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Richardson will be happy that he no longer has to mow Clayton's lawn........

Damien Barrett saying Essendon demanded 4 first round draft picks for Merrett I thought Dodoro had left the Bombers? Clearly he left his trading manual behind.....

Clarrie and Tracc....dead to me

No, surely Kane and Ralphy couldn't be wrong?

Surely that is open for abuse?

Why does Jamarra's contract get torn up and he sits on a lower salary for 2026 and beyond? And Oliver gets his full payment terms? Can someone enlighten me?

Effectively Petracca and McVee for 7 and 8 Plus Oliver for a mooted pick in the 30s plus paying half his salary. What a joke. If these deals get done I think I am done with the club and its trading. Tim Lamb can just go as well ... Let's hope the club has more sense. Other clubs hold firm as they know the Dees will buckle. It's painted as ' we are a good club to deal with' but you never go into a negotiation like we seem to do constantly - where everyone knows you are desperate to do a deal, any deal.

err because Judd, Dangerfield, Cameron and Neale are superstars for their new clubs.......3 even winning Brownlows Picks are overated and a lottery

"Hyperventilating" Wow. Have you taken your meds today? An obvious statement that Kentfield has more credentials than Jefferson and you project "hyperventilating" and "A grade players" Your projection says more about your comprehension skills than any football merit but jog on in any case

The lunatics have been running the asylum that is Melbourne for a few years now. Looks like they have been called to account and they don't like it. The amount of focus on our 'connection' inside 50 for the past 5 years has been insane and yet our two most prolific mids (plus you can add Viney) can't hit the side of a barn Thats not changing any time soon so I'm glad they are having their feet held to the fire.

OK Tracc gets 8 first round picks

A casual observer can see that Kentfield has more fwd credentials than Jefferson.

Because you should always trust List Managers during Trade Week......

Carlton knocked back 3 first rounders for Curnow....

He's a massive upgrade on Petty

So the compo pick for Spargo was a 4th rounder. Interesting they wanted to not dilute that. It's pretty diluted already. Suggests they need the picks for something else.

Interesting highlights. In nearly every goal he got clear separation from his opponent. In the cases that he led, mostly the ball was kicked in front of him. In the few where there was body contact he uses his solid frame well to outbody his opponent. He kicks well. A little dodgy on his left. This package convinced me (not that I needed convincing) but our kicking onto the forward line is a complete shambles. If King can fix that we have a couple of weapons with Mihocek and JvR. If King and BM can get JvR to stop trying to wrestle his opponent or jump from behind and lead at the ball carrier our fwd line will look good. And get a line coach that can teach JvR some leading patterns and how to lead, double back and generally lose his opponent. It's blindingly obvious after watching this.

His contract might run out before the draft pick changes hands!

Fits with my own view that Clarrie was told in no uncertain terms he has to get fitter and run both ways; he may not get midfield time; and, he has to pull his finger out otherwise he'll be playing in a Casey jumper.

If Flanders is worth pick 7 Tracc is worth 4 first rounders

May is contracted for 2026. We have simply told him that his opportunities will be limited so IF he wants to extend his career at another club we will help him get there. Its not that hard and the media saying he is being pushed out is creative licence If no one wants him he stays a Dee

We were 18th for scores v d50 entry and defensive one on ones. Frost and OMac were simply not up to it hence we threw the kitchen sin at getting May and Lever. Yes we made a prelim but it wasn't because of our defensive capablities no one wats to relive that final in perth

Humphrey has a contract but if he says he wants to leave how is that different to Petracca?

I suspect there is a 3rd yr trigger clause. At any rate he will be 34 so he won't be going anywhere else and if he's playing good footy he'll earn a 3rd yr on merit

He's got strong hands and knows how to use his body. Positive for our fwd line.