2019
Jones 27, Melksham 24
2018
Brayshaw 19, Petracca 19, Gawn 23, Garland 26 (UFA),
2017
Dunn 27, Hogan 20, Viney 20, Lumumba 28, Kennedy-Harris20, Salem 19, Vandenberg 23, Neal-Bullen 19, Stretch 18, Kennedy* 21, Bugg* 23
2016
Trengove 22, Dawes 26, Grimes 25 (RFA), Watts 24 (RFA), Vince 29, Tyson* 21, Kent 21, M Jones 27, Spencer 25 (UFA), T McDonald 22, Terlich 25, Jetta 25, Garlett 25, Frost 21, Newton 22, O McDonald 19, Pedersen 28, King ®19, White ®18, Smith ®20, Hunt 19, Harmes 19
2015
Michie 23,
OUT (8): Cross (Ret.), Jamar (Del.), McKenzie (Del.), Riley (Del.), Bail (Del.), Fitzpatrick (Del.), Howe (T), Toumpas (T)
INS (9) : Melksham, Kennedy, Bugg, Smith ®, Vandenberg (Upgraded), Harmes (Upgraded), ND3, ND7, ND35~, ND39~, ND74~,
Open Spots - PL: 3 RL: 2
* = Require confirmation...
It was reported on one of the radio stations this morning that we have asked Kreuzer in for a medical.
From what I am reading, Kreuzer failed the medical for a couple of clubs, but Collingwood is heavily involved in him.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 10, 2015, 01:10:05 PM
From what I am reading, Kreuzer failed the medical for a couple of clubs, but Collingwood is heavily involved in him.
Apparently the failed medicals are completely untrue.
Ah, well there you go. I read that there could also be a trade involving Witts and Kreuzer so it looks like Collingwood are all over him.
I wonder if we will get this coveted star midfielder that we've wanted to get for a few years now...
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 10, 2015, 04:46:30 PM
I wonder if we will get this coveted star midfielder that we've wanted to get for a few years now...
Very very unlikely :(
Maybe when we show the potential to win a premiership, but until then...
Unless it is Harley Bennell? On field, he is everything the Demons need in my eyes. Fast, can kick goals, can tear apart a game and has that X factor.
http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-09-11/jamars-time-at-melbourne-comes-to-an-end
QuoteRUCKMAN Mark Jamar’s fine career with Melbourne has come to a close, after 155 AFL games from 2003-15.
Jamar, 32, addressed the players and coaches at AAMI Park on Thursday that his time with Melbourne after more than a decade had come to an end, after the club did not offer him a contract for 2016.
Quote from: Ricochet on September 11, 2015, 02:42:07 PM
http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-09-11/jamars-time-at-melbourne-comes-to-an-end
QuoteRUCKMAN Mark Jamar’s fine career with Melbourne has come to a close, after 155 AFL games from 2003-15.
Jamar, 32, addressed the players and coaches at AAMI Park on Thursday that his time with Melbourne after more than a decade had come to an end, after the club did not offer him a contract for 2016.
Not surprising.
Well done on a solid career Jamar. I always appreciated your loyalty.
You could say... he's GAWN! :P
Quote from: Barra13 on September 11, 2015, 11:17:34 AM
Unless it is Harley Bennell? On field, he is everything the Demons need in my eyes. Fast, can kick goals, can tear apart a game and has that X factor.
I'd absolutely love him!
Our off-field is very stable... even then, do we really care about off-field issues, if it meant we were good on field?
I certainly wouldn't.
Apparently Melbourne has pulled out of the race for Bennell. For what reason, I am not sure. Could be that GC are asking too much? Roos might not want the off-field antics at the club? Who knows.
There are also whispers that Melbourne are heavily into Hamish Hartlett. Could be an interesting addition.
Howe has stated that he has almost sealed a deal to extend his time at the club.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 15, 2015, 10:22:36 AM
Apparently Melbourne has pulled out of the race for Bennell. For what reason, I am not sure. Could be that GC are asking too much? Roos might not want the off-field antics at the club? Who knows.
There are also whispers that Melbourne are heavily into Hamish Hartlett. Could be an interesting addition.
Howe has stated that he has almost sealed a deal to extend his time at the club.
Very interesting points here.
I'm 50/50 about HH, but wouldn't say no to him I suppose. I wouldn't give our first rounder, unless we got theirs as well in something like our first + second for HH + first rounder.
A shame about Harley. But will trust Roos & co. We know how desperate they are to attract talent, so there must be a good reason.
Jeremy Howe... I've felt like he was gonna leave all year. All these reports surprise me... I guess I'm OK with him staying... am I? Nah yeah, I am... I think.
Oh yeah, WHAT IS THE BULL shower ABOUT JAKE MELKSHAM?!
Talent, Roos! You said flowering talent!
What the flower!
I reckon Melksham could add to Melb what Monfries added to Port in his first year
Personally I wouldn't want Melksham at the club. I believe Essendon want a second and first round pick for him. Definitely not worth it.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 15, 2015, 11:05:05 AM
Personally I wouldn't want Melksham at the club. I believe Essendon want a second and first round pick for him. Definitely not worth it.
Haha!
I wouldn't give a third rounder!
Lol, up there with Jack Billings for Jake Carlisle
Apparently Tom Bugg is also in talks with the Dees.
It seems as though Melbourne has a good relationship with GWS/GC.
Todd Viney is also meeting with Scott Clayton (GC recruiting manager) today. Whatever that eventuates to, we will have to wait and see.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 15, 2015, 01:26:39 PM
Apparently Tom Bugg is also in talks with the Dees.
It seems as though Melbourne has a good relationship with GWS/GC.
I remember when we were dealing with GWS (we didn't know it was about Tyson at the time), that Bugg & Buntine came up. Maybe we like the guy?
Don't know heaps about him tbh.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 15, 2015, 04:12:25 PM
Todd Viney is also meeting with Scott Clayton (GC recruiting manager) today. Whatever that eventuates to, we will have to wait and see.
Interesting...
Despite what they say, still going hard for Dion maybe?
Quote from: Barra13 on September 15, 2015, 11:05:05 AM
Personally I wouldn't want Melksham at the club. I believe Essendon want a second and first round pick for him. Definitely not worth it.
That sounds absolutely ridiculous
Don't mean to doubt you Barra, but surely Essendon aren't
that stupid
Quote from: Big Mac on September 15, 2015, 07:09:23 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on September 15, 2015, 11:05:05 AM
Personally I wouldn't want Melksham at the club. I believe Essendon want a second and first round pick for him. Definitely not worth it.
That sounds absolutely ridiculous
Don't mean to doubt you Barra, but surely Essendon aren't that stupid
Rule 1: Never rule out anything when it comes to the great mind of Adrian Dodoro.
i call bs on that about Melksham sorry no way we would want a 1st and 2nd rounder
Duh-doro.
I did read it somewhere as being reported by someone (if my memory serves me it was Robbo). I tried to skim through a 14 page thread to link back to it but I couldn't find it.
I did see that there are reports of a 400k 4 year deal for Melksham and his manager has said he will most likely be at either Melbourne or Essendon next year. Goodwin is the man pushing for him from what they say.
I did have a laugh at this post I saw.
QuoteWow so many superstars on the move!
