jnrmac

This is one of 2 key issues. 1. The club receiving the player loses nothing except salary cap space. 2. The club losing the player - often a bottom club - receives a compo pick if its a RFA - but that gets them another junior. Maybe they need as well extra list space to recruit an older play a la Hodge or Lewis... Heard Hocking on the radio talking about PPicks and he said they are a 'sugar hit'. Said to look at the rebuild at melbourne as to how to handle it. A 'whole of club' approach. It looks like the new blueprint...

As much as I like that they have just re-signed OMac so its unlikely you would think...

Spain.

Could be right. I was OS last year and only saw the GF.

I reckon he has slowed a little as he has bulked up in the hips/glutes. Aaron Davey I recall one year coming back from a big pre season in the gym and was noticeably bulkier and slower.

Contrast it with the Adelaide 'Power stance' for the GF. Contrived and a failure...

No I have plenty to spare...

This thread is stupid. Jesse loves Melbourne. And for all those saying the fwd line is functioning better without jesse you are missing the fact that we are playing differently since he has been out. Much more one on one, more composure delivering the ball into the fwd 50 (The elimination final was not a good example!) and much better pressure from everyone to keep the ball in there. Jesse is a solid 40 goal plus fwd and you don't get rid of them because an 18 gamer has a good game.

I am sure you are high up in Jesse's thoughts...

I believe so...

I posted a while back that our 3rd qtr stats are outstanding. The number 1 team for the year. That says to me the coaching staff are able to make the necessary changes, reinforce the messages, get the team back on track if needed or counteract the opposition moves. That is a very good sign that the coaches can identify what needs to be done and impart the right messages and moves. It also seems that we have tightened up measurably since the Sydney game to mostly one on one footy - none of the no wings, or 2 behind the square for the bounce etc.

Ablett is now soft as butter. No CPs in the first half. Avoided all contact and sat out the back getting cheap handballs or ran fwd of the ball looking for a chip kick. The Holy Trinity BS has failed.

He was on the bench for around 16mins at the start of the 3rd qtr from memory. They were saying on MMM that he was itching to get back on but because of the lack of goals and where the ball was being played they couldn't get a rotation ....Seems to have worked out OK....

Like Tom Lynch..........

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His kick to Melksham for a goal was superb and penetrating

Who are you again? When did we entertain trading Weideman? (If you are going to troll best to get the spelling right)

Just pure garbage sorry.

Seems to have clear instructions to run to the front of the pack.

Just pure garbage sorry.

He's coming 4th in the D'Land player of the Year and people want to trade him??? Pffft Muppets

Context though. Ignore last year. He is playing a different game now and we have TMac up fwd. If you look at Melbourne's contested marks inthe fwd line I would hazard a guess they are miles above the past few years. Variation and unpredictability about our fwd line are possibly more valuable than a stay at home forward.

I think that was the exception rather than the rule. I don't think he has ever been a great contested mark.

Hogan has a great footy IQ. Always thinking and is very good with chip kicks, tap ons etc.

He'd be happy with a new ute, a McDonalds gift voucher and a drinks card at 21st Century in Frankston...