if there is any problem and I mean ANY problem with Grimes, do not play him, he is the most important player we have.

He has future captain written all over him and I don't want him being another ang christou, garry lyon (lingering back problems) because they play him for the rest of the year.

i just hope it is precautionary with Grimes like you are all assuming. Id like some word from the club on how serious it is. All good and well him not playing to assist us with the picks but not if his back is serious again.

Edited July 22, 200916 yr by stranga

The biggest shame out of this is that Paul Johnson is going to get another game for Melbourne on the back of pretty uninspiring performances at Casey, simply because Jamar is injured.

Grimes being listed as having a back problem is worrying too. Hopefully we just rest him for a week or two and it's nothing serious. But I really was hoping he'd keep playing this year to build up fitness and confidence at AFL level.

if there is any problem and I mean ANY problem with Grimes, do not play him, he is the most important player we have.

He has future captain written all over him and I don't want him being another ang christou, garry lyon (lingering back problems) because they play him for the rest of the year.

Totally agree with this...Grimes has been a revelation in a backline that has.. well..had issues for a while. There is no point in playing anyone with back related soreness let alone a history of it..he is too important even for Supercoaches!! (I have Cheney on my bench too)

The biggest shame out of this is that Paul Johnson is going to get another game for Melbourne on the back of pretty uninspiring performances at Casey, simply because Jamar is injured.

Grimes being listed as having a back problem is worrying too. Hopefully we just rest him for a week or two and it's nothing serious. But I really was hoping he'd keep playing this year to build up fitness and confidence at AFL level.

Draft picks my son, draft picks!

Edited July 22, 200916 yr by Roost It

The biggest shame out of this is that Paul Johnson is going to get another game for Melbourne on the back of pretty uninspiring performances at Casey, simply because Jamar is injured.

Grimes being listed as having a back problem is worrying too. Hopefully we just rest him for a week or two and it's nothing serious. But I really was hoping he'd keep playing this year to build up fitness and confidence at AFL level.

Hang in there, Titan..

This does make the list management process a lot easier -- it's probably a blessing really. In terms of influence on the side, those two would be in the top couple in recent weeks.

Now PJ and someone like Valenti can pop back in to the side. All we need to do is drop Robbo for Miller or Newton and our list management is done for the week.

This does make the list management process a lot easier -- it's probably a blessing really. In terms of influence on the side, those two would be in the top couple in recent weeks.

Now PJ and someone like Valenti can pop back in to the side. All we need to do is drop Robbo for Miller or Newton and our list management is done for the week.

Hey Nasher, what are you like in the coaches box?....

Hey Nasher, what are you like in the coaches box?....

I am afraid my subtlety interpreter is (permanently) broken and I have no idea what you mean

I am afraid my subtlety interpreter is (permanently) broken and I have no idea what you mean

he's telling you to get in the box and coach us. Brilliant tanking tactic as far as I'm concerned- supporters coaching for a day!

This does make the list management process a lot easier -- it's probably a blessing really. In terms of influence on the side, those two would be in the top couple in recent weeks.

Now PJ and someone like Valenti can pop back in to the side. All we need to do is drop Robbo for Miller or Newton and our list management is done for the week.

For the next 3 weeks we should play both PJ and Spencer. This leaves us one running player short (as Grimes is injured). Jurrah should be played on a wing for his development with Bartram taking the kick-ins Bruce, Green and Davey should be rotated off the bench with none of them having more than 60% playing time. Overall keep the rotations down so the players a totally knackered before they come off. I also think Robbo should be taught a lesson and be played in defence to help improve that side of his game.

he's telling you to get in the box and coach us. Brilliant tanking tactic as far as I'm concerned- supporters coaching for a day!

I was referring to your list management strategy Nasher. Because I agreed with it, I thought well, you may as well coach.

Thanks Jaded for the interpretation. You can be his assistant.

Thanks Jaded for the interpretation. You can be his assistant.

Ha, me and him working together in the coaches box might just be the perfect solution to our dilemma. I guarantee that the only winning moves you'll see on matchday will involve me going to the bar.

Wouldnt surpsirse me if the Dees take a precautionary tact and possibly Grimes wont return to AFL til round 21 after a couple of runs in the Magoos..just to be sure

just listening to the 4 o'c;ock roundup with Ralph and Edmund.(Heraldsun).. aparently there are "whispers" afoot that Grimes will be mothballed for rest of year. Shock Horror..who would have thought...lol

just listening to the 4 o'c;ock roundup with Ralph and Edmund.(Heraldsun).. aparently there are "whispers" afoot that Grimes will be mothballed for rest of year. Shock Horror..who would have thought...lol

Great news, enjoy the break Jack.

Mclean and Jamar to join him

Bruce, Davey with "general soreness"

might be a few blokes go down with the dreaded Lacus Influenza

Young Grimes is a major asset for the Melbourne Football Club. The selectors would be derelict in their duty if they selected him while there was the slightest risk to his back.

Ha, me and him working together in the coaches box might just be the perfect solution to our dilemma. I guarantee that the only winning moves you'll see on matchday will involve me going to the bar.

Or you at the bar?

Sounds like Travis' career approach.

Now PJ and someone like Valenti can pop back in to the side. All we need to do is drop Robbo for Miller or Newton and our list management is done for the week.

We might just see Newton in for Robbo this week, Nasher.

Edited July 22, 200916 yr by AdamFarr

We might just see Newton in for Robbo this week, Nasher.

After Bailey has mentioned that Robbo has been out of form the last couple of weeks.....it could well be on the cards.

Mmm, especially for the fact that Peter German gives Newton consistently glowing match reports.