Newton is on the rookie list.

Nominated rookie. Can play all year.

(I can't believe people still don't understand/realise this)...

Newton is on the rookie list.

He can still play as a nominated rookie.

This should be apart of the 'Random Facts That Are Constantly Posted Thread' that should be a sticky...

He is our Nominated Rookie, IE eligible to play due to us only having one Veteran in Green not two

Ah that's right, interesting selection.

Nominated rookie. Can play all year.

(I can't believe people still don't understand/realise this)...

Sorry Newton being nominated didn't inspire me, pretty much why I'd forgotten about it.

Disagree- I would play Newton instead at this time. Petterd is not in scintilating form at this time.

You know I've been pushing for Newton. But he was unavailable.

Ricky was a tad unlucky to be dropped and probably needs some fitness. There's players not pulling their weight. So IMO, there should have been a spot for Petterd. He wasn't the best the week before,,, but he's form has been good.

He gives us mobility and some intensity up forward, something thats missing.

Has everybody watched the vfl highlights posted on melbournefc.com.au.

2 things I was pleased to see.

1. Lucas Cook (wearing number 61) looks really clever footballer, can't wait for him to bulk up: SEE in clip at 1.11, 1.32, 3.05, 3.24, 4.00, 6.05

2. Sam Blease (wearing number 47) showing some real zip, something that could really add another dimension to the team: SEE in clip at 1.05, 1.29, 2.34, 3.50

Lucas Cook especially looks like he always does something creative with the ball - all passages of play he either hit a target, set up a goal or kicked one himself.

Also noticeable that Spencer and Gawn seem to be progressing nicely.

Nice to see Matthew Bate look like he's dominating at VFL level also. I hope he can reinvent himself.