It was probably a good career move for him to try out elsewhere if he was going to join an AFL team given his father's connection with Melbourne, an association that might have resulted  in a conflict of interest situation down the track.

On 3/19/2016 at 8:04 PM, DeeVoted said:

I got there early and had to leave early so I missed the nail biting finish.

In the early game J.Lovett spent as much time sitting on the bench as he did on the ground. I am not sure why, unless they are easing him into it.

I  had my eye on him when on the ground, and he has a bit to do, still hasnt done anything of note for mine. I hope that changes before the season is over. He has time on his side but is going to have to work harder during a game.

Oscar player a good game (in my eyes). So did Dunne, though Dunne I expect more from, and a few times threw a team mate under the bus with a stupid handballs.

Sighted Roos at the ground, along with T Mac and Jetta, to add to names in the previous reports.

*Parking at the ground was a nightmare*  I left before the rush, so that was a bonus.

 

On 3/19/2016 at 10:26 AM, Wiseblood said:

If people are still spelling Trengove as 'Trengrove' around here, then the chances of his last name being spelled right on a consistent basis are slim to none.

!!!!!!

On 19 March 2016 at 9:19 AM, Pink Freud said:

Anything on Yarren Jaffer-Williams?

Bump

On 3/19/2016 at 6:58 PM, binman said:

I can't imagine this quote from jay Clark would please dunny too much:

'McDonald, 20, also continued his excellent preseason, taking several strong grabs in defence, and could edge out Lynden Dunn for a Round 1 guernsey'

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/melbourne/angus-brayshaw-and-oscar-mcdonald-firm-for-round-1-selection-after-strong-outings-in-vfl-practice-match/news-story/8c5fb375c6009f2d7abc84740316977c

 

 

On 3/19/2016 at 7:23 PM, Palace Dees said:

Not a hope in hell!

 

On 3/19/2016 at 7:27 PM, binman said:

 

OMac might play i guess but certainly not at Dunn's expense. Jay Clark is reasonably experienced so it is amazing for him to write something so implausible 

 

On 3/19/2016 at 7:39 PM, Palace Dees said:

My comment was based on that not only will Lynden play (he is the glue to our backline in my opinion) but that Oscar is still a good 12 months away from being AFL standard.

 

On 3/19/2016 at 7:51 PM, binman said:

Yep you may well be right about OMac. I agree btw on Dunn being our glue down back. Criminally underrated player

 

On 3/19/2016 at 8:13 PM, Sylvia Saint said:

Dunn is a hardened 28 y/o, 160 gamer and one of the first picked when fit. OMac is a skinny kid who did little to impress in the NAB Challenge. With some luck, he'll replace Dunn 2-3 years down the track but there's not a hope in hell he gets picked ahead of Dunn next week.

I'm sure Jay Clark will acecpt your apologies anytime soon......

5 hours ago, jnrmac said:

I'm sure Jay Clark will acecpt your apologies anytime soon......

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

10 hours ago, jnrmac said:

I'm sure Jay Clark will acecpt your apologies anytime soon......

“Generally in round one, you need a really fit team and sometimes you can fall into the trap of playing guys who are a little bit underdone because of their talent level,” Roos said.

“Dunny’s probably a little bit similar [to Brayshaw and Lumumba] – he hadn’t played a lot over the last couple of weeks as well.

“So they’re three that from a fitness point of view, we were able to leave out, based on the form of some of our current players.”

 

So you believe playing OM ahead of Dunn based on fitness disproves the quotes you re-posted?

Amazing logic!

All things being equal there is no comparison between the two at this stage of their careers.  As Sylvia Saint said maybe in 2-3 years but not now.  If at mid season both are fit and OM is selected before Dunny then you can gloat on someone else's prediction.

6 hours ago, Good Times Grimes said:

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

The sun even shines on a dog's arse, some days. 

On 3/24/2016 at 9:31 AM, Palace Dees said:

“Generally in round one, you need a really fit team and sometimes you can fall into the trap of playing guys who are a little bit underdone because of their talent level,” Roos said.

“Dunny’s probably a little bit similar [to Brayshaw and Lumumba] – he hadn’t played a lot over the last couple of weeks as well.

“So they’re three that from a fitness point of view, we were able to leave out, based on the form of some of our current players.”

 

So you believe playing OM ahead of Dunn based on fitness disproves the quotes you re-posted?

Amazing logic!

All things being equal there is no comparison between the two at this stage of their careers.  As Sylvia Saint said maybe in 2-3 years but not now.  If at mid season both are fit and OM is selected before Dunny then you can gloat on someone else's prediction.

