Roger Mellie

Melbourne get 2 and 20

I just think there was an error in the title of this thread 'Tom Phillips - Outside Skills and Speed'

Oliver May Petty Langdon Fritsch Spargo

If you look up cat's bum mouth in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of Dimma!

Why don't you compare apples with apples when lamenting Jackson's footballing ability/consistency? He's in his third year and has just clocked up 50 games - not bad for a ruck! Lets compare him with say Darcy Cameron - he's also just clocked up 50 games. The difference is, he was drafted in 2016 and debuted in 2018. Sam Draper, also drafted in 2016, is up to 43 games. Sean Darcy, also from the 2016 draft, tops the lot with 81 games. I'm sure in hindsight, many would have picked Sean Darcy a hell of a lot higher than pick 38. Imagine Jackson's tally after 6 years in the system. I don't believe it's reasonable to demand consistency from a third year ruck that's already way ahead of the pack. so long as he continues to develop and improve. His game's looking pretty good at the pointy end of the season too.

I reckon 4 or 5 of those frees in 2021 were in the GF too! .......if he got 4 or 5 frees in the 2022 Grand Final, I'd be very happy.

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.