Roger Mellie

Agree, plus the fact that King's knee went for a second time.

If the Pies are unhappy, I'm happy

Tom Rockliff has fleas

Gold Coast lose?

His kicks have rocket like trajectory, but unfortunately without the guidance system. Should be a good player if he can fix this or limit himself to short kicks.

And attitude

I think O'Shea was shopped around last year as well, with no interest. Pass

I'd feel more confident about this if it was from a credible journo.

Interesting if around the mark. I thought they'd keep one of Michie or Newton for midfield depth. It's probably easier to retain Viv than delist Newton and go through the rookie draft. Viv is also a bit more versatile. Samael will be happy. I suspect Dawes will be up in the air until Trade Week unfolds. Best news will be the upgrading of Smith if it happens

Hmmm KPD with a dodgy kick. Sounds familiar

lol

Or they're just repeat suckers (I hope)

Big ask

I didn't realise that. It paints a slightly different picture but I find it hard to believe they would be trotting out last year's line as though there'd been no improvement between this year and last.

Having waded through all the hoo ha, I would factor in the following - if his father is gravely ill, there would be some compulsion to stay around the family as opposed to signing up for a long term deal and swanning off to the other side of the country. I know if it were me, I'd be loathe to lock into a long term deal until I was sure about the home front. I realise the club will be very accommodating and I believe it when they say he's happy at Melbourne. For me, that would be the reality of it. In other words, I think it's about the family and not about playing for Melb or Freo or raking in the big bucks, at this time.

I thought he looked pretty good, but was better last game. He worked is way into the game and a full time preseason might do wonders for size and development. I thought he was better than Spencil (talent wise) and he's already ahead of Max King. It's a shame he's not a forward / ruck.

He's doing some coaching there

The footage looks pretty impressive. If they can sort out his injury issues he might be worth a punt

I don't think too many are taking it as gospel. Hope he keeps posting I love it

Knee injury

I think that's where he got his height

How could we go past Joel Garner?

You're on fire Fence

IIRC he has a very good kick but is slow.