MadAsHell

Think he's a 50/50 prospect at getting a contract for 2016. And if he does, I only expect it to be 1 year.

Just to keep things interesting...

I said this after the 3rd test I think, but with Harris having retired, Siddle is now very important for the team balance. He not as exciting or as dangerous as a Pattinson, Cummins, Hazlewood, Strac etc but he's a very important role player. If Siddle's in the team bowling line & length it allows Johnson & our other quick (suspect it will be Cummins in Bangladesh) to attack thanks to the pressure being built at the other end. Hazlewood on the other hand in the first 4 tests who was suppose to be playing that role was leaking runs. Personally, I think Siddle is an automatic selection until Hazlewood can do it consistently at Shield level (which he pretty much does already) but also try and do a similar think in the ODI's with Starc & Faulkner.

I'd be happy to pick him up if we can't land a Dangerfield, Treloar, Bennell or O'Meara.

I voted let go, but that's only on the assumption that there's another player that's is already committed to coming to the club next year to play off half back, like a David McKay or Matt Suckling etc. Otherwise I'd have no issue in holding onto him. I certainly wouldn't let him walk purely for the sake of getting a draft pick.

Could be on the money there Macca. Can see Bancroft opening with one of Khawaja or Burns at 3. Mitch Marsh really has struggled this series with the bat. Given the next series is in Bangladesh, I wonder if the selectors decide to go horses for courses and select Glenn Maxwell in the all rounders role. Not only for his spin bowling, but he's also a very good player of spin.

Had been a good session up until that last over. 4/89 in a session, but we're just about at 400 on a track that's going to turn. Lets hope Smith & the tail can add a few and get us into a strong position.

Another low score for Mitch Marsh, but great patient 100 for Smith. Dead rubber, but good to see him make a ton just before he's due to take over the captaincy.

76 for Voges, out to a ball that kept low, and it's only Day 2! Wonder if that score is enough to hold his spot for Bangladesh?

Someone will pick him up no doubt. Carlton & Brisbane would have to be lead candidates. We need another key forward, but one who can play ruck. Josh Walker, Liam McBean & Sam Grimley I think would be better options for us.

Maybe I'm being unfair. For all I know you haven't been to or seen a Melbourne match since that day in 2011 and that was the first match you'd been to or seen since 2006?

Letting you respond to your own comment.

Been a good day so far from the Aussies. Shame Warner couldn't get 100, but if we were offered 2/184 at Tea on Day 1 after being sent in, you'd take it every day of the week! Clarke looking solid so far also. Lets hope we can convert this start into a score of 400+ and at least try and finish this horror of a series off with a win.

I wouldn't.

Yes, finally got my way Macca. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big wrap for Hazlewood, but just feel that Siddle's control with the ball is something that's been lacking. No doubt Hazlewood will provide that control eventually, but Siddle's there already. Given we're going to have a very inexperienced batting line up, I figure an experienced bowling line up could be the way to go forward. Johnson, Siddle, Lyon & one of Pattinson or Cummins for me. Starc to become a regular once Johnson's time is up, which likely won't be to far away. Think he's said himself that he's got Lillee's wicket tally in his sights, and once that's achieved it could be it.

Haha, I'm hoping he could be more Peter Moore and less Lumumba & Chris Dawes.

Three years later we started our run of 9 years straight with no finals..... It can change quick can't it!

You going to bankroll our stand alone team PF?

I was a huge fan of Riv. Played on opponents much bigger then him and was rarely beaten. Great reader of the flight and a great mark. Also showed himself to be capable of kicking a goal in the 2nd half of 2012 when he was forced to play forward after Clark went down. Didn't have any hard feelings with him leaving as we all knew he only had a small time left in the game. 10 years & 150 games was good service. Wish him well post AFL.

Title of the forum is The Taylor Made Trade and Draft Board nowhere does it say official. And then in my opening sentence I mention there's no official trade rumour. Might want to work on your reading.... As for Dawes, I agree with Wiseblood that another player would need to be lined up to play Dawes role. We just need someone who has an ability to also play in the ruck, as Dawes is no good there. Whether that's somone like Josh Walker or Sam Grimley I don't know. But IMO playing Hogan, Dawes and another tall who can play forward/ruck leaves us a bit to top heavy.

Nice to see some old school batting from the Australian's so far tonight. I feel like I've gone back in time to 1992 and it's Mark Taylor & David Boon opening the batting!

Ok so there's no official trade rumour here. Closest thing to it is a mention of him in Collingwood's section of this article - http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-15/whos-on-the-outer But wondering what people thoughts are of Ben Kennedy. 21 year old (22 by start of 2016 season) midfield/forward with explosive pace who could really help with our outside run & carry. Was very highly rated in his draft year, however with Collingwood's plethora of small midfeild/forwards Elliott, Blair, Fasolo, Varcoe has found it difficult to break into the side after having managed 20 games in his first two seasons. His stoppage work is pretty strong also. He's a Glenelg boy, so although a few years older, he may know or have some association with the likes of Stretch & Neal-Bullen already. We may be able to get involved in the Aish trade to get him over the line. Dawes to Brisbane Aish to Collingwood Kennedy to Melbounre And a swap around of picks to see Melbourne & Brisbane improve their position and Collingwood drop down?

If true, how could Brisbane possibly expect to get a priority pick when they're shoving out players who are clearly still in their best 22? Bringing things onto themselves the Lions!

It's a yes from me. Straight swap for Toumpas?

C. Dawes to Brisbane S. Martin to Bulldogs N. Hrovat to Demons J. Toumpas to Crows T. Lynch to Demons J. Howe, J. Grimes & Pick 6 to Gold Coast H. Bennell, D. Gorringe & late pick to Demons Sign M. Suckling as URFA Trade in S. Grimley on the cheap Upgrade A. Vandenberg & J. Harmes Allow C. Garland to walk as Free Agent (use the cap space) Delist: M. Jamar, J. McKenzie, R. Bail, V. Michie, A. Riley 2016 - MELBOURNE 22 FB: Dunn, T. McDonald, Jetta HB: Lumumba, Frost, Suckling C: Bennell, N. Jones, Tyson HF: Vandenberg, Hogan, Kent FF: Lynch, Grimley, Garlett FOLL: Gawn, Vince, Viney INT: Brayshaw, Petracca, Salem, Watts 2016 - CASEY 22 FB: ?*, O. McDonald, Terlich HB: Cross, Fitzpatrick, White* C: M. Jones, Neal-Bullen, Newton HF: Trengove, Pedersen, Hunt FF: ?*, King*, Kennedy-Harris FOLL: Spencer, ?, Hrovat INT: Gorringe, Harmes, Stretch, ? * Equals rookie Gives us two live picks at the National Draft, plus the two rookie upgrades and then two picks at the rookie draft. I'd be giving 1 year contract extentions to Cross, Pedersen, Hunt, Fitzpatrick and the two rookies King & White. Couple that with M. Jones, Terlich OOC at the end of 2016, we'll have plenty more players available for the chop in 12 months time also.