Melbourne v Fremantle @ Fremantle Oval - 5th March, 2015

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Fitzy is crook

Salem still has a pressure bandage on his calf although he said it is ok, Viney took a belt in he head/stomach/balls at training, Tommy Mc bit stiff in the back, team may sort itself out

Riley and Terlich did ok in the drills but finished early and ran laps, Pig got Billy Stretch a couple of times and tickled is ribs, will put more in the training thread

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Good luck with that argument

crazy huh? Three top3 picks and 3 others that have played plenty of games for the MFC in the last 2 years. What was I thinking with this madness?

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Nah its his nads. Just joking.

Its a shame he isn't in the squad. I am hoping he has a great year this season. Some good mature recruits and return of Hogan from injury will be good for him.

See the training topic

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

FB: Jetta Dunn Garland

HB: Grimes McDonald Salem

C: Lumumba Jones Newton

HF: Kent Hogan JKH

FF: Gawn Dawes Garlett

Foll: Jamar Tyson Cross

Int: Spencer, Pedersen, Frost (need extra talls), Viney, Michie, Toumpas

S: Matt Jones, Bail

Emer: Stretch, McKenzie, vandenBerg

That's a guess at a team. Although I'd like to see Stretch and vandenBerg play. Could leave out Spencer or have him as the sub and swap him with Jamar at half time, but I think they are keen to see Gawn play as much key forward as possible before round 1 and therefore I'd have Spencer and Jamar swapping in the ruck.

Decent 18 but it gets very thin after that IMO

[watchtheeyes 1,422]

FB: Jetta Dunn Garland

HB: Grimes McDonald Salem

C: Lumumba Jones Newton

HF: Kent Hogan JKH

FF: Gawn Dawes Garlett

Foll: Jamar Tyson Cross

Int: Spencer, Pedersen, Frost (need extra talls), Viney, Michie, Toumpas

S: Matt Jones, Bail

Emer: Stretch, McKenzie, vandenBerg

That's a guess at a team. Although I'd like to see Stretch and vandenBerg play. Could leave out Spencer or have him as the sub and swap him with Jamar at half time, but I think they are keen to see Gawn play as much key forward as possible before round 1 and therefore I'd have Spencer and Jamar swapping in the ruck.

Pretty close I'd say. Wouldn't mind seeing Frost in for Garland, purely because I want to see what Frost offers.

Would also like to see Toumpas spend a bit of time on the wing or playing in tandem with Salem, just to see how it works.

Would take Spencer off the bench and replace him with Vandenberg too, reckon the coaching staff would be pretty keen to see how he goes in a competitive game.

[Ted Lasso 19,547]

Dunn Frost Garland

Jetta Mcdonald Salem

Lamumba Tyson Kent

JKH Dawes Toumpas

Gawn Hogan Garlett

Jamar N.jones Cross

Viney, Newton, M.jones, Bail

Grimes Michie

emg: Spencer, Vandenberg, Mckenzie

Edited March 3, 2015 by Sir Paul Roos

[watchtheeyes 1,422]

Dunn Frost Garland

Grimes Mcdonald Salem

Lamumba Tyson Kent

JKH Dawes Toumpas

Gawn Hogan Garlett

Jamar N.jones Cross

Viney, Newton, M.jones, Bail

Stretch Michie

emg: Spencer, Vandenberg, Mckenzie

Is leaving Jetta out of this an oversight or deliberate? If the latter... why?

[Ted Lasso 19,547]

Is leaving Jetta out of this an oversight or deliberate? If the latter... why?

Typo mate, Jetta is starting on the field, i just forgot to put him in there.

[ashdemons22 235]

Hoping Bail, M Jones and Spencer get cut from the squad. Would love to see what Vanderberg and Stretch have to offer.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Hoping Bail, M Jones and Spencer get cut from the squad. Would love to see what Vanderberg and Stretch have to offer.

Harsh on Bail and Jones, both been quite solid all preseason, and Jones in particular has probably been one of the most consistent better performers.

[CBDees 3,167]

Hoping Bail, M Jones and Spencer get cut from the squad. Would love to see what Vanderberg and Stretch have to offer.

Vanderberg and Stretch are already in the squad!

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Hoping Bail, M Jones and Spencer get cut from the squad. Would love to see what Vanderberg and Stretch have to offer.

Why?

[PaulRB 6,411]

Paul Roos excited about Hogan appearance

Paul Roos is not Robinson Crusoe here...

Edited March 3, 2015 by PaulRB

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Nev Jetta must be bitterly disappointed that he will have Ballantyne and Walters first up haha

[CBDees 3,167]

FB: Jetta Frost Dunn

HB: Grimes McDonald Salem

C: Lumumba N. Jones Newton

HF: Kent Hogan JKH

FF: Gawn Dawes Garlett

Foll: Jamar Tyson Cross

Int: Garland, Pedersen, VandenBerg, Viney, Michie, Toumpas

S: Matt Jones, Stretch

Emer: Bail, McKenzie, Spencer

I thought I would rather see all the new guys in the squad being given a run. (Bail, McKenzie, Spencer as emergencies)

[ashdemons22 235]

Why?

Because we know what to expect from them. Want to see what the new players can offer, and the NAB cup is great starting point. Probably should have put Mckenzie out for Bail or Jones

Edited March 3, 2015 by ashdemons22

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

How many players can actually play in the NAB games.

[dazzledavey36 55,305]

Im willing to give the likes of Mckenzie Jones and Bail a go. They are senior mature players with experience. Especially against the likes of Freo we need all the experience we have.

Until someone like a Stretch or Brayshaw absolutely smash the door down at Casey then these guys get the nod for the time being.

[Maggot 1977 263]

Cant forget or forgive McKenzies past indiscretions - Not in my best 30 sorry

[Emerald 1,744]

My reaction when the Hulk throws his first opponent to the ground in a one on one contest....

As long as he doesn't join another team in the future and becomes Hollywood Hogan.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

How many players can actually play in the NAB games.

26, 6 bench 2 sub

for the final game it goes to 4 bench i think

Edited March 3, 2015 by Curry & Beer

[angrydee 842]

26, 6 bench 2 sub

for the final game it goes to 4 bench i think

If temperature is over 31, it's 8 on the bench and no subs.

[dazzledavey36 55,305]

Jack Viney OUT

Mark Stevens ‏@Stevo7AFL 19h19 hours ago

Jack Viney won't travel to WA with Dees .. Late withdrawal .. Left track, @7NewsMelbourne was there ... Details soon

[Goat 98]

Jack Viney had concussion issues last year. Suffered another knock today. Club adamant he will miss only one week .. But won't play v Freo.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Jack Viney had concussion issues last year. Suffered another knock today. Club adamant he will miss only one week .. But won't play v Freo.

keeps putting his skull in harm's way that kid