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This is where Sam has Jesse covered already. It used to frustrate me no end that for a supposedly super competitive bloke Hogan never bought full intensity to his tackling side. Hogan has never made this type of tackle Weid did on Dangerfield on the members wing (1.53)

So potential leadership candidates are Jones Viney Gawn TMc Lewis Lever May and Jetta Thats almost half the starting side. It’s a nice situation to be in after being so bereft of any leaders not so long ago

Isn’t it wonderful that we can legitimately put Melbourne in a top 4 spot of a ladder prediction And not in an ironic/humorous/yeah sure sort of way. We are contenders

Im guessing the quote isn’t accurate as for some reason I can’t open the article but has Jesse just said he is happy to be home but doesn’t expect to play finals? Dockers supporters are going to be stoked to hear that.

With all the talent GWS has got and lost I reckon Nick Haynes is an underrated linchpin for them.

Given Preuss has come from another club should 37 go to Bradtke as the junior ruck?

Often you look at old clips and it looks like old fashioned football. Sean Wight could slot easily into our current side. Goodwin would love him.

Poor old pick 62 went from Brisbane -> Geelong -> Sydney -> North -> Melbourne.

Feels like this is now the trade game day thread. At least we know something will happen today.

Agree. Joel needs a full, injury free pre-season and then a consistent run of games early in the season The Club obviously rate him and it would be fantastic to see just what he is capable of

I think this rule change has been overlooked. It could be huge for us and anyone else with a tall, dominant ruck. Gawn, who generally gets first hands on the ball, will be able to do a quick, clearing handball to our mids. He should be even more important next year. Preuss at 206cm could also be handy and Bradtke is same height (?). This could inadvertently be the biggest of all the rule changes for us. I look forward to hearing training reports over the summer as to how they practice for this change Get on Maxy for the 2019 Brownlow

No footy bubble and a better music scene than Perth

He just needs a good pre-season.......

Someone with a better memory than will no doubt correct me but I thought it was actually Ferguson who said no I’m not leaving.

It could be a very short tenure for Peter Bell if he walks away from this trade period without their two B & F winner in Neale or Jesse Hogan. The pressure is on them. They will cave

Well at least this confirms Jesse’s foot is ok. He should put it up Peter Bells end

Good luck to him. He can’t knock back a 3 year contract. Hopefully he gets over his injury woes and plays some good footy just not against us.

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Yep then Jesse can say "I was always happy to stay at Melbourne, I love the city and the Club for standing by me during some difficult times" or "its been a difficult few years for me and coming back home with the chance of a new start can only be a good thing"

I understand what you are saying but Spargo was pick 29 and Fritsch 31. There were 47 picks after Fritsch (Jarrod Garlett - Carlton was pick 78) so neither were late picks

And Kelly can commence Operation Get Extra Zero on Contact before Saying No, No, No to North.

Yes fwiw the footy journo I know through work mentioned that while there were always divisions within clubs there are more than the usual group of unhappy campers at Freo. It could be an interesting ride for Hogan if he ends up there

Having Alistair Clarkson as coach helps your destination club status.

Oh my that kid is unique Wherever he ends up he will put bums on seats

Fair enough, my info may well prove to be wrong but the person who told me is close enough to know. Do you know what the feeling is about Lyon?