Demon Dynasty

Yes how is it that Merrett wants out, plenty of rumours about issues surrounding him and club. Yet according to AFL media the Bumbers are standing firm on not letting him go. Unless there's the 'trade o' the century' offer put forward by the Hawks. Yet, according to AFL media, we are seemingly willing to throw Tracc at GC and take a second rate deal with no player coming back. Is this a true reflection of how far we've fallen as a club i wonder?

Not to worry, Waverley says hello. Shortly followed by Caulfield race track and Bob's your uncle.

Might be time to slip an endo or two Jaded

That makes two of us. The nuff nuff that used to host the Friday night chanel 7 post game thingy with Cooney just NEVER shuts up. One of the commentators on there yesterday said "we should give out the number for ppl who wanna text in as we haven't done that in a few hours" As he's giving out the number he almost gives it all, but just as he' giving the last number or two, this nuff nuff came straight over the top of him and cut him off. Has an opinion about everything and his voice is so grating. I dunno who's worse to listen to, him or radar.

I take this as ...he wants a deal, but GC don't wanna deal and have gone into hiding other than a 'we're concerned about ya mate, what can we do to help?" phone call from Dimma. GC also want to deal with us for Tracc but not inc. BH. BH says to Manager "stuff this i want out im gonna go see what other Vics are offering whether they like it or not". Manager says "i don't think they'll budge but up to you, just keep it under wraps and don't be seen while you're down there as i don't wanna look like a donk when i say you aren't looking around". BH goes to Vic and gets spotted (with us). Manager tries to back out, effectively siding more with GC. BH .... if he has a brain, sacks Manager and apponts someone who's willing to get the deal done (Trump!??). His alternative is to stay with exisiting incompetant manager (for now) and remain unhappy for next 12 mths. Question... is it viable to offer Tracc for Pick 7 and BH (ie, drop the second pick)

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His Manager (whoever that is at the moment) coming on Trade Radio now

Surely we have enough of that calibre. Shouldn't we be recruiting grungy, toothless, rat tailed mullety types with full sleeve, neck and head tatts that only speak ye olde Oz lingo and slang?

Very minor shades Chook. I'll stop at that lest i incur the wrath of our beloved mediators

Would love to get Hawkins. Been hanging for that since he retired

Let's hope they can contribute and have an immediate impact in their own way A bit of a question mark on Riv but hopefully just a preconceived illogical anxiety on my part. Wouldn't be the first time 😄

May has dropped away from his best levels but until now his average levels of output are still (probably) ahead of Aleer's imv. Unless Aleer improves substantially over the pre-season or May falls away badly again in 2026 (if he's on board) i would see that as probably a losing trade for us.

Adams is a WIP RP. He looks good at VFL level but no g'tee he'll be anything other than serviceable at AFL level so far. Of course that could change as he progresses and he may end up better than serviceable but who knows. It's really just Turner at this stage in terms of 'talent bank' that is likely to come on and hold a D spot down on a regular basis at AFL level. Petty is a known quantity down back and was always considered the 3rd stringer tall behind May & Lever, but only when match ups called for the 3rd tall. We still have Lever and May might play on for one more year but i doubt either will ever be back to the levels we once saw in their hay day.

Aside from Turner, which tall (Defensive) talent is that may i ask?

Am i reading that correctly Macca...

Had some solid games but I reckon he was biding his time somewhat in patches. Looked frustrated / dissinterested in plenty of other matches with patches of this same dissinterest when he was sometimes on and firing. Possibly partially a fitness issue which might explain some of it. Did remind me a little of LJ's 2022 year though. His ego / sensitivity / entitlement level also appears to have grown pretty large since the unfortunate incident. Are we sure we want someone going around whose heart is not truly in it and not fully committed...for a second year running? His general 'i don't wanna be here' vibe also can't be great for team mates moral surely?

Too sweet to turn down. Sold!

100%. Great experience and on field leadership for the younger forwards along with Melk

Nice work thanks Mr Lasso

Super happy with this provided we ain't getting a lemon. Wouldn't be the first time but fingers crossed. The guy can play and gives super white line effort almost always. Not sure the stats back up my gut feel but i had the impression he is pretty accurate anywhere within 40 - 45 and can even slot 50+ on occasions. On the surface this is a great get and finally some good news happening on the trade front. We have to fully back the club in from here, including SK. Now for some better ball users by foot coming through the middle into 50. Ashame Judd moved on as i thought he was one plausible answer if he ever made the transition into the middle or off a wing but not really his forte eh. I still think we should seriously consider moving Bowsa into a defensive HHF role in order to utilise his poise under pressure and decent delivery skills by foot into the 50. Def wouldn't happen under SG but under SK who knows what he's going to tweak and ask from whoever's left from the old brigade. We'll obviously need more kicking talent than just Bowsa regardless if we're to capitalise on the likes of Checker, Koz, Melk and any others on the lead.

ANB says hello. Covered off a fair bit of some of the mids' defensive running & checking (Tracc included), especially on the fat side of stoppages to protect the corridor and offer the occasional offensive outlet prior to his departure. Not sure Goody managed to cover this loss or adjust for it effectively thereafter.

I called Waverley as an option years ago and got shot down on here. Is there any chance i get a 5c bag of lollies or a toffee apple if we end up going there? Anyone!!??

May's white line fever will be missed "on the field". I wonder if he forget to tone that down sufficiently once the siren blew. Then there was Entrecote and the B&F loose lips incident. Was the on-field calling out of Maxy possibly the third strike that broke the camel's back in the eyes of some?