Adam The God

True. And we've had it used against us, so as far as I'm concerned, we're owed one.

Players do have more power and leverage these days. If Dion really has his heart set on a move to Melbourne, he could just say, 'I want out, make the trade happen or I walk for nothing the following year'.

We'll get less return if we send him to Casey...

Does Britney have a wonky eye? And Toumpas, Wines derpy derp.

Well actually, this is the only case of it happening under Roos (if you don't count Sylvia) and Gus Brayshaw is working out alright for me. So's Bernie Vince if we're counting that. I'll trust this FD to make the right call.

Spot on. It's probably fantasy. I think he might rate him too, as do I, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him shown the door if we can get adequate compensation. As 'Steve' intimates, less of the 'scarred' brigade the better. It wasn't their fault they were drafted to the rabble that was the MFC 2007-2013, but some seem perpetually unable to stand up in times of need. This could even mean that we look to trade Toumpas too, but only if we can get something decent in return, otherwise his potential upside offers greater reward. The same probably goes for Garland. The kids'll like to follow a winning team. If Howe leaving in some way contributes to that, I'm all for it. I occasionally work in schools and the number of kids that run around with Hawthorn jumpers on, where there is not a Melbourne jumper in sight, is alarming. What's more, I work in pretty affluent, traditionally "Melbourne" supporting areas too. We've currently lost a whole generation of supporters, but kids are fickle. If we have some sustained success, kids will jump on board. What if you could replace Garland with a best 22 mid that was in his age bracket. Would you do it?

I'd give them our second rounder plus Howe. I think that's probably more realistic, but then again, GWS did apparently offer an early first rounder for Howe.

Or it says a lot for Crossy. He'll go around again. I would be staggered if he didn't.

Lol list balance. I get what you're saying mate, but Prestia averages high 20s in disposals and is quick. His disposal averages have risen every season he's played. Someone that can win that much of the ball at this level and shows obvious leadership qualities would add a great deal to our team and midfield. Would give up our first rounder every day of the week.

I'd be throwing $750k at Dixon and offering Jesse $1m at the start of 2016, but that's just me.

Yes and yes.

Ultimately, I'd take Bennell, Dixon and Prestia, but I suspect we won't have enough currency to get that done. So maybe just Dixon and Prestia. :D Imagine Hogan and Dixon. Wow. I'd offer him Dawes-like money and a five year deal.

McDonald's a backman, but wouldn't be against throwing him forward for a week to get a bit of confidence back.

So if people are shying from O'Meara, does that make people concerned about Prestia?

Yep. We need more top end quality. We need more potential/legitimate A graders.

Still soooo shallow. We need 10 or so A-B graders who can rotate through there. We don't.

Yep, spot on. I'd prefer Prestia and/or Coniglio. They are the types we should be after.

It's covered up their deficiencies. He can carry a team, by simply dominating games.

People talk of Yarran's elite kicking, but he can be pretty hit and miss IMO.

Would prefer Jetta over Yarran too.

Not as much as they once were.

How does Bennell work for everyone?

I'd certainly take Dixon, but the injury history is a concern.

Well, hang on. The Brayshaw one doesn't work for me either, because he's played every game. McRae hasn't been getting games.