damienjr

Which means get frigging fit.

I agree but we did start 2022 10 zip

This is the challenge King has with the playing group especially the senior players. If he can get that premiership group really really motivated again then we won’t be that far off. It’s a big if.

As much as it’s frustrating I’m impressed with the silence coming out of each camp. No leaks only speculation.

These are reasonable scenarios only if Tracc's contract is taken off our books.

Tracc in a 2021 mindset can certainly do what Danger did last night. The big question is whether he will have that hunger again with the MFC.

You seem to always overlook the elephant in the room – Tracc's sizable contract. If Tracc wants to leave and we are able to remove his contract from our books and pick up Flanders and maybe P13, then that would be a fantastic result. That said, I would like to keep him.

Funny how you call him a narcissist while showing zero empathy for a bloke who nearly died in the jumper. Sounds like projection to me.

I think his contract is a huge deterrent.

I gather you are not a fan of AI. That's the problem – we all think we know everything. Have you ever considered a different on-field role for Tracc? Probably not. I hadn't either until I started thinking about it. I just like to explore different ideas, and AI can assist in that.

Maybe P6 or SF for Tracc and his full contract. That said, not many clubs would/can take on his full contract.

Who pays his contract?

I agree. Dumb idea.

Maybe King can chat with Tracc about a new on-field role that might re-energise him. The option of giving him a half-back role. I put this idea into ChatGPT - Petracca’s brilliance is his explosiveness in the midfield and forward 50, but he has been banged up and heavily tagged. A half-back role could: Benefit Him: Give him more time and space to use his kicking and vision. Reduce the constant battering he takes in the guts. Allow him to dictate tempo and rebound from defensive 50, similar to how Dustin Martin was trialled in different roles to extend his influence. Benefit the Team: Melbourne’s half-back line has relied heavily on Christian Salem and Jake Bowey — Petracca would add power, leadership, and creativity there. His line-breaking run could turn defence into attack instantly. In finals, a weapon like Petracca off half-back forces opposition teams into a matchup nightmare. But — it should be a flexible role. He can start half-back, roll into the midfield when the game demands, and even rest forward. Selling him on being the ultimate utility weapon could re-ignite his motivation. Interesting.

Which part are you selling as waffle?