NAB Cup Friday 22nd February, 2013 @ 6.30pm

[olisik 4,060]

Actually IIRC Hogan's 18th is today. So Happy birthday to Hoges.

and happy birthday Jetta. 22 today.

The next Rioli on our finger tips? Lets hope so, looks like he has put on a bit this pre-season.

[old dee 23,541]

Interesting thread it seems that Hogan is the only player that anyone wants to see!

[daisycutter 29,436]

Interesting thread it seems that Hogan is the only player that anyone wants to see!

so od, will NJ become your new JB?

[Forest Demon 4,681]

and happy birthday Jetta. 22 today.

The next Rioli on our finger tips? Lets hope so, looks like he has put on a bit this pre-season.

Geez, that might be pushing it a little.

He has great sideways movement Jetta but probably not as good as Rioli's, and nowhere near the straight line speed or skills of Cyril.

[old dee 23,541]

so od, will NJ become your new JB?

No dc but I have a couple I will be keeping my eye on

But to be fair I am giving them the benefit of the doubt for a couple of months yet.

Who are you looking forwarded to watching?

[olisik 4,060]

Geez, that might be pushing it a little.

He has great sideways movement Jetta but probably not as good as Rioli's, and nowhere near the straight line speed or skills of Cyril.

This is DL where every player is a potential superstar!

[daisycutter 29,436]

No dc but I have a couple I will be keeping my eye on

But to be fair I am giving them the benefit of the doubt for a couple of months yet.

Who are you looking forwarded to watching?

all the new guys obviously.

keen to see what the flash can do

ongoing improvement of jones, howe, watt

see if Chip and russian can restore their mojos

clark to play more than half a season

[old dee 23,541]

all the new guys obviously.

keen to see what the flash can do

ongoing improvement of jones, howe, watt

see if Chip and russian can restore their mojos

clark to play more than half a season

These are not the ones I am watching but I agree I am really keen to see Flash back and Sylvia

If those two had good seasons it will improve us out of site.

But in the NAB as I said earlier I want to see how the recruits of 2012 who where out injured for most of the 2012 season perform.

[rpfc 28,079]

This is DL where every player is a potential superstar!

Not every poster though...

[mjt 640]

It is not the end of the world for me hardtack.

I would just prefer he did not play.

The kid wants to play, who are we to argue, hes uprooted his life to come to Melbourne, give him a taste.

[hardtack 10,434]

MFC has just tweeted that Hogan has been given the all clear to play NAB Cup.

[P-man 13,366]

Release the Hulk.

[BarnDee 287]

hey , im sure if they say , dude you wanna play
? the hand will be up in a flash , , im for it , give the lad a trot and get him excited .

[Dr. Gonzo 23,890]

That might be seen as tanking rpfc.

Don't agree I don't want him before he is 18.

Don't want him to have to wear the responsibility of a possible poxy result yet.

[Lost Highway 31]

He has great sideways movement Jetta but probably not as good as Rioli's, and nowhere near the straight line speed or skills of Cyril.

I dispute that. I'd say he's got Rioli more than covered for speed. If you watched the GF carefully, you'd see Jetta sprinting down the southern wing (can't remember the quarter, but it was towards the Punt Rd end - either first or third) with the ball for a good distance, pursued by Rioli. Rioli made no ground at all, despite Jetta's bouncing the ball, and gave up the chase. He looked embarrassed as he turned back towards the centre of the ground.

[Dr. Gonzo 23,890]

Was looking forward to going along next Friday to watch some actual footy - but $22 for GA (3rd level?) with no free access for club members for a couple of Mickey Mouse half-games? The AFL and Docklands can get f*****.

[demoniac 1,316]

Wonder if its free for AFL members. Whatever. If the Dees are playing in Melbourne I find myself compelled to attend.

[McQueen 17,864]

I dispute that. I'd say he's got Rioli more than covered for speed. If you watched the GF carefully, you'd see Jetta sprinting down the southern wing (can't remember the quarter, but it was towards the Punt Rd end - either first or third) with the ball for a good distance, pursued by Rioli. Rioli made no ground at all, despite Jetta's bouncing the ball, and gave up the chase. He looked embarrassed as he turned back towards the centre of the ground.

Taking about, Nev.

Not Lewis.

[rolly 149]

I'll never forget a couple of years back when we gave the swans a thrashing at the g when first watts and then frawley chased jetta down

[Dr. Gonzo 23,890]

Wonder if its free for AFL members. Whatever. If the Dees are playing in Melbourne I find myself compelled to attend.

Pretty sure it's free for AFL members.

[old dee 23,541]

Was looking forward to going along next Friday to watch some actual footy - but $22 for GA (3rd level?) with no free access for club members for a couple of Mickey Mouse half-games? The AFL and Docklands can get f*****.

Television Dr!

[Sdemon53 15]

For once H_T I hope you are wrong

How old was Robert Flower when he played his first senior game? Answer 17. Old Dee you must remember that day. Or was that you that kept screaming don't play him. Would Flower get a game with us if you had your way Old Dee? Robert Flower was pound for pound one of the strongest players running around in his day.

As for Jesse Hogan, he has done a full pre-season and you say do not play him. Do you want to break him before he even gets going. He needs to play in the NAB Cup to give him the taste of senior footy of sorts. By giving him some time will give him the incentive to do his best with Casey knowing what it is like to play AFL footy. Old Dee it is called the Carrot at the End of the Stick Principle. Plus for god sake the kid is more than big enough to look after himself and he knows how to move around the ground.

If is about time we show some mongrel at Melbourne and be pro-active and that includes the members and supporters.

[Satyriconhome 10,397]

I am really hoping Jesse gets a run on 22nd, can't wait to see if any of the so called tough Nth Melb defenders have a go,

Had a chat to him about playing VFL and told him he would have 'head' hunters he just smirked and said he was looking fwd to it,

Think it is really good coaching to have Spencer banging into him, he more than held his own

[old dee 23,541]

How old was Robert Flower when he played his first senior game? Answer 17. Old Dee you must remember that day. Or was that you that kept screaming don't play him. Would Flower get a game with us if you had your way Old Dee? Robert Flower was pound for pound one of the strongest players running around in his day.

As for Jesse Hogan, he has done a full pre-season and you say do not play him. Do you want to break him before he even gets going. He needs to play in the NAB Cup to give him the taste of senior footy of sorts. By giving him some time will give him the incentive to do his best with Casey knowing what it is like to play AFL footy. Old Dee it is called the Carrot at the End of the Stick Principle. Plus for god sake the kid is more than big enough to look after himself and he knows how to move around the ground.

If is about time we show some mongrel at Melbourne and be pro-active and that includes the members and supporters.

It is only my opinion not the end of the world.

No I do not remember RF's first game.

That is exactly why I would prefer he did not play.

However can we get over JH there are another 40 players running around on Friday week.

Any interest in any of them?

[hardtack 10,434]

I am really hoping Jesse gets a run on 22nd, can't wait to see if any of the so called tough Nth Melb defenders have a go,

Had a chat to him about playing VFL and told him he would have 'head' hunters he just smirked and said he was looking fwd to it,

Think it is really good coaching to have Spencer banging into him, he more than held his own

That's all good as long as he wasn't thinking of "headhunters" in terms of potential employers seeking his services ;-)