spirit of norm smith

No. He needs to get fit and firing. I would think a year in the VFL is needed for Watts. I remember him in 2014... reminded me of Andrew Mackie.

agree Vickery and Fitz ... oohh no. Hawks on the slide ??????

Sorry Cats v Bulldogs in GF would be amazing. Go Bulldogs. Matty Boyd is a star. The Giants will get their turn.

Sorry Melksham should be in midfield group. Brings run and carry and footspeed. Good mix of mids.

hope to bring in Melksham, Hibberd, Salem Weideman to our best 22. Oliver will now get a run at becoming a man and Vince becomes the silk as a fwd/mid Bac5k 6: Jetta t.mcd o.mcd salem frost Hibberd Mids 9: N.Jones Viney tyson Stretch Hunt ...Brayshaw Vince oliver Melksham Fwd 6: Hogan Weideman Watts Petracca Kent Garlett Gawn Harmes unlucky to miss out

agree Egan would be a target

Bulldogs win because they 1. win the contested footy 2. use quick hands (handballs) to a player in a BETTER POSITION 3. believe in themselves (Beveridge says we work on our strengths and stay positive) 4. pressure and tackling is not negotiable (discipline) 5. Bontempelli and Macrae ... midfield stars

It's No from me

Agree... Hibberd to Melbourne. Though I still expect 1-2 surprise trades as players and clubs can't agree to create opportunities.

Vardy maybe as a delisted free agent or for pick 80. A punt !!

Round 1 Essendon away MCG Sunday afternoon Round 2 Carlton home MCG Sat.night Round 3 Collingwood away MCG Sat.night Round 4 Tigers home Anzac Eve night MCG Round 5 Port Power away Adelaide oval Sat.night Round 6 St.Kilda home MCG Sat. afternoon Round 7 Sydney away SCG Sat.night. Round 8 Hawthorn home MCG Sunday twilight Round 9 Kangas away Etihad Sat.night Round 10 Lions away Gabba Sunday early Round 11 Collingwood Queens Birthday home MCG Monday afternoon Round 12 Bye Round 13 Eagles home Darwin Sat.night Round 14 Bulldogs away Etihad Friday night Round 15 Suns away Metricon Saturday twilight Round 16 Crows home MCG Saturday twilight Round 17 Geelong home MCG Sat.night Round 18 Fremantle away WACA Sunday afternoon Round 19 Tigers away MCG Sunday afternoon Round 20 Essendon home MCG Sat.night Round 21 Giants away Blacktown Saturday afternoon Round 22 Port Power home MCG Sunday early Round 23 Kangas home MCG Sat.afternoon 13 MCG games 10 night matches Darwin game Queens Birthday game Anzac Eve game 2 games v Port Kangas Bombers Blues Magpies 7 interstate games incl Darwin Avoid Saints at Etihad. Avoid Geelong at Simmonds.

Yes... I think Essendon will want us in round 1 as their "whipping boys"... or their b-archs. Bring it on. Hibberd and Melksham would be keen.

Zac Clarke as the backup

Melksham to be available. Hibberd trade for pick 27. Zac Clarke in as a DFA. Garland to Lions for pick 48. delistings: Dawes, Grimes, Terlich, Newton, Michie (r), King(r). Wagner and M.White retain as rookies. 3 National Draft Picks 45, 48, 63. Hamish Brayshaw (mid/fwd), Corey Lyons (mid) Jack Henry (tall mid). 2 Rookie Draft Picks 8, 26. Lachlan Dalgleish (pacy outside runner), Declan Kielty (key position back)

Matt La Fontaine is unlikely to be drafted but has impressed in the 3 matches I saw of the Stingrays. Maybe a rookie. Dees should consider just for the nostalgia !!

Scrimshaw is very talented. I think the West Coast will grab him at pick 12-13. They have grabbed talented Vics like Gaff and Duggan, and prefer skilled lefties.

Lots of talent in these teams. Louis Cunningham is one to watch. He has improved through the year. Would be available around 50+

Still a place for experience on the list. If Lamumba is fit and healthy, he can be valuable around September action. You need experience under pressure. Vince, Jonesy, Lamumba provide that.

no no no no

Must keep either Dunn or Garland. Will only let one go and my call is Garland to Lions for pick 48.

Watch out for Josh Begley (Eastern Ranges). May be drafted around 45-rookie range. Very strong mid/fwd with Jake Stringer qualities. He has really improved in 2016 and has some wraps. Interesting to see how he goes at draft camp.

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Good first year. Tired as expected. Instructions should be to run and kick kick kick. 50/50 chance for upgrade. I think we should promote and show the faith. Maybe sign up until end 2018.

yes to Dal Santo ... his kicking skills are Elite. Better than anyone at MFC including Salem. We need someone to deliver to Jesse and Weed even for 12 months.

I think Oliver and Petracca will make a bigger impact than Mills. They are impact players and will be keys to MFC success