Melbourne Squad

Backs: S.Valenti, M.Warnock, K.Cheney

Half backs: C.Bartram, J.Rivers, C.Bruce

Centreline: J.Frawley, J.McDonald, A.Davey

Half forwards: B.Moloney, M.Newton, C.Morton

Forwards: B.Miller, S.Martin, M. Bate

Followers: J.Spencer, N.Jetta, N.Jones

I/C From: T.McNamara, C.Sylvia, R.Bail, P.Johnson, L.Dunn, S.Buckley, R.Petterd

Team Changes

In: Moloney, Sylvia, Morton, McNamara, Bail, Buckley

Out: Grimes (Hip), Whelan (Foot), Bennell (Knee)

Grimes out is both a win and a loss, because I really want the kid to play as much as he can.

I'm hoping for the bench to read: McNamara, Sylvia, Dunn, Petterd.

My very educated guess - Int - Sylvia Dunn Bail Petterd

But Dunn and Petterd being listed on the bench after good games indicates they might be carrying something, so it may finish like this - Int - McNamara Sylvia Bail Buckley.

Johnson may have played his last game in Red and Blue...

Johnson may have played his last game in Red and Blue...

Hope so. Otherwise he'll be taking the spot of a youngster.

I agree with rpfc: I reckon petterd & dunn could be carrying some kinda injury.

Int - McNamara Sylvia Bail Buckley

We might win this week

Johnson may have played his last game in Red and Blue...

Yes, i reckon he might have played his last game in the red and blue also.

It is extremely disappointing, given the year he had last year, he just hasn't come on and injury hasn't really curtailed his career either (he's been given plenty of opportunity). If he were to play a couple more games, i wouldn't mind seeing him given a go at FF, you never know.

His trade value would have diminished as well, and if he goes Melbourne are certain to pick up a ruckman in the draft/trade period.

Dunn and Petterd were terrific last week but if they are carrying any little niggle, others should be given a go due to our circumstances.

Sylvia, McNamara, Bail and Buckley for me

also interesting to see Edwards named for the Kangas..where the hell has he been?

Also just a bit off topic... Dreamteam wise- who would you pick out of Vickery from the tigers or Spencer from the dees to play in your side this week who would you choose? If PJ misses out Spencer is going to get a whole lot of time to show what hes got hey?

Would be very surprised if McNamara played, he struggled to finish out the game last week after just coming back from injury. Give him another week at Casey. Bail and Buckley could both play, give Petterd a rest.

Interchange of Sylvia, Bail, Buckley and PJ.

It's a shame McKenzie and Watts are injured.

Gotta love the Newton/Miller forward combo. The only piece missing is Robbo.

Dunn and Petterd were terrific last week but if they are carrying any little niggle, others should be given a go due to our circumstances.

Sylvia, McNamara, Bail and Buckley for me

also interesting to see Edwards named for the Kangas..where the hell has he been?

Also just a bit off topic... Dreamteam wise- who would you pick out of Vickery from the tigers or Spencer from the dees to play in your side this week who would you choose? If PJ misses out Spencer is going to get a whole lot of time to show what hes got hey?

I would choose Spencer...I had both Vickery and Natinui in my Dreamteam (which has just been decimated by the Saints omissions) and stuck with Nat in the end...Vickery really just doest get many kicks......

Edited August 6, 200916 yr by Demon Den

I would choose Spencer...I had both Vickery and Natinui and stuck with Nat in the end...Vickery really doest get many kicks......

thx mate

Nice to see the selection committee have retained their sense of humour naming Frawley on the wing!

I'd imagine McNamara and Buckley are the two emergencies with Bail possibly coming in for Moloney??

His trade value would have diminished as well, and if he goes Melbourne are certain to pick up a ruckman in the draft/trade period.

AFL website said Seaby from West coast has asked to be traded.......... maybe a ready made replacement??????

Would be very surprised if McNamara played, he struggled to finish out the game last week after just coming back from injury. Give him another week at Casey. Bail and Buckley could both play, give Petterd a rest.

Interchange of Sylvia, Bail, Buckley and PJ.

It's a shame McKenzie and Watts are injured.

Watts broke his thumb 2 weeks ago yeah? What are his chances of playing against Freo next week? I'd love to see him get at least one win under his belt in his first season.

AFL website said Seaby from West coast has asked to be traded.......... maybe a ready made replacement??????

Dont really rate seaby, personally most ruckman are donkeys anyway and with Jamar, the moose, spencer and martin i dont think our ruck stocks are that bad.

Dont really rate seaby, personally most ruckman are donkeys anyway and with Jamar, the moose, spencer and martin i dont think our ruck stocks are that bad.

Yeh agreed.

I think Meese, Jamar and Spencer are decent and if the opportunity comes up that either Fitzpatrick or Vardy are available at pick 17 they will be picked no doubt!! that would be a dream draft

Any guesses on who the late drop-outs will be?

Hopefully Davey.

I'm not sure how reliable this Is but I'm being told Moloney wont play.

Hope we see Buckley play. He's exciting, good to watch and prone to messing up. Just what we need.

I'm not sure how reliable this Is but I'm being told Moloney wont play.

Good.

On paper this is a better team than last week's. Granted we're playing a slightly better opponent at Etihad, but I'm still nervous. We can tank all we like, but we saw last week what happens when you come up against rubbish.

Don't want another heart stopper thanks. A nice 5-6 goal lead at all times will do me just fine.

Just need to hold on for one more week, then it's back to cheering mode (until we win another, and then it's back to panic mode )

Good.

On paper this is a better team than last week's. Granted we're playing a slightly better opponent at Etihad, but I'm still nervous. We can tank all we like, but we saw last week what happens when you come up against rubbish.

Don't want another heart stopper thanks. A nice 5-6 goal lead at all times will do me just fine.

Just need to hold on for one more week, then it's back to cheering mode (until we win another, and then it's back to panic mode )

I cant watch this week! Last week was enough to turn me off.. Im going out for a few hours before the game starts and getting the final score later. I hate this crap!

Any guesses on who the late drop-outs will be?

Hopefully Davey.

Moloney cause he's injury prone and Martin cause he's limped off the ground for the last 2 weeks allowing Bail to debut and giving PJ another chance with McNamara as first emergency.

Granted we're playing a slightly better opponent at Etihad, but I'm still nervous.

And we have played that ground over the years so beautifully !!!

Grimes out is both a win and a loss, because I really want the kid to play as much as he can.

I'm hoping for the bench to read: McNamara, Sylvia, Dunn, Petterd.

I'd prefer T.McNamara, R.Bail, P.Johnson, and S.Buckley.

Give Sylvia one more week.