The Rivers article seems to have disappeared from the Dees web site, at least for now anyway

Its here http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...56/default.aspx

What's with having his name tattooed on his back??

Maybe Robbo is closer to playing than we expect.

At 30 with a bad snap of your achilles in about Round 14 last year, he will take near 12 months to recover if at all. He is hardly training at the moment.

I think MFC will announce Robbo on the LTI just before Rd 1, elevate and select Spencer for the NM game. There is no rush for MFC to do it right now.

Just on a note on the absentees, Wheels is out again, which means he has had only had half a game in Launceston, which he hobbled out of, has anybody sighted him at training, assume this is why Cheney is getting so much time in the practice matches as a possible replacement, for all you team namers for Rd 1. Over on Demonology, somebody has picked Wheately and Wonna, and has Jamar on the bench, obviously doesn't read the news or the teams, unless they are hidden in the teamsheet for Friday somewhere.

Jamar will struggle to be ready for Rd 1 and is not in for PS 3.

Its just another injury for Whelan. As another poster has said that recurring calf injuries for 30yo players is bad karma and Wheels may struggle to get on the field consistently in what will be his final year IMO.

Jamar will struggle to be ready for Rd 1 and is not in for PS 3.

Its just another injury for Whelan. As another poster has said that recurring calf injuries for 30yo players is bad karma and Wheels may struggle to get on the field consistently in what will be his final year IMO.

So who will our ruckmen be in Round 1? Jamar's injured, Meesen's crap, Spencer's a rookie. So it's PJ and who?

Definitely Whelan's last year.

So who will our ruckmen be in Round 1? Jamar's injured, Meesen's crap, Spencer's a rookie. So it's PJ and who?

I think rhino is right, big chance spencer could be elevated just before rd 1. This then allows robbo 11 weeks to get right and maybe play later in the year. I really hope meesen goes well tomorrow night and makes the selection process difficult.

At 30 with a bad snap of your achilles in about Round 14 last year, he will take near 12 months to recover if at all. He is hardly training at the moment.

I think MFC will announce Robbo on the LTI just before Rd 1, elevate and select Spencer for the NM game. There is no rush for MFC to do it right now.

Other than the minimum 8 weeks where he can't play a match?

If the Melbourne coaching staff are going to place him on the LTI list, they should do so now. That said, Nick48 on 'ology has reported that Robbo did basically the whole training session yesterday, so he may be back (at least at VFL level) sooner than expected.

Other than the minimum 8 weeks where he can't play a match?

If the Melbourne coaching staff are going to place him on the LTI list, they should do so now. That said, Nick48 on 'ology has reported that Robbo did basically the whole training session yesterday, so he may be back (at least at VFL level) sooner than expected.

I am not sure what to make of the Ology assessment but if Robbo is starting to participate fully in all training drills then I dont think its a goer to put him on the LTI. So there is a dilemna here.

I wouldn't bother with Meesen. He give us nothing in the middle and even less around the ground. We may pinch hit Martin round 1 in the ruck with PJ.

I am not sure what to make of the Ology assessment but if Robbo is starting to participate fully in all training drills then I dont think its a goer to put him on the LTI. So there is a dilemna here.

I wouldn't bother with Meesen. He give us nothing in the middle and even less around the ground. We may pinch hit Martin round 1 in the ruck with PJ.

Sad but true at the moment at least.

wish there was a radio web cast

Anyone know how to find the scores for tonights game ?

Anyone know how to find the scores for tonights game ?

KUW 1 AUS O at 1/2 time

Only game I know that is on??

PLEASE GOD O' PLEASE GOD let the River flow again and for him to get through this match.

my luck he'll break both legs (touch wood)

PLEASE GOD O' PLEASE GOD let the River flow again and for him to get through this match.

my luck he'll break both legs (touch wood)

I'm not expecting much tonight but I want the boys to have a red hot go and no injuries please!

I'm not expecting much tonight but I want the boys to have a red hot go and no injuries please!

Based on the weather report conditions should be hot and stormy - Weather Bureau.

That circular thing over Cairns is called Tropical Cyclone Hamish and is probably named after a prominent Demon supporter.

I wish some network would televise the NAB challenge matches...

........................... Cant they put Robbo on the LTI in the interim and bring Spencer onto the list? He may be raw but in my mind Spencer is our No 1 ruckman. ...............

Or possibly Tom McNamara? I have heard no mention of him for the whole pre-season. Does anyone know the nature of his injury?

Aussies 0/31 in Durban.

Sorry. That's the only score I have!

I'm quite a fan of 2/285 myself Go the Hodgemeister!

I'm quite a fan of 2/285 myself Go the Hodgemeister!

Kicking into the teeth of a roaring gale according to faulty on 'ology. I assume the start was 7.30pm Queensland time which was a few minutes ago!

Kicking into the teeth of a roaring gale according to faulty on 'ology. I assume the start was 7.30pm Queensland time which was a few minutes ago!

Cyclone Hamish is well on his way. Looks like Cairns is likely to be hit hard.

Cyclone Hamish

First blood to the Dees. Goal to Ricky Petterd.

You would think the afl would have live scores on there site if they where fair dinkem about the stuped cup.

http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR192.loop.shtml#skip

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i dno much about weather but that looks massive :S