Jaded No More

Just goes to show how much we need to try and keep him. He is a superstar at 20.

Jackson is immense.

Why oh why can’t we kick for goal

FMD May is having a stinker.

I honestly just want to see the Melbourne DNA back on display tonight. We've looked a million miles off our usual effort and spread the last month. I hope tonight we are back at it. Even if we lose, at least it will signal to me that we are back in the hunt.

If anyone votes Geelong they deserve a ban

Yes the coach confirmed he hasn't recovered from his hamstring on time. Big out for them.

No Zorko somewhat softens the blow of no Gawn.

The pre GF bye probably meant May plays on the day, keeps Naughton to naught and we win by 74 points... just saying.

I’m confused how May isn’t in there. Maybe he lost points for decking Melksham. Not in play.

Having ADHD doesn’t make you a moron or a jerk. It does make you impulsive and reduces your ability to understand consequences. Still a poor excuse.

Look it’s not illegal to go to Bali and act a fool. It’s also not the smartest move for a guy in ordinary form, wanting a big contract, and with a hell of a lot of awful behavior in his past

I agree, and if Jackson wants to go of course we hope he wants to go to West Coast as we will get a better deal. But if he wants to go to Freo, what options do we really have? I would be pushing hard for picks (which would not be great as Freo will likely finish top 4) AND I would want an established replacement given our window is still wide open. I mean Darcy would be ideal, but I doubt Freo or Darcy would agree.

No I still don't want to lose Jackson, and I am sure the club is doing everything it can to keep him. But of course if he wants to go, he is immediately dead to me and I move onto caring only about bettering our list. Lobb will certainly be a good replacement. Winning flags is the only thing that matters. In: Lobb Out: Jackson is a good net result for 2023/2024 while our window is still wide open. Edit: Plus 2 draft picks of course. This is not a like for like given age and draft pick investment.

Please go wash your mouth out

Or Collingwood Or Essendon .... I have gone with realistic options. I mean I suppose Richmond could pull off a miracle if Dusty drags them over the line again.

If we can get Lobb as part of the deal it would absolutely soften the blow of losing Jackson and means our windos is still wide open. Lobb is an excellent player and would be a great 1-2 combo with Gawn for a few more years.

I've always really liked Brisbane. They have been my second team for as long as I've followed footy, and have always found their fans to be down to earth, knowledgeable and pleasant. This thread just proves it. Everything they've said is correct. Nothing over the top, happy Gawn is out but also acknowledge injuries are never nice to see. Not writing us off or big noting themselves, which they have every right to given they are 1st on the ladder. If we lose the flag to anyone, I would be happiest if it's to one of Brisbane or Freo. Just PLEASE do not let Geelong or Carlton win it. 2022 has been rough as it is.

Makes no sense. Is the Lion's MCG record so bad?

How is that the option I am suggesting? Of course we need to get 2 first round draft picks. I was just suggesting we try to get a sweeter, as we are already short on tall options on our list. At no point did I ever suggest we trade Jackson for Darling. Seriously, how did you draw that conclusion from what I wrote?

I assume for older people it's really difficult and also for kids who don't have smart phones it's a pain as you need to store all tickets on a single phone. It's not the best.

I would also try and get a replacement tall. Could Darling help us up forward? Do they have any young talls we could get something out of? We would need 2 first round picks. So pick 1/2 depending on where they finish, and another top inside the first round plus a player. So say pick 1+ pick 19 + Darling would probably get it done. Whatever deal we strike will stink, because Jackson is a really damn good player who is only going to get better and better.

Well the gods are smiling down on Weideman. With Gawn out, he’s a guaranteed in as he’s the only one left on the list who can play forward and also ruck to help Jacko.

Jack Watts getting more hard ball gets today than in his entire career.

The footy gods have said “not this year friends” 😭