Theo

Had a good look at Tynan yesterday> He never stopped talking to Hogan during their drills with Evans.They seem like mates already. Josh has a good developing upperbody but has sticks for legs at this stage. Hogan oozed confidence with a slightly bow legged swagger that some might say borders on cockiness. A combination of Allen Jackovich and Ross Dillon I hope. Or a current day Jonathon Brown. Could be really good this kid.

Don't forget our own Freddie Clutterbuck had an outstanding season in the WAFL. http://www.wafootball.com.au/wafl/3359-royal-clutterbucks-full-attention-on-getting-into-finals

If anyone resigned it is tantamount to being guilty. The press would have a field day and the AFL would be forced into giving santions. Stick fat, deny everything and say very little.

Stiller is 26yrs 6 mths old. Played 3 games in 2012 and averages 15 disposals. His career average is only 17 disposals. http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pc-brisbane-lions--cheynee-stiller

We all have this love for Wines because he wants to be at MFC, he's Jacks mate and he fits the Neeld mould. We also had the same love for Watts and Scully before draft time. Whoever we pick and have the love for never or rarely live up to the expections we thust upon them. If just maybe we miss on Wines the next likely mid O'Rourke may very well turn out a better player. O'Rourke is an inside and outside mid with exquisite skills. A beautiful kick and a good decision maker. Has great pace and the ability to burst away from packs. They say he is a better kick than Wines. Because MFC have a history of picking the wrong player maybe if it's taken out of their hands they may end up with a diamond instead of a cubic zirconia.

I have this strong feeling that GWS will take Whitfield, Toumpas and Wines. I wouldn't be surprised if we picked O'Rourke or Macrae. Knightmare has us picking O'Rourke. There is still a lot to choose from with Stringer, Grundy, Mayes, Kennedy and Menzel.

In a comment to KB 403 last week, Greg Swan said (after KB mentioned tanking) that Brock was a last minute replacement for an un-named player. Really got the impression that everyone at Carton were surprised with Brocks comments and were not expecting it.

In these trying times I think we should pick up third place getter for the Calder Cannons Robert Hyde Medal: Darcy Bailey Heard on Finey last night that Dean's son is a chance to be drafted this year. Late selection or rookie. How ironic would it be if we drafted him.

Terry Wallace on more than one occassion has said on radio that he failed to make moves in a Richmond game because he knew the Club wanted to draft Cotchin. Surely this is as blatent as it gets.

Hope not. He's nothing more than a witches hat out on the ground. The change to the ruck rules won't be advantageous to Spencer.

Believe or don't believe but I was told that the leadership group wanted Steph out. Not fully committed and another one that didn't "buy in".

Of that group Davey is the only one contracted until 2013. The others are OOC come 31 Oct. A smart move by the Club would be to offer 1yr contracts for fringe players that are OOC. Sellar was on a 1yr and may accept another. Bartram may accept a 1 yr and possibly Davis and Spencer. Apart from Davey,players OOC in 2013 Fitzy,Taggert, Tynan, Gawn are must keeps at this stage.

How will Spencer go? They'll jump all over him, that's if he is quick enough to get to the contest. He's looking prehistoric to me. Gawn an Fitzpatrick at least have the height and athleticism to compete. Neeld/Harrington should never have given Jamar 3 years. Big mistake.

Cam Mooney believes what we have done may get us to 9th or 10th on the ladder but will not take us any further. Says we need to develop our kids the right way not short term quick fixes with older players.

Plus Michael Long aka Dom Barry

They also said we would have been better off keeping pick 3 for Toumpas and use pick 4 on Wines and 13 for next best available and 26 on Viney.

Hawks pick up Jed Anderson from GWS for Gilham. Why the hell couldn't we have used Martin or Pettard for this trade. We pick up "Dads Army" and they pick up a Jet.

Can't see this happening. Davey and possibly Martin are the only likely delisting next year. All other players coming out of contract i.e Watts, Sylvia, Grimes, Taggert, Gawn, Tynan, and Fitzpatrick are "must keeps" at this stage. Very little room to move next year. Most players are coming out of contract in 2014.

With Gysberts and Morton gone the only obvious delisting next year is Davey and possibly Martin if he is not traded today. Doesn't look like a smart approach to me because they will have next to no room to move with delistings. Can't see them wanting to move on Watts, Sylvia, Grimes, Taggert, Fitzpatrick Gawn and Tynan next year.

Smacks of desperation by the Dees. It looks like Pederson was a "must have" no matter what the cost. Obviously clearing the decks with Morton and Cook. We now need some run and spread players with hurt factor. Can't see it happening this trade period.

Has Rodan only got a 1 year deal? I thought I saw somewhere it was 2 yrs.

Keep him, unless we can get a pick in the 20's. Have a feeling Gysberts could be a valuable player in years to come. Don't know what the rush is to get rid of him.

Terry Wallet on Trade Radio Just said MFC must take Wines if available. Barrett suspect it could be part of the Hogan done deal.

What evidence do you have that Royal is a bad coach. Midfield players praised him at the B&F. Is Aaron Greaves any good because he's the other midfield coach. Is he crap too. Just maybe they're getting the best they can out of a mediocre lot.

Great kid but been treading water for four years. Doesn't impact games, low possessions , not quick, no hurt factor, tackles a lot because he is never first to the ball. A real spectator on the field. But a lovlier guy you couldn't meet.