Straight Sets Simon

I don't hate the idea because this kind of ruthlessness isn't in Melbourne's DNA, but with the type of talent that Hogan is I'd like us to try and do everything we can to keep him.

Even if in return we could get a good midfielder?

Delist: Matt Jones (pay out) Terlich (pay out) Riley Bail Fitzpatrick Hunt (rookie spot if lucky) Garland (or walk as RFA) McKenzie Grimes Retire: Jamar Cross Will be traded: Toumpas (might get a fourth round pick in return if lucky, otherwise delist or rookie) Howe Should look at trading if right deal comes along: Tom McDonald Watts Dawes Rookies: vandenBerg (promoted already) Harmes (another year on rookie list if possible) King (another year on rookie list if possible) White (no idea)

True, just using him as an example.

Just putting it out there while his value is high, trade Tom McDonald for say Adam Treloar?

If Viney only ends up being as good as Brett Kirk I will cry. I realise the comparisons weren't just based on football ability but Viney probably already is a better player than Kirk.

I guess he'll be cheap.

Neeld copped a lot for bringing in Rodan, Byrnes and Pedersen but some of Roos' fringe selections haven't been great either.

I'd take Bennell in a heartbeat.

Really?

Is Aish any good?

Treloar would still need to be traded, even if he isn't under contract.

Sadly, a lot of those possessions weren't damaging. Just handballs sideways that didn't impact on the game.

Clint Bizkit - Melbourne

I've made that comparison many times in my mind already.

No, Todd Viney.

That's assuming we would get something for him.

What are the chances that Toumpas will be given a new contract after this season?

Sucked in Port, I bet they have no idea how well Toumpas has been training!

Surely you're extracting the urine?

I agree, I like look of him a lot.

My point is that there is such group think around the top 10 to 20 players each year, usually based on current rather than future ability.

My guess is that in five years time the best player from this draft won't have come from the top 5 or even top 10 picks. It just seems to be the way these days.

That's the point, both Scully's and Fyfe's weren't all that exciting but one is now a star and one is a plodder.

I'm not overly excited by his highlights it must be said. However, I wasn't overly excited by Scully's or Fyfe's so it's still very much a lottery.