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THE ROAD TO ROUND 1, 2015

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The non-selection of Grimes, Bail, M.Jones and McKenzie goes to show that 90% of Demonland posters are astute judges of talent.

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Nash I sit being the goals, level 2, punt Road end every week so see the play opening up on a very different way than is shown on tv. What I will tell you is you are 100% correct. The number of ti

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I'm struggling to resist looking forward to season 2015. The MFC is like a wayward girlfriend, who just needs to wriggle her hips and I come creeping back. Only, 5 months of hip swinging to go...

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That is the best MFC 22 in quite some time.

Was actually the exact 22 (bar Vince) I'd hoped for. Not having to stress about Bail, Jones and Grimes' disposal will be amazing.

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Amazing selections

First time in a long time I have jizzed myself looking at an MFC team on Thursday night

So many exciting players to watch in this game from both sides

We can safely say however that it's not the first time you've jizzed yourself HH. You'd be a pro at that.

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wow Grimes hasnt been picked. A year ago he was captain, now he cant even get a game r1. from matt burgan when asked about this. G'day Cam, Grimes has been named emergency. He wasn't selected in the 22, highlighting how strong our squad is. He is an emergency, along with Gawn and Matt Jones. Matt.

Colin Garland, Lynden Dunn, Neville Jetta
Christian Salem, Tom McDonald, Jeremy Howe

good backline. Shame Vince didnt get up.

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DeeSpencer   24,686

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Talent, skill, fresh faces, speed. I love it.

Not rushing Vince.

Backing in the Toump.

Having confidence in Howe.

The coaches are actually seeing what happens in games and trainings and working out what we need to fix it!!!

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What a great feeling

McDonald and Garland will make up for them!

But it's not Grimes' kicking that has seen him dropped. He doesn't defend well in marking contests any more and his handballing under pressure is beyond terrible.

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McDonald and Garland will make up for them!

But it's not Grimes' kicking that has seen him dropped. He doesn't defend well in marking contests any more and his handballing under pressure is beyond terrible.

Game is still 48 hours away. Can we just not cut down players already?!

I'm excited. Go Dees!!!

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No Grimes. Wow. That's big.

No Ablett or O'Meara unless I'm mistaken.

Good looking team on paper. Massive chance.

Ablett named. O'Meara missing. Still a massive chance regardless.

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For all the talk of selection pressure: Grimes, Gawn, Bail and Matt Jones haven't been good in preseason. Pedersen is unlucky given he didn't have a lot of chances but he didn't smash the door down. Michie didn't do enough when given a chance at Casey.

Given Vince isn't ready there's very little else available. McKenzie, Stretch, Fitzy, Oscar Mc and Harmes are about it and no one is in a hurry to pick them!

Brayshaw, JKH, Kent, vandenBerg did enough. Howe did enough on the track. Toumpas in the first 2 games and in preseason pushed his case. It's time for those not picked to stand up at Casey now. I'd hold Matt Jones as the emergency but the rest need to play and play well v Collingwood to show they truly are 'depth'.

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Toumpas gets a game in a massive show of faith! Would want to fire Big Time!! IMO

Having said that a very good team!

Pederson unlucky! Gee Vince would be spewin if IF he is fit! Happy tho that they have given him another week!

Frost and Hogan talls and Dawes back next round ! I'm salivating already!!

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Gold Coast have packed their side full of mids. Miller, Bennell, Rischitelli, Martin, Garlett, Sexton are all mids really. Not goal kicking forwards although a lot of them are handy forward.

It tells me two things:

1) Gold Coast are keen to run all day and make this a scrap

2) Ablett will see a lot of time forward

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Very surprised they went with a completely undercooked Howe over Grimes.

I like the side, though. Very few of the usual heart attack givers in it.

Im not, Howe a better player than Grimes!!

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