Brayshaw could very well be on track to be our first 500 gamer.

Sure could, he looks like he can play until age 46 at least.

It really is a concern when these professionals are "short of a gallop"

How is it a concern?

The players concerned (sorry ...) have been injured and are, yes, "short of a gallop". Which is why they were allowed to play for Casey in the first place.

Brayshaw could very well be on track to be our first 500 gamer.

No pressure!

Brayshaw could very well be on track to be our first 500 gamer.

Yeah, well, I'm tipping him to be struck down my a mystery ear lobe injury and be forced in to retirement this week.

Any takers for something in between?

Where was Jake Spencer today? Any info?

Yeah, well, I'm tipping him to be struck down my a mystery ear lobe injury and be forced in to retirement this week.

Any takers for something in between?

No, that's silly.

I read today in tha Hun that Kent's heal injury was caused by a car hitting him on his bicycle over the summer. I thought it was from NAB game. Did anyone else know this?

Why do we find all manner of off season ways to interrupt our player's development? from natural catastrophes to family deaths at the wrong time in indigenous homelands!

Then he's done well to be hit by a car whilst riding a bike and only end up with a bruised heel.

Thanks for all the reports, not internet access all weekend & just read through the 7 pages of reports.

I think one of JKH or Kent should come into our team (even if a straight swap for Dawes). We were too tall last week vs essendon and didn't use that to our advantage. If it works well, the week after Dawes then comes in for Gawn (or Frost - who i would prefer down back).

How is it a concern?

The players concerned (sorry ...) have been injured and are, yes, "short of a gallop". Which is why they were allowed to play for Casey in the first place.

Sorry I accept that the original post did refer to the Melbourne players, I did not realise that these were all injured. Still would have thought that managemnt of their level would have seen them replaced to finish a game.

Still its only a practice and if we have found out more then all good.

Thanks for all the reports, not internet access all weekend & just read through the 7 pages of reports.

I think one of JKH or Kent should come into our team (even if a straight swap for Dawes). We were too tall last week vs essendon and didn't use that to our advantage. If it works well, the week after Dawes then comes in for Gawn (or Frost - who i would prefer down back).

I think we're always too tall since Roos took over. Would like to see us opt for some speed up forward to feed off Hogan/Pedo/Frost/wheover bringing the pill to ground. Gawn and Dawes never hold their marks anyway.

The question did not get answered so I will ask this time, where is the Pedobear.

I read today in tha Hun that Kent's heal injury was caused by a car hitting him on his bicycle over the summer. I thought it was from NAB game. Did anyone else know this?

Why do we find all manner of off season ways to interrupt our player's development? from natural catastrophes to family deaths at the wrong time in indigenous homelands!

I don't think the MFC "finds them" as such... unless of course a member of the staff or team was driving the car

The club's report - http://www.scorpions.com.au/home/match-reports/35-season-2013/912-pre-season-game-3-v-williamstown.html

Seems I credited a goal in the second quarter to Dale Gawley when it should have been to Kody Wilson. My apologies.

Surely many on here have played in practice matches before?

Surely it's not that foreign a concept that you go "ok, had a good half / 3/4 of footy, now fatigue is setting in & thats when injuries happen. Let's just now focus on getting the extra run in our legs & come out unscathed, ready for round 1."

I'd say that's a popular theme amongst anyone playing in a praccie match, and should be the focus of our players.

Hands off panic buttons please.

Also, in regards to Brayshaw, we should all be mindful that a class above at VFL level does not equal a class above at AFL level, or even that a kid is ready to consistently contribute there.

Also, in regards to Brayshaw, we should all be mindful that a class above at VFL level does not equal a class above at AFL level, or even that a kid is ready to consistently contribute there.

True, but for his development he'll be far better off at AFL level if he's ready.

Ollie Wines had ordinary endurance when he was drafted by Port Adelaide, but has managed to play 49 games straight. How much do you think that development will have helped him coming into his third year of football ?

From a talent and development perspective it makes complete sense to get as many games as possible into him.

2012 Draft Combine SHUTTLE RUN (Beep Test) Results

Oliver Wines Vic Bendigo Pioneers 14-3

No slouch he was 8th.

2012 Draft Combine SHUTTLE RUN (Beep Test) Results

Oliver Wines Vic Bendigo Pioneers 14-3

No slouch he was 8th.

That's ordinary for a mid.

Petracca did 14.12 at DC and he's not known for his endurance.