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Were they smiling? What was body language like? Did the team look united? Did Gus look like he was dreaming about moving to WA?

Thats my line Old Dee ?

Would it help if we lobbied to have Gotchs Paddock rebranded as Gotchs Oval?

Do you realise that many of my posts in the off season are satire. I'm feeling rather bullish about where our club is, including during the season last year.

An excuse is the meat of a lie wrapped in the skin of reason

I can't make it as wife is getting her hair done and I'm on parebting duties, but can someone who is going; 1. Go into a long diatribe about our lack of success for the past 50 odd years; 2. Declare that Goodwin is stubborn, doesn't have a plan B and will he learn in the way that Hardwick and Buckley have. 3. Complain about the club 'pressuring' members into renewing membership to keep reserved seats.

WJ - His leadership, in the way of setting up, his voice and communicating with his teammates on where to be, to me was a sign he was switched on, in control of his own game and focussed on what the team was trying to do. I'm pretty bullish about what Petracca will become as he has really bought in, had a really good season and looks set to gain alot this offseason.

Any chance Nieta, Lyon or Robbo could take on this role. Ooze would be great as well.

I'm comfortable with this. I don't know if Gawn's knee would hold up to the weight of sole captaincy.

This, and also he is a really good kick i side 50 so can draw defenders out of our inside 50.

Agree with this 100%, except of course if we decide to pick him up in the PSD.

This has Darren Burgess greasy fi gers all over it. FFS!

If I were GCS I would match $ and draft Martin to send a clear signal to rival clubs to deal a fair trade if they want to lure a player.

Actions speak louder than words

Awesome, enough playing mr nice guy.

Great news, the club is certainly not mucking around. Good to see some more action, and not words.

When I look at Harley Bennell I see someone who has matured from a highly talented footballer who has no idea what is required to have a su cessful career, to someone given a second chance and despite working hard is frustrated by injury and falls onto bad habits, to where he is now, having a supportive partner, a baby and a third opportunity with Melbourne. I reckon he's earned his chance to train with us and would live to see him on our list.

I honestly don't mind Cornes. He isn't concerned about taking calls from supporters to abuse him over something he said or got wrong. He also needs to say something provocative to have something to discuss. Re his Harmes comment I think he needs to up his game. Rather than say "I don't think Harmes is worth a 5 year deal" he should double down and say "and I'm willing to fight him in the Octagon to prove it.".

As good a coach Ross Lyon is, I would suggest that his own personal conduct at club events, as reported in the media, would have made it very difficult for him to pull players up on their own conduct. One thing I'm proud of with the MFC has been the conduct of our club leadership and respect we have treat players, coaches and administration staff over the past decade and I think it puts us in a good position to bring 2-3 talented d!ckheads.

I'd love to see Hogan have a good run at it in 2020 and show what he's capable of. He's been through an awful lot as a young man, and it is clear he is popular with our list and coaches and alot of mutual respect when he left to join Freo. I think has handled himself pretty well and I would genuinely be happy if he plays well and kicks a bag against us. There are more important things in life than footy.

My loins began to stir when I read this. Good job WJ.

Finally some action after two months of words, as well as some delicious trades. Im excited!!

Having spent a fair amount of time travelling to WA for work, I'd describe it as exactly like in Back to the Future 2 when Biff is running the show.

Also worth noting in these matches Harmes was nullifying their best payers while getting 30+ touches and kicking goals. Harmes is a weapon, ultra consistent, is versatile up forward, is an elite tagger, great on ball, and this year was very tidy playing off half back.

Demonstone, the joke will continue until at least the JLT cup or AFXL commences. Cornes needs to back up his words with actions. Say "I don't think Harmes is worth a five year deal" and then challenge to fight him to prove it.