13 hours ago, adonski said:

No Brown 

I don't know why we didn't look for another tall forward given Tmac's foot injury and Weid and Jackson leaving.

21 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I definitely agree with the tmac one.

If I remember correctly, wasn't this the reason why they brought in the centre circle in the mid 2000's because of the knee injury to Adam Goodes with the knee clash?

This was also the time that it Took away Jeff Whites greatest strength and that was his ability to run and jump over much taller ruckman back in the guy.

Could be wrong but. .

This is correct, think Michael Gardner had a serious injury as well. 

That was the end of Goodes' career as a ruckman.

9 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Was this at Adelaide Oval?

Regardless, I’m sorry your son had to hear that. ☹️ If there is such a person she’s not part of the cheer squad, even if she was in our bay. Foul language is banned. Microphones in the goalposts mean that hefty fines can be issued by the AFL. Besides, she’d be told to cut it out immediately if she was a DA member. 

Was at Optus. All good 👍 

2 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

Was at Optus. All good 👍 

Disappointing to hear such foul mouthary. 

10 hours ago, OhMyDees said:

So we have no BB and no third tall (Schache) in the forward line. Great 🙄

Gawn/Grundy will be the 3rd tall

24 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

I don't know why we didn't look for another tall forward given Tmac's foot injury and Weid and Jackson leaving.

We did the best we could I think by drafting Jefferson and bringing in Schache. Just weren't many ready made ones going around. 

12 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

Was at Optus. All good 👍 

Except it’s not all good. Kids shouldn’t have to hear that. 

At interstate matches there’s usually many Dees fans that aren’t part of the CS but who sit in our bay. If any DA members had heard her swearing or had been told about it she would’ve been told to leave the bay. 

12 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Disagree Red. If Max plays against Richmond, and gets through it ok, why wouldn't he play against norf ?

5 days later coming off a knee injury?

The banner for ANZAC eve will be something to behold! Best I don’t post sneak peek pics, but on one side there’s a line from The Ode of Remembrance. The front of the banner is the pièce de résistance: the ANZAC emblem in the centre with “Lest We Forget” under it. Richmond’s half is a branch covered in wattle and our half is an aeroplane covered in poppies. The wattle and the poppies are huge and all handmade. The 3D effect should look spectacular but that’s never known until such time as it’s seen from afar. I’m guessing it will though. 🙂

1 hour ago, leave it to deever said:

I don't know why we didn't look for another tall forward given Tmac's foot injury and Weid and Jackson leaving.

Schache?

26 minutes ago, Redleg said:

5 days later coming off a knee injury?

Agree Red, players often say it's the 2nd game back after injury that's the toughest. Compounded in this case by a 5 day break. 

I noticed Bowey is on the bench. Any chance to be dropped?

Despite getting 22 touches, he didn't look invested from a defensive point of view and probably had his career worst performance last week.

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

How is that being a glass half empty?

Viney was training away from the main group on Tuesday with a heavily bandaged knee, and the only time Dunstan has ever played for Melbourne was when Viney was injured. So I am simply putting 2+2 together. 
 

He might just be named on the extended bench because they want to reward him for consistent form at Casey, but it seems odd he was named but Harmes wasn’t. 
 

Just a thought. 

Yeah, now I get it Jaded.

I haven't been scrupulous in reading the training reports this week and didn't realise there was something of a question about Viney's fitness.

55 minutes ago, Redleg said:

5 days later coming off a knee injury?

I realise it's 5 days. 

In the normal course of events, Max doesn't take breaks.

If he is 100% fit to play against Richmond, then I see no reason why he wouldn't play against Norf. The exception being how he comes up after the Richmond game.

@rpfc For some reason, I couldn't quote your comment

Edited April 21, 20233 yr by Bitter but optimistic

2 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I realise it's 5 days. 

In the normal course of events, Max doesn't take breaks.

If he is 100% fit to play against Richmond, then I see no reason why he wouldn't play against Norf. The exception being how he comes up after the Richmond game.

