When you remember that Green's speciality was to be a lead and mark player with the set shot, it is least indicative of the output. It varied over the course of his career. At times he did seem to miss alot of "gettable goals" from 40 to 50 mtrs out within 45deg of centre. His efforts in the 2000 finals were outstanding and set a high expectation and a perception about his accuracy which was slightly glossed

I am not sure what you base your opinions on.

I dont think Junior would have got more than one year at MFC. And i think one year would have been the max for Bruce as well.

Green deserves a great send off from MFC this year for all that he has achieved.

Amen to that RR

Billy, you are not going well at all. Where have I said he should be the first to be given his marching orders. All I said was that he wont be 10th or 1tth, I listed my delists not in preference but I have Green as a retirement not the first go.

If they only want to move 5 to 6 players then there should be a 7th departure...,,,,,Mark Neeld should be quick to exit with them. The list needs a big overhaul. This is the year to do it.

You're giving him a fair ol' shove to force him in to retirement, which could be argued that it's a year too early. If he decides not to retire at the end of the year, you're implying that he should be made to.

Sounds to me that he's quite high on your list as a player to be moved on at seasons end, whether through retirement or forced retirement.

You're giving him a fair ol' shove to force him in to retirement, which could be argued that it's a year too early. If he decides not to retire at the end of the year, you're implying that he should be made to.

Sounds to me that he's quite high on your list as a player to be moved on at seasons end, whether through retirement or forced retirement.

So what Billy? There is little achieve by you misrepresenting my point of view. You could argue all you like about timing Billy but Green circa 2012 is a far weaker performer than Green circa 2010. His descent has been significant and rather quick (2 years). But it happens to some players from time to time. He is finished at AFL level. Green competes with Jurrah, Sylvia, Howe for the half forward role next year at 32. He wont make it and I would not like to see him finish his career at Casey. The MFC FD dont rate him as a leader so there is little value retaining him on the list. If he is to have a mentoring role of the kids at Casey then put him on Casey's list.

i was worried at one stage he would not return to play his 250th. He has and thats great. But its over. I think he is the sort of guy to realise it and will go out on a high. Nothing worse than nominating for the draft like Yze and Robbo and getting overlooked.

So what Billy? There is little achieve by you misrepresenting my point of view. You could argue all you like about timing Billy but Green circa 2012 is a far weaker performer than Green circa 2010. His descent has been significant and rather quick (2 years). But it happens to some players from time to time. He is finished at AFL level. Green competes with Jurrah, Sylvia, Howe for the half forward role next year at 32. He wont make it and I would not like to see him finish his career at Casey. The MFC FD dont rate him as a leader so there is little value retaining him on the list. If he is to have a mentoring role of the kids at Casey then put him on Casey's list.

i was worried at one stage he would not return to play his 250th. He has and thats great. But its over. I think he is the sort of guy to realise it and will go out on a high. Nothing worse than nominating for the draft like Yze and Robbo and getting overlooked.

Think the point is you've turned this thread celebrating a great MFC players 250 games into a thread of backhanded compliments and thinly veiled digs.

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As someone mentioned earlier in the thread, would be great if we could put him on ice for a week and have him notch up the 250 at the 'G in front of the faithful.

Unfortunately, I think the state of the team with injuries etc means we actually need him to play this week.. many MFC supporters won't be there to pay their respects.

Well done BG >>>

Think the point is you've turned this thread celebrating a great MFC players 250 games into a thread of backhanded compliments and thinly veiled digs.

Its isnt and its just another case of you completely missing the point no matter what the topic of discussion is. Another deep breathe Stuie...make it two.

Its isnt and its just another case of you completely missing the point no matter what the topic of discussion is. Another deep breathe Stuie...make it two.

The irony of that comment is that you made a thinly veiled dig at stuie, thus proving his point.

The irony of that comment is that you made a thinly veiled dig at stuie, thus proving his point.

Back on topic please. We have a long servant of the club about to embark on his 250th game in a couple of days time.

It will be a while before the next Melbourne player achieves a 250 game milestone for MFC.

I'll say it will be Jones in approx. 5 years time ! Such is our list.

Cheers Brad. A loyal servant in his twilight. Thanks for the 13 years at MFC. All the best for your future.

Great article in The Age this morning. Good luck Brad for your 250th. Thanks for all you have given the club

Back on topic please. We have a long servant of the club about to embark on his 250th game in a couple of days time.

It will be a while before the next Melbourne player achieves a 250 game milestone for MFC.

I'll say it will be Jones in approx. 5 years time ! Such is our list.

Coach Neeld suggested today that very few players in the future(not just MFC players) would get to 250 games such are the demands of todays sport.

Well done Brad Green, a professional sportsman;undervalued at his best and unfairly critiqued most of the time.

Not a 'legend' perhaps but certainly a MFC champion.

Congratulations Brad, You have etched yourself in history at the oldest football club in the world. A very very good player at your peak and a great clubman.

Well I will be there today cheering on Brad. Interesting to hear Neeldy say Rivers got up and spoke about Green today and said it was impressive stuff. Im not sure if Brad has another season in him so it would at least be a nice memory for him if we could win.

Fantastic highlight video for his 250th on the MFC site;

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/tabid/8667/contentid/473191/default.aspx

Best of Luck today Greeny, you have been a great servant to the club and the 4th quarter turnaround against Carlton in 2000, still burns brightly in my memory!

Kick a bag Brad and get a win for us.

Poor bugger.

He did not want to be chaired off that ground.. Could see it written all over his face.

Yep.. Got to feel for the poor bastard. Not his fault hes surrounded by clowns, incapables , lazy sods and a handful of misfits ( for us ) that can actually play.

Not a 250th Id want to remember