15 minutes ago, Skuit said:

That takes Jones to about $12000 in dinky fines since taking over as captain. Anyone know where this money goes?

I hope there is a brown  paper bag lying around for him to step on.

47 minutes ago, Ingeniokinetikey said:

The word 'thuggery' I had hoped would come across as tongue in cheek, I have posted more than once that i love how hard they are playing. We're on the same page.

It's great to see.

12 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Yes i was quite impressed with Newton. He was quietly productive. Deserves another game

interesting selection this week

 

13 hours ago, 3Dee said:

First look at Newton this year, he looks a completely different player and a solid man unit.  All hail Football department!

 

12 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

Newton certainly showed that he has begun to improve his tank and his disposal by foot is good too....

For Newton it means that he knows he is right on the cusp of selection, and with others also breathing down his neck (Salem, VDB, Trengove, Grimes etc) it means that he needs to keep up this terrific form so he is first pick the next time someone loses form or goes down with injury.

It's a great spot for us, as a club, to be in.

 

4 hours ago, chook fowler said:

Watching a replay and noticed how good Ben Newton was. Looks to be a different player - leaner, more composed and seems to have gained a yard. Would be very unlucky to be dropped.

As I said in the early game day thread, you will be surprised at what Newton and ANB bring to this game. Glad to see Newton was able to deliver the surprises. 

6 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Coaches votes.  Can someone do a breakdown so we can work out if Leppa give Daniel Rich three votes.

Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions
8 Jesse Hogan (Melb)
8 Billy Stretch (Melb)
5 Tom Bugg (Melb)
3 Jeff Garlett (Melb)
3 Daniel Rich (BL)
2 Christian Petracca (Melb)
1 Clayton Oliver (Melb) 

Can I just say, how exciting is that? Outside of Garlett, there are four MFC newbies who have played less than 50 games in the top 7. What an exciting future we have if we can keep them all together.

I would be surprised if Newton lost his spot after his effort this week and Roosy did indicate in his Presser that there would be a number of changes this week against the Power due to the six day turn around and travel time, etc. could be interesting. We have to get Max some relief and also shore up the back line - Go Dees

14 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Coaches votes.  Can someone do a breakdown so we can work out if Leppa give Daniel Rich three votes.

Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions
8 Jesse Hogan (Melb)
8 Billy Stretch (Melb)
5 Tom Bugg (Melb)
3 Jeff Garlett (Melb)
3 Daniel Rich (BL)
2 Christian Petracca (Melb)
1 Clayton Oliver (Melb) 

One of Garlett of Rich got a three and the other a 2 and a 1. No way of knowing which was which. 

It goes like this. 

Hogan and Stretch have a 4 and 4 and a 5 and 3. Bugg has the other 5 and oliver has a 1 and track a 2. What is left is a 1 a 2 and a 3. 

15 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

By my reckoning Rich received votes from both coaches.  Billy Stretch and Jesse Hogan could be the other way round ie 5/3 and 4/4 respectively.  Interesting that Bugg got 5 from one coach and zip from the other...of course my reckoning could be wrong. 

	Coach 1		Coach 2
1	Clayton Oliver		Daniel Rich
2	Daniel Rich		Christian Petracca
3	Jeff Garlett		Jesse Hogan
4	Billy Stretch		Billy Stretch
5	Jesse Hogan		Tom Bugg

 

15 hours ago, Skuit said:

Here Petraccatack. I made it so Leppa gave Rich 3. MFC votes in bold.

8 Jesse Hogan (Melb) 5/3

 

8 Billy Stretch (Melb) 4/4

5 Tom Bugg (Melb) 5

3 Daniel Rich (BL) 3

 

3 Jeff Garlett (Melb) 1/2

 

2 Christian Petracca (Melb) 2
 

 

1 Clayton Oliver (Melb) 1

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Chris said:

One of Garlett of Rich got a three and the other a 2 and a 1. No way of knowing which was which. 

It goes like this. 

Hogan and Stretch have a 4 and 4 and a 5 and 3. Bugg has the other 5 and oliver has a 1 and track a 2. What is left is a 1 a 2 and a 3. 

 

Cheers, i couldn't have done that myself even with a  calculator

18 hours ago, Skuit said:

That takes Jones to about $12000 in dinky fines since taking over as captain. Anyone know where this money goes?

I reckon he does it to gee everybody else up. I'd hope the club pays it back for him out the back door...

7 minutes ago, Undeeterred said:

I reckon he does it to gee everybody else up. I'd hope the club pays it back for him out the back door...

That's why I mentioned the figure since taking over as captain. Post-siren specialists as well - g' the boys up before the huddle. Noticed JV also got in on the act on the weekend with a big shove after the bell.

18 hours ago, Skuit said:

That takes Jones to about $12000 in dinky fines since taking over as captain. Anyone know where this money goes?

If it goes to the afl revenue and the players get that percentage of revenue they want, would that mean that in the future they essentually start paying for themselves?

Aside from the kindness and happiness the Fox Commentators had for Melbourne after they kicked their first four goals i think Newton will hold his spot and we will

 go in with both Spence and Gawn.

19 hours ago, Skuit said:

That takes Jones to about $12000 in dinky fines since taking over as captain. Anyone know where this money goes?

I've said it before on here. When Jones gets into a scrap, we win. It fires the boys up and instills belief for them they can win. He did it a few times last year too, most memorably against Collingwood where he picked a fight with Pendles, and we won. 

Hopefully the club helps him with the fines as it means we won!

14 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

I've said it before on here. When Jones gets into a scrap, we win. It fires the boys up and instills belief for them they can win. He did it a few times last year too, most memorably against Collingwood where he picked a fight with Pendles, and we won. 

Hopefully the club helps him with the fines as it means we won!

I wonder if the club is allowed to help?