Dangerfield, could leave Adelaide, Bennell getting out of the Gold Coast, Treloar leaving GWS. I wonder what Melbourne will do to make themselves a force during trading season?
Melksham?
Oh okay...
Greg Denham was just on SEN saying that Hrovat likely to seek a trade with Melbourne & St.Kilda the interested teams.
There is also speculation of Jed Adcock to Melbourne.
Thanks btw for keeping us in the loop barra :)
I'd take Crozier!
Is it just some banter? Maybe it is something more?
Whatever the case, it has now been deleted.
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hahaha don't mind that Petracca!
The Petrackage!
I don't know what's worse now.
Quote from: Nige on September 17, 2015, 05:06:06 PM
I don't know what's worse now.
You just got Petrekt?
Nige just got Petrekt!
Hey Nige I think you just got Petrekt!
Corrrr cop that Nige, so Petrekt!
Was it clear I was referring to Petraccattack and Petrackage? :P
The Package is just brilliant, like most things Brian Taylor says and does. 8)
Yes. This is now a thing. Excellent 8)
Got Petrekt!
Just imagine if BT had a brain
Fitzpatrick, bail, Riley & Mckenzie delisted.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 18, 2015, 04:13:23 PM
Fitzpatrick, bail, Riley & Mckenzie delisted.
This was necessary.
Gia on Channel 7 Footy Show saying Melbourne has offered Dangerfield money that Adelaide and Geelong can't ($1.5mil).
Quote from: Barra13 on September 21, 2015, 11:36:19 AM
Gia on Channel 7 Footy Show saying Melbourne has offered Dangerfield money that Adelaide and Geelong can't ($1.5mil).
OH!
OH!
OH!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnWf1sQkjY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnWf1sQkjY)
1.5 Mill is a helluva lot to turn down!
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 21, 2015, 01:24:31 PM
1.5 Mill is a helluva lot to turn down!
You're not wrong. This could be huge if true
flower me what I'd do with 1.5mill a year for at least 5 years :o
Hell, that might even be enough to convince me to play for Melbourne!
(sorry guys, I love you all)
If true, but what about Hulk Money? :-X
And lol ele, it's funny cause its true :-X :'(
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 21, 2015, 01:32:42 PM
If true, but what about Hulk Money? :-X
This is the main concern
Surely the hour's drive to 'home' in Geelong is worth that kind of money?!
Take it Patrick, settle in Melbourne!
Wouldn't be surprised if the club provided him with a car and and paid for his petrol too :p
He'd probably be able to get a private jet or a hoverboard or something to get him down there if he's really keen to visit Moggs Creek from time to time.
Quote from: Nige on September 21, 2015, 01:50:20 PM
Surely the hour's drive to 'home' in Geelong is worth that kind of money?!
Take it Patrick, settle in Melbourne!
he can get a helicopter
Paul Connors seen leaving the demons head quarters today. Was meeting Josh Mahoney. He's Watts' and Melksham's manager
also Dangerfield's.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 21, 2015, 05:04:00 PM
Paul Connors seen leaving the demons head quarters today. Was meeting Josh Mahoney. He's Watts' and Melksham's manager
also Dangerfield's.
:-X :-X :-X
I shouldn't be allowing myself to get excited, you know. It's very likely it won't eventuate, or that the offer didn't even exist.
But still....
AWWW shower SOOOOONNNN
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 21, 2015, 05:28:44 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on September 21, 2015, 05:04:00 PM
Paul Connors seen leaving the demons head quarters today. Was meeting Josh Mahoney. He's Watts' and Melksham's manager
also Dangerfield's.
:-X :-X :-X
I shouldn't be allowing myself to get excited, you know. It's very likely it won't eventuate, or that the offer didn't even exist.
But still....
AWWW shower SOOOOONNNN
the excitement is founded i think you will get Melksham!!!
Quote from: Holz on September 21, 2015, 05:33:33 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 21, 2015, 05:28:44 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on September 21, 2015, 05:04:00 PM
Paul Connors seen leaving the demons head quarters today. Was meeting Josh Mahoney. He's Watts' and Melksham's manager
also Dangerfield's.
:-X :-X :-X
I shouldn't be allowing myself to get excited, you know. It's very likely it won't eventuate, or that the offer didn't even exist.
But still....
AWWW shower SOOOOONNNN
the excitement is founded i think you will get Melksham!!!
Haha, well played
SEN reporting Melbourne are chasing Matt Crouch.
Another Lynch situation? ;)
Danger could be Bronnie Bishop 2.0 taking the chopper from Melbourne to Geelong :P
Quote from: TomK on September 21, 2015, 07:38:05 PM
Another Lynch situation? ;)
Hey, I'm happy that Melbourne is out there sussing a lot of opportunities in the off season. Well, in their off-season anyway.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 21, 2015, 07:31:28 PM
SEN reporting Melbourne are chasing Matt Crouch.
Interesting... I know fairly little about him, other than I prefer his brother.
According to Tim Gossage on SEN last night Melbourne are interested in former Hawthorn and Freo rookie Sam Menegola. - described him as a big bodied mid. (188cm 90kg).
Collingwood have thrown their hat into the ring for Melbourne's Jeremy Howe. - SEN
Quote from: Barra13 on September 22, 2015, 04:56:59 PM
According to Tim Gossage on SEN last night Melbourne are interested in former Hawthorn and Freo rookie Sam Menegola. - described him as a big bodied mid. (188cm 90kg).
Former?
Who's he with now?
Quote from: Big Mac on September 22, 2015, 06:49:41 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on September 22, 2015, 04:56:59 PM
According to Tim Gossage on SEN last night Melbourne are interested in former Hawthorn and Freo rookie Sam Menegola. - described him as a big bodied mid. (188cm 90kg).
Former?
Who's he with now?
Subiaco in the WAFL
Quote from: Barra13 on September 22, 2015, 05:21:47 PM
Collingwood have thrown their hat into the ring for Melbourne's Jeremy Howe. - SEN
<insert brad's weird picture of the bug>
Everyone is linked with Collingwood. It's how journo's get listeners/readers/viewers because there are so many collingwood supporters.
Sam Menegola former Hawk yeah?
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 22, 2015, 08:28:36 PM
Everyone is linked with Collingwood. It's how journo's get listeners/readers/viewers because there are so many collingwood supporters.
Sam Menegola former Hawk yeah?
Yep, Hawk then Docker then plied his trade in the WAFL then nearly won the Sandover (wafl Brownlow) off half a season. Gun!
Rumours going around that Nev Jetta and Paul Roos have met with Harley Bennell recently.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 23, 2015, 10:56:48 AM
Rumours going around that Nev Jetta and Paul Roos have met with Harley Bennell recently.
:-X
God I hope we get him.
Pedobear for another year 8)
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 24, 2015, 09:35:59 PM
Pedobear for another year 8)
Good stuff
Rb will be happy :P
Dawes to Casey pls
MELBOURNE duo Billy Stretch and Alex Neal-Bullen have agreed to new deals, and Mitch White and Max King have been retained as rookies for 2016.
Stretch and Neal-Bullen, who were initially secured until the end of next season, have both signed a one-year contract extension, meaning they will remain Demons until at least the end of 2017.
Manager of football operations Josh Mahoney said the South Australian pair had shown plenty to like about their game in their first AFL season.
