Theo

Just announced on 3aw that Jay Caldwell has requested a trade to Essendon

Not good enough at this stage. Doesn't get involved in the game enough where he can have an impact. Low possession count and doesn't have that x factor. Early days yet but signs are not good.

Richmond are giving away Dan Butler for a late pick. Carton & Saints in the running. Carlton have now pulled out because of the Papley trade. With Garlett delisted why not go for Butler until we have other small forward options available.

Pedo is playing for Phillip Island (Bulldogs) next year. I will definitely be following his progress as I live close to the footy ground. His family has moved there and Pedo and his wife are hopeful of securing teaching positions on the Island. One of my favourite demons.

Lockhart had no impact whatsoever. Very disappointing in the finals.

As you can have 3 Cat B rookies you would think the club would take a chance on this kid unless they think he will not make it, or have someone else in mind.

Brett Anderson compared him to Jobe Watson on SEN this morning. He hopes we pick him.

The original interview was with Garry Lyon, Tim W and Hamish. KB just replayed it on his show. SEN audio has the interview

Watching his highlights he reminds me of a young Liam Picken. Courageous, good mark, shows desperation.

Overuse of handball. No one wants to take responsibility in kicking the ball. Partly caused by no players up forward to kick to. Playing dry weather football in the wet doesn't work.

Could have drafted Cripps ahead of Salem. Jason Taylor's decision?

Where is Keilty this week. Injured?

The OX just said (again) on SEN we should target Vickery. He needs a change of culture which we could provide.

Max Gawn said on Thursday night at the Bentleigh Club that he understood we were looking at two Essendon players. I wonder who they could be?

We need Declan Keilty and Tim Smith at the Dee's. Keilty is 21 and is improving every game. Is versatile and can play in multiple positions. At 25 Smith is a great mark and kick for goal. Would do well playing next to Hogan.

On the news tonight Mark Stevens said Prestia was coming to MFC

Handball happy as usual. Brayshaw's decisi It's not Darwin it's the team. I was in Darwin last week and it was a perfect night. Low humidity. The ground was wet from watering. Hawthorn wouldn't f---ing lose after playing there. Sick of Darwin always being the excuse

Handball happy as usual. Brayshaw's decision- making was woeful kept hand passing into trouble. Grimes gone, White very poor, Wagner average. St. Kilda more desperate.

Booked yesterday. Similar night to the "Dinner with the Viney's" they held last year. Great night out. I know a number of us on the Darwin trip are going.

Patrick Cripps is probably the one that got away. Would be a top 5 pick if the draft was held today.

Peter Jackson on SEN with the OX and Francis Leach just confirmed MFC is interested in Michael Hibberd should he wish to change clubs. Sounded like they were heavily into negotiations with him. PJ doesn't usually give much away but it sounded very positive. http://www.sen.com.au/audio#q8S6GvD1qYkx6zWY.97

Watching the pre-game on foxfooty David King was interviewing a pre-recorded segment with Jack Watts. They were hitting golf balls at Albert Park Driving Range and King asked him if the great man (Hogan) has been around to his place. Wattsy laughed and said he's around all the time and it's sickening to watch the lovey-dovey carry on with him and i assume a girlfriend. I don't know whether it's Jack's sister or someone else, however it inferred Hogan was smitten and always coming around to Jacks.

Can't stand Brererton on special comments. I accept that he is knowledgeable but he has no idea of what "concise and to the point" is. What could be said in few words becomes a monologue. A man of few words, his is not. Very frustrating. I don't need a dissertation watching the footy.

Alice Springs weather 23c light winds. 44% humidity. Perfect for footy.

We need a Jeremy McGovern or an Easton Wood type player that are great marks and can play a sweeping role to assist TMac.