Demon Dynasty

Who chose the recruiting team Red? That might explain it.

It had it's moments Mr Leg. Neilson always pretty good value. Some might say the easiest role of all but i thought Hagerty played her part superbly as well.

The raison d'etre for all the 'player' puff pieces from the club (and especially their timing) is now becoming apparent

Ty Mr Leg

SW has long tentacles that many are unaware of Mr T... His call yesterday was spot on

Even if there wasn't, and there would be few that would know outside the four walls, if it looks and feels like a conflict of interest it might have caused unrest amongst a few troops WB. Maybe more than a few. PJ clearly stated he was there to handle everything non-FD and he was leaving all calls regarding the FD/footy related to Roos. Either way however, the Viney connection was ticked off well before now. Having said that, has anyone that's played for a club/team here ever seen any conflict of interest when a player's dad/mum is involved at an official level? I certainly haven't!

Not saying we have to always follow other team sports LH but long hair is considered part of the uniform in NFL and up for pulling LH... not sure why we can't... ..."For years, the NFL refrained from making any rules about hair. But in 2003, it enacted the “Ricky Rule,” which deemed hair part of an athlete’s uniform. This gave players the green light to grab an opponent’s hair to pull him down. The rule’s namesake, Ricky Williams, is a former NFL tailback who has the dubious distinction of being tackled by his dreads twice in one game."...

Is Gys wearing socks in that pic!?? Looks like he slept in and then got the "hey where are you mate, we're all here waiting" wake up call!

What is wrong with being known as a slow plodding team with no speed, outside run or skills anyway? Most other clubs have got it all wrong. I for one am loving the fact that we are devoid of the above and any X factor. This is what defines us. Happy to stick with good old MFC traditions and buck the trend. There should be more Toumpas!

It has been that way since their inception 72. Margetts & Daglish say hi! Still running around unchecked.

Haha... Mercanti says "hello"!

Let's not forget his mate Gardiner who was in it up to his 'Coffin Cheater' colours!

No everyone sticks it up us constantly. Give it to the p@%@k$ they've earned it and most of their supporters wouldn't think twice before rubbing our face in the dirt. Particularly the scumsters.

McGrath is a cracking player

Ty for efforts Mr Rawlings & GL with the Roos. Welcome back...

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We can only hope LH. Every year is critical especially with a struggling club like ourselves. My gut feel tells me this off season might well be the most crucial since 1996. Much will depend on the trade period and how well the FD culls / refreshes a very vanilla list. A large part on chaos vs control footy. How Goody handles it. How we recruit for those changes or additional layers ...that's IF Goody is doing so. Speed, skills, a decent small or two, a KF and some serious X factor needed. Might need a few years to get what's needed though in order to go deep into finals. Plenty of incentive for everyone to take it to another level and, as you say, get back to some finals success as a minimum pass mark.

That is the one club i was hoping not to hear anything of.

My mail is that Tracc had the opportunity and was being pressured (somewhat) to move at his last contract negotiations but chose not to as he was happy with things at the MFC (at that point). If you recall, at that time he stated he wanted to be a one club player. Like any player worth his salt in the AFL trade circus though, Tracc staying on is not a fait accompli but i'm quietly confident he isn't going anywhere in 2020 and will at least see out his contract. However, the club we should be wary of and will likely come knocking if he has a very good 2020 is much closer to home and it's banners don't fly from dawn to dark. Another very important reason to make sure 2020 is a ball burster of a season accross the entire club. We can ill afford to lose the likes of Christian, assuming he finally has the year we have been hoping for in 2020.

Yeh i agree rjay. Not sure i would want to spend a packet on Bolton at this early stage though. A marginal step up on say a Spargo inside 50. General clearance receives and outside run he probably has him covered also even at this early stage. Early days and only a 'potential' quality small forward at this point. Might develop in to a cracker as long as we don't pay overs.

What's up with his emotional state D11?