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I figure the value of todays announcement is for the MFC to pitch to the AFL that Jack Viney be allowed to train with the MFC in 2012 and play with Casey in that year as GC and GWS have been able to do with their 17 yr old recruits... We have a year to convince the AFL to allow Jack Viney onto our "Permission to Train list" for 2012. Otherwise he might have to do loads of "work experience" with his old man...

Good summary of the Cam Bruce saga and focus of the MFC . Whatever it takes

I reckon that with GWS looming next year and players like Scully coming out of contract we simply had no capacity in the cap to offer Bruce what he wanted, while simultaneously ensuring we keep our young stars at the MFC. As Benny would say "Such is Life". Good luck Cam. Carn the Demons. Bring on 2011.

Would the FD be looking at what we'll lose between now and 2013 (i.e. Green, Bruce, ...) and looking at where we may have risks (i.e. Morton (hope he has a great 2011)) and how we recruit to cover these losses and possible risks? So while Gawn and Fitz ( and others) are coming on, whats leaving that we still need?

Agree that the trade is for players capable of hitting the ground and filling an immediate need. But would suggest that the FD is using models of the evolution of their list over the next 5 years, projecting anticipated player development (including Gawn and Fitzpatrick) identifying where future needs are and drafting accordingly, to need rather then hoping that "Best Available" delivers them their ideal team. I.e. to Rpfc's point the FD's 3 year needs may not be a tall forward/ruck, but it will be somewhere else in the list for 2013+, still needs based...

I'm not clear on the differences between the trade and draft aside from them being different mechanisms by which the FD can bring new players to the club. If the FD says we need a tall forward in trade period and doesn't land a big forward, do we no longer have that need in the draft period?

Surely the needs of the MFC FD as informed by our current playing list and game plan define what is the "best available".

I think with Melb's courting of Hale we have seen the FD start to be more focused on filling holes in an almost complete line up rather than staying with the best available. Looking at Collingwood last year with Jolly and Ball teams get more specific in their needs as they close in on the top four and flag. I'd suggest like many that we would be looking at our forward line needs with pick 12, and the days of "best available" are behind us or at least more nuanced.

Interesting move given Cameron Schwab's comments about the challenges of re-instating the darker traditional jumper colours due to limitations of our current jumper maker.

Was browsing the MFC video library on youtube and came across this gem So it made me think that we need some sequels for the season just past. Hint Hint!!! And I wanted to know how you can find great clips and pull one of theses together. any advice? A great year. With better ahead. Demon Luv

I think with the need to develop a deeper understanding of the capabilities of a young list and with cuts to be made at the end of the year and several player on the return from injury, the club needed to get Addam on the big ground for a couple of weeks to see if he steps up. Given that any forward down on form and not in the "development" phase of their career is going to get dropped to Casey. Bate was the casualty this week, Miller, Morton have been previously. Bate needs to develop another string to his bow or another level to his game or he may find he is more often on the cusp than he's been accustomed to. Over next year we'd be looking to add Petterd, Tapscott, Fitzpatrick and Gawn to our emerging forward line and places will be a premium. Hope Bate can shake out the cobwebs in Casey and be back soon.

if Morton goes forward (or picks up Goodes) Davie will play back in the sweeping role Jack Grimes usually plays (that Morton can also play)... looking forward to Sunday.

With Bate out You'd expect Jamar or PJ to spend more time in the forward line as a marking target that Jurrah can climb and Maric can crumb to if the midfield delivery has to be rushed (i.e. under intense Swan pressure)... Like it as it also frees Davie to pay more in the middle.

His bump on Alwyn Davie in the Bombers game showed he's capable of inflicting pain when the opportunity presents. Bigger body and engine will allow for more opportunities to do so. and the grief he is getting from defenders means he'll be keen to hurt them when he can...