Good to see Tom Scully, Luke Tapscott, Ricky Petterd and Jordan Gysberts in the squad v Brisbane Lions for 5 March 2011 ...

1. Matthew Warnock

2. Nathan Jones

4. Jack Watts

5. Jordan Gysberts

6. Matthew Bate

7. Jamie Bennell

12. Colin Sylvia

14. Lynden Dunn

15. Ricky Petterd

18. Brad Green

19. Addam Maric

20. Colin Garland

21. Lucas Cook

22. Brent Moloney

24. Liam Jurrah

27. Jared Rivers

28. Joel MacDonald

31. Tom Scully

34. Stefan Martin

35. Luke Tapscott

38. Jeremy Howe

39. Neville Jetta

40. Mark Jamar

42. Jake Spencer

43. Tom McDonald

44. Rohan Bail

47. James Strauss

49. Daniel Nicholson

50. Michael Evans

No Davey, Bartram, Trengove, Jordie, Grimes or Blease...

So no Bartram, Grimes and Davey off the top of my head. Would've thought Jamar would be rested also...

I really want to see Jurrah rested. An injury to him could cause major issues for our finals hopes.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/108715/default.aspx

Aaron Davey, Jack Grimes, Jack Trengove and Clint Bartram have been rested from that loss, while Colin Garland (calf) is injured. (From article)

Brisbane squad-

http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/108702/default.aspx

Black and Power to return. Good.

Very excited to see Tapscott coming on for his first run. Although I won't actually be seeing it.. Will be interesting to see how the backline holds up with no Garland (anyone know anything about his injury), Grimes or Batram.

Un-pleased about not seeing Blease- would have loved to see if he could play a running half back role as I feel he could be the talent we are screaming out for. What is wrong with him.

Hopefully the great un-washed don't feel it necessary to dish it out to Scully. Someone better be on head-butt patrol.

TAPSCOTT !!!

I really want to see Jurrah rested. An injury to him could cause major issues for our finals hopes.

Needs match fitness- although it's just a shitty NAB Challenge match he will probably be better for it. Can't exclude on the chance of an injury as it could just as easily happen in round 1 (heaven forbid)

Although in saying that would much prefer Jamar have a rest. Give Spencer a full match with Martin backing up. Injury to Jamar will hurt us most.

Hopefully the great un-washed don't feel it necessary to dish it out to Scully. Someone better be on head-butt patrol.

I tell you right now, if anyone does that near me they'll wish they hadn't. America de cali i'm looking at you!:D

TAPSCOTT! THE MAN WITH THE GIANT NECK! GO YOU GOOD THING!

it's always a bit sad though to watch a game that doesn't include Grimes. Makes me want to cry actually.

I really want to see Jurrah rested. An injury to him could cause major issues for our finals hopes.

I nearly topped myself last year when he got hurt in that praccy, don't know if I could take it again

I nearly topped myself last year when he got hurt in that praccy, don't know if I could take it again

Knowing Melbourne's history in practice matches, I am expecting at least one major injury in the next two weeks.

Also, I am well aware I have MFCSS. If anyone has a cure, please let me know.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/108715/default.aspx

Aaron Davey, Jack Grimes, Jack Trengove and Clint Bartram have been rested from that loss, while Colin Garland (calf) is injured. (From article)

Happy with resting all of them. Can see both sides of the coin re Jurrah, he needs continuity to get match fit and get his body used to playing, however it will be a big case of fingers crossed....

Very excited to see Tapscott coming on for his first run. Although I won't actually be seeing it.. Will be interesting to see how the backline holds up with no Garland (anyone know anything about his injury), Grimes or Batram.

Yeah really intrigued with how Tappy will go. If he can live up to half the hype then that will be a great start...

With the backline, i wouldn't be surprised to see Cook playing CHB. No Brown or Fev helps in that regard too.

Un-pleased about not seeing Blease- would have loved to see if he could play a running half back role as I feel he could be the talent we are screaming out for. What is wrong with him.