Too many sips from the wine cask I fear.

After a knee injury you build up the knee strength not thrash it. 2 games in 5 days, imo as a non doctor of course, would be ridiculous.

After 5 rounds Melb is the 3rd highest team hit with injuries 934 behind WC & Swans. In contrast Bris has 1 game & Adelaide 0…

1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Too many sips from the wine cask I fear.

After a knee injury you build up the knee strength not thrash it. 2 games in 5 days, imo as a non doctor of course, would be ridiculous.

I realise there is a thing called match hardness that comes through playing. However, if he has been chosen to play against Richmond, I assume the "build up" has beed carried out during rehab/training.

Anyway  Red, we'll find out over the next week or so!

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The banner for ANZAC eve will be something to behold! Best I don’t post sneak peek pics, but on one side there’s a line from The Ode of Remembrance. The front of the banner is the pièce de résistance: the ANZAC emblem in the centre with “Lest We Forget” under it. Richmond’s half is a branch covered in wattle and our half is an aeroplane covered in poppies. The wattle and the poppies are huge and all handmade. The 3D effect should look spectacular but that’s never known until such time as it’s seen from afar. I’m guessing it will though. 🙂

Nobody can question your passion and support for the club. Sounds like a beauty. I wish I could get there. Its such a great night and I reckon is better than the following traditional day game. The phone lights on looks fantastic and it's quite chilling to HEAR 70 thousand be quiet.

Well done. Tx.

Go Dees.

15 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I realise it's 5 days. 

In the normal course of events, Max doesn't take breaks.

If he is 100% fit to play against Richmond, then I see no reason why he wouldn't play against Norf. The exception being how he comes up after the Richmond game.

@rpfc For some reason, I couldn't quote your comment

I’m with you Uncle Bitter, if he came in and then was immediately rested for North I would feel like there were complications with his return after playing the Tiges game. 

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The banner for ANZAC eve will be something to behold! Best I don’t post sneak peek pics, but on one side there’s a line from The Ode of Remembrance. The front of the banner is the pièce de résistance: the ANZAC emblem in the centre with “Lest We Forget” under it. Richmond’s half is a branch covered in wattle and our half is an aeroplane covered in poppies. The wattle and the poppies are huge and all handmade. The 3D effect should look spectacular but that’s never known until such time as it’s seen from afar. I’m guessing it will though. 🙂

Maybe after the night you can still post your weekly banner making segment? It's must see viewing in these parts lately. 

16 hours ago, monoccular said:

 

Maybe this week is time for Shack and bring Gawn in v Norf?   Or would it be too radical to play Max this week and play Shack v Norf.  Don't know who is their other ruckman ?

Too much risk (and expectation) having Gawn return with only a short break, afterwards. It's more than physical readiness because if re-injured, his exceptional leadership skills are placed at risk - further at risk than if he was on the pines for this week - as Richmond really will be stretched against us. Your suggestion with Shack is a good one; he deserves a shot as a second ruck or forward target in-between rucking duties. In this situation, thank heavens for Grundy to continue with the Gawn mantel 'in recovery'. We have an assorted - albeit not solely focussed as one - series of leaders in Viney, Lever, May, Clarry, Tracca, etc., who by way of experience, can adequately steer the course of the game against Richmond and provide adequate encouragement where due. 

 

4 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Yes.. he’s moving really well and so is Lever. Hibbo not looking hampered either. 

To rest Max out of only the North game would achieve little, imv

However, 'managing' Max out of the North game makes sense if we 'manage' him out of the next one or two games vs GCS and/or Hawks as well.  No disrespect shown - just sensible player management at his age and the physical battering he takes.  There will be few opportunities to give him a 3 weeks break after that stretch of games.

It is what Geelong did with Ottens and to some extent mothballed him ready for finals and won premierships with him.  They did similar last year with Selwood and Dangerfield.

Edited April 21, 20233 yr by Lucifers Hero

26 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Nobody can question your passion and support for the club.

Right? I TOUCHED YELLOW AND BLACK CREPE PAPER!