Sweet I get full match payments and sit on my arse for 3/4 of the game!

If Garland could also come in for Georgiou that would be good but I don't think it will happen. Bail, Byrnes, Pedo and Fitzy are players that would be first to be replaced if possible. Would rather McKenzie, Trenners, Strauss or Jetta over Byrnes.

With Clark now retired can we upgrade Jetta?

I think you will find we already used Clark being on the LTI to upgrade Georgiou.

Dunn Back frawley forward Fitz dropped small forward line

The right up of Aidan Riley in his first game back is a good sign of something to look forward to:

Aidan Riley: Aidan was as tough as nails. It was a very good first up effort. He was returning from a serious leg injury. He peeled himself off the deck from numerous contests, winning or neutralising contest after contest. He needs more time playing and training to get his fitness levels up, after such a long stint on the sidelines, but he was very impressive.

If Garland could also come in for Georgiou that would be good but I don't think it will happen. Bail, Byrnes, Pedo and Fitzy are players that would be first to be replaced if possible. Would rather McKenzie, Trenners, Strauss or Jetta over Byrnes.

With Clark now retired can we upgrade Jetta?

Why? How long has he been on the list? Why promote NQRs?

outs ... Byrnes, Bail, Terlich, Fitzpatrick

ins ... Blease, Trengove, Clisby, Gawn

Our ability to control the footy could be massive this round, Carlton love running ahead of the ball and getting on top of the game.

A fit Garland, Gawn and/or Dawes would do wonders to our structure. Not going against a top ruckman should really help our clearances. Could see Clisby coming in. Don't think Trenners will be back just yet, a few more weeks to tear up the VFL could be great for him.

Pedo needs to stay back I think. I wouldn't play Byrnes - I'd start JKH and possibly have a Clisby as sub, a role I see Riley playing very soon with any luck...

Our ability to control the footy could be massive this round, Carlton love running ahead of the ball and getting on top of the game.

A fit Garland, Gawn and/or Dawes would do wonders to our structure. Not going against a top ruckman should really help our clearances. Could see Clisby coming in. Don't think Trenners will be back just yet, a few more weeks to tear up the VFL could be great for him.

Pedo needs to stay back I think. I wouldn't play Byrnes - I'd start JKH and possibly have a Clisby as sub, a role I see Riley playing very soon with any luck...

Warnock is a decent tap ruckman. Much better than Spencer, that's for sure...

Edited April 9, 201411 yr by Allen Jakovich

Don't rate him. At all.

Can anyone see Mckenzie come in for a negation role?

From memory at his time at the Swans, Roos wasn't big on it? However Jordie's 37 touches last week might get him over the line? Certainly prefer him to Byrnes (yes, I'm aware they don't play the same role).

I reckon we r a real chance in this game.

When I saw the Carlton players walking off after the game last wk they reminded me of the MFC players last season.

By that I mean they looked disinterested, dejected, confused and unhappy.

I know that they lost big time but I don't think all is well under mick just like under our previous coach.

They may come out all fired up in the first few mins but hopefully we can take it and settle and WIN a game of footy for once.

Geez that would be nice. If we can limit our turnovers we r a real chance.

Edited April 10, 201411 yr by DemonOX

Don't rate him. At all.

Can anyone see Mckenzie come in for a negation role?

From memory at his time at the Swans, Roos wasn't big on it? However Jordie's 37 touches last week might get him over the line? Certainly prefer him to Byrnes (yes, I'm aware they don't play the same role).

As a matter of interest, if you were to tag anyone in Carlton's side, who would it be (not counting Judd who won't be playing)? Murphy? Simpson? anyone else?

