Grimseyisgod

after Gaff's year i dont think he is worthy of a pick 2 anymore. Unless they offer good

Gaff would be an amazing inclusion to the club. Gaff, Adams, Swallow and Tyson... wow, what a club we'd be building. But realistically if we get 2 i'd do backflips

David Swallow is someone we should seriously go after in my opinion. He is the bull and freak that Melbourne need. It's almost as if he hasnt fitted in their midfield with O'meara, Martin, Ablett and Prestia. Taylor Adams seems like he wants to leave, so we should try to snap him up IMO i'd be happy if we could snare just one of them, realistically

I cant believe you just rate Adams as ok, yet you're wanting to pick up players who havent played

I'd be reluctant to trade Watts. But i'd be very happy to drop pick 21 and Jamar. I think everyone agrees with that? I'm not convinced that i'd want to get rid of Jack Watts. With pick 9 though, i'd definitely trade pick 9 for Dom Tyson and there second round pick? (with GWS) Well, Tyson isnt getting a game at GWS and i am convinced that he will be a star! Adams doesnt want to sign at this stage, so clearly he wants out.

would you be happy that instead of chasing Daisy Thomas (which would be a long shot) to pay overs for Dom Tyson and try to lure Taylor Adams

i am holding back some serious anger when writing this. Toumpas, Trengove, Grimes, Watts, Tom Mcdonald, Michael Evans, Max Gawn and maybe you might want to acknowledge Colin Sylvia (who will go top 3 in our Bluey) maybe you want to actually acknowledge that these guys are the ones who have the potential to also take huge leaps forward and some of them turn into A- graders. What you wrote wasnt pessimism, it was just full of crap

all of our first year players (that have played) have really showed alot. Love the look of our future Toump, Viney, Jones and Terlich

have you seen how bad Ratten's recruiting has been??? no for me

I am of the belief that Mitch Clark is a star. Everytime he has played for us, he has shown he has the makings of a star. The guy is a freak

the thing is those two players are players we CANNOT trade. Both are good-star players

But do the Pies need another forward? somehow i cant see us getting pick 1 Sidey would be a dream come true

Sidey wont leave i don think. but Gaff could be a good potential get?

That's true. But it was the on field performances that were an issue. I dont care what you're building, losing by 95 points everyweek is not good enough

Dangerfield was one of the most hyped players i have ever seen, everyone knew he'd be a star. Boak was in the same boat, both VERY highly regarded and actually showed alot. Rodan was always pretty decent (nothing above that) and Brynes was never that good. Yarran has proven NOTHING and has been in the system for a while, same with Greenwood. Agreed, Clark and Dawes have been great for the group mentality. The others have proven nothing Josh Kennedy is an absolute star as Maric really isnt that good anymore. He had a good year last year and has been poor all this year. We do not need more average players, we just need stars and to do develop our lads

i think that over the past few years Melbourne have fallen into the trap of getting players for the sake of getting players. I'd rather have kept Brad Green than pickup Rodan/Brynes

I think that over the past few years, we have picked up average players and only a very few stars. Here's my take Pederson,Rodan, Brynes, Gillies: Average Dawes- Good Clark- star I have seen people talk about players like Yarran and Greenwood, but i am of the belief that they are just average. I it enough of picking up average players. Melbourne need stars! so i say target the big guns, or just go back to the draft and try to create a star. It is very unlikely that a club will pick up an average player and theyll turn into a star. Note: Mitch Clark was basically a star at Brisbane and they really didnt want him to go

i dont get all this love for Yarran, he's proved less than Jack Watts You'd be complaining about him every week i reckon if we got him

51 possessions and he still cant get a game. I dont know what he needs to do to get one. this is a joke

i really love your ambition. But where are we going to get pick 1 from hahaha? but nice

To be honest, Trengove even looks like he is getting fitter. I have no doubt he will be a very good outside player, maybe better/as good as Sidebottom.

Viney, Toumpas, Terlich and Matt Jones a pretty solid 2012 draft!

yesterday was pretty solid boys. 27 possessions, looked to be fitter and fierce tackling. i was impressed. With that, i was only happy with about 4/5 players games yesterday, but Trengove looked like he was getting better. Might i add, his highest possession count since 2011 :)

Lets be honest.. if you could pick 3 players out of these group and that Melbourne should target, who would they be and would you be willing to give away Jack Watts, Pick 2 and Colin Sylvia Mathew Stokes Dustin Martin Mitch Robinson Eddie Betts Tom Rockliff Dale Thomas Nick Dal Santo Adam Cooney

definitely, it would be an absolute travesty to get unders for Jack Watts. But personally, id rather keep him!