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Fullerton?

This package, if the future end of 1st round picks can be traded will give NM exactly what they and the AFL want and not compromise the other low finishing clubs. They would have given these picks knowing what they will give NM for McKay. It's a rather elegant solution. Of course, I could be quite wrong!

If I'm right in my previous post then all the bottom teams get to keep their earlier picks which would calm their nerves. It makes sense and means we get pick 5.

I wonder if the AFL has given them these picks to let them get pick 4 but won't give first round compo for McKay.

That doesn't tell me how the kick rating were judged Dazzle. What are they measuring? Who are the others in the top 20?

How is that measured Jimmy and where are the stats? Just interested because it doesn't seem to pass the smell test.

We had the sixth best forward line in the AFL based on points kicked with most of our tall forwards injured for most of the year. The concept that we have an almost dysfunctional forward line is a fallacy.

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.