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Collingwood: Played twice, won by 4, lost by 7 Brisbane: Played twice, lost by 11, won by 1 Port: Played once, lost by 4 Carlton: Played three times, won by 17, lost by 4, lost by 2 GWS: Played once, lost by 2 We played the top 5 sides 9 times and lost 6 of those games by less than 2 goal. Let's not pretend we are no good and a rabble. We had Tmac, Brown, Petty and Fritta injured for long periods. We had a second year key position forward show heaps. I don't think our forward line is the major issue and the concept that we "need to sell the farm" to get a gun KPF is flawed.

If it's just to "bridge the gap" how much capital are you willing to spend? And who?

Riewoldt will end up in the media, Hawkins on his farm and we have BBB for leadership of JvR and Jefferson. Don't think it's happening Dazzle even if we wanted it.

Because they are trying to beat 17 other teams, not one. You maximise your own list and let others look after themselves.

If Sweet is off to Port then Grundy is more likely to Sydney you'd think.

Saints may want to trade for him so as not to dilute Gresham compo.

Yeh, I'm not much good posting from a phone! But I think finding the appropriate person would be harder! Look, I agree Grundy is gone, we mightn't get much, but finding a best 22 player is not easy given our depth. Most of our best 22 have good contracts. IMO more likely we'll look for a player like Flynn who isn't a forward but can play in Max's spot if he's injured.

Not at Grundy’s salary! Do you really believe them? Where did they come from? I’m very sceptical.

Just go and get that forward who can ruck. Got plenty of cash (if Grundy leaves), picks and clout - just get it done. So easy to say, so hard to do. Who?

But it was the right thing for MFC. It’s always frustrating when a fan favourite falls outside the best 23.

Who is the forward worth $650,000 per year? I haven’t heard of one on the market from any club. And if there isn’t one? What then? We will look for fair value and whilst we will try to accommodate Brodie we won’t be screwed over. We are trading one of the better rucks in the AFL. In principle I agree with you, but we do hold a fair hand and will want fair value.

No need to go to Box Hill now.

The goal against Brissy wasn’t bad either!!

Yes, but what does Binman say?

Laurie - helped turn game.

Lloyd Meek.

That's why you posted it on a highly popular fan forum. Nice one.

Not according to the Age this morning.

Very disappointing WCW! I’m wondering if you could call Mrs Fritta, enquire in detail as to 6goalfritta’s state of health with particular reference to his recently injured foot, record the conversation and post it on this thread. Perhaps then we could find it in our hearts to forgive you recent transgression.

Are they still talking about the MCG precinct? I don’t really care but they do treat us like fodder.

That's a bit mean spirited Old!

Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide: Top draft prospects' August ranking

Kudos to @binman You picked it Well done.

And potentially a couple more in the draft.

I wonder if we've got a player we could throw in to get GC first pick?