Roger Mellie

Chris from Camberwell

Petty's contracted until 2025

No Munro no Casey?

I'd prefer Rutten to Hird any day of the week.

I'd like to see Harmes and Bowey come in if only to give some struggling players a rest. Some of them look pretty wretched (Petracca & Jordon for eg.). It won't happen but we look to be really limping to the finish line. Do we get a week off at the end of the H & A season? We certainly need it - it's been a taxing fixture.

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Charlie Curnow - clown Tom Hawkins - creepy clown Gryan Miers - creepier clown Tex Walker - creepiest clown

Nat Fyfe - Hair Consultant Jack Viney - boxer or demolition contractor

Did Max manage to slot one?

Thanks. Are we mentioned as one of the suitors for Georgiades?

Cripps' counsel, Christopher Townshend QC, argued there was "a denial of natural justice" Ah Chee didn't get too much natural justice

The Treloar deal might be a useful comparison for Grundy, however, I don't think they'll get as much for him as they did Treloar. Treloar was traded (dumped) in his prime, whereas Grundy is older, perhaps at or towards the end of his prime and might have injury issues. Bulldogs gave pick 14 and received Treloar (with a $1.5m discount) picks 26, 33 and 42 I cant see Grundy getting more than a late 2nd or 3rd rounder (or some permutation)

Brayshaw playing in the middle

I think the penny finally dropped for him early last year when he was asked if he wanted to play in the midfield or in finals. I would be interested to see if this newfound 'role player' could translate into the midfield in the form of a two-way running, tackler who is happy dishing off to a player in a better position. Those qualities were absent from his midfield game in the past. Having said that, I'm happy for him to continue his excellent role in the back line or wherever he is required. Happy to acknowledge there is proven midfield quality there.

Dude - not being serious. I also can't see Dusty going to GC because he was drafted 2 years before Brandon Ellis and therefore they must be besties (as per the Age article)

Ok, I could be talked around to this: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/chasing-the-sun-why-gold-coast-must-make-an-offer-to-lure-dustin-martin-20220725-p5b4cc.html Jackson to Freo, Dusty to Gold Coast, King to Melbourne - Freo can sort out the rest.

I was hoping the same with Josh Kelly and Salem a while back..... Ah well

Aren't they about to get Alwyn Davey Jnr?

Lol, I'm pretty sure Freo aren't pursuing Jackson because of his current MVP status. He did something bloody special in the GF - the big stage. He performed way above expectations for a second year player and that's what matters if you're entertaining finals footy. I'm sure I could come up with a list of gun players that didn't perform in grand finals contrary to Shane Ellen's cameo, but both are irrelevant.

I rate Jackson as an immense talent and most importantly, a proven performer in the GF. He's a mile off peaking so I wouldn't bother with current MVP's and I suspect Freo don't either, although I'm sure they will try and dampen his value utilising those very stats. It's reasonable to be drawing comparisons with Danger, Kelly and Cameron for trade value but it's skewed by the fact he has so many more years ahead of him. What would rival clubs have paid for Dangerfield or Cameron in their 4th year of footy? Who knows? If they're going to pay him ridiculous money then they can't offer up average players, but then again, we're dealing with Bell, so I'm confident he'll live up to his reputation and be hunting a second feather in his cap.

You seem eager to talk down Jackson's ability and trade value. If Jackson is being offered anything like the money bandied around (which goes a long way to reflecting his value to Freo), they will have to come up with an acceptable trade. Lobb plus their first round pick, for example, won't cut it.

He's 27 in March! He should've settled down by now.....I don't think he's going to.

I'm inclined to agree. Bedford might not be troubling the statistician too often, but I'm not sure we can loose his speed and pressure - particularly with Melksham in the side. We know he can kick the odd goal and these may become more frequent as he acclimatises. I'd like him to form a lethal combo with Kossie in time.

I would not have Lobb earlier than pick 30 - and that's being generous. IMO he's closer to steak knives than the top 10. Luke Jackson is a generational talent and proven grand final gun with 10+ years of footy ahead of him. Lobb is a 29 year old who's having a good year amongst many ordinary ones. I realise people are not talking direct swap but FFS his value isn't anywhere near first round.

We'll have to agree to disagree. I have no problem with his tank, now or down the track. He flashes in and out of games because he's a small forward, like our others do. He's learning and improving how to impact games. I think the only thing that'll stop him being a serious MFC player is his kicking. I have faith in Chocco to make inroads.