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Does the fact that Scully originally declined a three year contract have any weight here? To me, this reads as if he did so in order to field offers after the standard two year contract. If this is the case, I'd say there is more evidence that he will jump ship. It could also mean that he knew he would perform well and thus could demand more money from Melbourne, which is fair. stranga, where did you read that. Herald Sun just posted final sqauds and he was named.

You assume I live in your timezone.

If there is around 30,000-40,000 members, plus supporters who do not have a membership...let us say 100,000 which is probably conservative. If 100,000 people pledge $25 to keep Scully, this equates to 2.5 million dollars, or 500,000 extra per year for five years to stay on top of what the club offers. Very possible but how to 'pay' him without the AFL stepping in. Could start a precedent where clubs ask supporters to help keep players...I think I am going a bit insane this morning but there is merit here...I for one am prepared to give $25

This is a valid point, he is also only 19 and I am sure the last thing he wants it all this talk and speculation to continue for an entire year. Surely he would to bury the rumours and put it out there. On the flip side, if he has signed with GWS, he is not going to come out an say it. In order to determine the truth, it is often good to eliminate the impossible. In this case, the idea that he signed with Melbourne is impossible, as we know this is not the case. The idea that has signed with GWS is possible, as this speculation would suggest. It is also possible that he has not signed with GWS, and will wait until the seasons end to make a decision. Thus, the best case for Melbourne supporters at the moment is that he is going to wait until the end of the season.

I was really looking forward to this season but I am little interest in it now. As long as the AFL is a business venture and a livelihood for players, this type of incident will continue to happen. Sadly, it is us fans and supporters who have the real emotional investment, and it is us who really suffer. We cannot blame Tom for going, if indeed he chooses too. He has every right to do so, irrespective of anything any other person might say. The AFL has a lot to explain if this does happen, as it is unfair that a club who has struggled immenseley have one of their potential future stars and #1 draft picks taken. Meh, I have little hope that Tom will stay now. GWS would have put an offer on the table now and Melbourne would have provided their counter-offer. His manager prolong contract negotiations until the end of the year is the nice way of saying it's a done deal. I hope I am wrong, but I doubt it. Over season 2011 and it hasn't even started....