Congrats to Davis for making the extended bench

For those complaining about Sellar over Fitzpatrick, according to Brian Royal, Sellar has been picked because of Gold Coast's tall forward line so will play in defence if he does play.

Round seven Melbourne team

B: Lynden Dunn, James Frawley, Dean Terlich

HB: Daniel Nicholson, Tom McDonald, Colin Garland

C: Rohan Bail, Jack Viney, Matt Jones

HF: Jeremy Howe, Chris Dawes, Colin Sylvia

F: Luke Tapscott, Max Gawn, Shannon Byrnes

FOLL: Jake Spencer, Michael Evans, Nathan Jones

I/C: Jordie McKenzie, David Rodan, James Strauss, James Sellar, Dean Kent, Aaron Davey, Troy Davis

IN: Aaron Davey, David Rodan, James Sellar, Chris Dawes, Troy Davis

OUT: Jack Grimes (collarbone), Jack Trengove (calf)

Bet Neeld plays Davis, Kent and Strauss so that our average games experience is lower than gold coast's number!

Of this extended bench: Jordie McKenzie, David Rodan, James Strauss, James Sellar, Dean Kent, Aaron Davey, Troy Davis

My final would be: Davey, Kent (and play him from the start), Davis, Strauss (sub)

I can understand why they didn't upgrade Toumpas, although it would've been good to have him up against players his own age I think he needs to have multiple good games at Casey before elevation. There's plenty of time with him, no need to rush.

The big question is who we play on Ablett, surely on the back of his job on Judd last week Dunn gets the nod. Otherwise the other thought is let Ablett do his damage and tag one of the second tier players out.

Good luck to Jones in his first game as captain (I think).

Bet Neeld plays Davis, Kent and Strauss so that our average games experience is lower than gold coast's number!

He's already preparing his post-game excuse...

Not possible to just stop and think before posting? Jesus C indeed:

"we're well aware that Gold Coast will play three tall forwards, so that's why Davis and James Sellar are in the squad."

So Sellar will replace who? Garland? Frawley?

Magner is not AFL standard.

One could be excused for thinking we don't want to win

baffling

Magner is not AFL standard.

But averaging 30 touches and 6 tackles per game should get you a shot in the league's worst midfield...

tell me more about the four superstars you have named. This Toumpas bloke is 18 and has done naught at Casey right?

Round 5 stats: 26 disposals, 10 makes and a goal. A tad better than "naught". If ever there was a week for him to come into the seniors to gain some confidence, this was it.

As for Fitzy still not even making the extended bench..

I'm giving up trying to understand the selections, cause I simply don't.

So Sellar will replace who? Garland? Frawley?

Garland generally plays on the best small forward, and is only used on a true tall as a last resort.

wow, I just saw the team after being outside chatting to a neighbor...

I didn't see that coming, but I can see they are being consistent in making a game in a "Red'n'Blue" jumper a thing to be valued.

In that I have No Problem, as it is one area the club has cheapened itself in the past.

I'm giving up trying to understand the selections, cause I simply don't.

That's clear.

As Royal put it, he just needs to get a few (more) games under his belt, as he hasn't played all that many full games.

Also, so many here lament that we "gift" games to players: Toumpas was good for 3 quarters last week, and pretty ordinary for much of the week before. Needs to do it consistently for 2 or 3 matches at Casey before the lynch mob forms.

Davey was very good in the first half against Port last week.

Rodan had a good second half.

Between them they had a very good game....

That's clear.

As Royal put it, he just needs to get a few (more) games under his belt, as he hasn't played all that many full games.

Also, so many here lament that we "gift" games to players: Toumpas was good for 3 quarters last week, and pretty ordinary for much of the week before. Needs to do it consistently for 2 or 3 matches at Casey before the lynch mob forms.

Just like that Casey superstar Sellar hey?

Give me a spell.

Royal on MFC team chat re Jetta: "Certainly Nev was close, however the suspension has cost him a place out of the side. Brian."

No s#$t Brian, he was suspended for 3 weeks, does that mean MFC add an extra week themselves from now on does it?

Looking at the bench, I'm hoping for Kent, Strauss, Davis and either Davey or Road as sub. Sellar will probably get the nod ahead of Davis, but I don't think that's a great move. We've seen what he can do, might as well have a look at the new guy.

That's clear.

As Royal put it, he just needs to get a few (more) games under his belt, as he hasn't played all that many full games.

Also, so many here lament that we "gift" games to players: Toumpas was good for 3 quarters last week, and pretty ordinary for much of the week before. Needs to do it consistently for 2 or 3 matches at Casey before the lynch mob forms.

Ah, nice subtle personal jab there. Fed you the line and you gobbled it all up. Careful bing, you're becoming one of those predictable, smartarse types.

I understand the argument for stringing together some performances before earning a call up. But Toumpas was given several opportunities in the seniors, and was kept there despite looking out of his depth. This week there was a rare opportunity for him to gain some confidence against a young, inexperienced opposition, to prove to himself that he can compete at this level. It hasn't been taken. Hopefully it's the right move but I am expressing my doubts. Deal with it.

Just like that Casey superstar Sellar hey?

Give me a spell.

Toumpas and Sellar are not interchangeable, either in age, experience or the position they play. With Dawes back in the side, and Gawn's ability to float forward, Sellar can go back to the position he was more than decent at last year, KPD, taking the second or third tall. Toumpas, Magner, Fitzpatrick etc. would NOT have helped us deal with their 3 talls. Having said that, I don't know that both Davis and Sellar will play, and perhaps if Dixon hadn't come up OK for them this week, the selection could have been different.

Re Sellar:

"He showed he had recovered well playing in defence and had a real presence taking six strong marks. He helped set up a lot the team's movement with his composure and clean skills."

really hope Davis debuts, have always been a fan

really hope Davis debuts, have always been a fan

If he could kick he'd already be in the side as a regular.

Can you play Magner against the Suns lightning midfield?

Now THAT would be tanking.

He's already preparing his post-game excuse...

Definitely sick of hearing that from Neeld. It is a weak excuse in my eyes.

Definitely sick of hearing that from Neeld. It is a weak excuse in my eyes.

And then you look at a Fremantle who believe they can match anyone, anywhere with any players because of how good a game plan they have.

Royal on MFC team chat re Jetta: "Certainly Nev was close, however the suspension has cost him a place out of the side. Brian."

No s#$t Brian, he was suspended for 3 weeks, does that mean MFC add an extra week themselves from now on does it?

You won't find a bigger Neville Jetta fan than me, but it's probably good that a guy who hasn't played any football for three weeks isn't just given a spot. Still, I wish we'd just play him anyway.