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I agree. Surely Dees “list manager” has been on the phone to discuss. Parfitt would fit into our team nicely maybe even to replace half forward role vacated by ANB. He is not of the high quality of ANB but useful addition. He’s a delisted free agent so costs nothing. Recent story on delisted players however mentioned others big it’s simply an opinion piece by Josh Barnes (code sport) and not any inside knowledge BRANDAN PARFITT Age: 26, Games: 130, 2024: The inside midfielder looked to have cracked Geelong’s on ball rotation mid year but fell back to the VFL and was cut. A premiership player, Parfitt has shown plenty across eight seasons as a hard tackling midfielder and even Chris Scott said he hoped Parfitt would find another home. Clubs that would suit: GWS – With James Peatling on the outer, a role-playing defensive minded midfielder would help the Giants. Collingwood – At his best, Parfitt would be a great foil for Nick Daicos and a fit Jordan De Goey. North Melbourne – A role playing mid that can take some physical pressure off the young ball users at North.

@Demonland how do we setup “votes” with a new topic. I setup the MFC 2024 GOAL OF THE YEAR. Previously I had setup with voting buttons but couldn’t locate. can you assist please … SONS

Agreed. Great work. It was inspirational from Viney. Never give in !! 👏❤️❤️

In 2024… Round 17 Kozzzzy ❤️💙❤️💙👏👏👏👏 (definitely the best) https://www.afl.com.au/video/1166651/kozzy-electrifies-and-flies-high-with-huge-hanger?videoId=1166651&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1720328444001 Round 17 Kade Chandler over the already media proclaimed (goat) Reid - nominated https://www.afl.com.au/video/1168091/mark-of-the-year-round-17?videoId=1168091&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1720413100001 Round 20 Gawn’s bravery for the second mark here in the video https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1616400/rd-20-gawn-soars-captain-courageous-draws-praise?videoId=1616400&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1722596100001 plesse find others if possible.

And Bang … Viney v Dogs… almost a reminder of the 21Gf https://www.afl.com.au/video/1088757/viney-gets-dees-rolling-with-ripping-runner?videoId=1088757&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1710641604001 Round 17 The Kolt 1&2 https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1595237/rd-17-tholstrup-gets-a-taste-and-doubles-up-in-magic-start?videoId=1595237&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1720322769001 Round 17 Bayley Fritsch (I particularly think this was almost the best for the year) https://www.afl.com.au/video/1166418/slick-fritsch-dazzles-early-with-spectacular-snap?videoId=1166418&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1720323514001 Round 19 Caleb Windsor ⚽️ https://www.afl.com.au/video/1177887/windsor-brings-out-inner-ronaldo-with-soccer-beauty?videoId=1177887&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1721541958001

here’s my top nominations Round 8 Bayley Fritsch Round 3 Caleb Windsor Round 15 Trent Rivers Round 16 Kozzzzzy Pickett https://www.afl.com.au/video/1158601/pickett-picks-his-spot-again-for-fantastic-fourth?videoId=1158601&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1719572035001 Round 20 Kade Chandler https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1611700/rd-20-crafty-chandler-runs-the-tightrope-with-cracking-opener?videoId=1611700&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1722024480001 opening round Jack Viney https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1501689/opening-round-viney-refuses-to-go-down-in-super-show-of-strength?videoId=1501689&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1709802346001 Round 3 Max Gawn https://www.afl.com.au/video/1098346/gawn-slots-captains-goal-to-set-up-blockbuster-fourth-quarter?videoId=1098346&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1711795443001

@george_on_the_outer agree. This is what I’ve been saying for 3 weeks. Stop the overhandballing. Get territory. Kick it. Even if it is a ground ball scrubber. One. Two handballs max. Then kick. Unfortunately the skills at this time don’t allow sharp precise handballing chains. If might work one in ten attempts . This is especially whilst we are depleted and spending a lot of time defending. Yes. Love Pisano already. Tough. Smart. Skilled. But don’t throw her to the wolves. Half forward with a short mid rotation is the max.