“Alex and Billy have adapted really quickly to the demands of being AFL players,†he told melbournefc.com.au.
“Both of them were able to play 11 AFL games in their first year and with a full pre-season leading into next year and the year after, we think they’re going to continue to develop into good AFL players.â€
Stretch, the son of former Melbourne star Steven, was claimed as a father/son selection last year. He ended up being selected at No.42 in the NAB AFL Draft â€" two places after his good mate Alex Neal-Bullen, who was chosen at No.40.
Neal-Bullen, who made his AFL debut against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium in round 11, played 11 of Melbourne’s final 12 matches for the season.
Stretch played his first AFL game in round six against the Sydney Swans at the MCG. He missed just two matches from his debut through until round 17, before returning to play the last three rounds of the season.
Mahoney said White and King had both agreed to remain on the club’s rookie list for next season.
“Mitch and Max showed some good signs throughout the year,†he said.
“Mitch worked his way into the AFL team in the last round and didn’t look out of place. Max has always been a long-term project and he continues to develop at Casey.
“They have both accepted additional years on their rookie contracts.â€
It will be King’s third season on the rookie list and White’s second year.
King was claimed at No.19 in the 2014 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (held in November 2013) and White was selected at No.20 in the 2015 NAB Rookie Draft (held in November 2014).
White made his AFL debut in the final round of the 2015 season against Greater Western Sydney at Etihad Stadium and impressed down back.
King, a 200cm key forward/ruckman, made impressive strides throughout the year. He started 2015 in the AFL Victoria Development League, before spending the second half of the year in the VFL.
Just out of interest lads, from a supporters point of view, would you back Vince or Jones to poll more in the brownlow?
I'd say probably Vince. Was in the coaches team and won the Best and Fairest.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 25, 2015, 04:51:49 PM
I'd say probably Vince. Was in the coaches team and won the Best and Fairest.
+1
Also, I'm happy with all 4 of those contracts :)
Looks as though the Melksham deal is coming to a close and he will be a demon.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 25, 2015, 05:06:36 PM
Looks as though the Melksham deal is coming to a close and he will be a demon.
*sobs loudly*
If it turns out we give meh in return for him, I think my attitude might change a little bit.
400k is still leaving a bad taste in my mouth tho :-\
Didn't realise it was possible to spend 3 years on the rookie list, but that's fine
Very happy with all 4 re signings :)
Quote from: Barra13 on September 25, 2015, 05:06:36 PM
Looks as though the Melksham deal is coming to a close and he will be a demon.
They must be confident that the WADA thing won't be a problem
Interesting that Toumpas hasn't re-signed
Quote from: Big Mac on September 26, 2015, 04:51:02 PM
Interesting that Toumpas hasn't re-signed
^^ Been wondering that recently.
Probably Roos & Goodwin arguing about whether he has something to offer or not...
Just banter from T Mac?
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Had to read that a couple of times to understand...
Well, I wouldn't say no to another first round compensation pick :P
Can someone explain pls? :p
I think Garland is out of contract and he is alluding to him leaving. Would that be correct?
Quote from: Mat0369 on September 27, 2015, 04:53:22 PM
I think Garland is out of contract and he is alluding to him leaving. Would that be correct?
Quote from BigFooty. Now, I know there is a lot of crap on there but I thought this was noteworthy from a Collingwood supporter.
QuoteKnow one of your board members well. Went to an APS school with his son, very good mates.
The Dangerfield talk is true. He said it is in the range of $1.3 - $1.5 million per year. I ask him how would Melbourne pay that, he told me Dawes is being shopped around and most likely will be traded. He reckons Dawes is on $550 k per year and I nearly fell over.
He also believes Howe has told Roos he is leaving unless he shows him the $
Take it with a grain of salt given that SEN is the source, but Howe is allegedly meeting with Collingwood today.
Quote from: Barra13 on September 29, 2015, 11:53:00 AM
Quote from BigFooty. Now, I know there is a lot of crap on there but I thought this was noteworthy from a Collingwood supporter.
QuoteKnow one of your board members well. Went to an APS school with his son, very good mates.
The Dangerfield talk is true. He said it is in the range of $1.3 - $1.5 million per year. I ask him how would Melbourne pay that, he told me Dawes is being shopped around and most likely will be traded. He reckons Dawes is on $550 k per year and I nearly fell over.
He also believes Howe has told Roos he is leaving unless he shows him the $
Take it with a grain of salt given that SEN is the source, but Howe is allegedly meeting with Collingwood today.
:-X
I really would be genuinely baffled if Danger turned down that money... Melbourne is only an hour car trip away isn't it?
SEN reporting Collingwood's Ben Kennedy will play for Melbourne next year!
Would be a great pickup, the kid has talent to burn.
Quote from: Toga on October 01, 2015, 09:38:37 AM
SEN reporting Collingwood's Ben Kennedy will play for Melbourne next year!
Would be a great pickup, the kid has talent to burn.
Actually wouldn't mind him, reckon he has talent!
Definitely! Quick and crafty, just hasn't been given opportunities to showcase himself yet. Have always said I'd like Richmond to go after him as I reckon he's that nippy small fwd that the team is lacking at the moment!
Also plays well through the midfield, has been a bit of a ball magnet in the VFL lately. A little bit short but reckon he would be a great pickup 8)
Melbourne's Jimmy Toumpas will be playing for Port Adelaide in 2016 according to SEN.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 01, 2015, 10:53:16 AM
Melbourne's Jimmy Toumpas will be playing for Port Adelaide in 2016 according to SEN.
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Port Adelaide will offer the clubs Second Round Pick for Melbourne's Jimmy Toumpas.
Port Adelaide could part ways with utility Aaron Young to St Kilda, in what could form part of a three-way deal involving Toumpas and the Dees.
- Herald Sun
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 01, 2015, 12:44:28 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 01, 2015, 10:53:16 AM
Melbourne's Jimmy Toumpas will be playing for Port Adelaide in 2016 according to SEN.
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watch Toumpas turn into a good player
Quote from: Holz on October 01, 2015, 02:54:52 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 01, 2015, 12:44:28 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 01, 2015, 10:53:16 AM
Melbourne's Jimmy Toumpas will be playing for Port Adelaide in 2016 according to SEN.
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watch Toumpas turn into a good player
I have never been more confident in my life that this guy will be a spud wherever he goes.
But, knowing Melbourne, he will probably win the brownlow next year ::)
Seven news snapped Todd Viney having a meeting with the Gold Coast in QLD, something is brewing there.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 09, 2015, 12:15:10 PM
Seven news snapped Todd Viney having a meeting with the Gold Coast in QLD, something is brewing there.
Probably Howe?
Probably a second rounder...
But certainly, and beyond any doubt, Prestia is coming to us :P
North Melbourne has made a significant bid to lure Melbourne high-flyer Jeremy Howe to the club, according to Channel Seven. It's been reported that senior coach Brad Scott and football boss Geoff Walsh have led the charge to try and get Howe to Arden street.
As reported by AFL.com.au on Friday, Howe's manager Ben Niall said the Demon was considering offers from Gold Coast and two rival Melbourne clubs. Howe is expected to make a decision by the middle of this week.
