Demon Jack

About to enter the prime of his career. My early tip for the 2017 Best & Fairest.

I haven't seen much of him but I can't see him being much of an upgrade over the Michie's and Newton's of the world.

Not worried about Brayshaw. He'll be ok.

It's how many sausage rolls he'll kick in Round 1.

It's been mentioned on the Trade Whispers thread, but Cam Pederson looks set to be with the Dees in 2017! Probably not what Chris Dawes wanted to hear. http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-04/melbourne-to-offer-cam-pedersen-a-new-deal

Hopefully he goes back working for something with a little more credibility than The Footy Show. Best of luck with getting back out there Gaz.

Showed some ok signs early in the year. I remember his influence was a key factor that turned the North Melbourne game. Will probably stick around for 2017 but I can't see him getting a game ahead of Hunt and potentially Hibberd.

What a joyful morning it's been for Freo and West Coast supporters. Hogan signs with us and now Rory Lobb signs with the Giants.

Wow, you go off the Internet for an hour... But absolutely brilliant news! It might be an obvious statement to make, but I'll be the first to predict that Jesse is going to have an absolute belter of a 2017 season. Getting this contract done before the start of next year will surely remove a lot of stress from Jesse's mind. For those who missed his interview on trade radio (myself included), Josh Mahoney will be on SEN at 10:25

Consider this last statement irrelevant. Chris Fagen is about to be announced as the Brisbane coach.

Marty Pask (Lynden Dunn's manager) was just on trade radio. Quick recap (although it's not much we don't already know) - Dunn still has one year left on his contract but is open to a move. - Brisbane are interested and the ideal suitor - Considering the potential of a move interstate, Dunn is ideally looking at a two year deal. - Brisbane still need to appoint a new coach, therefore nothing is guaranteed.

Agreed, and his work at stoppages is superb as well. Like many of our other players, his deficiencies are often found in his kicking.

Right on the money. A new and fresh surrounding might reinvigorate Motlop, but I certainly wouldn't want us to pay overs for him.

Guys, thanks to all you've done in what was a very turbulent era for the club. Good luck with your future endeavours.

Final Melbourne votes. Max Gawn: 16 Votes Jack Viney: 14 Votes Nathan Jones: 11 Votes Jesse Hogan: 6 Votes Dom Tyson: 6 Votes Bernie Vince: 6 Votes Jack Watts: 5 Votes Clayton Oliver: 3 Votes James Harmes: 2 Votes Jayden Hunt: 1 Vote Dean Kent: 1 Vote

Kudos to that poster who mentioned Jones as Melbourne's highest vote getter at $12. Currently on 11 votes, one ahead of Viney.

Surprised to see Bernie poll a couple of best on grounds. Thought Tyson was better in the first Hawthorn game and that Gawn was better in the Queens Birthday game.

Round 9 vs Brisbane 3 Votes: J.Hogan 2 Votes: J.Harmes 1 Vote: C.Oliver

Vote recipients after round 7 Viney - 8 Gawn - 6 N.Jones - 4 Watts - 3 Hogan - 2 Oliver - 2 Tyson - 1

Round 1 vs GWS 1 Vote: Phil Davis 2 Votes: Clayton Oliver 3 Votes: Jack Viney

Could someone man up on Lin Jong please?

Can't win a touch at the moment.

Scorps are playing incredibly well despite the one sided umpiring.

Scorps lead by a goal at half time.