Ps. http://mfcde.es/3BrBGCu

❤️💙Gillard is definitely a key defender. Athletic. Strength. Direct at the footy. She has a bright future. She was LOST last week when playing forward after half time v bombers. 💙❤️💙❤️Kate Hore. Wow. What a leader. What a captain. She showed the way. Tough. Smart. Skilled. Just love that she’s a Demon ❤️💙Maeve Chaplin. She’s been great this year. Hard runner. Tackles. Solid and dependable. Another great game. 💙❤️Shelley Heath. So brave. Her shoulder could not have been right but she is tough and went in again. Her spirit and courage is unquestionable. ❤️❤️❤️❤️to see the debutants enjoy the win. With so many many injuries, we are calling on youngsters and Casey reserves top up players. Wow. What a win !!

From the code Potential No. 1 selection Harvey Langford says it would be a “dream” to join Richmond as the countdown to November’s AFL national draft ramps up. Langford was at the MCG for the first day of the national draft combine on Friday, meeting clubs and completing physical testing. The Dandenong Stingrays product grew up a Tigers fan, idolising recently-retired superstar Dustin Martin. A 190cm big-bodied midfielder, Langford also made a VFL debut for Richmond in August. “Anywhere I go will be a dream,” Langford said. “But obviously going for Richmond, (that) would be amazing.” Langford said he would not be phased about carrying the No. 1 draftee tag if that was to eventuate. Richmond holds that prized selection. “To think that there is a possibility for No. 1 (is) pretty amazing. I guess we’ll just see how it all pans out,” he said. “Obviously there will be heaps of pressure coming into next year, but I think I’ll be able to handle it pretty well. I’ve got heaps of support around me, so that will help out heaps.” Langford was a joint winner of the Larke Medal as the best player of the under-18 national championships while playing for Vic County earlier this year. The 18-year-old averaged 25.5 disposals and 6.3 clearances per match during the tournament and models his game on Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli. “He’s obviously a bit bigger midfielder,” Langford said. “(I like) how he’s able to go down forward and impact on the scoreboard and in the air. It’s something that I try to do.” HARVEY LANGFORD Dandenong Stingrays Langford’s dominance had been flying under the radar before the national championships, and it continued on the national stage for Vic Country. The strong 190cm midfielder was joint winner of the Larke Medal after an outstanding campaign, averaging 26 disposals, eight score involvements, six clearances, six marks and 130 SuperCoach points. Langford’s contested ball-winning, penetrating left boot, overhead marking and forward half impact stood out throughout a well-rounded championships where he broke games open on a consistent basis. Langford doesn’t need a lot of the ball to have a big say on a game, helping turn the tide for Vic Country in their final game against Vic Metro with a big pack mark and goal. The Mount Martha product’s form in the Coates Talent League was emphatic for much of the campaign. He finished with averages of 152 ranking points, 26 disposals, five marks and five tackles. He also kicked 20 goals

My memory of the night will definitely be the standing ovation for Angus Brayshaw as he accepted Melbourne life membership ❤️💙love ya Gus💙❤️

Everyone agrees. There is a lot of talent in this draft and the Dees need to maximize our picks. It’s a reload this year. The young talent coming through is so well prepared. As we saw with Windsor, the young mids and running types can be solid contributors in year 1.

Agree. It’s super risky. It’s banking on the rebound. It’s backing yourself. Maybe they think getting a player “this year” allows extra development and the strength of this years top 15 is very good. Of course it depends on whether the pick availability and whether we can outbid others.