Quote from: Holz on October 01, 2015, 02:54:52 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 01, 2015, 12:44:28 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 01, 2015, 10:53:16 AM
Melbourne's Jimmy Toumpas will be playing for Port Adelaide in 2016 according to SEN.
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watch Toumpas turn into a good player
+1 .. think the idea was to go to Port all along :-X
Saw the other day that Howe & Pick 6 FOR Gold Coast's Pick 3 and something could be on the cards :o
Jeremy who?
Not sure how true this is, but;
QuoteWriting live from the trade room where a massive development is occurring. I can exclusively confirm that the Melbourne Football Club is in fact looking to secure the services of injury-plagued key forward John Butcher from Port Adelaide. Talks for the promising forward have been at a stalemate, with Port Adelaide demanding a second round pick and a player (Jack Trengove and Jay Kennedy-Harris were thrown into discussions), with Melbourne believing a second round pick alone would be appropriate.
:-\
Quote from: Barra13 on October 12, 2015, 02:16:50 PM
Not sure how true this is, but;
QuoteWriting live from the trade room where a massive development is occurring. I can exclusively confirm that the Melbourne Football Club is in fact looking to secure the services of injury-plagued key forward John Butcher from Port Adelaide. Talks for the promising forward have been at a stalemate, with Port Adelaide demanding a second round pick and a player (Jack Trengove and Jay Kennedy-Harris were thrown into discussions), with Melbourne believing a second round pick alone would be appropriate.
:-\
I don't believe for a second that that is true.
I'm not even worried, the bull shower is high in that rumour.
Jeremy Howe has requested a trade.
Source: Jay Clark twitter.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 12, 2015, 02:42:41 PM
Jeremy Howe has requested a trade.
Source: Jay Clark twitter.
Can't say I'm not disappointed. The guy was a pleasure to watch... in moments.
Won't lose any sleep over it, though.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 12, 2015, 02:16:50 PM
Not sure how true this is, but;
QuoteWriting live from the trade room where a massive development is occurring. I can exclusively confirm that the Melbourne Football Club is in fact looking to secure the services of injury-plagued key forward John Butcher from Port Adelaide. Talks for the promising forward have been at a stalemate, with Port Adelaide demanding a second round pick and a player (Jack Trengove and Jay Kennedy-Harris were thrown into discussions), with Melbourne believing a second round pick alone would be appropriate.
:-\
If I was Port, I'd be taking the 2nd round pick and run.
Until that deal can be resolved, the Power aren't prepared to seriously consider a trade for Melbourne midfielder Jimmy Toumpas.
AFL.com.au understands the Demons would be prepared to accept Port Adelaide's pick No.29 for the 21-year-old, who played 27 games for Melbourne after being selection No.4 at the 2012 NAB AFL Draft.
However Port must wait to see what transpires with Dixon before turning their full attention to the Toumpas deal.
The Demons are still awaiting a decision on utility Jeremy Howe, who is considering offers from the Suns and North Melbourne, and remain hopeful of gaining Essendon's Jake Melksham and Greater Western Sydney defender Tom Bugg.
The Demons' chances of gaining Collingwood's Ben Kennedy have drifted in recent days with the original hopes he may be caught up in a three-way trade involving Melbourne, Collingwood and Port Adelaide dashed.
Kennedy is contracted and the expectations of the Demons and the Magpies are a fair way apart at this stage. Circumstances could change depending on Howe's preferred destination.
AFL.com.au understands the Magpies have not expressed interest in either of Port Adelaide's midfielders Aaron Young or Moore.
North Melbourne midfielder Ryan Bastinac has attracted interest from rival clubs led by the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne, but has yet to request a trade.
Bastinac shaped as one of North's most promising midfielders in his first four seasons at Arden Street, finishing eighth in the Roos' 2012 best and fairest award and sixth in 2013.
However, he struggled to adapt to a more outside role last year and was dropped four times in 2015 before missing North's entire finals campaign.
The 24-year-old is contracted until the end of 2017, so the Lions, Demons and any other interested clubs will have to make North a compelling offer for the midfielder.
Potential Scenario:
Melbourne give: Pick 6 + Pick 25 + Howe
Gold Coast give: Pick 3 + Pick 19
Melbourne give: Toumpas
Port give: Pick 29
Melbourne give: Pick 29
Essendon give: Melksham
Leaves us with: Pick 3 (improved from 6), Pick 19 (improved from 25), Pick 40 (use this on Menegola from WA for example given lack of depth in draft)
Upgrade Vandenberg with a late pick
Gain: Melksham
Lose: Howe and Toumpas
Quote from: Barra13 on October 14, 2015, 12:26:27 PM
Potential Scenario:
Melbourne give: Pick 6 + Pick 25 + Howe
Gold Coast give: Pick 3 + Pick 19
Melbourne give: Toumpas
Port give: Pick 29
Melbourne give: Pick 29
Essendon give: Melksham
Leaves us with: Pick 3 (improved from 6), Pick 19 (improved from 25), Pick 40 (use this on Menegola from WA for example given lack of depth in draft)
Upgrade Vandenberg with a late pick
Gain: Melksham
Lose: Howe and Toumpas
Howe probably a Pie ;)
Yeah its looking that way now. Funny how things change so quickly.
Ugh. Would have preferred Jeremy to go interstate so I wouldn't have to see him so often getting by on high-marks and fark all else.
Ah well. I would have preferred to keep him though, but I won't lose any sleep over it.
SEN hearing that there may be a threeway with Howe to Collingwood for Kennedy and a pick and toumpas to port for a pick.
Essendon has traded Jake Melksham to Melbourne in exchange for pick no. 25 #TradePeriod
Quote from: Grazz on October 15, 2015, 03:09:21 PM
Essendon has traded Jake Melksham to Melbourne in exchange for pick no. 25 #TradePeriod
The moment Toumpas cries out the door, I'm on to this fella.
Almost a day has passed... and I still wince every time I think about what we paid for Melksham, both in contract and to Essendon.
I really hope this pays off.
Just had a listen to Terry Wallace and I've basically summarised his thoughts
- inconsistent
- huge positives, hogan, viney, brayshaw, Gawn, Salem etc
- list still lacks depth, is the reason for inconsistency
- Goodwin will begin taking over this year
- percentage improved, but needs to happen more rapidly
- scoring needs to improve
- uncertain on where we will be at end of season
- led by Viney and brayshaw in the future
- sees petracca as a high half forward, moving into the middle
- club needs frost and Oscar to succeed
- needs to recruit/trade in more players who can kick
- forward line a disaster
- hogan, Garlett the only decent forwards, maybe petracca
- curnow won't be there at pick 6
- looking at bugg, Kennedy
- loss of Howe not a big deal
- no doubt that we will improve, but unsure whether we will actually move forward as a club (on the ladder)
- prediction for next year: no movement (I.e. 13th)
- improvement will come in 2017, once Roos has moved on
Forward line a disaster? Highly disagree.
Otherwise, fair enough.
He also said that St Kilda were better than Melbourne this year... ???
Interesting that he thinks Curnow won't be there at Pick 6.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 16, 2015, 05:50:45 PM
He also said that St Kilda were better than Melbourne this year... ???
I missed that part.
I guess they had a better %, but...
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 16, 2015, 10:00:19 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 16, 2015, 05:50:45 PM
He also said that St Kilda were better than Melbourne this year... ???
I missed that part.
