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It was always gonna happen. The AFL was desperate to give them positive press after all the drug stuff. Soft draw, let them keep their top picks, 3 AA selections.... the AFL has no credibility at all. They were barely punished.

Either would be a dream, and id gladly pay a little overs. Both are the perfect cream on top of our contested ball winning midfield.

We must have been told Josh Kelly isnt interested in MFC, or hes staying at GWS. Unless something's happening behind the scenes. Would hope we are making Kelly priority 1 if he is available. Lever a distant 2nd.

For that sort of money he had better be Glen Jakovich 2.0

Another thing I love about Lever is that he has all the tools to be a superstar key forward. With Hogan there and Weid coming through, that may never eventuate though at least not permanently.

A hypotheical - If Jake has already committed to us verbally behind the scenes, can he change his mind? Is anything legally binding if no contract has been signed?

Glad i read through the last few pages.... Chooks mail is as good as anyones in the media, actually better. Now officially excited.

Mahoney and co. might be working their magic in the background. The thought of Kelly at the MFC is amazing... but we surely couldnt get both he and Lever? Wouldnt have enough to trade, for starters.

The Draft and Trading board is going to be great this year. Great players possibly on the move (Lever, Kelly), we are a destination club finally and we own our 1st rounder unlike last season. But whats even greater is that it isnt open yet! And hopefully isnt until our last game is finished (ie. the Grand Final)

Lever 1st Frost 27th Oscar 33rd Enough said. edit - well not enough said, they do play different roles. Didnt expect Oscar to be too high as our main tall back.

Jake Melksham showed his worth, tightening his control on Dayne Zorko after the Lion was prolific in the opening term. Zorko finished with 26 disposals and a goal but his influence was limited after the first change, while Melksham had an impact himself as he picked up 29 disposals, a goal and 472m gained. The Melk rules.

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The metres gained king and averaging 28 touches off half back combined with his immense courage.... surely will be AA. http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-16/all-australian-40man-squad-whos-in-the-mix-from-your-club Michael Hibberd: Missed the first four games due to an Achilles injury, but the former Bomber has been one of the competition's best defenders this season. Hibberd has been one of the recruits of the year, with the attacking defender averaging a career-high 28 disposals and ranking No.1 in the AFL for average metres gained per match (566.9m).

Yup his finishing is terrible Hes kicked 20 goals 32 behinds this season. And god knows how many missed everything or fell short.

Her mail is better than anyones. He definitely met with us.

The goals he kicked from outside 50 were so effortless. He didnt even really need to wind up, and he kicked them with ease. He has a beautiful boot on him and I bet he kicks a bag of 5 soon enough. And hats off to Goody for finding the perfect role for him.

So I am gonna assume he will be in the AA team. We are on the verge of finals and he has been phenomenal. If they put Howe or that Docherty bloke from 5 win Carltank in ahead of him the selectors should be hung.

12 goals in his last 5 games. 10 straight games with at least 1 goal. Anyone still think a 2nd round pick was too much? This guy is a professional and the perfect team player.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/08/10/you-re-a-coward-if-you-boo-james-hird-robbo The only coward I see is the head footy writer at the Herald Sun who protected Hird during the drug saga and was a cheerleader for the disgraced Essendon Football Club. If only the term 'fake news' was around during that time, Robbo would have been crowned the king.

Oliver, Petracca and Kelly in the midfield. Talk about the perfect blend. Three young superstars all with their own rare and incredible skillsets. Ok Ill stop dreaming now....

You think his teammates like him? He was the captain during the whole drug saga, and his 'leadership' was a disgrace. Good riddance.

Surely we are going hard at Kelly? Surely?

A star key backman is the final piece of the puzzle for us. This would be huge. MFC 2017 1st round pick + MFC 2018 1st round pick for Jake Lever and Adelaides 2017 2nd rounder Id then like to see us trade back into the first round as I feel sorry for Jason Taylor who is being starved of 1st rounders to weave his magic with on draft day.

Wouldn't be in our best 22 even if we did get him. Would just be depth.

We have been smashed all season by big forwards And this week, General Patton and Jeremy Cameron await. Oh and Rory Lobbe.