Dr. Mubutu

Yeah, but how does the AFL make MONEY out of this - NOW? Who cares about the future product? That's not linked to anyone's bonus this year.

Thanks, Demoncat. They really do love to half bake things

I might be mistaken, but given the 1st rounder we have next year is FROM Gold Coast, I was of the understanding that we couldn't then trade it back to them? I seem to recall some bogus AFL shenanigans around that......

They're taking their contractually agreed leave?

We can grab them now, if we (and they) really want to - they're currently DFAs

Yeah, no nightclubs on the Gold Coast........

Thanks for reminding me of that, Ghosty 😢. He will always be a Melbourne player in my mind, too

Agreed. I'm choosing to 'forget' that my favourite player played for the Bulldogs.

Duran Duran fan, @Little Goffy ?

Both champions of the football club, regardless of what has happened in recent times. I'd say almost everyone on here is put off about the current situation, one way or another. But mistakes were made on both sides, and the best thing for ALL parties was to separate and move on. I wish both CP5 and Clarry all the best at their new clubs, despite the short-term pain that it will bring the MFC. Booing them will really say more about the supporter than the player - there is only one ex-player who earned that send-off.

Jeez, the interest in the third round of the 2027 draft is off the charts, if this trade period is anything to go by!

Might very well be the last nail in the coffin for that particular dream

I'm shattered he's leaving, but can't agree with this, sorry @Very Jaded Is the number cursed as well?

Ironic that it was the Saints game that shone the brightest spotlight on this