Moonshadow

This is one of those trades where I have confidence our FD will make the right call. If they want him, I will certainly support it.

Have read it somewhere else, maybe in AFL article (hence "apparently"), but for the time being and FWIW, I'll quote our intrepid scoop reporter ?: So it's probably fake news... As an aside, how does one run a family business remotely whilst being a full time footballer for Sydney or Melbourne?

3 years vs our offer of 1, apparently.

They get 6 weeks off before preseason, but will have individual programs given for that time to ensure they come back in shape. As you say, many players go in for ops as soon as the season finishes. No biggie.

The feeling is mutual, I'm sure

How on earth did that driver miss you Saty?

Is that a disease you caught in Bangkok last year? I think for the sake of your search history, it's would be good if the internet did go down... permanently.

He doesn't "owe" the club anything. He's played out his contract, if he leaves we will get something in return. That's the way it works. Get a grip man. That sort of talk is purile.

Thanks Max! ?

Big blokes can go up but rarely drop down, Red ?

I'd take a 3 year contract near family anyday over a 1 year contract 900km away. Even if it was for a bit less money. Was looking forward to seeing him in red and blue next year, but I respect his family loyalty. I hope we get trade value for a player now injury free and showing promise late in the season.

A mate's family used to take turns presenting the Fitzroy B&F trophy to the winner each year. His family were related to the club official the award was named after (don't ask me to say who, as I have no idea). Anyway, each year the winner or placegetter was poached by a power club as poor old Fitzroy was near bust. Pert, Osborne, etc all abandoned the sinking ship. On the year my mate's turn came up, he presented the trophy to Paul Roos and broke tradition by announcing to the crowd it was now Roosy's opportunity to declare he would resign with the Lions. Handing the mike over to Roos, the response was, "Thank you very much for the award." And he left the stage. Well, you can imagine the silence as 300 fans sat, mouths agape in the knowledge that their club champion, star player was leaving. The following year he was at the Swans.

I believe its actually pronounced Sah-lemm.

Cigarettes are too expensive in Melbourne ?

Don't talk about BBOs missus like that!

Looks evil, doesnt he?!!!

Good analysis Red.

Sure, but I responded to your post which claimed: "All those “Dees better without Hogan” articles and posts couldn’t have helped his frame of mind re staying.  So now you're referring to TV. Not sure Hogan watched the Geelong game on TV if he was there in the box next to Lever. I think he'd be nothing but wrapped for Weid. If Hogan pays no attention to AFL media, which is not uncommon (and also healthy) for players, it would have zero impact on his frame of mind re staying.

Paywall. Does it say Jesse reads Demonland or pays attention to social media?

Sounds like this is going too be a crazy trade period. What else is in the mix #ethandoesdallas ?

You honestly think he reads Demonland or media/social media at all, especially at trade time? I am confident that players are told not to look at footy forums and to keep their social media accounts closed.

Family trust might do it

I'm bookmarking this. You are referring to the food pig?