McQueen

Irony.

You cruel bastard. Still, I will save my biggest ever whinge for this thread when we trade Toumpas back to Adelaide as part of the PD deal.

I think this was a common sentiment that was spattered throughout bits of media. I would've thought Sando was doing the right thing by the Crows if this was the case. If PD was definitely looking to get back to Vic and would've had that option under FA then the better longer term option for the Crows would've been to capitalise on a really good trade before it happens. I sort of Hope this has backfired completely on Riccuito but like most things like this in footy, we'll probably never know.

All very successful clubs with a history of excellent leadership. What was your point?

Port Adelaide's rise over the last three years has been impressive to watch. It gives me great hope that with the right coach in place who connects with his players at an emotional level like Hinkley has and Roosy has started we can look ahead with real hope. At a CEO level, there's no doubting that Jackson has been spectacular for the MFC in the short time he's been in control although it would be very reasonable to say Keith Thomas' efforts at the Power should be be reflected on in the same light. But from a strategic POV, Kochie has been the real maestro and I believe the key in engaging the supporters and whipping up frenzies with simple ideas like "Never Tear Us Apart" as their unofficial anthem. Let's face it, McGuire has done the same at the Pies and done it well. As much as Glen Bartlett seems like a nice bloke, from what I've seen of his public appearances and talking up the MFC, I'm not convinced he's got the drive, charisma and leadership to devise and champion a strategy like Koch and McGuire can. Is this because they're celebrity's? If so, then I believe our next step is to identify a similar person in that industry and capitalise on our current upwards trend like Port Adelaide have shown and led the way before us. I know many people don't believe a President needs to be frequently seen as promoting the club but Koch and McGuire and their respective clubs say otherwise.

Can you provide that quote?

Thanks Gen Dee.!

If Dangerfield comes I can see either Toumpas or Trengove leaving with pick 2 or 3. If I had to choose I would prefer we kept Trengove.

Toumpas, Trengove.

The very wise and knowledgable Leigh Matthews once said that Collingwood will get more out of Ben Hudson than Melbourne will from Mitch Clark and we all laughed at him. Guess who's laughing now?

Didn't we all do this last year?

And if you visited sites like Bunnings or Home Hardware instead of err.. You might be able to offer a couple of different garden tools.

Goodwin spent 4 years at Essendon.

Paddy Ryder on the market. Just confirmed he wants a trade.... Can't understand why...

Care to elaborate?

It might've helped if he was fit and playing good footy for said under performing club.

He was bang on about Neeld from the get-go. Must be trying his luck again.... Pity he's not taking into consideration the vastly different selection process and criteria.

Decision on this is due on the Monday before the Brownlow count?

Adelaide have Bomba Thompson lined up. Nothing surer.

Gerbil?

I want that 30 year old bloke, what's his name? Ablett. Yeah. Pick 2 and Jack Watts for Ablett.

Dockers recruited Sylvia to actually kick goals and contribute towards a flag tilt. What's he done? SFA. Is that immaterial to Lyon? I wouldn't think so.

It will make me feel a whole lot better about this situation if the reason he's looking elsewhere is because the MFC have determined it too risky to give him another go. If this was the case, the club would be foolish to state anything referencing that.

I'm fully aware of that. Does that now make it a sound investment?

Why couldn't you change the story to "fearless pig dogs" instead of Border Collies. Would've had a better ring to it..