Ted Lasso

In this case it's definitely a massive over the top contract offer.

I've heard that Polec would like to come to the Dees and has informed NM of that, but it sounds as though the informal chats the two clubs have had around what a trade might look like, we've been a fair way apart. Sounds like North are quite delusional on his trade value, and are really keen to shed his contract from their books and MFC's interest is conditional on only paying a limited portion of his salary and have a significantly reduced trade value on him. It sounds like whoever wants Ben Brown is going to encounter similar hurdles

Clarry is not going anywhere, this is just more garbage by Sam Mclure to try and feel relevant.

Really wanna give Tmac a bit of a pump up! it's been a very hard year for the big fella, young child, in the hub, not playing good footy, not having confidence in his body. He's got plenty of interest out there, so for him to decide he wants to get back to his best with the MFC is awesome in my opinion. I really do hope that Burgo can get him onto a great program, a full pre season and we can see 2018 TMAC again because if he can get back to that form, and Weideman continues to develop suddenly our forward half looks a heck of a lot more dangerous.

From what i've been hearing it sounds like the entire development department is very much under the microscope as well. there is a concern that a few players have seen their development stall in the past 2 seasons. It sounds like this review isn't missing anyone. Personally though i don't really see what has given Pert or anyone confidence in Goodwin, i think he rode the momentum from Roosy as far as he could and now it's gone and he's clueless

Generally assistant contracts seem to have a clause that lets the coach leave no questions asked for a direct promotion, but unless that's to a senior coaching roles it's a bit murky. I suspect given where Hawthorn is at they're not going to try and hold him this year, i think they probably thought they'd go a bit better this year

He's well known for his match day tactics and played a huge role in Hawthorns ball movement during their flag years so i suspect it'll be something similar to the role Craig Jennings used to hold.

No, for the right offer i'd trade Steven May. would take a pretty incredible offer but i think we're being too lose on the term untradable. Clarry and Trac are going to be two of the dominant mids in the comp for the next decade and i can't see us trading our captain But if a really good offer came for May i'd look at it.

No, i totally agree, so many of these things come back on Goody and if the only reason he hasn't been sacked is his contractual situation, that's a shame. I think missing finals this year with a clean bill of health demonstrates very clearly he's not the right guy, and it's time to get someone who can get the best out of this group. I look at the Saints, who in my opinion have a less talented list than us, but they've been consistently good all year, and made finals and now beaten a good side in a final

Trac, Clarry and Gawn are our only untradable players in my opinion, the rest if the price is right i'd be happy to consider offers

Goody is going to get to hand pick his coaching panel, because this is make or break for his coaching career.

Sounds like the decisions was between Smith and Oscar and we've gone with Smith.

This is gunna come down to price, if North are willing to pay a portion of his Salary and accept a later pick, i suspect Polec will be a Demon in 2021. i'm sure we've got a price in our head and if they're willing to meet us, great, if not. we've got other options as well

I agree Red, it does feel like a swap of those two players presents on the surface as advantageous for both parties, not sure if it'd involve picks or anything as well. but they need a ruckman, we need a forward ruck, there is some logic to a swap being presented

I'd prefer hang on to ANB and trial him as a full time winger next season, he's got the endurance and running capacity to be a really dangerous endurance link up option for both attacking and defensive plays. his kicking is a tiny bit suspect, but i think he is improving in that space a bit as well.

No, i am okay with Issac Smith because he plays a role we lack, Heath Shaw would be taking the spot of a Trent Rivers which is obviously bad

Bombers seriously keen on him. but as you said not really someone we need, though we should look at all good players who become options.

For those on here who have met Jack, this seems like a ridiculous thing to say, because he's a great and selfless person. but he's not a selfless player, he tries to be but the way he impacts the midfield takes away from everyone else in there. it's no conincidence the best our midfield has looked in a long time was our 2018 finals run with Oliver, Harmes and Brayshaw as the 3 main mids. Pace, Spread, inside/outside, system, defense and attack. IMO that's our starting 3 mids with Petracca rotating through

I agree, and i hope we're not looking to sign a key forward for the sake of ticking that box. in 2018 Tmac looked like one of the better key forwards going around. that's not that long ago and he's young enough to re-discover that form.

Let's not totally rule out Tmac re-discovering some sort of form with a full pre season and injury free run. at this stage i think he is a better option than Peter Wright

Giants and Swans interested so far but i expect that to grow quite a bit. definitely a few clubs that would love him I would be setting the price high and making clubs pay up if they'd like him. he's contracted

Facts remain that we need on field leadeship, and leadership in general so i am not opposed to bringing in veteran players who can provide that on the proviso it's a reasonable assumption that the player would be in our best 22 for their specific position most likely for the duration of their contract. if you're talking about a 2 year deal, on low money, i feel like Smith would be good enough to hold that wing position for 2021 for sure.

i've heard we are open to trading an inside midfielder, for a starting best 22 outside midfielder to improve team balance, this is something the club has put out there openly. they've basically said come at us with an offer. as well as talking to outside midfielders on their own. for the Gus fans on here i'd suspect we aren't going to accept any trade that doesn't result in us getting either a strong draft pick, or a good player in return. It sounds like Jared Polec is one we think is realistic if North can re-join planet earth and be a bit more understanding of the fact if you shove a bloke out the door you don't really have the leverage to demand much in return.

Such a shame, i was really excited to see what he could have produced with a full pre-season. definitely felt like he contributed something to the club. can't do much when the player pulls a stunt like this though

North are desperate to get him and Brown off the books, even if it means paying a portion of their salary. I'd offer a 3rd rounder and i bet they'd take it.