MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION

[DeeZee 7,364]

Very happy for Troy.....long overdue debut.

[Ted Lasso 19,356]

finally lets see what he has got!

[dees189227 12,373]

Maybe we bought jordie back in to tag Ablett.

3 journos turned up to Neil's presser. Whats the point of having them. No body cares now

[titan_uranus 24,980]

Rubbish selection.

Whilst I understand giving Gawn and Toumpas a rest for their tiring bodies, to have left in all of Davey, Howe and Byrnes, who are giving us squat right now, and thus leaving out Strauss, who is doing all he can at Casey, is ridiculous.

Good to see Davis get a game, but totally disinterested about seeing McKenzie again. Should have been someone new.

[DemonOX 8,791]

I just can't wait for AFL season 2013 to finish so I don't have to groan every time footy stuff comes across my computer, tv or radio. I am warn out. This GWS v MFC game attracts me about as much Ita Buttrose in a bikini. TO be honest, I really don't care.

Happy for Davis, though. Should have happened weeks ago.

Amen to all the above brother.

I feel your pain.

[jumbo returns 6,740]

Who gives a s$it about the footy anyway?

[Return to Glory 8,412]

Who gives a s$it about the footy anyway?

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[jumbo returns 6,740]

[censored]?

Off.

[Demonsterative 3,020]

Maybe we bought jordie back in to tag Ablett. 3 journos turned up to Neil's presser. Whats the point of having them. No body cares now

I prefer 3 journos to every journo in the land feeding on our demise. The bombers are welcome to monopolise the journos ATM

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,128]

Best of luck to Davis. Should have played him at the height of his form not as it waned.

Why promote Magner then not play him or even have him as an emergency?

Craig's mantra that we will reward for when Strauss can't get a game after being in the bests 3 of 4 weeks especially when 90% of the side can't kick.

Gawn and Toumpas fair outs but plenty could have followed particularly Davey, Howe, Byrnes.

McKenzie was always going to get a game particularly after 30.

[Satyriconhome 10,737]

Where is Satyriconhome???????????????????

I am here chap, just been busy at work, been reading the site, we are just in a horrible place at the moment, don't see any point in beating myself up, agree with Craig would like to see a bit of 'effort' for last four games, but not holding my breath, nice to see Truck Davis finally get a chance after 2 years of really good consistent footy at Casey, if nothing else it will show him and the Club whether he can cut it at AFL level......think like a lot of supporters at the moment, will watch the away games on the telly and switch off if it becomes intolerable and go to Fremantle game........then watch with interest what we do then.......we will be coming from way way way back next year

[Deespicable 2,726]

Yes, pleased for Troy, but he's hardly coming off a big couple of weeks having had a combined 20 disposals (av: 10 per game) in the magoos. He should have played weeks ago.

Furthermore, unless they intend sending Dunny or Garland forward, then he will be playing as a forward - hardly the easiest spot in a Melbourne side at the minute.

But at least we will get a chance to see if he can step up at this level.

I don't get the selectors.

When we played Geelong and North, who are always physical, we went for leg speed players and got hammered all day.

This week we play probably the fastest side in the comp and we add Jordie to our line-up.

Explain that?

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,706]

Pleased to see Davis get a game but I wonder whether he'll play back or forward? And, if back, who of Pedersen, McDonald, Garland or Dunn goes forward? Personally, I'd try Davis forward as none of the others inspire me as forwards.

I note MFC is pointing out that Davis is MFC's 1300th player. Given the age of the MFC, I wonder whether he's the first player of any club to be number 1,300. Anyone know?

[DeeSpencer 25,516]

Pleased to see Davis get a game but I wonder whether he'll play back or forward? And, if back, who of Pedersen, McDonald, Garland or Dunn goes forward? Personally, I'd try Davis forward as none of the others inspire me as forwards.

I note MFC is pointing out that Davis is MFC's 1300th player. Given the age of the MFC, I wonder whether he's the first player of any club to be number 1,300. Anyone know?

North's new guy this week was 997 I think. Something like that. I presume MFC, Coll, Ess and most of the foundation clubs will be around that number.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,706]

North's new guy this week was 997 I think. Something like that. I presume MFC, Coll, Ess and most of the foundation clubs will be around that number.

Maybe St Kilda might have the highest number. A foundation club with a worse record than even the MFC has had in the last few years. You'd assume they must have turned over a lot of players in their time.

[Chelly 810]

WINNERS AND LOSERS by Whispering Jack ...

Unless the playing group makes an effort and demonstrates some pride in itself, then the team will continue to generate more depressing scenes such as those at this week's presser when they were even short of attracting the proverbial three men and a dog.

Gold Coast by 78 points.

Surely, this prediction alone confirms that this must be our worst season ever?

[DemonOX 8,791]

Pleased to see Davis get a game but I wonder whether he'll play back or forward? And, if back, who of Pedersen, McDonald, Garland or Dunn goes forward? Personally, I'd try Davis forward as none of the others inspire me as forwards.

I note MFC is pointing out that Davis is MFC's 1300th player. Given the age of the MFC, I wonder whether he's the first player of any club to be number 1,300. Anyone know?

How many of the 1300 players have been developed properly?

That would be an interesting stat.

[Chook 15,012]

Pleased to see Davis get a game but I wonder whether he'll play back or forward? And, if back, who of Pedersen, McDonald, Garland or Dunn goes forward? Personally, I'd try Davis forward as none of the others inspire me as forwards.

I note MFC is pointing out that Davis is MFC's 1300th player. Given the age of the MFC, I wonder whether he's the first player of any club to be number 1,300. Anyone know?

1300th eh?

Is that a hundred times more unlucky than being the 13th player? If so, knowing Melbourne's luck this year he'll be struck by lightning before he makes it through the banner.

[Deez 298]

Pederson will prob go FWD. He might actually do ok against younger guys.

Hes fat and slow, but quite strong in the air. plonk him down one out in the goal square perhaps.

[Micky Dee 11]

I thought I read somewhere that pederson is out with illness- replaced by Strauss? Can anyone confirm?

[P-man 13,366]

Will be interested to see how Strauss goes if he gets a run. My enthusiasm for this game pretty much ends there.

[Ted Lasso 19,356]

Will be interesting to see where Davis plays, if pederson is a late out i'm guessing back.

[mjt 640]

What's the point of even watching the game, hope Don, Cuddles and Cameron are proud of themselves.

[P-man 13,366]

At least it's on at the same time as Swans v Filth so there shouldn't be too many witnesses.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

What's the point of even watching the game, hope Don, Cuddles and Cameron are proud of themselves.