Demon Jack

Sigh..we're going to end up with a future third rounder aren't we?

Geelong's knack of plucking guns out of nowhere using late picks is seriously going to be tested if they go through with that, especially with Tassie (tentatively) on the horizon.

Unlikely, but I really wish we part with pick 28 instead of 24. Clubs will likely come knocking for pick 24 on draft night and we could profit nicely.

I went to North vs Saints late in the season and Heath impressed me with his physicality, something we haven't really had in a backup ruck since Preussy. Think he snagged a couple that day as well. Shrewd bit of business here.

Question... I know the club would prefer to trade for Mihocek to avoid diluting the Spargo compensation pick (currently 42) However, if we end up bringing in Mihocek as a free agent, what's stopping us from trading the Spargo pick in another trade beforehand (an example might be the deal for Heath) so it's not affected?

My thinking as well. There's bound to be a slider or two that a club will want first dibs on come the second round. Richmond made out like bandits in that trade. North's pick 2 this year for Richmond's pick 27 last year.

I can't help but feel sorry for Wade. Wanted to leave at the end of 2024 when we had serious interest in him but GWS held him to his contract saying he's a 'required player' Spends 2025 still playing VFL footy while Melbourne retains their interest. GWS are resigned to losing him and bring in Laverde as defensive depth. The 2025 trade week arrives amid a period of significant change for the MFC and we are reported to have cooled on our interest after over a year, leaving Wade uncontracted and without a home in 2026. Footy is a cruel game.

Does anyone think we try and snag Freo's first (currently 12) as part of this deal?

The only scenario in which Clarry goes to Collingwood for something like pick 38 is if they are willing to take on the financial commitment of his full contract. $700k discount or not, pick 38 is unders.

I don't mind it. Petty can return to defence and it takes the pressure off JVR and Jefferson. As long as we don't bomb it on his head and actually kick it to him out on a lead, we might have a good one here.

Reminds me of ANB. Hard runner and provides a link between the midfield and forward line.

When he's 'on' he's still far and above one of the best bash and crash clearance midfielders in the competition. Without any intel, it looked as though he was fighting a few niggles this season. Just didn't look quite right for most of the year. Still an important player for us.

Windsor will be like a new recruit for us next season. Looked down on confidence for much of this season playing half back. He started to look more assured when we started playing him more in the middle. His speed will be important for us in 2026.

Greatest MFC player I've seen in my time supporting the club. I wouldn't put it past him to contend for a ninth AA next year which gets him into uncharted territory. Contracted until 2027, but realistically, how much longer can he go on for? Hopefully the heir apparent will be in place by then.

It feels as though Trent still has another gear or two left in him. I don't want to say he's stagnated, but it's clear that playing him primarily off half back hasn't done his development much good when he's shown tremendous ability in the midfield. Here's hoping King can bring out the best in Rob next season and onwards.

Freo have picks 11, 29, 38, 47 and 65. Would a straight swap for 29 get it done? I wonder if we can push for pick 11 by sending over an extra pick or two?

Which is odd considering you'd expect someone like Max Gawn would be pretty handy to learn from.

Has never taken the next step after his 2021 finals series heroics. Doesn't win enough ball as a midfielder and doesn't kick enough goals as a half forward. Here's hoping King can bring the best out of Sparrow next season.

$990k is pretty excessive for someone who averaged 15 touches, 4 marks and 2 tackles this season. Yikes.

Wow, Saints are really going all in on next season. De Koning, Silvagni, Aleer, Ryan and Flanders. This has the potential to blow up in their face and set them back a decade if they're not careful.

Frostball circa 2018-19 was a fun time. I think he'll find plenty of suitors if he wants to play on for a fourth club.

Probably not going to be a game breaker at AFL level but I think he should've featured more in the senior side this season. Loved his game against the Swannies where he set up 2-3 goals with little taps and handpasses.

Final MFC vote tally Max Gawn - 23 Christian Petracca - 16 Kysaiah Pickett - 10 Jack Viney - 8 Jake Bowey - 3 Christian Salem - 3 Jake Melksham - 2

Kozzy also hit double digits for the first time in his career!

As much as I hate reliving THAT moment... NWM not polling the three votes is the shock of the night.