I guess they had a better %, but...
St kilda probably were better. only a draw behind.
they got scored on more but i reckon the ability to score is more important. 77 points per week (13th) compared to 71.5 (16th)
Quote from: Holz on October 19, 2015, 12:16:54 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 16, 2015, 10:00:19 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 16, 2015, 05:50:45 PM
He also said that St Kilda were better than Melbourne this year... ???
I missed that part.
I guess they had a better %, but...
St kilda probably were better. only a draw behind.
they got scored on more but i reckon the ability to score is more important. 77 points per week (13th) compared to 71.5 (16th)
Dunno about better, but I would say more impressive?
Howe deal will likely be lodged today.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
Howe deal will likely be lodged today.
I still have no idea what the deal will look like. I assume Bennedy will be in it.
Well to be honest Saints and Melbourne were probably a draw. Both gained the same amount of positions, and also looked to improve in a similar way. Both SHOULD be scary teams in the future, if the young ones come up nicely.
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 19, 2015, 03:27:15 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
Howe deal will likely be lodged today.
I still have no idea what the deal will look like. I assume Bennedy will be in it.
Josh Mahoney has stated he is keeping the 2 deals separate.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 04:15:16 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 19, 2015, 03:27:15 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
Howe deal will likely be lodged today.
I still have no idea what the deal will look like. I assume Bennedy will be in it.
Josh Mahoney has stated he is keeping the 2 deals separate.
Yeah I heard that too... but is Collingwood's second rounder enough for Howe though?
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 19, 2015, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 04:15:16 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 19, 2015, 03:27:15 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
Howe deal will likely be lodged today.
I still have no idea what the deal will look like. I assume Bennedy will be in it.
Josh Mahoney has stated he is keeping the 2 deals separate.
Yeah I heard that too... but is Collingwood's second rounder enough for Howe though?
No
Quote from: Big Mac on October 19, 2015, 04:43:50 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 19, 2015, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 04:15:16 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 19, 2015, 03:27:15 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
Howe deal will likely be lodged today.
I still have no idea what the deal will look like. I assume Bennedy will be in it.
Josh Mahoney has stated he is keeping the 2 deals separate.
Yeah I heard that too... but is Collingwood's second rounder enough for Howe though?
No
I thought so too... but then what could they possibly add?
Another second rounder would probably be the most likely... else, there is another player that hasn't come to surface.
Melbourne;
+ B.Kennedy, Pick 29, Pick 50
- Howe, Toumpas
Collingwood;
+ J.Howe, Pick 68
- Seedsman, Kennedy
Adelaide;
+ Seedsman
- Pick 32
Port Adelaide;
+ Toumpas, Pick 32
- Pick 29, Pick 50, 68
Should have been 2 2nd rounders at least for us.
I'd be pretty filthy if that deal was true...
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 06:09:59 PM
Should have been 2 2nd rounders at least for us.
Melbourne FC â€@melbournefc 21m21 minutes ago
CONFIRMED TRADE
IN: Ben Kennedy, picks 29+50
OUT: Jeremy Howe (Collingwood), Jimmy Toumpas (Port Adelaide)
Not exactly excited, but not filthy either
Still indifferent about this year's trade period
Overall its not too bad I think. Not exactly world beating but not too bad...
Delist; Rohan Bail, Jack Fitzpatrick, Aiden Riley, Jordie McKenzie
Out; Jeremy Howe, Jimmy Toumpas, Pick 25
In; Jake Melksham, Ben Kennedy, Pick 29, Pick 50
I'm of the belief that both Melksham and Bennedy are players that will definitely benefit from a fresh start at a new club and moving down the order from 25 to 29 isn't disastrous.
I think the disappointed feeling I have is not necessarily the players that moved in and out of the club, it's just we could have done better, I feel.
Is there any chance of getting Bugg with Pick 50?
Emma Quayle â€@emmasq 33m33 minutes ago
The Dees have always rated Kennedy highly. He was the player they were likely to have picked at No. 4 had Toumpas been snapped up by GWS.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 08:31:55 PM
Emma Quayle â€@emmasq 33m33 minutes ago
The Dees have always rated Kennedy highly. He was the player they were likely to have picked at No. 4 had Toumpas been snapped up by GWS.
Emma plz. Oliver Wines, surely?
Interesting comments from Josh Mahoney who said that they got the player they wanted and picks to do other trades
Bugg and who?
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 08:39:40 PM
Interesting comments from Josh Mahoney who said that they got the player they wanted and picks to do other trades
Bugg and who?
Yeah I was thinking the same thing!
That trade radio report is still fresh in my mind; the one talking about how we were discussing with the Suns in a deal that would get us Pick 3. Maybe that is the other trade?
www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-10-19/ben-kennedy-highlights (http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-10-19/ben-kennedy-highlights)
Has a bit of mongrel about him.
Kennedy is solid. I remember back in his draft year he was talked about as a potential mini-draft selection over Brad Crouch for Adelaide. He has some real talent, I hope a fresh start for him will do wonders :)
Was a good highlight package. A little bit of mongrel Viney about him.
His JS though?
Would be ahead of JKH... Garlett is a lock in the best 22, so I imagine Kent and Bennedy would fight it out for a spot? Or would all three be in the team?
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 20, 2015, 10:44:53 AM
Was a good highlight package. A little bit of mongrel Viney about him.
His JS though?
Would be ahead of JKH... Garlett is a lock in the best 22, so I imagine Kent and Bennedy would fight it out for a spot? Or would all three be in the team?
I think there is room, although I haven't thought about our best 22 yet. Kennedy might have to start off in the VFL
Regardless, all three can rotate into the midfield, so you'd probably only ever have two of them forward at any time (also an extra spot on the bench next year)
Quote from: Barra13 on October 19, 2015, 08:31:55 PM
Emma Quayle â€@emmasq 33m33 minutes ago
The Dees have always rated Kennedy highly. He was the player they were likely to have picked at No. 4 had Toumpas been snapped up by GWS.
Wowwwwwwwwee. Thats pretty huge if its true!
Gold Coast trade pick 3, 10 and 43 for Melbourne's pick 6, 29 and next years first rounder.
Looks like they are hunting someone.
Happy, but wary, about the deal :)
Looks like no Prestia for next year though... or any big fish :(
So in 2012, we got Hogan + Viney
2013; Salem + Tyson
2014: Brayshaw + Petracca
Dayum. Please continue the trend!!!!
who are we thinking?
i reckon francis at pick 3 would be the smart move. Just watched a video of his intercept marking big fan.
Darcy Parish would be the other but not sure you need him.
Quote from: Holz on October 21, 2015, 12:21:45 PM
who are we thinking?
i reckon francis at pick 3 would be the smart move. Just watched a video of his intercept marking big fan.
Darcy Parish would be the other but not sure you need him.
Parish and Milera/Balic I reckon
Mahoney on Trade Radio: Asked if the Dees will go to the draft with both top 10 picks: "Yes, we will."
Also thinking Parish would be the first target for us, not sure on the second.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 21, 2015, 12:32:15 PM
Also thinking Parish would be the first target for us, not sure on the second.
Just said on SEN that we may be looking at Curnow or Weid for pick 3 and a midfielder for pick 10.
May also bid on Callum Mills (Sydney academy).
Bugg deal will get done, but most likely tomorrow.
