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I think there is the perfect location just at the gateway to the Yarra Valley although we’re probably too late. There’s a new housing development in Lilydale close to the train line you could play the whole community benefit rubbish and given the torment this footy club gives us there’s a massive disused quarry we could just bury the whole club at the bottom.

Sorry a bit shy on info other than the club want to hold off on the surgery and see if the injury improves with rest but at some point he will need surgery. Given the way the year is going it will be soon and probably out for a long time.

I was told by someone who had spoken to a member of Sams family today that Sam needs surgery on his hips.

Have you checked out there Dingley project?

Well Trade Radio on a week before any actual trades can be done has brought about some of the worst radio ever. Like others I was on the verge of calling in but then I thought that's exactly what Hutchy wants to happen to fill in the hours. But dead set that muppet Sam Scoop McClure saying Melbourne will do that pick 5 trade for Hogan because they want May, no they wont, they will do the deal when they get two first rounders for Hogan. Then to top it off he says how Essendon will need to give up this years and next years first round pick for Shiel but look out Carlton will get Shiel for just next years first round pick what an idiot.

James Frawley?

According to SEN has requested a trade to Melbourne.

Very good, I am hanging on to that 1%

Now I know most people don’t rate the majority of Journalists and Jon Ralph is probably high on that list but for what it’s worth he said on radio tonight that there is a 1% chance Hogan is at the Dees in 2019.

I am perfectly happy for Hogan to leave if in return we get Whitfield or Kelly.

Talking Footy reporting that GC will be asking him for a contract extension and if he can’t commit to the club they will put him on the trade table.

Talking Footy saying contract talks have started but Brayshaw camp in no hurry as they know his value is rising and quickly. I think he will sign a two to three year deal in about three weeks time. By the time we sign all are required players up not sure where going to have loads of money left for Gaff.

Lots to like about this plan but still concerns for me. Is this site really big enough for us? The most successful club of the modern era and one of the best run football clubs in Australia are currently developing a 28ha site with an MCG and Etihad sized training grounds on it and they don't currently have an AFLW team. Meanwhile it feels like where trying to shoehorn one oval into a park with little room for growth. Yes the location is great but just hope that if it goes ahead in 10 to 15 years where looking for another location because its not big enough.

Well aware Diamond Jim, also aware clubs just like Melbourne did with Lever go hard for players that they think will add value. Also think this will happen with Tom McDonald just waiting for the Herald Sun article saying a certain club has a five year five million dollar deal on the table for him, the source for the article will be Tom's manager.

Talking footy saying both North and the Saints prepared to pay him upwards of $800,000 a year, going to cost the Pies a lot more to keep him than a few weeks back. Much the same as our Tom.

Would love it to be true, he is exactly what we need. But I think it's zero chance of happening.

Ch 7 news reporting it's becoming more and more likely he will be returning to a Victorian club next year

Interesting so many people saying they like Gerard Whately, I think he is one of the most annoying commentators of all time.