NAB Challenge Week 2

[Chook 15,012]

Excellent. Newton's in. I hope he plays and is given the opportunity he deserves. Melbourne needs a forward. Even a crap one will be better than no one.

[cooko 124]

is there something wrong with Dunn??

[Prof 15]

is there something wrong with Dunn??

Perhaps I can help. Dunn was an ordinary footballer in the worst side in the AFL. Sadly, it matters little whether he plays or not.

[cooko 124]

Perhaps I can help. Dunn was an ordinary footballer in the worst side in the AFL. Sadly, it matters little whether he plays or not.

..but you would think he could get a game before players like Bell, Newton, Fitzpatrick, etc..if he was healthy

[Allen Jakovich 516]

Injury List

Injury list as at 25 February 2010

- Austin Wonaeamirri – Hamstring – 1 week

- Cameron Bruce – Hamstring – 1-2 weeks

- Matthew Bate – Quad – 1-2 weeks

- Colin Garland – Foot – 3 weeks

- Jack Watts – Back – 3 weeks

- Sam Blease – Ankle – 3 weeks

- Paul Johnson – Foot – 6-8 weeks

- John Meesen – Ankle – Indefinite

- Max Gawn – Knee – Indefinite

- Luke Tapscott – Hip – Indefinite

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/injury%20list/tabid/8752/default.aspx

Shouldn't Spencer be on there?

Damn we need Bate back asap. He's so important for us to get off to a good start this year.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,722]

Perhaps I can help. Dunn was an ordinary footballer in the worst side in the AFL. Sadly, it matters little whether he plays or not.

The second half of his 2009 wasn't too bad so if he goes ok in the last 2 pre-season games, I'm sure he'll be in the round 1 side.

Didn't he pull up sore after the intra-club?

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Thought I would get one going as I am keen to hear reports on players.

Can't get there myself unfortunately...

Hope we see some big improvements from last week. I for one am looking forward to

Jurrah bouncing back.

Which players would you like to see some improvement come from? ?

Go Dees.

Edited February 26, 2010 by stevethemanjordan

[Daz's Dee's 113]

I am hoping too go so i will post some reports. I am more so hoping to see a better attacking game plan rather than individual performances. Having said that i am looking for improvement in most players as not many can say they played to well last week. hopefully be a good day out

[stranga 328]

im pretty sure im going but i dont have an I phone so cant do live updates.

Im just hoping ot se emore attack on the ball. i reckon the game plan can flow on from some perceived pressure on the other team.

[BAMF 4,294]

I would really like to see the team fired up and have a good first quarter.

Would also like to see a tight tag on Watson.

[Brayshaws' Helmet 143]

yeah i'm going so i'll give you a run down of what i can remember, but im not gonna bring a camera and a note pad like some do

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

I have been away for a couple days and wondering why davey isnt playing tommorow... and who else has been omitted for what reasons?

I see that newton is back in, which isnt such a bad thing i dont think, sure he is a spud, but we need someone to kick to.. besides jurrah.

So could someone fill me in with the ommisions and daveys reason?

Thanks

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

nope? no one?

[e25 5]

nope? no one?

Davey appeared to cop a knock in the intraclub practice match and then had minimal impact and only played in the first half against Freo.

Nothing major I don't think.

[DemonDan... 77]

nope? no one?

Geez.. ya have to wait longer than 11 mins- not everyone logs onto demonland when you start a thread

Daveys a bit underdone due to an interrupted pre-season.. havent heard that theres anything more to it

Big Spenny copped a corkie..

Dont know about Jetta..

Edited February 26, 2010 by DemonDan...

[Strawbsodwyer 0]

jetta's reason might be the fact that he was rubbish. do not think he would be close to making our best 22 if wona and maric are playing well.

[DemonDan... 77]

I am hoping too go so i will post some reports.

im pretty sure im going but i dont have an I phone so cant do live updates.

yeah i'm going so i'll give you a run down of what i can remember

Doesnt have to be live.. any reports will be greatly appriciated!

Cheers in advance too.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,018]

Thought I would get one going as I am keen to hear reports on players.

Can't get there myself unfortunately...

Hope we see some big improvements from last week. I for one am looking forward to

Jurrah bouncing back.

Which players would you like to see some improvement come from? ?

Go Dees.

All of them. Including the ones who didn't play last week.

I would also like to see the Bombers forward line fall on their collective face and give us a real glimmer of hope for our game later in the season.

[DemonDan... 77]

The boys didn't get back until Monday night so it's a terrible preparation - effectively 4 days.

Yeah, but they had training Tuesday and didnt get to relax till Wednesday.. and with training Thursday..

Its really a 2-day break!

[RalphiusMaximus 6,018]

Shouldn't Spencer be on there?

Damn we need Bate back asap. He's so important for us to get off to a good start this year.

Spencer had a nasty corked hip(?) last game. Probably still sore. No reason to push him into this game on one leg.

[Gippy Dee 48]

Excellent. Newton's in. I hope he plays and is given the opportunity he deserves. Melbourne needs a forward. Even a crap one will be better than no one.

I'm sorry.

Did you actually say that Newton 'deserves' an opportunity?

For doing what exactly?

Gippy

Edited February 26, 2010 by Gippy Dee

[45HG 1,539]

I'll probably be keeping a close eye on Grimes, Jurrah, Trengove, Bell, Frawley, Scully, Maric.

I'm usually pretty useless with player analysis in live matches however.

[Demonator 93]

Geez.. ya have to wait longer than 11 mins- not everyone logs onto demonland when you start a thread

Daveys a bit underdone due to an interrupted pre-season.. havent heard that theres anything more to it

Big Spenny copped a corkie..

Dont know about Jetta..

Aside from the fact he was very ordinary!

[DemonDan... 77]

I'll probably be keeping a close eye on Grimes, Jurrah, Trengove, Bell, Frawley, Scully, Maric.

I'm usually pretty useless with player analysis in live matches however.

LJ's probably a given atm..

I prefer to watch the overall style and play and wait for players to announce themselves to me.

A good Eg: Scullys last half, last quarter in particular.. wow. Best 1st game Ive seen in a long time.

A re-watch of the game confirmed this for me and i wonder if some missed just how good it was due to the circumstances!

A sharp, sharp mind.

[DemonDan... 77]

jetta's reason might be the fact that he was rubbish. do not think he would be close to making our best 22 if wona and maric are playing well.

Yeah, for some reason he's very underestimated here at 'land..

I think he's a big part of our future. His 1st year was as good as Bennys imo.

Kicked some great goals and had impact like his cousin lewis had recently with the swans..

the difference being the swans win games, so its noticed.

May end up on a wing / davey-type HFF..(with LJ, wona, possibly maric they can all fit if warranted)

His instinctive, natural style wont see him go unnoticed for much longer imho.

EDIT: Pretty much everyone was terrible tho Demonator.

At least he got some game time on the biggest, best ruckman in the league atm.

Edited February 26, 2010 by DemonDan...