Melbourne squad

2 Nathan Jones

3 Clint Bartram

4 Jack Watts

5 Jordan Gysberts

6 Matthew Bate

7 Jamie Bennell

8 James Frawley

11 Mitch Clark

12 Colin Sylvia

14 Lynden Dunn

15 Ricky Petterd

16 Jack Grimes

18 Brad Green

20 Colin Garland

22 Brent Moloney

25 Tom McDonald

26 Daniel Nicholson

27 Jared Rivers

28 Joel MacDonald

30 James Sellar

34 Stefan Martin

36 Aaron Davey

38 Jeremy Howe

40 Mark Jamar

44 Rohan Bail

46 Josh Tynan

47 Tom Couch

48 Jack Fitzpatrick

49 James Magner

I thought they were taking 34 and I count 29. It will be hot and humid so I hope they have a few more fit boys to take up.

Looks like a good side i think we are strating to really build some strong depth cant wait to see magner and grimes lead the dees

Who is everyone looking forward to seeing? No captain jack t.

Wonder why Taggert did not play in the intraclub or in this NAB team, possible injury?

i think a list of who isnt playing would be more interesting

Looking forward to seeing Magner - I think he'll be ultra important for us this season.

I thought they were taking 34 and I count 29. It will be hot and humid so I hope they have a few more fit boys to take up.

You might find we don't have 34 ready to play. When the coach stated this he had a fit Trengove, Morton and Sam Blease ready. After the first hit out a few other like Cook and Davis may pull up a bit sore and the other players missing are coming off rehab programs.

I know it's only NAB cup but geez it would be great to win the whole thing and give jimmy a possible "going away gift" if he doesn't have much time think he would be at peace watching what he has created over the past few years. Can't do any harm to play a good side and give it a nudge

could not hurt having a few wins

i think a list of who isnt playing would be more interesting

Well, the obvious notable exclusions are Tapscott, Trengove, Jetta, Jurrah, McKenzie, Cook and Williams.

Whats going on with tappy will he be ready for the round 1 clash with the lions

Well, the obvious notable exclusions are Tapscott, Trengove, Jetta, Jurrah, McKenzie, Cook and Williams.

Wonder why Cook, Sheahan, Lawrence and Taggart have been left out.

Wouldnt this be a good opportunity for them?

Anyone know the extent of Trengove's injury?

trengove missed last week as well. injured?

Apparently going to be 26 and showers possible storm so don't think heat will be a factor

I'm looking to see improvement in the following:

2 Nathan Jones- always has a go...needs to show better finishing

3 Clint Bartram- show better finishing

4 Jack Watts- take marks in dangerous space within the forwardline.

5 Jordan Gysberts- show he's taken another step in his development.

6 Matthew Bate- play like he's a 100 game midfielder.

11 Mitch Clark- see him in dees colours providing a focal poing.

16 Jack Grimes- poise and accurate kicking

30 James Sellar- show supporters he was worth the second chance.

36 Aaron Davey- See the Flash of Old..

44 Rohan Bail- has had a lot of injuries...needs to step up now. furfill his potential.

I thought they were taking 34 and I count 29. It will be hot and humid so I hope they have a few more fit boys to take up.

agree- quite miffed,hey only 29 when Neeld earlier stated he would take 34.. Anybody know why??

Apparently going to be 26 and showers possible storm so don't think heat will be a factor

DB, heat might not be a factor but humidity will. Even when it rains it still can be very humid especially in Feb.

No Troy Davis either? Was looking forward to him killing it at fullback.

DB, heat might not be a factor but humidity will. Even when it rains it still can be very humid especially in Feb.

You're right, but the showers/rain the last day or so has cooled things down quite dramatically here. Should be quite the same come Saturday, so I don't think humidity should be too much of a factor.

No Jetta is interesting.

Should be good, looking forward to it...heading up to BrisVegas tomorrow and (weather permitting) will spend Saturday on the Gold Coast before the game.

No Jetta is interesting.

Should be good, looking forward to it...heading up to BrisVegas tomorrow and (weather permitting) will spend Saturday on the Gold Coast before the game.

Jetta has only just come out of the "dont touch me" vest. So maybe this is only precautionary. Tappy and Liam are the main worries because they seem to have been in the rehabilitating group all preseason.

You might find we don't have 34 ready to play. When the coach stated this he had a fit Trengove, Morton and Sam Blease ready. After the first hit out a few other like Cook and Davis may pull up a bit sore and the other players missing are coming off rehab programs.

That would be a pity and pretty typical of our luck to not even be able to fill a squad of fit players in the first contest of the year. Both Suns and Lions have 34 so we may have some really stuffed players on sunday.

I know its only 4 quarters but you have to take into account how many the opposition have/use and the weather. Hope its cooler than predicted.

Another reason it is disappointing is because less boys are getting the hit out and for the rookies the experience.

That would be a pity and pretty typical of our luck to not even be able to fill a squad of fit players in the first contest of the year. Both Suns and Lions have 34 so we may have some really stuffed players on sunday.

I know its only 4 quarters but you have to take into account how many the opposition have/use and the weather. Hope its cooler than predicted.

Another reason it is disappointing is because less boys are getting the hit out and for the rookies the experience.

Doesn't matter too much though as regardless we will face two fresh squads since we have the first two games.