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I somewhat understand his argument though. The Bulls did the same thing after the Jordon years, snubbing several older but still very good players for young talent. What ensued was a lack of leadership and ultimately, six years at the bottom. Not only that, but several potential superstar free agents snubbed the Bulls, citing their treatment for older players as their reason for not signing on. I seriously think we're going to struggle to resign Davey. But I guess the bright side of him leaving would be another top 20 pick + a good young player.

"love" is such a strong word.

The royal blue makes me gag.

No home for 100 years = no culture. People underestimate the importance of a home. We really don't have one. The MCG is just a ground - our spiritual ground. We need a home. I foresee more players leaving in the future. There seems to be no sense of belonging at the club. Nothing whatsoever.

I'm sorry, but if his motive to donate money was to hopefully get a better pay packet, then screw him. As if you have that mentality. Obviously we can't keep everyone, but if he wanted to be captain of this club, he wouldn't be so influenced by the almighty dollar and he'd have been OK with taking a pay cut in the best interests of the club. Salary cap has nothing to do with the club debt.

I don't think Brock succumbed to money. Afterall, this is the guy who donated so much of his own cash to the club. I think he wanted to be Captain and was told he might struggle to make the leadership group next year. Good luck to him trying to make a name for himself in a team with a superstar midfielder. I suppose he'll be taking the spot of Nick Stevens? Hopefully he ends up like him. He is no longer a Melbourne man. A complete traitor in my eyes. You have to feel pain before you can feel success. I hope him and Judd both bleed like the dogs they are next year.

He seriously reminds of that one kid in high school that is just a trouble maker and attention seeker and just lingers around, trying to make people laugh. And then when you sit next to him in class, you never get in work done because he's knocking your [censored] off your table or throwing stuff around the room. He seriously must have the mentality of a 12 year old.

I think that all the Brownlow talk was a bit of a joke guys.

Yep, too young. Will be eligible next year. I'm assuming GC will pick him up. Whole family is MFC, so would be great to see him in the red and blue. Highly doubt it. Very short also. Not sure of his official height. But he comes in at a good time because of the GC. Otherwise his height may have been an issue. But GC will be picking up anyone and everyone with a bit of talent. That's not to say he wouldn't get drafted if not for the GC, because he's a great footballer. But teams might bulk at his height. Unless he spruces up in 12 months. Has very large hips and legs. Moves a bit like Judd.

Bruce didn't get a vote....

*slap* Dion Prestia

Check out my cousin Dion playing for Calder.

I hate St. Kilda as much as I hate West Coast and Collingwood. Their supporters are feral, although surprisingly optimistic (despite countless wooden spoons and only 1 flag in 100+ years), and I hate Milne and that arrogant POS Riewoldt. I hope Geelong win by 10 goals.

God damn I hope so. Get that abomination of a square logo, derived by a bunch of moronic morons, out of here. We are the "DEMONS", not the "Melbourne fc".

Wow... ...just... ...wow.

CamSchwab - Starting to get serious about the MFC brand. Need to polish our icons. Stay tuned. on 17/Sep/2009 09:31 PM Interesting.

He's made of strawberry marshmallows and pink buttercups.

I saw Brock McLean enjoying a coffee and reading the paper on his own at Lil Kitch on Puckle St. in Moonee Ponds today. Didn't say anything to him - didn't want to disturb him. Thought I'd tell ya'all of my minor-celebrity citing lol

Matthew Bate Matthew was very good and durable. He played 20 games and missed just two for the season. Thanks for that Sean. With all the finals we played and the extra games during the normal 22 game season, I wouldn't have been able to calculate how many games he would have missed had he played only 20 games.

I think bias is going towards Melbourne. Two wooden spoons in a row, the years 1st (2nd?) lowest match attendance for the year, and we're also on life support. At least Port and North have won a flag in the past 5 decades.

Pia for Captain 2010.

Definitely Thompson. No hard feelings that he left, but probably as close to a star player we had. Didn't even hit 1/4 of his potential while at Melbourne. Too young.

I think the OP is making reference to the new crop of leaders, not players who were drafted 8 years ago. None of the players mentioned in the OP has 100% proved themselves as genuine match-winners (excluding Brock in the 06 final against the Saints) and leaders, but they will be.

If there is a God, he loves Collingwood and hates the rest of the world. And I hate him.