MELBOURNE has secured pick No.7 and hard-at-it utility Tomas Bugg from Greater Western Sydney.
The Demons used selections No.10, No.43 and No.64 to gain No.7 and Bugg on Wednesday afternoon.
It means Melbourne â€" at this stage â€" has four selections in the November NAB AFL Draft (picks No.3, No.7, No.46 and No.50) given it has four vacancies on its primary list.
That could change, with the first list lodgement still to come on October 30.
Along with Bugg, the Demons have acquired Ben Kennedy (Collingwood) and Jake Melksham (Essendon) so far during this year’s trade period.
General manager of football operations Josh Mahoney said the trade improved Melbourne’s standing considerably in the draft.
“This deal further strengthens our drafting position in 2015 and brings in Tomas Bugg, who is a player we targeted during the trade period and someone who can make an immediate impact at AFL level for us next year,†he told melbournefc.com.au.
“Bugg is a super competitive midfielder who is an elite runner and plays with an aggressive streak. He fits into our age bracket profile, as he is turns 23 next year and has played 65 games at AFL level for the Giants.
“By bringing in the likes of Bugg, Kennedy and Melksham during the trade period, we have acquired three players who are all competitive in nature, which is a trait we have clearly targeted and will make us a better football team in 2016.â€
Bugg, who played 65 matches for the Giants, played all four seasons for the AFL’s newest club. He sits seventh in GWS’ games record holder.
Bugg played in GWS’ first AFL match, notching up 27 disposals against the Sydney Swans in round one, 2012. Only Adam Kennedy (28 touches), had more disposals for the Giants in that match.
In his second last match for GWS, in round 22 this year, Bugg received a Brownlow Medal vote against Carlton for his 22 disposals and two goals at Spotless Stadium.
The 22-year-old joined the Giants as a 17-year-old access selection player in 2011, when the club was allowed to sign up a dozen 17-year-old players born between January 1 and April 30, 1993.
Along with Bugg, the other players selected under that scenario were Jeremy Cameron, Sam Darley, Tim Golds, Josh Growden, Jack Hombsch, Dylan Shiel, Adam Treloar, Gerald Ugle and Nathan Wilson.
Bugg also received a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in 2012.
For the record, he holds cap No.1 at GWS.
Meanwhile, Melbourne has traded big man Jack Fitzpatrick to Hawthorn and received selection No.94.
Fitzpatrick played 22 matches and kicked 24 goals for the Demons from 2011-15, after being drafted at No.50 in the 2009 NAB AFL Draft.
He was delisted at the end of the 2015 season by Melbourne, but after the Hawks had earmarked him as a delisted free agent, the Demons helped facilitate a trade earlier to ensure his arrival at the Hawks. The Dees won’t use pick No.94 in the draft.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 21, 2015, 06:19:03 PM
The Demons used selections No.10, No.43 and No.64 to gain No.7 and Bugg on Wednesday afternoon.
imo Pick 43 = Bugg, so we have cleaned up massively ;D ;D
Quote from: Big Mac on October 21, 2015, 06:22:09 PM
Quote from: Barra13 on October 21, 2015, 06:19:03 PM
The Demons used selections No.10, No.43 and No.64 to gain No.7 and Bugg on Wednesday afternoon.
imo Pick 43 = Bugg, so we have cleaned up massively ;D ;D
Agreed!
What a day!
;D ;D ;D
And you all thought it was going downhill with Bennedy and Milkshake.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 21, 2015, 06:47:40 PM
And you all thought it was going downhill with Bennedy and Milkshake.
On that note, regardless of their ability, all three of Kennedy, Melksham and Bugg go in hard on the field
The dees definitely had a specific goal in mind when recruiting them
Quote from: Barra13 on October 21, 2015, 06:47:40 PM
And you all thought it was going downhill with Bennedy and Milkshake.
I was getting nervous for a while, I certainly was hoping the bigger picture was yet to be seen :-X
Quote from: Big Mac on October 21, 2015, 06:53:19 PM
On that note, regardless of their ability, all three of Kennedy, Melksham and Bugg go in hard on the field
The dees definitely had a specific goal in mind when recruiting them
Gotta give em credit for achieving their goal. I think we have struggled to have a good number of players go hard at the contest, so it will be nice to see that more often 8)
Howe and Spud certainly didn't.
Loved this from Bugg ;D
Tomas Bugg â€@tommybugg 2h2 hours ago
Thank you @GWSGIANTS for the past 5 years & for the amazing opportunity. No apologies if I start a melee when we play you next year though
So just a recap;
IN: Jake Melksham (Essendon)
OUT: Pick 25
IN: Ben Kennedy (Collingwood), pick 29 (Port Adelaide), pick 50 (Port Adelaide)
OUT: Jeremy Howe, Jimmy Toumpas
IN: Pick 3 (Gold Coast), pick 10 (Gold Coast), pick 43 (Gold Coast)
OUT: Pick 6, pick 29, 2016 first round pick
IN: Pick 94 (Hawthorn)
OUT: Jake Fitzpatrick
IN: Tomas Bugg (GWS), pick 7 (GWS)
OUT: Pick 10, pick 43, pick 64
Overall, I give it a 7+3/10 8)
Is good.
Would have loved the big fish, but will settle for this.
Very nice 8)
would look alot better with pick 25.
http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-10-22/dees-sign-sos-aka-son-of-smith (http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-10-22/dees-sign-sos-aka-son-of-smith)
Interesting signing
Son of former Melbourne player, 191cm, can run a sub 2.8s 20m sprint (fastest person ran 2.88 seconds at the combine this year), and apparently has a good jump on him too
If he can mark we could have a real player on our hands
Eh, sure why not.
Always liked the romance of Family & Club.
Found this
Quote
Father, Shaun was just interviewed on SEN and his comments about Joel were:
- Played under 16's football
- Dropped footy to focus on VCE and Basketball
- In the Dees sights for nearly a year.
- Dees liked his athleticism
- Last year he did some trials and kicking with the Dees.
- Being son of a former player appealed
- mfc left it up to Joel to think about it for a year
- with Howe going it provided an opportunity for someone like Joel...he alluded to maybe taking high marks like Howe
- Joel is 6.3" and Shaun sees him as a forward, has endurance and a tank.
JAMES Harmes will be upgraded to Melbourne's senior list in 2016 after agreeing to terms with the Demons to extend his contract by one year.
Harmes broke through in 2015 to play eight of the final nine games after making his debut in round 15.
The 20-year-old kicked two goals in the final game of the season in the Demons' win over Greater Western Sydney, matched up early on Heath Shaw, and impressed throughout with his attack on the ball.
Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney said Harmes showed he was comfortable at AFL level by season's end and he shaped as a good prospect.
"He provides us with some flexibility. He has the attributes to play through the midfield but also his marking ability makes him a dangerous option as a forward," Mahoney told AFL.com.au
"He plays a style we want to play. He is hard at the ball and competitive."
After being rookie listed in 2014, Harmes had to overcome a punctured lung suffered midway through his first season to string together a series of consistent performances.
Noted for his aggressive style, Harmes grew up barracking for the Demons and played for the Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup.
He averaged 11 disposals and three tackles in his eight games, with an even split between contested and uncontested possessions.
Meanwhile, Jayden Hunt has also been given a one-year contract for 2016.
