Petracca to debut v St Kilda

[jnrmac 20,053]

Announced on the club website....

[Whispering_Jack 29,762]

1 minute ago, jnrmac said:

Announced on the club website....

Can I be the first to say I'm shocked at this sudden development?

[Demon Jack 6,858]

REPEAT!! REPEAT!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-04-27/petracca-to-make-afl-debut-against-saints

[jnrmac 20,053]

Thought it deserved another thread ha ha!

The gotcha club video of Roosy telling the player that he is in is fast becoming a must see...

[Guest]

Shattered now that I'll be away this weekend. Good luck to the kid.

[dieter 3,325]

1 minute ago, Scythe said:

Shattered now that I'll be away this weekend. Good luck to the kid.

There's no snow yet though...

 

[DeeZee 7,361]

Can't wait I'll be there with bells on!

[DemonLad5 1,642]

Gonna be exciting to see him out their for the 1st time but we cannot put to much pressure on the kid

[Cards13 9,117]

May have to buy tickets as it will hopefully be a big crowd not just of Dees but interest Aint's looking to see the young fella roll out for his first dig. No pressure Tracc!

[What 18,810]

Roosy giving him the news  http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2016-04-27/inside-access-roos-tells-petracca

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

Hope he makes the Saints wonder why they didn't take him in the draft when they had the chance.

Edited April 27, 2016 by iv'a worn smith

[nutbean 8,838]

how funny was Roos - the look on Petracca's face when he thought he WASN'T going to get a gig this week was priceless. Well played Paul, well played....

[sisso 2,577]

Can't wait to see the big lad out there...just know he's going to do a couple of special things

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

So pumped.

[Juicebox 628]

“He (Roos) reckons I’ve text him 40 times a day, which is not true. I’ve probably text Goody (Simon Goodwin) 40 times a day. It’s just me trying to get into the team to be honest,” he said with a smile.

Love him already

[CHF 2,718]

Well done MFC imho they have handled the kid just right and it is fitting they debut him against the Saints. 

[Fitz Fitzpatrick 886]

Perhaps a bit of a financial decision as well. Debuting Petracca at our etihad home game will help the gate takings is maybe part of the consideration, knowing historically supporters stay away from etihad a bit

[Bang Bang Bang 5,801]

Love how he just keeps saying "Yep... Yep... Yep..." to Roosy's waffle when he's probably thinking "Just tell me I'm [censored] playing Paul."

[Vagg 2,439]

Very happy for the kid.  Now, who makes way for him in the team?  Really hope it's not Gus, as I'm sure he really wants to be out there when his great mate finally gets a game...

[stuie 7,374]

Just in case anyone wants a new facebook cover photo....

[What 18,810]

Watch out for the PETRACCATTACK 

[chook fowler 19,444]

Love the excitement and sense of anticipation around the club this year. This just ramps it up even more.

[Jaded No More 68,855]

Spewing I'll be missing his debut, but excited to see what he can bring. The hype around him is so big, I hope he just takes it in his stride and does his thing on Saturday. 

Super exciting times to be a Dees fan. 

[Ted Lasso 19,278]

Well this weekend just got a whole lot more exciting!

 

[mikeydemon 126]

Thought about Gawn, Viney, Oliver and Petracca in a centre bounce together and now I need to change my underpants