Crackers

Interesting to see Simpsons view on Shuey and how highly he rates him.

He is his own man. #7 all the way

Roos has a no DH policy but seems to get DH in and convert them e.g. Reece Shaw, Barry Hall (for a limited time)

If we take savage I would expect the Franklin compo and Hawks first rounder with him.

Savage has already been cut by the Dawks. They knew they weren't going to get any value from him.

Why would GWS want Fitzy. They have Patton, Cameron and possibly Boyd after November. Why would they want a Forward who can do small stints in the ruck? They need a ruckman, not another forward.

Players at GWS are starting to get itchy feet. Most of them come from “winning” teams as juniors and getting belted most weeks aren’t fun. GWS have been talking up trading pick 1 to get a class/mature player in. They have talked about getting Buddy all year and I believe they were smug enough to think they had him. I think they then thought that might enable them to get another half back flanker and another mature ruckman. But so far there isn’t much talk of people wanting to go there. Could make for a bit of exodus – so rumour of Shiel wanting out makes enough sense.

Could be worth a roll of the dice. Price will be low as not much interest in him at the moment. GC have some very talented midfielders at the moment, so hard to crack in there. Been in the system for a few years so ready to go. Seems a little jaded, so may work to help with extra motivation to prove people wrong, or he might just be a tool.

Brisbane are struggling to keep several uncontracted young players at the club, therefore I don’t see why Leppitch would be happy to let Rockliff go while contracted? I would’ve thought that Rockliff and Rich would be untouchable under contract, and leppitch would back himself to turn the club around in 12 months so Rockliff resigns. But hey, I guess if he really wants to go, might be better to get the good compensation on offer now before he walks and forces them to take what is the best offer next year.

2 yrs is better than none. Plus if he has done the hard yards in those 2 yrs would he walk away?

Good time to go. Shared his knowledge for 2 years. Time for some more new blood to make the place fresh again

Cross in for one season with Rodan out

I think we should sign him up to take David Rodans position. I think Rodan was successful at the club. He is a good trainer which helps show the other guys what is required (Tigers players often talk about Ben Cousins in the same way). Cross has played in successful sides and with younger guys so will bring a wealth of experience. He doesn't have to play every game to be successful but I think a one year deal to get a new face into the club and to teach Viney, McKensie et al during training would be good for their development. I wouldn't be given anything up for him tho than a token pick.

Swallows played a lot of backpocket this year...not worth watts + picks

You need 12 midfielders. Melbourne coaches, cant remember who, lamented that we only had 8 who could run through the middle to other sides 12

Oh no he is not smiling so must be unhappy playing for MFC. Does the green mean he wants to go home to WA and play in Freo green?

Crouch is suggested to go top 5 atm

Blease and Byrnes play half forward with stints on the ball. This is what position Rodan plays. Manger is a congestion player. Craig is going for team balance. I thought Gawn was stiff but maybe they think it best he and Spencer both ruck full games fir their development rather than Gawn sit in the gial square majority of the game.

He made the call at a good time. Shame he couldn't hit the 200 game mark but still a great career for a bloke off the rookie list. Hopefully he can remain involved even as an NT ambassador

If Watts doesnt want to play for MFC I would play him at Casey for last 3 weeks and he can play finals for Casey if he is looking for success.

I am with Watts that Melbourne was meant to be on the up 3 years ago. Problem I think he has is that he doesn't realize that he was meant to be one if tge guys to lead that transition.

Stuff finding the best possible trade...don't delist him before the national draft and let him get gobbled up by GWS. At least he will be used to the floggings.

We need a PP to not only sell hope to supporters but the players as well. Need to keep our better players or else it will be a viscous cycle. Wouldnt mind snaffling a Whitfield type next draft.

Not sure about the wiggle room. If they had approval there would be no investigation into whether players were administered it. Thymosin Beta 4 might be a bigger issue if players took that.Has anyone else heard AOD-9604 has been banned by WADA pending it being approved as it is suspected it may act like a masking agent

Didn't stand up...no sympathy

Id pretty much just settle for the money saved and a position freed on our list for a real 'goer'

we don't need to save money. We are already overpaying players with front ended contracts to meet the minimum of the cap. Plus despite the argument if whether or not he can get better or not he is in our top 22 easily, has 150 games experience and is worth keeping. Which real goer would u realistically get that would make MFC better?0