Exactly - they are the kids. No disrespect to Bartram but he looks SO young( I doubt he shaves!) close up at the MFC shop. Just turned 19? maybe.

MFC takes a conservative time with the 'kids'- Bate and Dunn both played VFL in their first season to establish themselves. Bartram was an exception to the rule and yes Geelong's Tom Hawkins has an exceptionally mature body but I will question whether he will still be as effective later in the season. Throwing the kids in against strongly developed men is crazy. Let them mature and risk less injury. LOL to myself re injuries but you know what I mean. Sides may be using their kids to placate the fans but will they last the year.

Injuries are definitely a reasonable excuse. We have played 31 of a possible 38 players already this season. Pretty scary!

(is it just me, or does he ALWAYS injure himself when playing in the midfield?)

Seems that way, doesn't it? :|

David Neitz knee MCL Rnd 2 Rnd 6

Has a grade 2 MCL tear, not far off a return.

http://www.injuryupdate.com.au/afl.php?tea...p;mascot=Demons

Bate's injury doesn't sound too bad. Might do him some good to miss a game anyways.

I just want Brock McLean back!