 

On 3/24/2016 at 3:47 AM, Good Times Grimes said:

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Face up to it guys. He got it right. You look silly criticising him

17 hours ago, jnrmac said:

 

Face up to it guys. He got it right. You look silly criticising him

Cool your jets jnrmac. The comment of mine that you quoted was all that I said on the matter, and it's my opinion on his ability as a journalist, not the OMac/Dunn selection.

I'm planning to head to Casey on Saturday with my boys, hoping to watch Petracca, Trengove, Weideman and whoever else lines up.  Looking forward to seeing some of the young guns go at it.

Is it free entry to practice matches? 

I'll try to provide updates and any interesting highlights. 

On 3/24/2016 at 3:47 AM, Good Times Grimes said:

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Digital?

30 minutes ago, ManDee said:

Digital?

sun dial?

54 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

sun dial?

The nylex clock on top of the punt road silo's ?

7 hours ago, hells bells said:

I'm planning to head to Casey on Saturday with my boys, hoping to watch Petracca, Trengove, Weideman and whoever else lines up.  Looking forward to seeing some of the young guns go at it.

Is it free entry to practice matches? 

I'll try to provide updates and any interesting highlights. 

It cost me $5 when I went to the Casey/Williamstown game.Not sure what it is for kids though.

Might go there myself- it's  2pm start for the seniors isn't it?

18 minutes ago, flamindees said:

It cost me $5 when I went to the Casey/Williamstown game.Not sure what it is for kids though.

Might go there myself- it's  2pm start for the seniors isn't it?

I think I read 2pm somewhere

On 20 March 2016 at 3:32 PM, olisik said:

I will lose my [censored] if Omac gets a game ahead of Dunn. He is the general of our backline where as Omac is turnover merchant with a skinny frame.

How is the squeaky voice going.....any improvement - and now Omac is out injured- Dunny cannot still get a game..hope you loose nothing else now??!

 

 

24 minutes ago, jayceebee31 said:

How is the squeaky voice going.....any improvement - and now Omac is out injured- Dunny cannot still get a game..hope you loose nothing else now??!

 

 

Dunn wasn't in last week due to being under done and isn't in this week due to Essendon having a small forward line. Articles came out saying as much 

potential side based on current availability...

TERLICH DUNN Hutchins

HUNT  FROST  M.WHITE

WAGNER Ed Morris  MICHIE

PETRACCA  Smith  STRETCH

JKH WEIDEMAN HULETT

M.KING  GRIMES  ANB 

Cox Keilty Munro TRENGOVE

emerg. Moncrieff  J. Lovett Rutherford

inj. Omcd Dawes Newton Spencer max-king

 

Edited April 1, 20169 yr by spirit of norm smith
correct spelling Petracca

VFL | Scorpions apply character test

3 hours ago, hells bells said:

I think I read 2pm somewhere

Official advice originally was 1pm.

35 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

potential side based on current availability...

TERLICH DUNN Hutchins

HUNT  FROST  M.WHITE

WAGNER GRIMES MICHIE

PETRECCA  Smith  STRETCH

JKH WEIDEMAN HULETT

M.KING  GRIMES  ANB 

Cox Keilty Morris TRENGOVE

emerg. Moncrieff  J. Lovett Munro

inj. Omcd Dawes Newton Spencer

 

I hope that PETRECCA plays as well as Petracca has been playing in the Practice matches!

I'm reliably informed the Casey Seniors start at 3pm.

Very strong on paper.  

 

On x at 9:38 PM, jnrmac said:

I got there early and had to leave early so I missed the nail biting finish.

In the early game J.Lovett spent as much time sitting on the bench as he did on the ground. I am not sure why, unless they are easing him into it.

I  had my eye on him when on the ground, and he has a bit to do, still hasnt done anything of note for mine. I hope that changes before the season is over. He has time on his side but is going to have to work harder during a game.

Oscar player a good game (in my eyes). So did Dunne, though Dunne I expect more from, and a few times threw a team mate under the bus with a stupid handballs.

Sighted Roos at the ground, along with T Mac and Jetta, to add to names in the previous reports.

*Parking at the ground was a nightmare*  I left before the rush, so that was a bonus.

If nothing else I 'nailed" the correct weekend to get cruxified for a slip up in DUNN's surname. 

32 minutes ago, hells bells said:

Very strong on paper.  

 

Imagine if this was our team in terms of depth and quality for 10-12 VFL rounds.....we would finish top 2 surely. Happy to see Trengove and Petracca kicking it to the Weid.