2025 is another wasted year for the Melbourne Football Club.
Sitting in 14th position on the ladder, and staring down an off-season where they do not possess their own first round pick in the draft, the Dees seem to be up a particular creek with no means of propulsion.
They have had moments in 2025, and for a little while, teased that their plan may be coming together one last time.
Alas, they are not the A-Team, and Simon Goodwin is no Hannibal Smith.
The sad fact is that in terms of talent, Melbourne still possess more A-Grade talent than many clubs. However, last weekend, as you looked at them standing across from the Crows, the A-Grade Talent comparison had one striking difference.
Age.
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