FB: Georgiuo - Pederson - Jetta

HB: Dunn - McDonald - Grimes

C: M.Jones - N.Jones - Watts

HF: Howe - Frawley - Byrnes

FF: Fitz - Dawes - JKH

R: Spencer - Vince - Tyson

I: Terlich - Viney - Cross

S: Kent

Ins: Jetta, Dawes

Outs: Bail, Evans

Matchups:

McDonald - Waite

Jetta - Garlett

Cross - Murphy

Georgiou - Rowe

Howe - Walker

Jetta can not be named as he is a rookie, Shame as he seems to be in fine nick

Don't rate him. At all.

Can anyone see Mckenzie come in for a negation role?

From memory at his time at the Swans, Roos wasn't big on it? However Jordie's 37 touches last week might get him over the line? Certainly prefer him to Byrnes (yes, I'm aware they don't play the same role).

Play Jordie on their captain.

Warnock is a decent tap ruckman. Much better than Spencer, that's for sure...

He may very well shade Spence but he's some way off being decent I'm afraid.

Tom Mcdonald has also put talks on hold, we need to keep one of him or Chip if we can

Would be interested to se what figure Tom McDonald was asking for ? Has a great tank and is has a dip but his disposal and decision making still need a lot of work. But is the least of our problems at the moment.

As a matter of interest, if you were to tag anyone in Carlton's side, who would it be (not counting Judd who won't be playing)? Murphy? Simpson? anyone else?

Murphy

Ben Guthrie on twitter:

"Chris Dawes looked like a man eager to return. Trained strongly today. Might slot back into @melbournefc's AFL side."

On Garland: "Unlikely to play this week, I'd say. Probably another week away"

FB: Georgiou Pedersen Clisby

HB: Grimes McDonald Howe

C: Evans N. Jones Cross

HF: Vince Dawes Bail

FF: Kent Dunn Frawley

Foll: Spencer McKenzie Tyson

Int: Watts Viney M. Jones

S: Byrnes

Out: JHK (full game in VFL), Fitzpatrick, Terlich

In: McKenzie, Dawes, Clisby

FB: Georgiou Pedersen Clisby

HB: Grimes McDonald Howe

C: Evans N. Jones Cross

HF: Vince Dawes Bail

FF: Kent Dunn Frawley

Foll: Spencer McKenzie Tyson

Int: Watts Viney M. Jones

S: Byrnes

Out: JHK (full game in VFL), Fitzpatrick, Terlich

In: McKenzie, Dawes, Clisby

I like this team, I reckon Howe adds another dimension to the backline in terms of intercept marking and run, good bit of grunt around the ball which is where i reckon we can expose carlton.

the only changes i'd make is i'd start Viney on the ball and Mckenzie on the bench, would like to see a really physical opening couple of minutes because i reckon the blues aren't great at that side of the game, and Dunn and Dawes to swap, i reckon Dunn and Vince are the two that if we can't get a mark inside 50 they can have a ping from outside and you'd be confident they will land a good amount of attempts, again another dimension to the team

After Roosey's comment during the week I think Terlich will stay in the side. I also believe Watts will start on a wing and Viney to start on the ground.

• Melbourne team: round four

  B: Alex Georgiou, James Frawley, Lynden Dunn

  HB: Jack Grimes, Tom McDonald, Dean Terlich

  C: Jack Watts, Bernie Vince, Daniel Cross

  HF: Jordie McKenzie, Cameron Pedersen, Jack Viney

  F: Jeremy Howe, Chris Dawes, Rohan Bail

  FOLL: Jake Spencer, Nathan Jones, Dom Tyson

  I/C: Dean Kent, Jay Kennedy-Harris, Michael Evans, Matt Jones

  EMG: Jack Trengove, Shannon Byrnes, Daniel Nicholson

  IN: Chris Dawes, Jordie McKenzie

  OUT: Shannon Byrnes, Jack Fitzpatrick

Ok, I am not going to react to Dawes being back until Saturday approx. 1.45 and the siren has gone to start the game and he is out there...

Ok, I am not going to react to Dawes being back until Saturday approx. 1.45 and the siren has gone to start the game and he is out there...

I might save mine until about 20 past 4... But I'm just a cautious kind of guy.