I believe that he may be another who is having his loads carefully managed. Not through injury, just taking a very cautious approach to ensure his body holds up. I don't have a problem with that.

Hopefully the great un-washed don't feel it necessary to dish it out to Scully. Someone better be on head-butt patrol.

I don't think anyone will.

Also, I am well aware I have MFCSS. If anyone has a cure, please let me know.

apparently it's a nice Bex and a lie down

I really want to see Jurrah rested. An injury to him could cause major issues for our finals hopes.

Maybe we could also stop him from training? After all, he could do himself an injury there as well... and maybe we shouldn't have him play the first few games of season proper as we don't want him out of action for the business end of the season.

Sorry, but I really don't like these suggestions that certain players shouldn't go around because they might get injured... football is what guys like Jurrah do... let them play, let them enjoy it and let them get match fit.

Edited March 3, 201114 yr by hardtack

I really want to see Jurrah rested. An injury to him could cause major issues for our finals hopes.

Could happen round 1 too

Sorry didn't see the above post, spot on...

Edited March 3, 201114 yr by Deemort

No Frawley, Grimes, Garland (not sure why he's named in the squad) - arguably our 3 best defenders. Bartram out as well. I'd be looking to rest Jamar - he'll have such a big work load in the season I see no reason that he needs 4 practice matches. McDonald is miles off so I'd rather play others with more chance of making it in the round 1 team. Can't wait to hear how Gysberts, Petterd and Tapscott go. Also I think Cook and Nicholson are a decent chance to play AFL this year, I'd love to see them go well.

FB: Bennell Warnock Macdonald

HB: Strauss Rivers Tapscott

C: Jetta Moloney Bail

HF: Bate Watts Petterd

FF: Dunn Jurrah Maric

Foll: Martin Sylvia Scully

Int: Gysberts, Green, Spencer, Jones, Cook, Nicholson

Sub: Howe, Evans

Emer: Jamar, McDonald

Maybe we could also stop him from training? After all, he could do himself an injury there as well... and maybe we shouldn't have him play the first few games of season proper as we don't want him out of action for the business end of the season.

Sorry, but I really don't like these suggestions that certain players shouldn't go around because they might get injured... football is what guys like Jurrah do... let them play, let them enjoy it and let them get match fit.

I agree with your points, I just hate to see our players get injured in the preseason. It is probably good for him to play, but with his importance to the team it just worries that he could get injured in a 'meaningless' match.

I'm gonna go and take that BEX and have a lie down. Thanks for the tip, C & B.

gee we really are fielding a pretty compromised side aren't we

Davey

Bartram

Frawley

Trengove

Morton

McKenzie

Grimes

Wonaeamirri

Garland (apparently)

Blease

Fitzpatrick

Newton

McNamara

Gawn

Lawrence

Davis

That first 9 are all in my best 22

apparently it's a nice Bex and a lie down

I must suffer the same syndrome I often have four or five Becks and a good lie down

Shattered I'm going to miss Tapscott's first hit out because I have to go to a wedding.

God people are so rude and selfish, scheduling their wedding on a day Melbourne plays a practice match! B)

Counting on the good folks at Demonland to provide a full match report.

Can't wait to see Tapscott! And I really hope Scully has a massive game

TAPSCOTT !!!

It will be interesting to see how he goes-I have high expectations of him.

Oooh yeh, Tapscott ftw. Can't wait to see him tear it up.

Didnt want to start a new thread for it so i thought i'd just put it in the pre season match squads, richmond are showing a live stream of there game against hawthorne on the website, for those of you interested, http://www.richmondfc.com.au/season2011/nabchallenge/tabid/17196/default.aspx

Didnt want to start a new thread for it so i thought i'd just put it in the pre season match squads, richmond are showing a live stream of there game against hawthorne on the website, for those of you interested, http://www.richmondfc.com.au/season2011/nabchallenge/tabid/17196/default.aspx

Very impressive Richmond, streaming a praccy, I wish Melbourne could do that as I am entertaining my baby boy on Saturday and can't make it... Would love to have a look at Tapscott