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Posted
49 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Actually it can. 

I wonder why he played out the game..... Thanks for the informative response.

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Posted
42 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Can someone please advise what's the best reserved seating area at the ground.

 

Thanks

The boy and I have bought reserved seats, level one, southern stand....

Hope it's good viewing :)

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Posted
15 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

The boy and I have bought reserved seats, level one, southern stand....

Hope it's good viewing :)

Thanks, JR.

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Posted

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-06-08/vfl-player-review-round-nine

 

Reckon Michie is a chance this week. The Maggots only have a mid field and I would like to think that we will go in with a few of them so that they can remain fresh throughout the game.   

Posted
3 hours ago, Samael said:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-06-08/vfl-player-review-round-nine

 

Reckon Michie is a chance this week. The Maggots only have a mid field and I would like to think that we will go in with a few of them so that they can remain fresh throughout the game.   

Ok.. Im a big Michie fan more then anyone but you need to take you 'Viv Michie number 1 ticket holder fan club' hat off.

Grimes Kennedy Newton and ANB are far more better options then Viv. He played 1 qtr in the midfield against Port and that was in the last qtr.. He has no place in our midfield anynore. Even Wagner and Hunt are already ahead of him in the back half.

Sad because i like Viv but thats the reality. Whether your a cousin or family relative i think its time to start accepting that Viv will struggle to make it past this year.

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Posted

 

BenKen played a few good games and then he dropped off a bit, he was subsequently dropped and it appears, played a blinder in the two's, good enough by all accounts, to be elevated up to the firsts again. It will be interesting to see if Roos does play him in the firsts this week because of two things, Roos has insisted that players perform consistently in the two's before they get elevated and has being dropped given him a kick up the ass after getting too comfortable in the senior side.

If he was getting comfortable Roos may leave him at Casey for a few more weeks so he doesn't do that again, all the players must realise they need to perform at their best every week not just when they feel threatened.

 


Posted

Grimes' consistent form should be rewarded. 14 tackles along with another 25 possessions. For heaven's sake, he's earned a game. Seeing him get shat on at selection is starting to really bother me.

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Posted
2 minutes ago, P-man said:

Grimes' consistent form should be rewarded. 14 tackles along with another 25 possessions. For heaven's sake, he's earned a game. Seeing him get shat on at selection is starting to really bother me.

I agree P !! Would love to see Grimes back. Maybe not this week though because of the need to cover the filth's two talls.

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Posted
47 minutes ago, P-man said:

Grimes' consistent form should be rewarded. 14 tackles along with another 25 possessions. For heaven's sake, he's earned a game. Seeing him get shat on at selection is starting to really bother me.

I also agree but where to fit him in is the problem.

The two that immediately come to mind is Wags and Hunt but they've hardly done anything wrong. Maybe a rest would be possible but with the bye just around the corner it would hardly be warranted.

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Posted

Yes Dazzle, i'm thinking ANB and Newton along with Ben Kennedy and Dawes and the need for speed. Dunno about outs though. 

Posted
1 hour ago, stuie said:

I'm changing my tip if he comes in.

 

I say always be kind to your mother no matter who is in the team ... :lol::)

Posted
8 minutes ago, McQueen said:

I also agree but where to fit him in is the problem.

The two that immediately come to mind is Wags and Hunt but they've hardly done anything wrong. Maybe a rest would be possible but with the bye just around the corner it would hardly be warranted.

I don't think we'd lose much of anything with Grimes in for Wags so would be happy to see that change. Hunt has solidified his spot a bit more in recent weeks and provides a point of difference with his run.

Posted
6 hours ago, McQueen said:

Can someone please advise what's the best reserved seating area at the ground.

 

Thanks

I'd have to go with the MCC

Posted
18 minutes ago, P-man said:

I don't think we'd lose much of anything with Grimes in for Wags so would be happy to see that change. Hunt has solidified his spot a bit more in recent weeks and provides a point of difference with his run.

I do like Wagner's poise. The way he finds the time to spot the best option and usually hit them up is particularly different to what JG can do.

Left-footers have that attraction.

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Posted
41 minutes ago, McQueen said:

I also agree but where to fit him in is the problem.

The two that immediately come to mind is Wags and Hunt but they've hardly done anything wrong. Maybe a rest would be possible but with the bye just around the corner it would hardly be warranted.

Wagner for grimes. We need some more experience 

Posted
5 minutes ago, McQueen said:

I do like Wagner's poise. The way he finds the time to spot the best option and usually hit them up is particularly different to what JG can do.

Left-footers have that attraction.

I like him going forward and he is probably better by foot, but he's still a bit error prone and certainly not a one touch player. A rest wouldn't be the worst thing for him at the halfway stage. If Grimes is a flop, so be it. I think his experience and hunger to keep his career going will add something to the side and he's earned the chance.

So bank on him being named as an emergency again.

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Posted
35 minutes ago, P-man said:

I like him going forward and he is probably better by foot, but he's still a bit error prone and certainly not a one touch player. A rest wouldn't be the worst thing for him at the halfway stage. If Grimes is a flop, so be it. I think his experience and hunger to keep his career going will add something to the side and he's earned the chance.

So bank on him being named as an emergency again.

It must be getting very frustrating for him but it's a by-product of how the team's evolving and the game plan they're implementing.

Wouldn't be surprised if he looks elsewhere come years end.

Posted

Kennedy is a perfect replacement for Viney. Run him through the midfield - rotating with Oliver.

We are a big chance of absolutely belting Collingwood. I think we might put them to the sword. Moore and Fasolo are bigger losses than people realize. I know Cloke usually plays ok against us, but that was before the emergence of Gawn. If our mids work hard - and it is a big if - then we should be able to push Collingwood's inside 50 entries away from the corridor. At best, Cloke would be kicking for goal on an angle. Outside of Cloke I cannot see them kicking a score. We are a good bet to take this.

Posted (edited)
3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Ok.. Im a big Michie fan more then anyone but you need to take you 'Viv Michie number 1 ticket holder fan club' hat off.

Grimes Kennedy Newton and ANB are far more better options then Viv. He played 1 qtr in the midfield against Port and that was in the last qtr.. He has no place in our midfield anynore. Even Wagner and Hunt are already ahead of him in the back half.

Sad because i like Viv but thats the reality. Whether your a cousin or family relative i think its time to start accepting that Viv will struggle to make it past this year.

Has averaged only 3 contested possessions and 0 clearances (a more robust stat) in his 3 matches. Would be way below requirements if he is seen as an inside mid by FD.

Zero chance of returning this year (barring severe decimation of mid field through injury/suspension) i would think.

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Posted
1 hour ago, bandicoot said:

Wagner for grimes. We need some more experience 

I would say Wag was the best of the young rookies against the Hawks behind Tracc and Clarry bandicoot. Harmes had the shocker.

Grimes has earned it and although there are no games to compare with anyone this year, he was ranked about 3rd for effective disposals last year. Worth a look.

Posted

Sorry, but who does Grimes come in for? He's not fast enough for the pressing half forward role and isn't a goal kicker. There isn't a spot for him.

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Posted
9 hours ago, AdamFarr said:

Sorry, but who does Grimes come in for? He's not fast enough for the pressing half forward role and isn't a goal kicker. There isn't a spot for him.

my thoughts too.. No logical spot

Posted (edited)

Viney will be named in the 25 man squad, he's 50/50 to play according to Roos. 

So much for 4 weeks! 

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