It was highly unlikely we'd make any changes after last weekend, but I think this does 2 things. Firstly it says to Corey, well done champ, had a great game last week and you're building consistency. Keep it going and you'll get a run in the seniors soon enough, i.e. bash the door down champ! Secondly it fires a shot across the bow of those fringe players in this weeks line-up. If you don't perform, we have a lad here who is ready to have a red hot crack.

I have a feeling when he finally gets his chance, we're going to be seeing a lot of him.

Great news for him. Can't see him getting a game before the end of the season, but let's him know he's still a shot at a list spot going forward.

Starting to worry about Benken now a bit though.

Its a good opportunity for him to go through the warm up with the team.  Get a feel for preparing for a senior game.  He'll be available to play for Casey on Sunday so no loss in game time.  Win-win

Goodwin just confirmed he will be playing this weekend through the midfield (on Fox)

On 7/27/2017 at 8:28 PM, Dappa Dan said:

Great news for him. Can't see him getting a game before the end of the season, but let's him know he's still a shot at a list spot going forward.

Starting to worry about Benken now a bit though.

A bit?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-03/a-new-ball-game-for-melbourne-debutant

 

The coaching staff must REALLY love him.

Hes debuting in Round 20 when we are fighting to play finals.

Thats huge.  

Edited August 3, 20178 yr by Petraccattack

What is this (to me) unknown quantity going to bring to the side?

I also hope that commentators perpetually refer to his basketball career as per Brad Greens Manchester United Trial (yes, but not at a senior level), or Mark Blicavs Steeplechasing career

6 minutes ago, Danelska said:

What is this (to me) unknown quantity going to bring to the side?

i think the main things is exactly what has dropped off in the last 5- weeks - manic pressure and attack. A goodwin player if i ever saw one - fierce at the ball, big bodies and loves the contest.

I'm not sure about his kicking though.

13 minutes ago, binman said:

i think the main things is exactly what has dropped off in the last 5- weeks - manic pressure and attack. A goodwin player if i ever saw one - fierce at the ball, big bodies and loves the contest.

I'm not sure about his kicking though.

I'm guessing their strategy is to put GWS off their kicking game with immense pressure, forcing turnovers and transitioning into attack. Basically what we were doing in the first half of the year before injuries mounted up.

Maynard seems to be a high pressure player even if his disposal is iffy.

Called it.

Good Luck young man

The 1335th player to pull on an MFC Jumper

Play well and September could reward...

Can he tackle?

19 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Can he tackle?

Can he tackle!

 

28 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Called it.

Reckon you might have had some inside info Drunkn!

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Good Luck young man

The 1335th player to pull on an MFC Jumper

Play well and September could reward...

Plays in a GF in his 8th game.

1 hour ago, Drunkn167 said:

Called it.

Yes he can. And lets hope he builds it as well.

16 minutes ago, Allus Monk said:

Plays in a GF in his 8th game.

29 minutes ago, Allus Monk said:

Plays in a GF in his 8th game.

Fingers crossed AM. Those things have been done before!!

4 hours ago, jnrmac said:

A bit?

A Pies mate told me he was not good enough to be best 22, at the time we got him. Thought it might be sour grapes. Don't think so now.

Jeremy Howe a chance to be AA. That makes it a great trade.

Edited August 3, 20178 yr by Redleg

4 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-03/a-new-ball-game-for-melbourne-debutant

 

The coaching staff must REALLY love him.

Hes debuting in Round 20 when we are fighting to play finals.

Thats huge.  

A combination of Love for him and disappointment in some others.

How good is the spy cam video of him being told he is playing l, 1 of the best yet 

31 minutes ago, brendan said:

How good is the spy cam video of him being told he is playing l, 1 of the best yet 

Apologies if this has been posted already. A lot of love at the dees

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2017-08-03/spycam-corey-maynard

43 minutes ago, binman said:

Apologies if this has been posted already. A lot of love at the dees

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2017-08-03/spycam-corey-maynard

Loved it, laughed when he was talking about being sore and Goody just casually says we need you  to come to Canberra to debut. I think Goodwin is a bit of a players man and a hugger. But happy to see the boys waiting for him and congratulating him.