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Decent set of 'fun bags'

Is he premiership material? Pretty sure Hogan will be.

Happy to be comforted on this by GNF on this one. Been bruised by people leaving in the past. Retention of Hogan would categorically put an end to that and send a forceful message.

Do we get to match offers?

Looks like a long slow burn ahead at Freo, 4-5 year rebuild maybe. Would anyone want to put themselves through that again ?

If we're getting jumpy before this year has even started, should be totally suicidal 1/2 way through next year. Unlike some people who have left clubs , would be hard to 'just go along quietly' for a couple of years and I don't think he's that sort of kid anyhow. He has already shown commitment to us previously and very much looking forward to watching him go this year. Go for it Hoges.

Chuck in a couple of Blueys to boot. We all hope Oliver is going to be good and he appears to be doing all the right stuff, but Jonesy has the runs on the board.

This is way off beam and I'm no lawyer, but I struggle with Essendon's ability to trade out players over the past few years in the knowledge that CAS could well come after them as they now have. I'll struggle to explain this , but was there a real 'clear title' situation available in order that a trade could be facilitated? I realise there is a buyer beware situation in these things or am I drawing a long bow? Seems to me like CAS hadn't exactly lifted their mortgage?

Totally blindsided by this one. WADA and $400pa bothers me, but after last year who am I to criticize. Assume they know what they want and why.

Would Andrew Moore from Port Adelaide be worth a look. 189 and quick? Cant get past Gray , Wingard, Hartlett and co. but has done well in the SANFL. Also a Melbourne supporter as a kid I believe.

Under drug cloud and on the slow side. Wouldn't have thought he would fit the bill.

It is evident that this guy is something quite special. As a supporter nothing, nothing, could give us a shot in the arm or more desire to become a new member than by locking this bloke up on a long term deal ( Same for Maxxy). Message to the club, "How about giving us an early Christmas Present"

Maxxy signed yet?

Trade Max ? Can't believe it, but such is Demonland. We are all different that's for sure. Personally , love the way Max is playing. For the moment would like to get him and Hogan re-signed on decent contracts as a priority. It is crystal clear that it remains the midfield and another big forward/ goal kicker that needs to be sorted. Back half keeping a side to 4 goals is a fairly decent effort.

Hope they sign up big Max soon . Taken a while to get him to the alter, but producing the goods now and is a very big unit. Apparently very popular around the club, has some aggression and just might turn into a protective leader IMO.

Reckon Roosy might go back a couple of years and put our first pick on the table and see what it shakes loose. Worked then.

I think we all know he can play, but today was a learning curve for him. Delivery was so bad, that at times it seemed to me that he was confused as to what he was supposed to do to rectify things and make a contribution. Maybe this led into a drop in confidence and I addition Max falling all over him must have made it a fairly ordinary day for him. Coaches will work through it with him. Hope that at some time during the week he says stuff it, that's not going to happen again. I think he's got the talent and constitution to deal with today and drag a few positives out of it. A lot of his game today was influenced by his team mates IMO and not in a positive way.

Watched garland closely today. Sad as it is, reluctantly beginning to agree with STMJ and Titan.

You might want to check how Treloar went on Cotchin on Saturday before we all go head over heels.

Doesn't look to moving as freely as in the earlier part of the season.

There goes one of my hopes. Maybe we can shake something loose out of the Swans , GWS or Suns. Pick 4 or 5 should be a handy start .

Finally got an A grader who we just have to keep. He kicks 5 on his own ,the rest of the club cant kick 5 between them. Administration - get it done or resign.

Yep there are a number of secondary options, but only one absolutely required signing "Jesse Hogan". Letting this one slip would bring serious pain.

Don't have a clue about delistings ( really couldn't care) but rather than misuse money on Dangerfield that could be better used elsewhere , how about we immediately tie up Hogan for the next 6 years making him the first $10million dollar man, then get fair dinkum about building a team around him Brayshaw, Tyson, Viney , McDonald, Pretracca , Salem, Toumpas and the other quality kids on our list. The depression Melbourne supporters have had to deal with for the past 50 years will be nothing compared to the loss of Hogan IMO. The biggest shot in the arm Melbourne supporters could get would be having young Jessie done and dusted for a long period. After that I couldn't give a stuff what happens for the remainder as the course would be set.

A few hung themselves today!