Hunt, who has yet to make his AFL debut, has battled injuries in his first two seasons.
But the 20-year-old has displayed genuine promise as a dashing utility when he has played for Casey, particularly in a patch of matches in the latter part of 2015.
Mahoney told the club's website Hunt had earned his spot on the list for next year.
"Jayden had an interrupted start to his AFL career, suffering medium to long-term injuries in both years," Mahoney said.
"His form at VFL level over a block of four to six weeks this year showed us that he's got capabilities to become an AFL player.
"He deserves an extra year on the primary list."
Hunt was selected at No.57 in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft.
Melbourne had a successful trade period recruiting Essendon's Jake Melksham, Collingwood's Ben Kennedy and Greater Western Sydney's Tomas Bugg as well as moving up the draft order to take picks No.3 and No.7 into the draft.
Glad with both of those extensions 8)
I wonder what the wait was with Harmes though?
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 28, 2015, 05:38:27 PM
Glad with both of those extensions 8)
I wonder what the wait was with Harmes though?
Might have been on holiday or something?
Quote from: Big Mac on October 28, 2015, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 28, 2015, 05:38:27 PM
Glad with both of those extensions 8)
I wonder what the wait was with Harmes though?
Might have been on holiday or something?
I'm just guessing, but I'd wager Melbourne wanted to retain him on the Rookie list, and Harmesy wanted a senior spot. Kinda makes sense seeing as he was given 1 year? If Melbourne wanted him on the senior list, I imagine the contract would at least be 2 years?
Still holding out hope we pay Terlich out and get a delisted free agent. Matty Wright or even Jarrad Grant offer more than what he would.
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 28, 2015, 09:26:50 PM
Quote from: Big Mac on October 28, 2015, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 28, 2015, 05:38:27 PM
Glad with both of those extensions 8)
I wonder what the wait was with Harmes though?
Might have been on holiday or something?
I'm just guessing, but I'd wager Melbourne wanted to retain him on the Rookie list, and Harmesy wanted a senior spot. Kinda makes sense seeing as he was given 1 year? If Melbourne wanted him on the senior list, I imagine the contract would at least be 2 years?
Still holding out hope we pay Terlich out and get a delisted free agent. Matty Wright or even Jarrad Grant offer more than what he would.
Hmm yeh I guess that could be it
Not sure paying out Terlich is the right call. Yeh he probably won't play another AFL game, but I just feel like if we want players to honour their contracts, then we should honour the players' contracts. Also, paying out contracts isn't exactly cheap - I wouldn't want to make it a habit.
We still need to delist someone if we want to use pick 50, so even if we did drop Terlich we still wouldn't be able to pick up a DFA. Do you reckon Michie is on the chopping block?
Quote from: Big Mac on October 28, 2015, 09:48:24 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 28, 2015, 09:26:50 PM
Quote from: Big Mac on October 28, 2015, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: Purple 77 on October 28, 2015, 05:38:27 PM
Glad with both of those extensions 8)
I wonder what the wait was with Harmes though?
Might have been on holiday or something?
I'm just guessing, but I'd wager Melbourne wanted to retain him on the Rookie list, and Harmesy wanted a senior spot. Kinda makes sense seeing as he was given 1 year? If Melbourne wanted him on the senior list, I imagine the contract would at least be 2 years?
Still holding out hope we pay Terlich out and get a delisted free agent. Matty Wright or even Jarrad Grant offer more than what he would.
Hmm yeh I guess that could be it
Not sure paying out Terlich is the right call. Yeh he probably won't play another AFL game, but I just feel like if we want players to honour their contracts, then we should honour the players' contracts. Also, paying out contracts isn't exactly cheap - I wouldn't want to make it a habit.
We still need to delist someone if we want to use pick 50, so even if we did drop Terlich we still wouldn't be able to pick up a DFA. Do you reckon Michie is on the chopping block?
Actually didn't know we had to delist someone to make room for Pick 50!
Michie is out of contract apparently, so I do think he will get the chop :-\ Pick 50 should turn into Pick 37ish anyway (with academy points), so it is not as bad a pick as it sounds.
2019
Jones 27, Melksham 24
2018
Brayshaw 19, Petracca 19, Gawn 23, Garland 26 (UFA),
2017
Dunn 27, Hogan 20, Viney 20, Lumumba 28, Kennedy-Harris 20, Salem 19, Vandenberg 23, Neal-Bullen 19, Stretch 18, Kennedy* 21, Bugg* 23
2016
Trengove 22, Dawes 26, Grimes 25 (RFA), Watts 24 (RFA), Vince 29, Tyson* 21, Kent 21, M Jones 27, Spencer 25 (UFA), T McDonald 22, Terlich 25, Jetta 25, Garlett 25, Frost 21, Newton 22, O McDonald 19, Pedersen 28, Hunt 19, Harmes 19, King ®19, White ®18, Smith ®20
2015
Michie 23,
OUT : Cross (Ret.), Jamar (Del.), McKenzie (Del.), Riley (Del.), Bail (Del.), Fitzpatrick (Del.), Howe (T), Toumpas (T)
INS : Melksham, Kennedy, Bugg, Smith ®, Vandenberg (Upgraded), Harmes (Upgraded), ND3, ND7, ND35~, ND39~, ND74~,
Open Spots - PL: 3 RL: 2
* = Require confirmation...
Basically means that there is at least one more delisting to happen.
Quote from: Barra13 on October 29, 2015, 09:04:29 PM
Basically means that there is at least one more delisting to happen.
I'll always remember his first name.
Word going around is Michie looking to be re-rookied...
Turns out Viv was never out of contract...
http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-10-30/melbournes-first-list-lodgement (http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-10-30/melbournes-first-list-lodgement)
Ah well. I guess Viv was probably gonna be better than Pick 50 anyway
Apparently Petracca is switching to no. 5, some sort of superstition thing because he did his acl this year :P
Quote from: Big Mac on November 08, 2015, 06:13:11 PM
Apparently Petracca is switching to no. 5, some sort of superstition thing because he did his acl this year :P
Interesting, haha whatevs :P
What number was he previously?
I'm hoping he will be a lot better than the previous number 5
26 I think he was? It was definitely 20 something.
Melbourne FC â€@melbournefc 5m5 minutes ago
NEWS: Viv Michie has been delisted ahead of the second list lodgement. We intend to redraft Michie as a rookie. http://mfcde.es/1WJD4EV
Quote from: Grazz on November 10, 2015, 11:16:45 AM
Melbourne FC â€@melbournefc 5m5 minutes ago
NEWS: Viv Michie has been delisted ahead of the second list lodgement. We intend to redraft Michie as a rookie. http://mfcde.es/1WJD4EV
I was wondering if this would happen... good decision IMO. I'm willing to give him a shot on the rookie list.
Makes me wonder if we will use Pick 50 or pick up a DFA...
Quote from: Purple 77 on November 10, 2015, 11:23:18 AM
Quote from: Grazz on November 10, 2015, 11:16:45 AM
Melbourne FC â€@melbournefc 5m5 minutes ago
NEWS: Viv Michie has been delisted ahead of the second list lodgement. We intend to redraft Michie as a rookie. http://mfcde.es/1WJD4EV
I was wondering if this would happen... good decision IMO. I'm willing to give him a shot on the rookie list.
