Grand New Flag

Talk of trading Hogan is beyond insanity. Thank God these people are not running our football department.

What I can confirm is only that we are pursuing Lever aggressively and Lever has indicated he may be interested in joining the Dees. This is nothing more than what is out there in the media. Whether it happens, what the size and length of the contract being discussed and what the potential trade I have no idea. I am sure Adelaide will go all out to keep him, and we are also competing with other clubs. However, at this stage we are the clear favorites. A finals win or two will really help. Increase likelihood of Lever choosing Dees and increase value of our players. You would think a best 22 player or highly rated junior will likely be traded as part of deal.

Apologies it was Jon Ralph's prediction.

Comments from player agent Paul Conner: "He (Lever) comes home citing family concerns and lands at Melbourne. They become the 2018 premiership favorite,” he predicted.

Not sure how much help I am going to be this year. The Board Member who was giving me the inside word pre-mid last season (Roos to coach etc) is now an x Board Member........ and for some reason, can't imagine why, my friend from the football department who I regularly have beers with, no longer talks shop with me. Maybe I have blown my cover. Not withstanding I have done my best work, extracted my best info, at the Grand Final in previous years. Alcohol loosens lips big time. Lets wait and see.

Considering the outstanding recruiting in the last 2 seasons since Roos & co took over I trust that Melksham will be a wonderful recruit. Roos has a long, strong record of rejuvenating players. He knows what he is doing. Personally I am excited about the prospect.

What an epic failure 2011 draft was! Neeld was indeed the biggest mistake this club made since sacking Norm Smith.