Moonshadow

Isn't Tracc a penetrating kick, A F? He's very likely to hit the scoreboard more often next year IMO

Crouching crow, hidden powder

Bet you've said that once or twice before! If he wasn't charged he's still a 'cleanskin', whatever that is, so it shouldn't alter Geelong's interest

Not as happy as giving up nothing for Viney. Realistically, I've come to the belief that Preuss will get us a late 2nd rounder at best, which will end up at around 40 by the time bids are matched I'd bare my rrse in Bourke St if Geelong agreed to your suggestion and the AFL ok'd it

Each trade has to be signed off by the AFL (Ken Woods?) as being fair and reasonable. This wouldn't pass the test, unfortunately, and i highly doubt Geelong would bend over that easily to suit our demands. They might well just turn their attention to Crouch, and we'd be left to kiss and make up with Jack. Why would we match and potentially force him to stay? We'd still likely get a 1st rounder for him. But as I've said a few times, stranger things have happened!

That's about 15% of the Blues cap in two half back flankers!

Appreciate the analysis Axis of Bob. Very clear explanation of the roles of each of our mids. Makes me value Viney even more. If he does indeed choose to leave, I wonder if that might be tainted by the stresses of hub life in Qld with a newborn first child. He mentioned this in his B&F speech. Could well be a non issue, and obviously I'm just speculating, but it wouldn't be ideal separated from wider family at that time. Hopefully he takes the time in familiar surrounds back in Melbourne to think carefully and stay with us

One bad calf tear away from red rover.

@Grand New Flag

Suns open to Will Brodie being traded. Can play inside, but can also play forward. Mitch Wallis-like role is what is suggested in AFL article. Not our greatest need, but interesting nonetheless

Are we there yet?

Perhaps he's just on a mission to collect a jumper from every club in the comp

Do you think my job or yours are even remotely comparable to that of a professional footballer in the AFL? Are you saying he's only interested in money? Cause Norf certainly weren't/aren't in the window of success Ironically, had he stayed at one of his first two clubs he'd now be in the mix to experience the ultimate success Regardless, if he came to us I'd be forever wondering what his next excuse for leaving might be

So he left PA for coin. Now he has coin and Norf want him out. Yeah nah, sounds like a misfit at 3 clubs to me

Who the hell knows A F! I don’t think Norf will trade Brown for less than late 1st or early 2nd. But they have certainly mistimed his trade value peak. Last year he probably would've got them top 10 pick. A big if, but if he improves our forward line significantly, our pick 22 might get him. Remembering 22 will end up being about 30 with all the academy/fs/FA compo picks

Who have we lost recently? Like the last 4 years? Please don't say Jesse Hogan. Pick 6 for him was a steal. He's spent Watts? Nah!

That's what our resident track watcher tells us!

That last sentence is the deciding factor IMO Still wondering why 3 clubs are prepared to offload him, particularly given North committed quite a bit to get him

Don't think Brown will be that cheap. Still a good player, despite the ridiculous hair and run in for set shot. Had a few issues this year, from what others have said here. Jesse is a spent force.

Yes I realised that Mr Old. Just thought I'd add more than a 'no'. Hope you've recovered from the end of season and missing finals. I do agree with what you said earlier: for us it is simply a past time, for them it is a profession.

I'm not a medical person, Mr Old, but i believe only the tip of the iceberg is known about long term CTE issues. Life is full of calculated risks. IMO this is one to step away from

You any relation to Dont Make Me Angry?

I agree Wise. Stranger things have happened though! Unless his body is shot, they'd be better off keeping Brown. He has the runs on the board over many years. I fear Tmac will struggle to get his body right. Good luck to him, though.

We gathered that much, picket