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My boss son has been invited to the Magpies NGA as he was born in Singapore. His family is an Anglo white Aussie as you’d ever meet - born while dad worked in Singapore! It’s a farce

Had a lot to do with Ben 15 years ago - not sure since then but always a ripping guy and excellent mentor. Good outcome I think; if nothing else players will respect him with what he’s done and who with.

Could he play CHB in VFL and be a backup tall back? His height would help vs a Harry McKay, King bros. Darcy etc in time. Still young enough to play 60-100 games by age 31-32.

I like this; Petty going back, BBB retired, Shack Attack delisted…..a void of tall forwards to play 20 games at Casey next year and possibly 2-3 at AFL. Gives us some depth and maturity. A strong Casey is important to a strong MFC - yes he will mostly play VFL. Fullarton a bust it seems. Although he and Johnson our tall forwards at Casey with Kentfield and Jeffo playing some AFL.

Good outcome

First goal Blues

I’m starting to feel positive overall for the first time in ages. Smith a huge get, for culture leadership and professional management. He’s already saying the right things. We’ve got another 3 years in our window, next 6 months super important- game on. well done to Brad Green; so good so far.

As well as dominating junior basketball and footy Murph was always the leading top few in cross country as a kid. He’s got some running power, but not sprinting - more like a Robert Harvey or Pendles type.

I was informed by my business partner (who lives in Geelong but follows Magpies) last Wednesday; via his good mate (who works for GFC) that we informed Clayton either day of or after the Brownlow that he should look for another club. He was surprised by this; and his manager started the ring around. Hadn’t said anything as was second hand; but it’s feeling more and more real by the hour.

Exactly how he controlled games in U13; 14; 15; 16 for South Melbourne. Could play like a NFL quarterback, score when needed, cover back when needed, win contests. Excellent decision making since Auskick.

Whisper at the G tonight he will coach West Coast

This puts us in the bottom 6 fixture group; coupled with pick 5 it gives us great scope to challenge again in 2025.

He’s a fabulous kid; good leader; in the Robert Harvey mould at junior level - rarely tackled. He was a regular 30-35 touches and 2-3 goals a game at U16 SMJFL.

So it should be; playing out in the media is killing us. Get it back in house.

What a disgrace Sydney are; time to sack Longmire!