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Andy Lovell's Sandringham Wrap

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The Zebras have the bye this week and their next game is a crucial one taking place at MC Labour Park on the following weekend against the Northern Bullants.

Meanwhile, Andy Lovell's Sandringham Wrap on melbournefc.com.au is as fascinating as ever!

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    gotta be happy with grimes. just hope like hell that he gets through the next pre-season training.

    I'm also thinking that Maric is going to be better than I thought. I didnt think he was capable of such big numbers, whatever level of competition.

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    The Zebras have the bye this week and their next game is a crucial one taking place at MC Labour Park on the following weekend against the Northern Bullants.

    Meanwhile, Andy Lovell's Sandringham Wrap on melbournefc.com.au is as fascinating as ever!

    Thanks for the link BBB, I always look forward to Chopper's assessments of our players. This would have to be the most positive report on our youngsters for the year.

    Really excited by Grimes. His back problem saw him get to us with pick 14 last year after being highly rated by the club. It's always a risk taking a player with this sort of injury so let's hope he gets over it and becomes a champion.

    I'd like to see Maric in the team this week. As we know he's young and is still probably coming to terms with the extra attention he gets form all the chicks at school!! We might as well give him a little taste before the year is out even though he may not be quite ready.

    I wouldn't say I'm as big a fan of Petterd's as most people (I want to see more of him first) at this stage but he seems to be coming good as well. I'm also looking forward to his return to the dees team.

    When we get more games into the likes of Bate, Morton, Jones, Garland, Warnock and Dunn to name a few, we should have the makings of a reasonable team. Add in a few nice picks in the next draft and we will come out of these dark times. It's going to take a while so hopefully we will still be around when they start negotiating the new round of TV rights.

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    if petterd goes back to the gold coast, i will be fully [censored] off. we have to sign him on a 3 yr contract asap

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    if petterd goes back to the gold coast, i will be fully pissed off. we have to sign him on a 3 yr contract asap

    So will I.

    I think that Petterd along with Clint Bartram are only going to keep on improving - especially with a full pre season behind them.

    I agree with everything Chopper said about Petterd except for the comment about Sunday's game being "his best game so far this year." His game the week before against Williamstown was at least its equal. This means that he's played two high quality games in a row at VFL level so he can't be too far away from a return to the Demons.

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    So will I.

    I think that Petterd along with Clint Bartram are only going to keep on improving - especially with a full pre season behind them.

    I agree with everything Chopper said about Petterd except for the comment about Sunday's game being "his best game so far this year." His game the week before against Williamstown was at least its equal. This means that he's played two high quality games in a row at VFL level so he can't be too far away from a return to the Demons.

    anyone get the feeling every report is rosey from Andy Lovell ? When you read half a dozen players reviews, they all look like they should be in the Dees side.

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    anyone get the feeling every report is rosey from Andy Lovell ? When you read half a dozen players reviews, they all look like they should be in the Dees side.

    I think Chopper is pretty even handed with his player reviews and calls it as he sees it. He does n ot always give glowing reports and needs to balance honesty with the need to not blow a young guy's confidence.

    I think his reviews are generally pretty realistic.

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    People must have faith in the football department and list management at the MFC. Saying you will be [censored] off if Petterd goes back home to the Gold Coast isn't going to solve the worlds problems. Or change the footy departments beliefs.

    Same as what happened with Jolly and Thompson. Build a bridge and get over it.

    Who knows for Petterd could be a first round draft pick from the Gold Coast franchise in trade talks.

    Button your lip and have faith in your club! Right now, he's going no where anyway!

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    anyone get the feeling every report is rosey from Andy Lovell ? When you read half a dozen players reviews, they all look like they should be in the Dees side.

    Of course they are :P

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    So will I.

    I think that Petterd along with Clint Bartram are only going to keep on improving - especially with a full pre season behind them.

    Would you be unhappy if the new GC team offered a top 10 pick for him?

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    anyone get the feeling every report is rosey from Andy Lovell ? When you read half a dozen players reviews, they all look like they should be in the Dees side.

    The impression I get is that a player's total possessions in the modern game flatter to deceive, and is somewhat irrelevant.

    Teams rack up close to 400 possessions these days, which averages out to 18 per player. So 25 possessions is about average for a running player.

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    The impression I get is that a player's total possessions in the modern game flatter to deceive, and is somewhat irrelevant.

    Teams rack up close to 400 possessions these days, which averages out to 18 per player. So 25 possessions is about average for a running player.

    And Backmen seem to have never had better possessions in the past like they do now!

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    And Backmen seem to have never had better possessions in the past like they do now!

    As long as MFC listed players are getting a kick is all I worry about. Especially the kids.

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    People must have faith in the football department and list management at the MFC. Saying you will be [censored] off if Petterd goes back home to the Gold Coast isn't going to solve the worlds problems. Or change the footy departments beliefs.

    Same as what happened with Jolly and Thompson. Build a bridge and get over it.

    Who knows for Petterd could be a first round draft pick from the Gold Coast franchise in trade talks.

    Button your lip and have faith in your club! Right now, he's going no where anyway!

    i would still be unhappy if petterd left for a draft pick late in the first round. rate him.

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    Addam Maric..... and finished the game with 31 possessions

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    Addam Maric..... Stats: 21 Possessions,

    Ummm, am I missing something?

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    Ummm, am I missing something?

    "Stats: 21 Possessions, 20 Kicks, 11 Handballs"

    As the summary text also says 31, it's clear he had 31.

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    the only upside of the gold coast side coming in is that they will have a glut of picks that they will be expected to offload for some players. that means they will pay over the odds for certain players. ricky looks like being good, but if we are going to lose anyone, i hope it is for top 10 picks.

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    the only upside of the gold coast side coming in is that they will have a glut of picks that they will be expected to offload for some players. that means they will pay over the odds for certain players. ricky looks like being good, but if we are going to lose anyone, i hope it is for top 10 picks.

    Theres a bit in this I think. Come time to start for real the GC 'whatevers' are going to want to be at least a little bit competitive or theyll die the death of a thousand cuts up there. In order to do so they must use their ONLY currency to achieve players..and that is trade picks. I think it'l lbe an interesting market where an astute club wil come away better !!

    Look if some players go..they go..get over it.Wed al llike out favourite sons to stay and shine...but really I couldnt give a rats..I only want a TEAM to do well..who that comprises of I care not..!!

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