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Agree. It definitely is an improvement in the interim and a plan B option.

@DeeSpencer whilst he’s from SA, there is something about Dahlitz that screams AFL quality. He’s got good marking judgement, excellent kick and has a little bit of the Trent Rivers energy. Interested to see if he’s in our sights this year as an early 2nd round pick if we have one. He’s exactly the transition type player to suit our future plans.

Chaplin is under contract for 2026. He should go back to the defensive coach role.

@Demonstone McClure 💩posted this without sense of being completely [censored] wrong with his anecdote and that he could edit redo or restart his video post … “They hit the Titanic … and they didn’t even know it”.

@adonski thanks. Yes if we can get a top “6” live pick, then it’s definitely time then to look at players like Josh Lindsay. half back elite disposal Samuel Grlj. midfield runner with very good disposal Sullivan Robey. impact mid with skills and can go forward and kick goals All Victorian lads. I’m now very nervous about the WA and SA lads but that’s just because of recent Jackson, ANB and McVee events !!

Bang !! 👏👏She didn’t miss From Caro: just an extract below Full article in the link …! Geelong’s season-long ticking time bomb that has been Bailey Smith finally exploded last Monday for all to see and the fallout is far from finished. The collateral damage has spread from Patrick Dangerfield, the captain who has worked since late last year to nurture Smith’s talent and protect him from himself, the 2025 club champion Max Holmes, the coach Chris Scott who had again found excuses for him after he abused photographer Alison Wynd and the Cats chief Steve Hocking who has remained silent since the Mad Monday disaster. The so-called rock-solid culture at Kardinia Park, long respected and with few peers since Frank Costa and Brian Cook led the club out of the wilderness, looks fragile. The club famous for turning lost boys into premiership players has hit a fork in the road with Smith and seems at a genuine loss to know what to do about him. Ditto the AFL. There have been several occasions this season when Smith has been hard to find and even if the club’s leaders had wanted to address his behaviour in the days between Mad Monday and Thursday’s best and fairest count, most at the Cattery had no idea of Smith’s whereabouts. Geelong’s response after the club’s annual post-season dress-up – once a fun and largely original diversion from the brutal realities of competitive sport – was to release a generic apology after 48 hours of argy-bargy with head office. No individual put their name to the statement which declared costumes would be banned forthwith. Frankly, it was a pathetic response which completely missed the point. Even allowing for the Anti-Defamation Commission’s condemnation of the three players who turned up as Kneecap; the real point, of course, was Smith. Smith offended the gay community, briefly dragging down one of the game’s most respected leaders, the unwitting Dangerfield. He once again offended women across the industry and beyond by targeting me with a disgusting social media post. And the post was only taken down after my female colleague Jacqui Reed complained to the club. Geelong’s media team has been MIA throughout September, and where was football boss Andrew Mackie on Monday?Maybe it is because Smith has been occasionally unreachable, but where the AFL is concerned he remains untouchable. Just ask young Giants Toby McMullin and Cooper Hamilton who were suspended for two weeks after dressing up as the Twin Towers 12 months ago at the deeply disappointing GWS Wacky Wednesday. On a personal note, I probably wouldn’t have had a major problem with Max Holmes dressing up as me, even though it would have been nice to have been given the heads-up as we had spoken during the previous week. After the event he has been in touch twice and did apologise if he had given offence. But I did have a problem with Smith’s social media post and an emoji my daughter had to explain to me. Judging from comments which came my way from people across the industry – the majority being women – I wasn’t alone. This is not a case of professional outrage. How dare Smith get away with sending such an insulting and sexist message to aspiring females with strong opinions working in the media or elsewhere in the AFL. Full article https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bailey-smith-s-social-media-post-about-me-was-insulting-and-sexist-how-dare-he-20251003-p5mzrt.html

Welcome aboard Brody … aka BRODEE!! 💙❤️ Dees would like him to play say min 15 games per season over the next 2 years, aim for 30 Goals and help develop and teach the young development forwards JVR, Jeffo and Kentfield. Smart business to take a hard working player who is able to and has been playing AFL in a winning culture. Like we did with Lewis from the Hawks.

Agree. 2 year deal. Solid citizen. He’s 33 at the start of 2026 but brings footy smarts and is a proven goalkicker. Like our Melksham and like Gunston at the Hawks, smart players can defy the age barrier and still continue to play good footy.

6 Chaplin 5 Harris 4 Fitzsimon 3 Hore 2 McNamara 1 Hanks

Molly O is a star ⭐️ she’s a sensation And TAYLA HARRIS is just WOW 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@chookrat agree. We have depth and flexibility. Hope some young key forwards like Kentfield and a key back like Adams still also get the chance to step up.

