spirit of norm smith

Agree. If we had 1st pick, we would probably choose Brayshaw.

McCartin or Petrecca at pick 2... its a win either way. Both could be number 1 and MFC needs both types. Brayshaw also is a future star.

Better spread after last 2 years of trading ... we are active and good signs for the future. We need draft picks 2 & 3 to be great players ... not immediately but by 2017-8.

Development league ...

Agree...we have too many C graders. Bail & Mckenzie are surplus that are clogging up the list. Newton will boost our midfield depth. He is likely to be an emergency Round 1 but we will give him a run Round 3-6 depending on results. HE IS TOUGH AND SKILLED...thats a bonus in my estimations.

Howe to play as a forward this year ... hopefully. We need him as a goal kicker.

In order of preference & may be available: Lukas Webb Jack Lonie Billy Evans Tom Wilkinson Josh Deluca

In order of preference...may be available: Oscar Mcdonald Ed Langdon James Rose Nathan Drummond Touk Miller

2 - Brayshaw 3 - McCartin or Lever

great article on AFL.COM today about Schroder... worth a rookie spot.

yes yes and yes. another prototype of what MFC needs. this kid has the talent and the toughness. He was behind too many in a strong Geelong mid rotation. Worth a rookie spot.

2,3,40, 42(Stretch), 53. rookies 2 & 20 (Evans) Added ... Lamumba, Gartlett, Frost, Newton, Jetta (upgrade) Hopefully... 2-Angus Brayshaw 3-Pat McCartin 40-Ed Langdon (as Oscar Mcdonald is likely to be unavailable) 42-Billy Stretch 53-Nathan Drummond rookies- 2-Tom Wilkinson 20-Michael Evans (rookie)

Rookie chance... hopefully in red and blue.He is a chance. Tough. Skilled.

No. If Evans is delisted (which I agree with) then pick 53 is in play. Next pick is then for Jetta upgrade. draft #2,3,40,53 plus rookie draft #2, 20. I agree all the Bailey & Neeld sins are being addressed.

I like Billy Evans as a smokie. Tough Scott Selwood type from the Bendigo Pioneers. His problem was his leadership and willingness to help the team. Skipper of the pioneers. Probably pick 25-35 mid year then drifted to late pick by close of year. He is a perfect half back / inside mid. Think Jed Adcock also. If not pick 53, then a rookie #2 selection.

Welcome pick 40 ... Unfortunately with Dom Barrys departure. I think Evans & JT stay on the playing list and we use 2 rookie selections.

Yes I think the demands of AFL life can take it tolls. Our recruiting of Dom after being in the Ballarat school system appeared less risk than being from NT to adjust to Melbourne city living. Unfortunately now with Wona, Jurrah & Barry leaving, our indigenous NT playing stocks are zero. Wish Dom all the best.

Ed Langdon would be handy and is profiled on AFL website. My call is still Jackson Neilson, Touk Miller, Nathan Drummond or Oscar Mcdonald... depending in availability of course.

predict 6-7 wins ... 16th ahead of Saints and Blues.

Nakia Cockatoo... the unlikely #3 may be becoming more likely by the day. Watch the highlights again. He is Judd crossed with Burgoyne. A punt ... yes. A risk worth taking ... yes.

Melbourne 18.9.117 def Gold Coast 15.10.100 Goals: Hogan 4, Kent 3, Dawes 2, McCartin 2, Gartlett 2, Howe, Newton, Watts, Tyson, Toumpas. Best: Tyson, N Jones, Viney, Lamumba, Hogan, Howe. If only...

Could he ... possibly... maybe even ... be a remote chance at pick 3. Yes he played one game but this kid has the talent. bazinga for cockatoo at 3. !!!

I will be rapt if its #2 Angus Brayshaw #3 Pat McCartin #40 Jackson Nelson

One player who I had around 30 seems to have slipped and may be a draft bonus. Jackson Nelson from the Geelong Falcons. 187 cms running tall half back. Great skills. Agile. Good pace. Good build. Easily kicks it 50. Kicks well on his opposite (left) foot. I would have had him in the frame at #23 even. He could be a Mundy like midfielder even down the track From the AFL Draft site he is listed as 30-70 range and some phantoms have him 50-60. He would be a draft steal IMO at #40.

Let's aim for Ben Newton ... I am expecting big things from him in 2015. Will make an impact right away IMO.