Ted Lasso

The Saints position is a really good example of what you can do if you manage your salary cap well and recruit well. they've got a really clear understanding of how they want to play and they're recruiting accordingly. I think they're really only lacking some polish off half back and they should be ready for a serious flag tilt

Trading Jesse Hogan ultimately for Steven May and KK is a huge win. we've traded someone who has struggled for one of if not the most dominant defender in the comp

I'd imagine if no options come forward we may keep Mitch Brown for another year?

Yeah i certainly did find that interesting. felt like he was putting the message out to managers of fringe players who play that role who might be looking for another club. I can't imagine it being anyone better than fringe as we wouldn't wanna take game time away from the big 3

Anyone know of any good trade targets?

There is absolutely no chance we'd move on as many players as we have, and offer up as many mature players as we have, if we didn't have some things in the works.

Hearing exactly the same.

Personally i thought they did have a chance to become a powerhouse club if they re-located. unfortunately sentiment prevented that from happening but it did feel there was an opportunity missed there in my view.

the inability to consistently execute the game plan is the concern i am referring to, perhaps i worded it badly.

Doesn't quite add up to me to be honest. Evidence to Support Simon Goodwin being a good coach, but the need for a second off field overhaul in 2 years due to the team underperforming and evidence of poor standards both in game and preparation, and an inconsistent team. I'm a bit uneasy by these changes to be totally honest. i really though JM should have been removed totally to be honest. i don't think moving on 3-4 fringe assistant coaches and shuffling the deck chairs a little bit is a strong enough response given the failure of 2020. I also find it interesting that Pert identified some concerns with the game plan, another thing i would have thought Simon Goodwin was directly responsible for.

Disagree, bad business for the MFC to give him our blessing to assess his options, and allow him to select a desired new home and then block it at the last minute. i think the club would have a reason to be confident of Jacksons intentions to stick around before those steps were taken. even if it were verbal.

i wouldn't trade Gus i don't think but i do like the idea of say trading a player for Brown, and then sending say Preuss and 23 to the Giants for one of their picks around 12-13?

We would not be trading Brayden Preuss if we weren't extremely confident Luke Jackson was going to extend his contract.

I reckon we should trade Christian Petracca for a third rounder now we know Clarry is staying for another year?

you boys ever heard of a chainsaw?

Can we just sign Lachie Hunter and be done with it?

My money would be on Hurley being involved in a deal to get Josh Dunkley to the Dons given the doggies have been keen on Hurley a few times

They did have a pretty serious crack at Daniel Tahlia as well so those two clearly aren't in their plans moving forward.

I heard a whisper that the Bombers are very keen on Tmac and that's where he's likely to land. not sure if that's been posted on here but the whisper was that he's had several chats with Rutten and they're keen on him at FB

Wouldn't be surprised if he landed at the Bombers. i don't mind the Richo GM of footy idea. certainly got the experience.

Is it actually confirmed that Essendon have made an offer to BB or is it demonland confirmed?

I'd be absolutely staggered if that's the case and Mahoney wasn't just removed totally. not doubting your intel but it sounds like if that were the case, Alan RIchardson would be the GM of footy, and Mahoney would be in a new undefined role. Personally i don't mind it but i can't see Mahoney being kept on, if not in his current position.

Agree completely mate, Sign Brown, get someone in who can play wing and then shift focus to retaining the young core we've built.

If we're not all over Menegola there is something wrong.

FFS. who cares if he's right or wrong, if you're going on a fan forum and not taking everything you read with a grain of salt, you're asking for it. To be fair to @Dr evil I appreciate that he's at least not taking this personally, some posters would definitely have had a tantrum over this.