Brad Green, Brock and maybe N.Jones - definately high rated players. The issue is that we don't have another 3-4 so when they cop the close attention no one else stands up. But if Col can step up, along with Maloney and if cam bruce can rediscover himself we are well on the way. Grimes and Carl morton look like gems and buckley is on the verge as well. so in 2 yrs add watts/nick nak and a couple more and were starting to build a good list of "A" players some of which will take the next step to "AA". P.Johnson if he can stay fit will also be apart of this list. All of a sudden things are looking up but really col and maloney are who a lot of this rests on next year, and I believe if they step up a couple of others will come along for the ride as well.

Good to see the MFC building on an existing relationship. Hopefully the next news is the big one!

I,ve been hoping since the end of last season for just this news. 2009 should be the year for col to move from being a good contributor to potential star for us. Do i get the feeling we a building a very physically tough and strong side for the future!

Geeze I hope your wrong! but your right about 2yrs out of footy

Putting the draft aside, What a great job all seem to be doing at the moment. For the first time in a long time the club seems to be going in the right direction, the right mix b/w coaching/operations/etc seems to have finally been achieved. Bailey being called a "hard ass", well thats music to my ears, everything I hear about bailey is positive. 1 more night and things will get even better again for us!

I have been hearing wispers for 18mths that there is a big problem at the Hawks. I don't want to name names but I think this is reasonable unofficial common knowledge. I was hearing that 2 players have returned their 3rd positive test as well and for some reason this info is being held even though the policy is to name the players on the 3rd. Next 3 months should be interesting to see if anything comes of these rumors. I wonder if the AFL is in damage control with premeirship stars possibly involved.

I still rate him as the best defender we have, assuming he is fit etc.

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SOLD on the idea now. My concerns were Go-Home and injury. So on that basis we could be in with a real chance as no WA clubs late 1st round and they would be a bit gun shy i think of both the above concerns.

Personally I would not give the AFL a cent. Also you will find the atmosphere is increadable in MFC reserved seat areas. I've sat in the AFL members a couple of times (one was a melbvcoll) - no atmosphere + having to sit with the CFC rif raf Same reason why I dropped my MCC membership 17yrs ago and have been a paid up MFC member ever since.

Not sure if I can agree with you there. SWIFT IS A RISK. How can any of us judge if his body is up to it, only the medico's but even then they will be guessing. I can see what you are saying about west coast, but if we do take swift there is a high chance they could take the next best tall as there is a strong chance they will still take rich at 2. TALL KPP's are our 1st priority this year

I feel no response is required from the FC. An automated response to state that your idea has been recieved, reviewed etc etc was enough for me last year re retaining members is tough times.

MFC website will give you all the different options, if you go every week a reserved seat would be the go. Club is also offering a deal with the age Fri-mon for $25/year of which 15 goes to mfc. Wait until monday if you want a reserved seat. Good stuff, the more who sign up the stronger we will be. (I singed up my pets last night as well!)

Good Call - Garland Silvagni, little bit of sean white as well?

Thats if swift is available. The video I have seen of him is excellent, maybe pick 19 might be the go if any of the following are avail at 17: RYAN SCHOENMAKERS TOM LYNCH JORDAN ROUGHEAD SHAUN McKERNAN I'm certain we must go tall with our first 2 picks

From my memory he was still rated in the top few of that draft. Who knows for sure, he could still go #1 for all we know.

funnier things have happened. (think back to Buddy) I think he will go at 4 - Port or 5 - Ess.

Hopefully in 10yrs time we will be saying geez that hird guy was a bit like our WATTS!!!!!! I can't see the logic in a ruckman when we have an emerging superstar on the list in PJ and spencer to back him up. Saturday is my Birthday, so you can guess what I have asked for. The big #4

My logic is simple. His profile is a general result of media hype. I have seen 6 players - maybe even 10 I would consider before him from their 30sec highlight packages. Melb will not take him WCE - No need for him Fre - Seem to favor Hill Before you know it he could slip to below top 5

'due diligence' - I think this is the point that the "pro Cousins camp is after" The only direction from the club that we have heard is "no - he does not fit into our direction" But surely a part of 'due diligence' is to look at the best players available at the time and because of this ben would have to fit this at some stage of the drafting process especially PSD. If MFC are a definate no I hope another club has the guts to draft him earlier then expected to save supporter backlash about missing him and then having him star with another club next year. I have no doubt he at 30odd young is capable of wining our B+F next year. WHAT WE NEED TO HEAR - "WE ARE CONSIDERING ALL OPORTUNITIES IN BOTH DRAFTS FOR THE MFC", Re Ben - "Lets see what happens!"

here, here...... If we have the opportunity to draft ben (with the last nat draft pick or PSD) and pass, I'll WANT ANSWERS!

Fair point, but scarlett has done it year in year out even when geelong were a basket case. Garland needs a few good years before i can rate him ahead of scarlett. But I do agree re his ability to beat his player lets hope he can keep doing it. If he has a stand out year, surely he would be a chance of all aust.

I will not be suprised if He is not taken in the top 5. Risky draft given the "talent" that is available.

I feel like it is 2 days until xmas. The presents are wrapped and under the tree but we don't know what we are getting. For me the interest is in picks 17 and 19. If we get these right, MFC could set itself up for 5yrs. I wonder what we are getting this year!