I think because we've only got 1 vet (Brad Green) we're allowed to elevate a rookie before the season starts.

The rookies are:

Newton (injured)

Campbell (injured)

McNamara (injured)

Nicholson

Evans

Lawrence

Johnston

Interesting that Lawrence is the only one in the squad v Hawthorn - maybe we're taking a look at him?

From what I've seen and heard of the rookies, I think Evans would be the stand out.

That being said, I haven't seen or heard much about Lawrence.

I think because we've only got 1 vet (Brad Green) we're allowed to elevate a rookie before the season starts.

The rookies are:

Newton (injured)

Campbell (injured)

McNamara (injured)

Nicholson

Evans

Lawrence

Johnston

Interesting that Lawrence is the only one in the squad v Hawthorn - maybe we're taking a look at him?

Do we have to use that elevation prior to the season, or can we hold?

Do we have to use that elevation prior to the season, or can we hold?

We can wait. Evans for me.

I don't think we can wait - I think I read it's use it pre-season or lose.

Will try and find a reference.

We can elevate another rookie mid-season.

We can also elevate during the year if we have an LTI.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/108907/default.aspx

Tuesday March 15 (2pm) - Nominated Rookie Player deadline and Training List Player Nomination deadline.

From what I've seen, my money is on Evans.

Michael Evans has certainly stood out for mine. If there's a LTI at some stage Campbell is the go

We can wait. Evans for me.

May be so but Lawrence starred against Box Hill I am reliably told hence inclusion in squad.I feel Tom McDonald was impressive at times in the NAB cup trials.

Definitely a big game for young Kelvin this week (in the event he plays).

I have little insight on who is most likely to be elevated despite after the RD having a slight impression that Nicholson had a head start on the other youngsters. Quite simply a "watch this space" scenario for me now, genuinely looking forward to the announcement.

On the subject of rookie lists, in case anyone missed this article:

Players want rookie list scrapped

Definitely a big game for young Kelvin this week (in the event he plays).

I have little insight on who is most likely to be elevated despite after the RD having a slight impression that Nicholson had a head start on the other youngsters. Quite simply a "watch this space" scenario for me now, genuinely looking forward to the announcement.

On the subject of rookie lists, in case anyone missed this article:

Players want rookie list scrapped

I am told he will play- Strauss won't - injured,hamstring last weekend.

I am told he will play- Strauss won't - injured,hamstring last weekend.

Thanks for confirming.

From what I've seen and heard of the rookies, I think Evans would be the stand out.

That being said, I haven't seen or heard much about Lawrence.

The only thing I know about Lawrence is that collingwood were filthy when we picked him. Apparently they had spent a fair amount of time and effort scouting him and were very keen to get him.(This information was gained in a conversation with a collingwood coterie member with a full set of teeth)

May be so but Lawrence starred against Box Hill I am reliably told hence inclusion in squad.I feel Tom McDonald was impressive at times in the NAB cup trials.

Tom McDonald is not a rookie - he's on the senior list.

I think Newton would have been a fair chance if he had not been involved in that training mishap.

On the subject of rookie lists, in case anyone missed this article:

Players want rookie list scrapped

Thanks for the link.

It seems to be a good argument on the face of it.

I think because we've only got 1 vet (Brad Green) we're allowed to elevate a rookie before the season starts.

The rookies are:

Newton (injured)

Campbell (injured)

McNamara (injured)

Nicholson

Evans

Lawrence

Johnston

Interesting that Lawrence is the only one in the squad v Hawthorn - maybe we're taking a look at him?

Newton for mine. He is the onle one likely to play anytime soon.

I wouldn't bother with anybody at this stage, but Evans would be the leading candidate. Nicholson slaughtered every possession last week while at least Evans has a bit of composure.

With McKenzie injured I'm going for Evans.

He has been pretty good and the fact that they keep giving him game time shows me that they might be ready to elevate him.

Shame Campbell is injured, he would have been a monty.

The only thing I know about Lawrence is that collingwood were filthy when we picked him. Apparently they had spent a fair amount of time and effort scouting him and were very keen to get him.(This information was gained in a conversation with a collingwood coterie member with a full set of teeth)

Oh! But where they his Own?

Evans.

No question.

He really slipped through the net, this kid.

Will be at MFC for a while to come.

I think we should elevate Campbell then immediately place him on the long term injury list, thus allowing room to elevate Evans

Brilliant!

I think the "pre-season" elevation (must be nominated by Tuesday next week) will be Evans and then I suppose if Campbell is up and running and deemed fit enough, I would expect him to be the nominated "mid-season" rookie - a backup ruckman is something we really need and particularly in the second half of the season if Jamar is, as I expect, taking most of the load; then if there is an LTI, I suppose they will look at the best fit at the time according to the position impacted by the LTI.

I think the "pre-season" elevation (must be nominated by Tuesday next week) will be Evans and then I suppose if Campbell is up and running and deemed fit enough, I would expect him to be the nominated "mid-season" rookie - a backup ruckman is something we really need and particularly in the second half of the season if Jamar is, as I expect, taking most of the load; then if there is an LTI, I suppose they will look at the best fit at the time according to the position impacted by the LTI.

Martin will play back up for the short term so it's Evans for mine.

Martin will play back up for the short term so it's Evans for mine.

There are two nominated rookie elevations this year - next week and mid-season. That is why I said Evans next week and Campbell mid-season (if Spencer doesn't suddenly find form - I don't think Martin will be a reliable back-up for a full season).

You would only nominate Evans if you believed he is close to immediately getting a game. Although he has looked promising for mine he is a fair way off being in our starting 21 and outside that there are probably 4-5 mids outside of this I would play before him.

Newton will be back in 3 weeks. There is a massive opening for a jack of all trades to play second ruck. Martin for mine has done little to convince me this is him and unless to play 2 rucks there is next to know one to fill the relief spot aside from Netwon. Therefore there is more likelihood Newton will be needed in the early oart of the season.

You would only nominate Evans if you believed he is close to immediately getting a game. Although he has looked promising for mine he is a fair way off being in our starting 21 and outside that there are probably 4-5 mids outside of this I would play before him.

I would pick him ahead of Bail, Jones, Strauss, Blease and Gysberts at this stage.