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Kynan Brown 2023, Noah Yze 2024, Kalani White and Jake Brown 2025. Others in later years, eg White twins around 2029ish.

MFC article from 2018 detailing prospective father sons to come. Hopefully a couple or more decide to make it to AFL. Melbourne's future father-son prospects (melbournefc.com.au)

According to draftguru afl our provisional picks for 2023 based on 2022 finish are: 13,14,32,33 and 88. Obviously will not fall that way but an indication of a good 2023 hand. We will likely lose a player or 2 not getting a regular game who want out so we may pick up enough points to get Kynan Brown without dipping into our starting hand. We also have scope to improve our hand by trading a combination of picks. Its possible we may trade pick(s) for a player. If you have not looked at draftguru take a peek - it has some interesting pick/game etc stats.

Yep Lions bids should put us around pick 34. Great strategy this trade week. With the Tassy team coming in the next 2 or 3 years there will be compromised drafts. So strike now ( I guess the is why the Tigers and Cats loaded up with talent). Also next year's draft is supposed to be a beauty. We will need a couple of Tall KPP's. The Tassie team will be given heaps of $$ to pinch players as well as draft picks.

From Cal Twomey's phantom the only 2 tall forwards/ruck we could access at around pick 13 would be Jefferson (pick 10) and Keller (pick27). Should be a few of KPFs around pick 37. Lions have picks just before ours which will be used on their F/S bids. So we will come in a few picks. No doubt JT and team have their eye on a few. May surprise us and pick a mid???

Probably already been posted but Kevin Sheehan link to Draft possible Rucks/Forwards. Kevin Sheehan’s 2022 NAB AFL Draft Top Prospects – Tall Forwards/Rucks Great draft hand next year. Two firsts and 2 seconds. Likely will try to trade up further. Likely a tall Ruck/Forward this year and next year. TMc, B Brown, Gawn all around 30 plus. Sure to get Kynan Brown as a F/S mid next year as well.

I doubt pick 37 on its own will be offered for Weid. If it is take it and run.

Weid on the news. Deal tomorrow. Presenter said likely future 3rd round pick. A bit more ammo for the Grundy deal.

Just spotted this years picks after todays trading: 13, 27, 54,72

What have we got currently as currency? This draft and futures.? I am firing shots blind!! Dammed confusing.

Wieid likely on the way out. Probably Dons 3rd or 4th. Throw that in with pick 27 for Grundy.

Another club may be interested but we may have to pay part of his wage.

Freo's offer is an insult.

Adem Yze was exceptionally skilled. Smart skillful players rarely get into 'nasty' situations simply because they have an advanced level of awareness. Ooze always went when it was his turn - no problem what so ever. Could never question his competitiveness when the ball was there to be won. In fact his skill level ensured he won it way more than not. He was an absolute gun of a player. Robbie Flower was another exceptionally skilled player with a superior level of awareness.

What will we get for James - 2nd rounder? Give it to the Magpies for Grundy.

When you lose 2 finals on the trot a few players have to go especially if you have some good young players at the VFL level or you lose them as well. Both Hunt and Harmes are very capable AFL players. We look like being very active this trade period.

On Ch 9 news. Dees doing due diligence on Hunter who wants a fresh start or the Bullies want him to have a fresh start??

Part of our Jackson booty will be used for Grundy. The best part for young talent. Talk is an early 2nd rounder will get Grundy done so an early 1st rounder should give us some good options. A good KPF as an early draftee would a good choice for list/age balance.

All the best for Jayden. Careers don't last long so make the most you can. Dees obviously have plans for half back and a wish to bring new players etc. Pick 52 is a bit skimpy but we may be able to put it to good use.

All the best for Hunty. He should make a few more $ out of this move - good because you don't play all that long so take it if its on offer. Wonder whether we will move another player or 2 or 3 on and make a play for CG's pick 7 and Bowes. Add a year to his contract and average it to say $550 or $600k or less?? No doubt it will be considered but likely rejected. Would need Tomlinson to move on before it can even be considered. Who is worth more Josh Dunkley or Luke Jackson? I am tipping Luke. Bullies want 2 1sts.

I went along to watch live. Turner definitely AFL ready. JvR has the necessary skills to play AFL next year. - add strength as well. He is very good close in contested situation goty the ball out a few times. Is mobile and can fly. Thrives on physical contact. He walked past us after the Presentation. TMc was right JvR is built like a Tank with a bit of zip. Another pre season and watch out. Woey looks like he could be a good AFL player. Did some good things. T Mc was at the presentation. Did anyone notice whether he seemed to be inured - foot???

Hmm, 2023 and 2025 drafts to look forward to. There is some risk with Grundy. I am only in favour of trading for him if we still get a 1st rounder to use in this draft.

Probably right, what we pay for Grundy if we want him will be related to the amount the Mags are willing to chip in. Likely closer to pick 15 to 20. I am not completely sold on Grundy.

Richardson on the news said we will want to replace both talent and position. Indicates Grundy? I think after the Coaches and Richardson review the season (including a brief by the Recruiting and List management) they will know what they want. It is pretty obvious that we need a ruck replacement. Either Grundy, or another via trade. Looks like a shootout between Freo and WCE which is good for us.. Two top 10's or equivalent would be good. One for the Mags and one for us. Cadman looks good but there are a few talented KP's in the draft that could also be ok.

At least its no shock - we expected it. Even better it will be a shoot out between WCE and Freo. The WCE pick 2 which will be pick 3 after the Lions F/S look enticing. Gives us a go at Cadman which with JvR and Fritter will set up the future of our Forward line. With the extra pick on top of the WCE PICK 2 we can recruit or trade for a decent back up to Gawney.