Norm Smith's Curse

Harley asked to leave his Freo contract early so that he could travel to vic to see a soft tissue specialist here (after a failed treatment regime with a specialist in Germany). The result was an operation in July that removed some scar tissue and repaired a 'nerve issue' that was potentially causing or worsening his calve problems. Hopefully this has addressed his problems

The conspiracy theory that trade period is largely a manufactured farse is actually doing the rounds at the moment - and not just one poster here's thought bubble I agree that there is growing whispers that the last day is when trades must be announced in line with the Fox telecast.

Sky news headline uses the word rape. Sounds bad...

People should really wait until the full facts are made public. In th e meantime 2017 - like he last ten years - just keeps on producing wonders for the club.

Lewis isnt conaidering his future. Multiple sources say he told the club on Friday he wanted to be traded to Melbourne. Zanotti files reports this year's second rounder for Rockcliff, next years for Hibberd and third rounder for Lewis. Considering a player sponsor claimed MFC had no interest in Rockcliff it sounds like we very much do.

According to multiple Hawthorn pages Lewis officially asked for the trade Friday. According to Quartermaine its a three year deal and the hold up is the picks involved.

This story has been floating around Hawthorn pages since Monday so I find it staggering that I was the first to post about it here today, yet now there people claiming inside info. The story is pretty firm. Lewis is still [censored] and you have to be well on the road to either wanting to leave or believing you are going to meet with the coach of another side.

Also here Ollie Wines could be being shopped (madness imo)

Hawthorn pages reporting we are into Jordan Lewis! Watch this space but it makes no sense.

My mail from reasonable sources: Hurley offered 1.2 mill over four years by Brisbane but will stay in Melbourne Melbourne unlikely to satisfy GC on Prestia Hibberd a bit like Bugg - its the deal that will be the sticking point.

Really enjoyed Kennedy's game yesterday. He is smart, sneaky and most of his strengths are things we dont have. Good recruiting.

Bags one of our best midfielders; wants rush in a kid who has not played a game even at VFL level to replace him...

Tyson had a bad day but some of the garbage Ive read in this thread reminds me why Ive avoided this place for a while. Tyson is best 22 unless his disposal stays bad for a few more weeks if Brayshaw comes back in it wont be Tyson that is omitted. And those bagging him as being over-rated are embarrassing themselves. Played with an injury all last season.

I call bs on this. If he leaves - and everything ive heard is pretty lukewarm on that - it wont be to MFC. Mind you Dawes's money would pay for him.

I think he was the safer option out of Parish and Oliver. His highlights (and lets remember how good Jimmy T's looked before we get carried away) reminded me a little bit of Petracca's.

I must admit after talking to a few ranges associated people earlier i really hoped we'd get Wied. The guy has matural courage. I am most excited about this pick up in this draft.

I actually really like Mathieson.

we owned this trade period in my opinion. And no one predicted it. No leaks. Clever

while i agree with what you say I only posted that to stir the pot. That being said while not having the time or inclination to trawl through previous posts I remember with 100% certainty that he posted Jake Lever was a lock at pick three. He definately posted that. I do enjoy his posts though. Great day for the dees.

Kel O was at the club before mark neeld.

Agr picked neeld's exit - bind freddy could have guessedpicked Roos early and first - potentially solid. Jake Lever a lock at pick 3 - fail Dangerfield and Kennedy are dees - fail Trading pick 3 and 10 now - not looking good.

Agreed. Hope we dont miss out on a gun next year but presume we have our picks lined up.

Mahoney just said we plan to take them to the draft.

Online sources say pick 3 for Parish, pick 10 for trade.

I was told last night that Bugg will be our only other trade unless something miraculous pops up. We never made serious plays for an a grader other than Prestia.