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Mathew Ling? Probably unlikely as he was a late first round draft pick last year and signed a one year extension. Is a Vic kid that could be tempted home perhaps? Pacey outside mid I believe.

Hardly a frenzy. You do realise that you have replied to a topic on a Melbourne supporter website in the "draft and trade" forum? Not sure why we can't speculate about potential players that could be involved in a deal for Hogan. Or can we only speculate on players that have been directly linked by the media? Yes it is unlikely and a deal, if any, will probably only involve picks. However I would hope the club is asking the question much like Adelaide inquired about Petracca when we came knocking for Lever. We have the upper hand and should leverage as much as we can if a deal were to happen. Speaking of being on the draft and trade forum, can you recommend any cheese boards? I would put a wish list down but would hate to offend anyone's sensibilities. Stuff it, I'm going for a stone and marble board. Come at me.

2017 Pick 5 - Freemantle Dockers Age: 18 Height: 186 Weight: 85 kg In the event that Hogan is successfully poached by Fremantle, I believe we should make this kid one of our demands along with top 10 pick. He did sign an extension earlier this year, however was the last of the top 10 from the 2017 draft to do so with a couple articles speculating he would be obtainable. For reference, Dom Tyson was traded to Melbourne after signing an extension in the same year as well as Schache from Brisbane to Western Bulldogs. It can happen. Freemantle want to offer Hogan buckets of cash year on year, fine... time for us to play hardball and demand a quality Vic kid in return. Knightmares write-up. Best position: Inside midfielder Height, weight: 186cm, 85kg Recruited from: Eastern Ranges Projected draft range: Top 10 Similar to: Trent Cotchin October Ranking: 3 Rationale: Cerra is as dominant and classy as any midfield in this year's draft crop. Less exposed form and slight lack of explosiveness is all that places him slightly behind Rayner and Davies-Uniacke. Strengths: Contested ball-winning Wins first possession at stoppages Stoppage work Wins clearances Stands up through tackles Strong build Powerful mark overhead One-on-one marking Clean at ground level Clean ball user on both sides of the body Decision-making Vision Composure under pressure Production Evasiveness Endurance Workrate Best suited through midfield but can also be utilised forward or back Weaknesses: Acceleration

Win either game and we'll make finals, only positive I have

What the hell has happened to Tom McDonald? Hasn't kicked a set shot for 2 weeks.

Sydney from 4th to 9th in the space of a week. It's uncomfortably tight.

On Jeff. I only saw the first quarter last week but saw him lay 3 tackles, including one in the defensive 50, and a a 50+ metre sprint to lay a bump resulting in our first goal. Perhaps this is more what the footy department were after.

Wouldn't be surprised if it's more a wake up call for garlett.

At work today so will be checking my phone for updates. Hopefully I'll smile stupidly to myself rather than swear incessantly under my breath.

Petracca been snubbed by demonland?

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Next week mate, they'll do it the morning of or day before to get it as accurate as possible.

Mum says I shouldn't talk to strangers.

Forgot about Spargo. From memory he was rated top 5 last year and was a GWS academy player before the area got stripped from the giants. Would be interested to hear more about him if any of our resident draft enthusiasts have further info...?

Because people that post anonymously on the internet are 40yr old virgins that have an unhealthy obsession with ponies.

Were gold coast drunk? Pick 2 for Weller, seriously? Collingwood giving up a future second rounder for a yet to debut rookie listed player is also bewildering. Was hoping we'd do more with our second rounders but not unhappy with Lever and Balic.

Perhaps we can trade 29, 31, 36 for Carltons 16 and 40. Gives them the picks for Lang and Kennedy and us into the first round. Would rather Kennedy for ourselves personally.

I suspect we'll try to trade up in the draft. Something like 29, 31, 36 for Brisbane's 18 and 43 maybe?

My understanding is that rookie upgrades are the last selections in the draft, so in this scenario Smith would be upgraded with 102. I could be wrong however. And no, I wasn't proposing that... Just pointing out that if the aforementioned trade happened or similar, there would still be allocated draft picks to make the list changes required.

Draft picks are essentially infinite. After 84 our next one would be 102. Of course not every club will use more than three selections so those figures would probably come into 70-odd and 80-odd.

3 picks in a "weak" draft. Unless we do a package deal to move up the draft I'd be more than happy to take a punt on Kennedy or Shache for a second rounder

As it stands at the end of 2017 he sits 51st in total games played and 48th in total goals kicked for MFC. Thanks for your service Wattsy and I wish you the best at Port.

Liked his debut and thought he was unlucky to get dropped. Stiff competition for inside mids but competition is always good and seems like a competitive beast. Hope he gets a good run at it next year.