We were 10 years ahead of the comp when we had our own relentless Mosquito fleet: J Garlett, E Betts and C Yarran.

Peaked too early

If we pay anything more than pick 60 for Fasolo we need to just fold, DFA written all over him, they wanted to get rid of him last year. Can't imagine why we are even interested!!
But then again this is a club that wanted Smedts O'Shea Kerridge etc etc on it's list smfh.

The Blues currently have picks 1, 24, 25, 65 and 73 at the upcoming NAB AFL Draft, but could receive an additional early selection as a priority pick from the AFL.

SOS is very good friends with Ross Lyon; they often catch up. It doesn’t indicate that Lyon is Blues bound. Mitchell on the other hand . . .

The Shiel trade won’t be finalised until the trade period. A loyal and dedicated player, it’s not 100% that he’ll come to Melbourne. I’ve heard it is a 75% chance.

Also, Hawthorn are linked to everything by speculative journalists as are Essendon* because recently they’ve both attracted players. If Shiel comes to Melbourne it will be to the Blues only (like October 2007) I doubt Shiel will do a tour of Essendon* and Hawthorn!!

Both clubs are in agreement to trade. Notionally Shiel and Setterfield are supported by both clubs, especially since returning from a knee injury, Setterfield will take time to warm up in 2019 and Shiel would leave for only a pick compensation at the end of 2019.

Some players come to clubs as a happy accident/bonus. Teague was crucial in almost swaying the other Tom Lynch until his other former forward player McGovern seemed keen to move.

Gaff to Melbourne is 50/50 and if so 50/50 to Carlton or North.

Rowe was always going to struggle this year coming back from a knee reconstruction, it didn’t help having to play in a backline that was pounded all year given he was marginal at AFL to begin with.

He is a good back up KPD because he knows our system unlike any other player brand new to the club. We’ve all seen what happens when you flood the list with new players, no matter how good they night be.

He can add stability to the NB’s and mentor new/younger players into the club. Happy to give him one year.

If he’s constantly playing seniors next year then the club is up s**t creek regardless of what other marginal player we might have replaced him with.