? If Flanders turns us down ? If Humphrey turns us down Farrrrk Then Ainsworth and pick 6 from the Suns ??? I need more - pick 17 too?? Closer !!

Will be a crowded group in 2026 MIHOCEK PETTY JVR JEFFO KENTFIELD Does Petty go back ? Only if May departs ?? But the backs have TMCD Adams Turner Lever already

Just capturing the moment. Would love us to be successful again so we can tell McClure and Barrett etc to FARRRRK OFF !!!

“This is a club that is willing to pay $700k (a year) out of their cap to a player to play for another club.” Kane has called out the Demons over the Clayton Oliver saga...

Bailey Humphrey would be a huge addition. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@WERRIDEE it’s MIHOCEK. MIHOCEK.

Sam McClure Is a genuine piece of [censored] He declared Melbourne is a joke of a club “Who’d support them” "They hit the Titanic … and they didn’t even know it”.

Dees might get back into this first round. Priority target Sam Grlj!!! Suits the future direction and he’s a serious talent

Nine’s Tom Morris reported on social media platform X on Thursday: “Melbourne has told Clayton Oliver today they can’t guarantee him a spot in the senior team in 2026 and would be happy to facilitate a fair trade if he can find a new home. If not, VFL football beckons.

Correct Dees must say it’s Trac for Flanders plus pick 13. Thats the minimum deal. If its pick 6 & 13 from the Suns, for Trac, then we might also bite Need to really own this one.

List Manager Tim Lamb said it was a good opportunity to sit down with Oliver alongside new Senior Coach Steven King and outline the club’s plans. “Today was a good chance to sit down with Clayton and share how Steven and the coaches see the game being played, and where the opportunities lie for him,” Lamb said. “We were upfront with Clayton around the role he is likely to play next season and the need for him to develop his craft beyond the midfield to have his biggest impact within the team. “It was honest and respectful, and Clayton is now clear on what we see his role being next year, and how we think he can best contribute. “Clayton is contracted for another five years. If he wants to explore his options in the upcoming AFL Trade Period, we will respect that. Should he remain in the red and blue, we will of course continue to support and embrace him as part of our club.” But I’m not sure Clarry saw it as still being a place to support and embrace him

No idea. Anyone with his run sheet would have been long gone from most clubs by now !!!

MFC June 2022 MELBOURNE has ensured one of its best players will be a Demon for life, moving early to secure gun midfielder Clayton Oliver to a monster seven-year contract extension on Thursday. The deal, which is tipped to be worth around $7 million, will ensure Oliver will remain at Melbourne until at least 2030.Oliver will now be at Melbourne until the age of 33, having already emerged as one of the club's most valuable players on his way to three best and fairests, two All-Australian blazers and a premiership last season. As one of the best players in the competition, we are delighted that Clayton has turned his back on free agency and chosen to commit to the club. It shows the faith he has in our playing group and coaches and it is huge endorsement of the culture we have built under Simon," Melbourne list boss Tim Lamb said. "Clayton is an elite midfielder who has shown incredible consistency over his career, highlighted by the three Bluey Truscott Trophies already to his name. He is loved and respected by his teammates and coaches and is a key pillar of our ambitions to achieve sustained success. "Clarry’s ability to perform at an extremely high level week after week is a direct reflection of the amount of work and effort he puts into his training. His training standards are reflected in his performance come game time. "At only 24 years of age, we are excited to see what Clayton can achieve in the future and we know our members and supporters will love watching him perform in the red and blue for the rest of his career."

MFC April 2021 MELBOURNE has secured its most prized signature yet, with superstar midfielder Christian Petracca agreeing to a mammoth seven-year deal. The Demons officially announced the re-signing of Petracca on Wednesday, securing the Brownlow Medal favourite's future with the club until at least the end of the 2029 season. It takes Petracca out of the free agency picture next year and follows reports strongly linking the supremely talented 25-year-old with a potential future move to Collingwood. "Christian will now be a Melbourne player for life and our members and supporters can look forward to cheering him on through what we are sure will be the best years of his career," the club's list boss, Tim Lamb, said. "Over the past couple of seasons, Christian has established himself as one of the competition's elite players and we are confident his best is still to come. "To turn his back on free agency, and what would have undoubtedly been significant offers from other clubs, is a testament to his character and shows how much he loves this club, his teammates, coaches and the environment we have worked so hard to create. "It is an exciting time to be a part of the club and Christian has been unwavering in his commitment to being part of the journey we are on. "He is focused on helping lead us to where we want to get to, and we can’t wait to see what he can produce in the red and blue for many more years to come."