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Sam Edmund. Sen. Port Adelaide has renewed its interest in Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett. Pickett signed a new 4yr deal only last year, but the Power continue to reach out as the Dees battle their latest bout of player turbulence. Understand Adelaide & Freo have also asked the question. No suggestion at this stage that Pickett is considering leaving, just that the interest has again been made clear

Kate Roffey. Thats the end. You are clearly not across the issues as CLUB PRESIDENT It all points to you You haven’t spoken to Christian or his family. Thats it. You may now leave … NOW!! Clearly either too arrogant or too incompetent. Either way, this is NOT THE MELBOURNE WAY. ———————————————— I am sorry Trac. 💙❤️💙❤️Please forgive our leadership. Don’t punish our supporters for this. 💔💔💔💔

Gone. Farris-White, Schache Retired. Brayshaw (medical), BBB (both knees) —————————————————- Free agent Going? Tomlinson (UFA) Going? Hunter ( out of contract ) Suspended?? Going? JS29 Trade request to Crows… ANB Doubtful…? Sestan That’s 9 off the list add ANW onto the list ———————————————— Unknown/TBC - Petracca (still 5 years on contract) Retire… or probably just go one more year??. Tmcd, Melksham One more year??? Adams, Verrall, Billings, Fullarton, Kentfield, Spargo, Laurie, Hore, McAdam*, Woey jnr

Pick 5 is concerned about MFC crowd size, Casey travel time, their brand, amount of MFC supporters on instagram and … the lack of heated towel rails in the change rooms.

Sorry how could I also miss Massimo D’Ambrosio

Neal-Bullen likely to finish 6th-8th in our B&F. Or could place higher in our strange MFC voting. He’s super fit. Played 23 games this year. Played 96 out of 97 games in last 4 years. Regular in a top team. My call Crows get ANB and MFC pick 51 Dees get Crows pick 25 and 42 that’s fair.

Yes it’s been another Tim Lamb deal. McAdam. 3 year contract. Cannot kick 35 metres. Cannot chase. Cannot tackle. No second efforts. Can kick a mercurial snap goal. Can take a 1 in 10 screamer attempt.

We love you Kozzzzy 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️ if you go … 💔💔💔💔 please just a few more years see out the contract … another Dees premiership perhaps then like ANB, you go with our blessing and love

Agreed. Super talented year. I think Tigers also see the top 30 talent in this draft and want 5-6 choices.

Daniel was a good player. Had lost his pace. Short and slow. Good kick but short and slow is not moving forward in today’s game. NO NO NO from me

Josh Smillie. Wow. Super talented youngster. At the start of 2024, he was probably pick 1 or 2 for this years draft pool alongside O’Sullivan. 194cm midfielder. Great skills. Excellent overhead. Strong. Can kick goals. Easily kicks 50 metres. Hits targets. Tackles. A complete package. Wins clearances and drives forward with good metres gained. Dominated several Coates League games this year. Plays like Patrick Cripps. However he had an average national championships and missed All Australian selection. Still he’s a star and would be amazed if he slipped. I had him at pick 5 in my phantom draft so still potentially available for the Dees. Or he could go pick 1 or 2 still. It’s an even top 5/6 in my view.

Rachele is highly unlikely. Not sure he’s right but clearly a talent. We need Sam McClure or Damo or Ralphy or Robbo or Sammy Edmund or Kane or Lloyd to say Rachele is homesick and wants out and has lost the support of teammates or whatever they conjour up !!!

He’s definitely a smart player with very good decision making. Perhaps reminds me of Lachie Neale. Good endurance runner so should test well at combine. Accumulates the footy and creates. Has the footy IQ factor that puts him in the top 10 calculations ( I had him at pick 11 in my phantom draft 14/8/24). Kicking is not penetrating with kicks 35 metres and sometimes up and under. Tackling ok but bigger bodies in AFL

Some good comments. With all this drama , saw this In the off season we need to recruit culture makers as well as skilled players. The loss of Gus, ANB, BBB is huge for our culture: aside from Max and Viney, I don’t see too many others who will put the club on their shoulders and say “Follow me”.

https://t.co/5G3Dxjw5Nl Kozzie Pickett weighs up trade request as Demons’ year from hell gets worse media just loving MFC right now !!! but wait the content is … Melbourne’s year from hell could get even worse with star forward Kysaiah Pickett reportedly interested in exploring a trade for family reasons. Seven’s Mitch Cleary reported the 23-year-old told the club of his homesickness during his exit meeting with coach Simon Goodwin on Tuesday. However the report stated “the club and his management are confident they can work through his concerns”, suggesting a level of confidence the Demons can convince Pickett not to officially request a move.

Crows get ANB and MFC pick 51 Dees get Crows pick 25 and 42 that’s fair.

If @timlamb trues signs Daniel, he should be sacked. He’s another small player who was handy but had lost pace and is not best 22 anywhere !!!

Jesse. Congratulations from Dees supporters. Glad you can now smile and your talent has shined. Just wish it was in red and blue , not in orange and charcoal

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1207084/barrett-brand-petracca-takes-a-hit-amid-superstars-silence Petracca has issues with Melbourne's operations, and the handling of his horrific injury on King's Birthday as well as perceived welfare failures after that day are at the forefront of his desire to exit. The Demons are far from blameless in this situation, for the off-field behaviour of some of Petracca's teammates has been out of control at times, even before the 2021 premiership. The ridiculous, constant and unconvincing denials of club officials of a flawed culture has made some issues far worse. But until Petracca was injured this year, he had been prepared to work with the wider problems in club operations. That he wants to not just leave the Demons but go to a big Melbourne club is a sign of the selfishness of which some have tired. Brand Petracca doesn't want to play for any club, just one of the very big ones.

God Eddy looks so excited he can barely contain the smirk.

Roffey was given one job, finding us a home. I’m waiting for her latest update !!

Please check his INSTAGRAM page for any sign of self branding or cooking demonstrations!!! 👻👻👻👻

Farrrrk. The club has leaks everywhere. It is like someone calls journalists and provides a transcript. MFC. SORT OUT YOUR [censored]

Kozzzzy will now spend at least 2-3 months at home and start training late November. Dees have to be realistic that he will leave at one point as he looks after his family and community

Current players who were not drafted but came through the VFL to make it into the AFL:- Jake Riccardi Alex Cincotta Shaun Mannagh Adam Saad Luke Ryan Lachie Schulz Sam Switkowski Bailey Fritsch Charlie Dean Nic Newman Brodie Mihocek Sam Clohesy Oscar McInerney Jai Newcombe Mykelti Lefau There remains talented players in the VFL that can step up and become regular AFL players Here is the list of - VFL 2024 FOTHERGILL-ROUND-MITCHELL MEDAL NOMINATIONS Brisbane Lions: Tahj Abberley, Jack Manly Carlton: Will White Coburg: Flynn Gentile👍🏻 Essendon: Matthew Foley, Will Hoare Footscray Bulldogs: Cooper Craig-Peters, Joshua Kellett Frankston: George Grey🧙‍♂️ Gold Coast Suns: Leonardo Lombard North Melbourne: Jack Watkins Northern Bullants: Will Elliott Port Melbourne: Felix Flockart, Josh Green Richmond: Sam Davidson👍🏻, Mutaz El Nour Sandringham: Darby Hipwell, Anthony Seaton Southport: Nick Williams Werribee: Riley Bice👍🏻, Jaelen Pavlidis, Jake Smith Williamstown: Corey Ellison, Joel Fitzgerald