THE ROAD TO ROUND 1, 2015

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Absolutely love this side. Best side we've had, on paper at least, for years.

Bring it on!

[rhaz 342]

This team selection is fantastic.

Grimes getting dropped is a big deal. I'm happy with it.

[dazzledavey36 55,390]

Wow i actually thought Grimes form wasn't that bad.

Interesting selections.

[What 18,810]

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

[Roger Mellie 4,130]

Love it!

I was surprised the Toump got a gig ahead of Grimes say - but I love it - much better users of the footy there!

[Guest]

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.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

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.

[dees189227 12,430]

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.

[What 18,810]

Not having to stress about Bail, Jones and Grimes' disposal will be amazing.

What a great feeling

[DeeSpencer 26,090]

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!!!

[Demon Jack 6,930]

Not having to stress about Bail, Jones and Grimes' disposal will be amazing.

This

Edited April 2, 2015 by Demon Jack

[Nasher 33,617]

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.

[P-man 13,366]

No Grimes. Wow. That's big.

Good looking team on paper. Massive chance.

Edited April 2, 2015 by P-man

[DeeSpencer 26,090]

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.

[Jaded No More 68,974]

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!!!

[Demon Jack 6,930]

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.

[What 18,810]

Salivating at the thought of Angus streaming out of the centre square and hitting Hogan on the chest who goes back and slots a sausage roll

Oh boy wowee

[DemonOX 8,802]

Good looking team on paper. Massive chance.

Let's just wait and c how they perform on game day.

[dees189227 12,430]

Salivating at the thought of Angus streaming out of the centre square and hitting Hogan on the chest who goes back and slots a sausage roll

Oh boy wowee

Or even Jones running down the Robbie Flower wing kicking it lace out to Hogan.

[DeeSpencer 26,090]

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'.

[picket fence 17,646]

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!!

Edited April 2, 2015 by picket fence

[KingDingAling 3,758]

I'm not surprised Grimes has been dropped, I've been calling for him to be dropped for years now.

Good to see Brayshaw in for his first game. Vandenberg, good luck young fella. Both great additions.

I think Brayshaw will make an immediate impact, and difference to our side.

[DeeSpencer 26,090]

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

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

No Pedersen is the big surprise to me (granted he didn't play any NAB Cup games).

No Vince means that Toumpas plays, good luck to the lad.

[picket fence 17,646]

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!!