Makes me wonder if we will use Pick 50 or pick up a DFA...
pick 50 most likely I reckon
God I hope Weideman isn't a dud. Played so little footy this year...
And was Hulett really worth delisting Viv Michie for? Just looks like another Leigh Williams to me. I suppose time will tell.
Quote from: Purple 77 on November 24, 2015, 09:48:06 PM
God I hope Weideman isn't a dud. Played so little footy this year...
Feel the same about Weideman. Realistically though, we don't have an early pick in next year's draft, and we will hopefully be moving up the ladder in the next few (and the time to develop them also gets shorter). If we want a partner for Jesse, they needed to be drafted now.
King x2 and Hulett will hopefully provide some decent insurance
Think you boys just need to have a bit of faith in Weideman developing nicely to be Jesse's partner in crime. They've got serious potential to be a lethal duo.
The new twin towers. Forget about Tippet/Buddy or Darling/Kennedy.
It's Weideman/Hogan time.
Quote from: Nige on November 24, 2015, 11:20:48 PM
Think you boys just need to have a bit of faith in Weideman developing nicely to be Jesse's partner in crime. They've got serious potential to be a lethal duo.
I think you can understand why Melbourne supporters don't have faith in their high draft picks :-X
Quote from: Purple 77 on November 25, 2015, 12:35:10 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 24, 2015, 11:20:48 PM
Think you boys just need to have a bit of faith in Weideman developing nicely to be Jesse's partner in crime. They've got serious potential to be a lethal duo.
I think you can understand why Melbourne supporters don't have faith in their high draft picks :-X
Haha. I'm pretty skeptical on ours this year. So yes, I know the feel.
2016 MELBOURNE LIST
Primary list
1. Brayshaw, Angus
2. Bugg, Tomas
3. Dawes, Chris
4. Dunn, Lynden
5. Frost, Sam
6. Garland, Colin
7. Garlett, Jeff
8. Gawn, Max
9. Grimes, Jack
10. Harmes, James
11. Hogan, Jesse
12. Hulett, Liam
13. Hunt, Jayden
14. Jetta, Neville
15. Jones, Matt
16. Jones, Nathan
17. Kennedy, Ben
18. Kennedy-Harris, Jay
19. Kent, Dean
20. King, Mitch
21. Lumumba, Heritier
22. McDonald, Tom
23. McDonald, Oscar
24. Melksham, Jake
25. Neal-Bullen, Alex
26. Newton, Ben
27. Oliver, Clayton
28. Pedersen, Cameron
29. Petracca, Christian
30. Salem, Christian
31. Spencer, Jake
32. Stretch, Billy
33. Terlich, Dean
34. Trengove, Jack
35. Tyson, Dom
36. vandenBerg, Aaron
37. Vince, Bernie
38. Viney, Jack
39. Watts, Jack
40. Weideman, Sam
Category A rookie list
41. King, Max
42. White, Mitch
43. NAB AFL Rookie Draft selection: No.TBC
44. NAB AFL Rookie Draft selection: No.TBC
Category B rookie list
45. Smith, Joel
ARRIVALS
Trade period: Tomas Bugg (Greater Western Sydney),Ben Kennedy (Collingwood),Jake Melksham (Essendon)
NAB AFL Draft: Liam Hulett (Dandenong Stingrays), Mitch King (Murray Bushrangers), Clayton Oliver (Murray Bushrangers), Sam Weideman (Eastern Ranges)
NAB AFL Rookie Draft: TBC
Category B rookie selection: Joel Smith (non-registered three-year player)
Note: James Harmes and Aaron vandenBerg have been elevated from the rookie to primary list
DEPARTURES
Retired: Daniel Cross
Trade period: Jeremy Howe (Collingwood), Jack Fitzpatrick (Hawthorn), Jimmy Toumpas (Port Adelaide)
Delisted: Rohan Bail, Mark Jamar, Jordie McKenzie, Viv Michie, Aidan Riley
Note: The club is intending to redraft Viv Michie via the NAB AFL Rookie Draft
tall half back from the rookie draft
seems like a decent choice
This guy talks crap, but still, it's a nice thought
http://www.3aw.com.au/news/gold-coast-fighting-losing-battle-to-keep-jaeger-omeara-and-dion-prestia-says-scoop-20151208-gliq73.html (http://www.3aw.com.au/news/gold-coast-fighting-losing-battle-to-keep-jaeger-omeara-and-dion-prestia-says-scoop-20151208-gliq73.html)
2019
Jones 27, Melksham 24
2018
Brayshaw 19, Petracca 19, Gawn 23, Garland 26 (UFA),
2017
Dunn 27, Hogan 20, Viney 20, Lumumba 28, Kennedy-Harris20, Salem 19, Vandenberg 23, Neal-Bullen 19, Stretch 18, Kennedy* 21, Bugg* 23, Oliver 18, Weideman 18, King 18, Hulett 18
2016
Trengove 22, Dawes 26, Grimes 25 (RFA), Watts 24 (RFA), Vince 29, Tyson* 21, Kent 21, M Jones 27, Spencer 25 (UFA), T McDonald 22, Terlich 25, Jetta 25, Garlett 25, Frost 21, Newton 22, O McDonald 19, Pedersen 28, King ®19, White ®18, Smith ®20, Hunt 19, Harmes 19, Michie 23,
OUT - 8 : Cross (Ret.), Jamar (Del.), McKenzie (Del.), Riley (Del.), Bail (Del.), Fitzpatrick (Del.), Howe (T), Toumpas (T)
INS - 8 : Melksham, Kennedy, Bugg, Smith ®, Vandenberg (Upgraded), Harmes (Upgraded), Oliver, Weideman, King, Hulett
* = Require confirmation...
NATHAN Jones has been retained as Melbourne captain for the 2016 season.
It will be the third year Jones has led the club and the second season he has been sole skipper, after sharing the duties with Jack Grimes in 2013.
After being appointed captain for the 2015 season, Jones’ leadership grew as the year progressed.
He showed plenty of courage to play throughout 2015, after he carried a serious neck injury during the season.
Jones had an operation on his neck in the off-season, but is making a strong recovery towards the 2016 season.
The 27-year-old has played 201 matches for Melbourne since making his AFL debut in round 17, 2006 against the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
He has become one of Melbourne’s finest players of the modern era, notching up his 200th match against Fremantle at Domain Stadium in round 22, 2015.
Jones has won three best and fairest awards for the club â€" all in succession from 2012-14 â€" and also finished second in 2007.
Love you Jonesy 8)
Out of those out of contract next year, I will sort them into 3 categories:
Want and/or Keep
Trengove 22
Vince 29
Tyson* 21,
Kent 21,
T McDonald 22,
Garlett 25,
O McDonald 19,
Jetta 25,
Harmes 19,
Frost 21,
Spencer 25 (UFA), (but if we trade for a good ruckman, then delist)
Watts 24 (RFA),
Newton 22, (I like him, seems to always kick a goal)
Pedersen 28,
Jury still out
Dawes 26,
Grimes 25 (RFA),
Michie 23,
Hunt 19,
King ®19,
White ®18,
Smith ®20,
Delist
Terlich 25,
M Jones 27,
Mine is pretty much the same, but I'd have Grimes into the want/keep group for me.