Straight Sets Simon

They don't have any value on the list either.

I'd be annoyed if we kept Fitzpatrick and Spencer but traded Martin, unless we got a very good deal for Martin.

I heard that, knew it must have been someone from Demonland.

Tim Harrington flatly dismissed the figures about Dawes' salary that have been mentioned in the media.

Why is Spencer still on the list?

Cameron Pedersen highlights. Looks pretty good, nice skills.

Please, "elite" is the most overused word in football history.

Just a silly Fox Footy thing.

I heard (take with grain of salt) he wanted three years, would settle for two but club only offered one.

Rivers was better forward than Garland. Garland plays on smaller forwards but not as well as people make out. It was apt that Garland came second in the "Coach Killers" award for one of his many brain fades.

Rivers has a football brain.

Give me Rivers over Garland.

All the best Jared, I think he'll be good for Geelong. Sad to see him go.

Pedersen is only 193 cm, I don't see how he is a second ruckman. Martin potentially has a bit of Naitanui about him (athletic but slightly uncoordinated). When he knuckled down and got fit in 2011 he was very good, but for such a smart guy he doesn't seem to be able to get his head around putting in the effort to be a better player.

Vaguely rings a bell.

I remember people said something similar after the Cook draft. I agree, I am happy with the aggressive way the club has gone about it, but let's review in a few years.

You said the same thing about Bailey.

We heard the same things about Scully and Trengove. I'm happy to get excited but the proof will be in a few years time. Funnily enough, I am genuinely excited about Viney because of his acceleration, size and fight for the contest.

I remember seeing Dawes interviewed and always liked the way he spoke, far more intelligent than your average footballer.

Twelve months ago we chased Dawes hard, we didn't get him so we got Clark instead. Now we have both!

Is "AFL_News" officially connected to the AFL?

Anyone who quotes a Facebook page as a confirmed source should have his or her account deleted.

The misleading thing about tacke numbers is that some players tackle when they miss a contest or going for the ball. Then there are those like Trengove and Sylvia who just wait outside packs to tackle.

Is Pedersen big enough to ruck?

I went to a training session last pre-season and remember making the comment that the coaches (Royal in particular) were riding Gysberts hard, not surprising to hear the coaches may not be thrilled with his attitude. It's a shame because it was a golden opportunity to come out big winners from McLean leaving.