Alleged incident at hotel on Sunday night

[mcs]

It seems he wants to go north to be with his girlfriend. Not sure what Gold Coast has to offer in return, but if the price is right then let him go. I appreciate I’m entirely biased and influenced by both these latest events and Blakey’s performance in the 2024 GF, but a high draft pick might be the best outcome for all parties.
Pure speculation of course, but since the partying revelation I’ve been wondering if such behaviour impacted the team’s performance in the 2024 GF. The sheer unprofessionalism of it all seperate from any criminal investigation is just gobsmacking to me.

They have a gazillion midfielders that we could potentially choose from.

There will be a range of Melbourne clubs happy to throw their hats in the ring too - we should be working hard to extract a pretty decent return should the media speculation prove correct.

[Syd76]

I suspect that the club, Blakey and as we all should will take a chill pill. Decisions made in haste do not turn out to be good for all parties.

Notwithstanding, given things that have gone on, Blakey should feel at least embarrassment for his actions - but he should not be hung drawn and quartered until all facts have come to light - which has happened to a great degree. Hence I see where he is coming from, but he should also realise that he put himself in this position. FWIW, given his contract status, I would think that the club holds the upper hand here. I do not believe that the club will trade or move any of these players away as the club holds all the cards.

I suspect that the biggest issue (ignoring any police charges that may or may not eventuate) will be how these players integrate back into the club. This will decide whether they stay with the club or not.

[111431]

I suspect that the club, Blakey and as we all should will take a chill pill. Decisions made in haste do not turn out to be good for all parties.

Notwithstanding, given things that have gone on, Blakey should feel at least embarrassment for his actions - but he should not be hung drawn and quartered until all facts have come to light - which has happened to a great degree. Hence I see where he is coming from, but he should also realise that he put himself in this position. FWIW, given his contract status, I would think that the club holds the upper hand here. I do not believe that the club will trade or move any of these players away as the club holds all the cards.

I suspect that the biggest issue (ignoring any police charges that may or may not eventuate) will be how these players integrate back into the club. This will decide whether they stay with the club or not.

I fully agree and the other factor unknown at this stage is what AFL sanctions may or may not be imposed