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Looks like Roos successor is Malthouse aka Billy Martin.

The Pariah Syndrome created by the wealthy clubs and players association, with the blessing of the AFL, may cause us some concern re James Frawley. We thought the same thing last year re Silvia but how has that turned out? By the way I think we should offer Chip a very decent salary and I believe he will stay. I think he's smart enough to realise the whole club has structured up well, recruited well and is clearly going up the mountain. Listened with interest to Tom Harley prior to tonight's game strongly advocating Geelong join the party re Free Agents as this was the way to avoid a rebuild and always remain competitive. Not convinced on that but that seemed to be his view. Sure its worked for Hawthorn , but they were ahead of the curve, as were Collingwood to some degree (Jolly/Ball) and the Swans have been allowed to get away with murder, but the nine year lock in on Buddy, could end up eating them alive. Carlton on the other hand tell a different story with Judd ( I acknowledge he's been a great player, but he hogged a large part of their salary cap and no sign of premierships under his watch.) Bit of another Buckley perhaps. Now they've locked up fairly large on Daisy Thomas. So what do we now see? The players association attempting to have the free agency time limits further reduced. I'm not sure what this all means long term, but future compensation in the kids draft has the potential to be devalued/distorted,( if it hasn't been already) or come under the microscope in terms of fair compensation value . I mean would picks 11 & 12 be fair value for Chip should we finish in that spot? For us in 2014, should James decide to go, two picks likely to be somewhere between 3&6 would probably give satisfactory trading leverage as others have said , so our position is somewhat insulated ,but surely further downward pressure on free agency age restrictions as suggested by the players association should be considered with commensurate ( and greater) compensation to be afforded.

Its a good point. Living totally in the now eventually carries succession risks. Believe we saw this with Danners

Malceski a terrific two time premiership player, but umpteen really serious knee injuries, closer to the end than the beginning and thus in the 'high risk' bracket. Happy to go for him as a bit of a gamble perhaps, but not for much dough.

Is this some sort of social sport at Carlton? Wasn't Dorotich purported to be involved in similar activities or was he stand alone?

I like the new emblem.

How did he go against Adelaide? How did he go against Carlton? Gets a tough assignment each week. Some of you should get a grip.

I think its fair to say we can do a reasonable competitive thing now , which is quite an improvement ,but disappointing not to get the points. Can we and when do we take the next step? What's needed?

Maybe they will see the errors of their ways and go after some unrestricted players. Mightn't take them too long to turn things around if they were successful.

Didn't Roos indicate he wanted bigger bodied mids. The days of us recruiting midgets might be over.

Didn't notice them?

Some of those mentioned might pull a rabbit out of the hat over next 6-7 weeks. Bit early to be on to this isn't it?

I'm happy to give him a little time.

Roos is trying to give an insight into the impossible expectations placed on him by some. God only knows what awaits Hogan when he gets his turn.

I thought Jones2 played very well, as he's done most of the year. Another of the clear improvers to date.

Toigs playing for a club legend. Would really like us to play well this weekend. Good test for us, should give us more idea of where the playing groups at.

Getting back to normal it would seem.

I have a feeling and sincerely hope, you correct the lack of Shiraz later on. Trust you're on the mend.

Another 1/2 a season to go yet. Way too early.

and he just might be smart enough to realize it

More and more like playing chess re anticipation and being a few steps ahead. I'm a very poor chess player by the way but I think our ex Collingwood man and Todd have done ok so far.

I trust you be able to progress beyond "a glass". Very good for your cholesterol

I trust you be able to progress beyond "a glass". Very good for your cholesterol

Oops the Mount Mary kicked in.

Its totally up to him, but I hold out some hope. He's got the speed , skills and footy smarts. Makes a few booboos as players who take the game on tend to do, but if he gets it right he has the capacity to be very damaging for us.