Very Jaded

If his recruitment alone makes Salem a better player and a midfielder, it was worth it. I rate Salem only behind Hogan & Brayshaw for talent* *Apologies to Petracca- waiting to see him in action

I don't really know how to describe how I feel about this deal. This just about sums it up

My Essendon friend just laughed at me over the trade. It's been a long time since he's had any reason to laugh. I don't like it.

Clark has been a bust, but we were criminally screwed in that trade given Clark's potential ceiling. He came with high risk, high reward factor. Lumumba has also been a massive disappointment. He was a low risk low reward.

I read the first 6 words and nearly vomited Salem to play midfield. Salem NOT moving anywhere. Phew!

I also love that Jack Viney is not Cale Morton

So what happens if he gets banned by WADA?

Oh Essendon, the drugs have really gone to your head I'll throw in Dean Terlich to sweeten the deal! The funniest thing about all this, is one of my best mates is a die hard Essendon supporter. When the rumour of this broke, he texted me, and I quote: "Melksham- will trade for a stale packet of salt & vinegar chips. Will bring his own footy".

This better not be the highlight of trade week. Because so far, I'm so underwhelmed I could vomit.

Good god. So many terrible repressed draft memories flooding back!

Surprised they haven't asked for McDonald, Hogan and Brayshaw in return given their trade history 3rd round pick or GTFO!

Well if Melksham is given a 4 year deal, then I'm surprised Howe hasn't asked for 8, and Hogan for eternity!

Obviously Todd Viney read it, choked on his steak and called to get a retraction.

Most important records to break next year: 1. Winning 2 games in a row. Until we break this embarrassing record we will never go anywhere 2. Beating North Melbourne Because I hate their guts

And actually the noise from the crowd and the atmosphere was brilliant I was particularly fond of the deadly silence every time GWS kicked a goal, or the booing. It was a nice touch.

The only Essendon player I'd go near is Zaharakis- clean from the drug saga and quick Plus one less player to have destroy us every single time we play Essendon

In some weird way, the "bad" win yesterday makes me more confident that we can win 2 in a row than ever before We seem to get carried away with good wins and come out flat the following week. Maybe this week is the week!

I'm not saying I believe it blindly But on form Howe should have been dropped a loooong time ago.

I heard today from someone who knows Cam Pedersen that Jeremy Howe is gone Begs the question why the f he keeps getting a game (and yes he played well today)

What's with the "where will he fit" talk? He's an A grader, we will make him fit!

I have no idea why people are so harsh on Garland? He performs consistently, he is a good user of the football, he goes hard and gives his all week in week out He has gone through the same hell as a lot of the other players, and has stuck it out. He's had a decent season, and it's beyond me why people would want him gone Howe on the other hand, can take his speccie highlight reel and back the truck out!

I think we can safely assume that Terlich is getting delisted given he hasn't once cracked in for a game, not even when our injury list was a complete mess Apart from him, I wouldn't assume anything. Matt Jones bring more than Ro Bail in my opinion because of his supreme leg speed and also his inside ability. He isn't great, but as far as depth goes, he probably will give you more than pick 98 in the draft

Haha this is so good. And you captured me so perfectly, since despite vowing that I won't watch our game while I'm away, I just paid $15 so I can watch it on my last day in Thailand. Seriously, it better not rain!

Will never forget that 9 goal half against Collingwood. Awesome seeing Wiz, Davey & Robbo out on the field. Those were the days.... Brad Miller is still in mint condition