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Neale looks like Tarzan ………. Plays like Jane. He’s young and no doubt a good prospect, but looks lost out there a lot of the time IMO Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Furphy a bit of a surprise but clearly they wanted to open that rookie spot up. I reckon we'll still bring in a more mature ruckman as back up. Unless we roll the dice and have told SDK he's working in tandem with Conway when he's fit (or Stanley)

If we were going to throw it all at Oliver I think this year was the year. Another year into Bruhn / Clark / Holmes / Dempsey and throwing Bailey Smith into the mix / Oliver being a year older ........I just think it was this year or bust. Next year I think we're more likely to dial up our...

I just lip read Mackie. “I’m bored you blokes. The AFL said we need to wait til 7.25 to lodge paperwork for Bailey. Can someone go and wind up the Melbourne flogs - tell em we’ll offer our future first pick, Sam DeKoning and take all of Oliver’s contract” “Then run out and come back here-...

Pert, Goodwin and Green have all switched their phones off. Oliver is being held against his will. He's not been seen in public for over a week and Connors has filed a missing persons report with Victoria Police. AFL Integrity Office has been called in to investigate. More to...

What was I wrong about? Might need reminding if that’s ok. Possibly the “wrong on all counts” bit might be generalising just an inch. If passing on what I’m told is a crime then I await the judges decision. You seem to take exception to most of my views or opinions. I’ve clearly upset you at...

Yeah you may very well be right. Just to clarify though - I can't recall seeing anything from the Oliver camp shutting it down. I don't think much has changed from what I've been told. Geelong want him - Oliver wants out - but it was always going to come down to whether Mackie could get MFC to...

Yes it's gone very quiet but that could also be part of the strategy by all parties. I wouldn't completely strike it off until we hear something from Connors or from Oliver. MFC can't be taken seriously with anything they've said - and you could understand why GFC are keeping quiet. None of...

This deal will not end up going the way some are suggesting (walked to the draft) - and it was never going to. Arguably the highest profile player looking to move clubs (officially) - AFL desperate to orchestrate a bit of interest and maintain the spotlight for a few weeks post GF (to annoy the...

You’re seriously expecting me to answer questions like that. What does it matter. Next time someone tells you something in confidence can you please share it in here and tell us who told you. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Nothing much to report other than Oliver still wants out and his management have been in discussions with MFC over the weekend. Geelong’s position is unchanged and they still want Oliver. Nothing much GFC can do unless MFC realise the futility of trying to hold a player who doesn’t want to be...

Wow (1) Where did I post that "I knew everyone" (2) Where have I ever posted about "knowing who we are drafting" (3) Where have I made out that "I know everything" Cheap shot post - seriously. If I hear something I post it - isn't that the general concept behind a forum titled "trading...

Someone in the media would be well advised to contact our coach and ask him if he’s met with Clayton Oliver in the last 48 hrs. And Chris……you can only answer yes or no. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

I’m happy to cop cheap shots in here but I’m telling you - this deal is absolutely on the cards. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

If we're to believe reports that Oliver wants out and the playing group aren't fighting to keep him, them Melbourne will still be secretly happy to move him on. Do you really want a bloke on that much coin playing for the club under sufferance. And as some have suggested, Oliver is open to a...

Me neither but as many have stated, until such time as Oliver or his manager stick a knife through the matter it all seems very odd. If this was absolutely no chance of happening (the trade) and the player was 100% re-committing to the club, wouldn't you just come out and say that. All we've...

Oliver: Listen here you blokes. You are a mess and you've done everything to make me the scapegoat in the media - I've seen little to no accountability from the club. You told me I was loved yet I find out you've tried to flog me to another club the last 2 years. As a result, you've left me no...

Well I reckon there's a very good chance that's exactly what MFC do. They've been trying to control the narrative - but nothing from Oliver and his management. MFC will probably be the last to find out if Oliver makes his decision to go (if that's what plays out).

Yes I think there's a general acceptance that what MFC are saying publicly Vs privately are poles apart. As I said, I think the most telling aspect of all this is the complete silence from Oliver and his management group. Until they put this whole thing to bed and kill of any speculation, I'm...

Interesting to see some of the posts in the last 24 hours and perhaps a few people coming around to the idea that the Oliver deal is far from over. I've kept quiet this week for fear of retribution but FishGutz is on the money. My contacts are telling me that the deal is not off the table by...

Yeah that's what I was reliably told over the weekend. I wouldn't read too much into what Mackie said - it was just a nice gently volley back across the net. Oliver chose to meet with the Cats -- he's the person in this whole situation that has a right to feel aggrieved -- MFC said they don't...

This is not your standard shopping around scenario. Oliver has some behavioural slip ups and reported mental health challenges. His club has now secretly shipped him 2 yrs running with him finding out third hand The club has some broader cultural and leadership issues / and it’s not a great...

Oliver wants out. He’s conveyed that to Geelong people again over the weekend. Fri night was a carefully orchestrated PR stunt by Melb. Imagine being a Cats fan knowing our two best players want out. That’s what’s happening at Melbourne. This still has heaps to play out I’m told. Opposition...

Will evaporate fairly quickly once the facts are public. Nothing to see here - move on. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Terribly poor headline. Yes, he was interviewed. Never mind the facts - and that he “witnessed” an alleged incident ……. As compared to “committed” the alleged incident. Its a non issue Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

No news on whether Oliver will rock up tonight. But I'm told as recently as this morning, that his management team are adamant the player wants out and they are supporting the move. This has all the makings of a classic stand-off. I don't think Mackie or Hocking will be the first to blink - but...

Edmund has a knack for "going early" in an attempt to get his nose in front of the story. I'm not placing too much value on his observation until I hear McClure / Jay Clark / or Tom Morris change tact and head in the same direction. In fact, Edmunds comments didn't provide any real substance...

I only know what's been reported which I think can be relied upon pretty well given Melbourne are leaking like a sieve and a couple of the leading journalists have good connections and intel from both clubs. Oliver wants to get to Geelong > Geelong want Oliver > Melbourne are all over the shop...

Quick question. Why are we posting dribble in this trade forum about the virtues of living in Geelong or elsewhere? WHO CARES Can we just stick to the views and analysis on trade related matters so the rest of us don't get bored to our back teeth.

I think that's the plan which is why the structure of this years deals (and what we give up) is linked very closely to how the Butters scenario plays out in a years time.