From Code Sports … Tom Campbell is the AFL’s great survivor. The journeyman ruckman – who has never played more than nine games in an AFL season – officially joined his fourth AFL club on Friday when he was unveiled as a delisted free agency signing for Melbourne. The 32-year-old, who was first selected by Western Bulldogs in the 2011 rookie draft, has spent the past 13 years on AFL lists for a total of 58 matches. In that time he has turned out in 11 out the 13 years he has been listed at AFL level, including four matches for St Kilda in the past three years as Rowan Marshall’s understudy. He also played 42 games in seven years as a Bulldog and 12 in three seasons at North Melbourne. “Tom is an experienced, competitive ruck, who we are excited to welcome to the club,” Melbourne’s list manager Tim Lamb said. He is an outstanding character, and will provide depth and maturity in our ruck stocks, which has been a focus for us this off season. “We look forward to having Tom and his family as part of the red and blue.” After his delisting in August, St Kilda’s David Misson said of Campbell: “Tom has been an incredible member of our playing group during his time here, having an invaluable impact on our emerging talent and ruck stocks. “His generosity and kindness have made an indelible mark on those around him, and we know will stand him in great stead for this next stage with his young family.” Campbell has the lowest average games played per season (4.46) of any player who will be listed for the 2025 season that has lasted in the AFL for a decade or more. His tally of 58 games is equal to Collingwood defender Billy Frampton, who has been in the AFL system for 10 years. Recently delisted Giant Braydon Preuss (28 games in 10 seasons), retired Richmond ruckman Sam Naismith (33 games, 11 years) and ex-Carlton defender Caleb Marchbank (63, 10 seasons) were the other players in the top five of the AFL’s game of survivor this year. Next year, Ivan Soldo (65 games, 10 years), Marc Pittonet (73 games, 10 years) and Lewis Melican (84 games, 10 years) will join those ranks. But Campbell will become the ultimate survivor after signing for Melbourne as Max Gawn’s understudy. He has been one of the VFL’s dominant big men in recent years and averaged 18.8 disposals, 4.7 marks and 3.9 tackles a game for St Kilda’s affiliate Sandringham this year. Campbell’s longevity does not come close to former Sydney, Gold Coast and North Melbourne ruckman Daniel Currie though. Currie played 10 AFL games in 10 seasons from 2007-2017 and once described himself as someone who had “given the term list clogger new meaning”.

Would love Bartel involved at the Dees. He’s footy IQ and leadership would be a huge addition. And he’d help with culture. Add also with Sloane, Bassett & Teague. That’s a good group to replace McQualter, Stafford and Plunkett.

MFC BEST AND FAIREST SPEECH 2024 BY GOODY Summarized as thanks to Gus 👏👏 thanks to NIBBLER 👏👏 Thanks and farewell to Stafford and Plunkett 👏👏 Got to love the process Go to love the hard work it’s not results … it’s the journey The success is in loving the process it’s not about winning the GF , it’s the process In following and loving the process, you will develop Embrace the process, you must love the process I’m excited for the future We must fall in love for the process of self improvement So bring on 2025 footnote from me … A few words slurred by Goody. Perhaps get him to do his speech earlier in the night !!

Thanks. DD36. There’s a lot going on inside head office Off field stability is causing us all concerns None of the several sources that spoke with Foxfooty.com.au were in favour of dismissing either Goodwin or Richardson from their current roles, nor were they against Brad Green’s involvement in the review.

The Weeknd for the 2025 GF pre match entertainment. Then he can watch us win the GF. 👏👏💙❤️

SWANS ACADEMY PROSPECT TAKES MANTLE SYDNEY Academy prospect Joel Cochran has claimed the first honours at this weekend's Draft Combine, winning Friday's 2km time trial. Cochran completed the run in 6:05 minutes, beating out Bendigo Pioneers talent Tobie Travaglia, who was second overall in a run of 6:13 minutes. South Australian defender Angus Clarke and Claremont's Will Hayes both registered times of 6:18 minutes, while Hamish Davis did the endurance test in 6:18 minutes. Cody Angove and Jasper Alger, who both ran 6:28, and Adrian Cole (6:24) were among the other strong performers in the test.

Agree. Derksen is a good young player but the Giants are stacked with tall forwards and tall defenders. They should honour his request. He’s family support should be recognized by the Giants. Dees should keep asking the question.

“I know, come round one next year, when I see the first ball bounced and our midfield of Gawn, Viney, Oliver and Petracca ... that you Melbourne faithful will be there in full force," Green said.

AFL website reporting Melbourne has its future first-round pick on the table for the Suns' “pick 13” selection. Maybe targeting one youngster the likes of Xavier Lindsay, Joe Berry, Cooper Haynes or Taj Hotton.

AFL website reporting Melbourne has its future first-round pick on the table for the Suns' pick “13” selection.

👏👏👏Trent Rivers 6th. 350 votes. Two behind Ed. So close. He had a superb year. Glad he got the Coaches Award.

Well played