4 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Well I understand your view, but it’s plainly wrong to blame an innocent party.

Champion Data do that job and the football clubs can’t override that as they have no ability to do so.

Did I blame the club per se ? I said it was pathetic and disappointing it wasn't updated. And again it was. It's not that bloody hard whoever does it to firstly erase the players who have left.....and then install those coming in.

It's hardly rocket surgery is it ?

6 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

1. Steven May - Maysie

2. Jacob van Rooyen - Rooey, Roo

3. Christian Salem - Salo

4. Harvey Langford - Bison, Harves

5. Xavier Lindsay - X

6. Caleb Windsor - Leb

7. Jack Viney - Vines

8. Jake Lever - Rick

9. Jack Steele - Steely

10. Daniel Turner - Disco

11. Max Gawn - Maxy

12. Koltyn Tholstrup - Kolt

13. Jai Culley - Culls

14. Changkuoth Jiath - CJ, Seej

15. Ed Langdon - Langers, Lingers

16. Bailey Laurie - Bill

17. Jake Bowey - Bowsa

18. Jake Melksham - Melky

19. Xavier Taylor - Reg, Reggie

20. Thomas Matthews - Tommy

21. Matthew Jefferson - Jeffo

22. Blake Howes - Howesy

23. Shane McAdam - Shane-oh

24. Trent Rivers - Riv

25. Tom McDonald - Tmac

26. Jed Adams - Jed

27. Max Heath - Moose

28. Brody Mihocek - Checkers

29. Tom Campbell - TC

30. Harry Sharp - Sharpie

31. Bayley Fritsch - Fritta

32. Tom Sparrow - Spaz

33. Latrelle Pickett - Trelly

34. Kalani White - Whitey

35. Harrison Petty - Petts

36. Kysaiah Pickett - Koz

37. Kade Chandler - Chin

38. Oscar Berry - Bez

39. Ricky Mentha - Ricky

40. Riley Onley - ???

41. —————————

42. Aidan Johnson - AJ

43. Jack Henderson - Hendo

44. Luker Kentfield - Luker

45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield - Andy, Monners

Re Riley Onley, the name Onley Fans is clever and amusing but imo the players won’t call out to him by that name, unless they shorten it to “Fans.” So far I’ve only heard them call him Riley.

Where's Boof, Simmo and Wally?! 😯

1 minute ago, Demonstone said:

Somebody posted that his nickname is Ron.

It's reassuring that the players have gone with "Whitey" for #34. 😁

I didn’t ask him about “Ron” as in, have his teammates adopted it, but I will. It’s actually a good nickname for him imo.

The first time I heard “Whitey” being called out I sighed deeply, with a little eye roll. So unimaginative.

17 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

As Andy has explained (above) the sausage sizzle is on Saturday 13th December at 8:30am at Gosch’s.

For Friday’s session hungry little devils/demons will have to make do with food brought from home, or if you’re happy to spend a small fortune food from Edwin’s Cafe (on the outside of AAMI) is pretty good. There’s numerous eateries in Swan Street (a couple of minutes away from Gosch’s) as well as a Coles supermarket.

Last resort: you can get coffee and hot food and snacks from the kiosk at Richmond station. I’d strongly advise against buying a sandwich from there though. I recently warned another track-watcher who’s also a Demonlander and he went ahead and had a sanga and immediately regretted it.

To said track-watcher/Demonlander: I’m not one to say I told you so, but… I did tell you so! 😝

I saw a rat run out of that Cafe and into the Gents one night......

5 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

It's something you'd expect from Collingwood fans, and I can't be more damning than that.

At least we only do it after Kozzy goals (and Banno in the W). The Bulldogs do it after every goal: “Doggy Doggy Doggy…”

5 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

I didn’t ask him about “Ron” as in, have his teammates adopted it, but I will. It’s actually a good nickname for him imo.

The first time I heard “Whitey” being called out I sighed deeply, with a little eye roll. So unimaginative.

Yeah, basically adding a Y or O to a surname for a nickname is so MEH. Too many of these nicknames are like this. While Rex Hunt tried way too hard to find interesting nicknames and going through Brewer's Phrase And Fable is too much I wish there were more Bisons, Discos and Chunks.

17 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Did I blame the club per se ? I said it was pathetic and disappointing it wasn't updated. And again it was. It's not that bloody hard whoever does it to firstly erase the players who have left.....and then install those coming in.

It's hardly rocket surgery is it ?

Agree with that and not rocket science either.

15 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

I saw a rat run out of that Cafe and into the Gents one night......

Well at least he went to do his business in the toilet.

9 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Agree with that and not rocket science either.

Surely you mean brain science, to follow Beelzebub's example, Red! 😝

8 hours ago, Go Ds said:

Thank you! I havent memorised the new numbers yet so saying number 40 draws a blank.

Here’s what I do to aid falling asleep: I start at the beginning and name each player in jumper number order. It works a treat. I rarely get past Spaz. I change it up at times and start from the highest jumper number and go backwards. Try it!

You’re welcome 😃

Edit: during the women’s season it’s our women’s turn to help me nod off 😴

Edited 13 hours ago13 hr by Ghostwriter

5 hours ago, Redleg said:

"Player profiles are updated by Champion Data and the AFL and cannot be edited by the Melbourne Football Club. 2026 Player Profiles will be available following the 2025 AFL Draft."

This is written on the top of the Player Page.

Its not our job or fault.

I have noticed in past years it seldom gets done this side of Christmas. It’s just another example of the AFL’s poor treatment of the people who make the game possible.

7 minutes ago, old dee said:

I have noticed in past years it seldom gets done this side of Christmas. It’s just another example of the AFL’s poor treatment of the people who make the game possible.

This is how hard it is...

Whoever runs the sites, armed with a list provided by the AFL via the 18 clubs of who is now NOT on their list after trade week.

Enter site, select team, select pages, select players page, from list select f,g,k,v,w and a ( whoever are to be deleted ) .. delete... save.

Back out move to next team.... repeat.

20 mins , whole league done.

It's THAT hard.... seriously.

(I'd do it in 10 😉 )

3 hours ago, Redleg said:

When you are getting to the end of your AFL career, it is vital to be as fit as possible, to help avoid some injuries and give you every chance in contests etc.

Old and unfit gives you no chance.

Agree Mr Leg but I still think they are great examples of getting every last drop out of their careers.

Edited 13 hours ago13 hr by old dee

Based on today’s updates to the site, the club can now delete players who’ve been traded out or delisted, and they’ve been able to add players traded in from other clubs’ lists (e.g. Steele, CJ, Heath and Mihocek). They were also able to add Oscar Berry, who wasn’t previously on any list. However, they still don’t appear to be able to add the new draftees, nor can they update or assign jumper numbers for any of the new players.

I had a look through several other club websites, and many still display their 2025 lists and numbers. Collingwood still shows Mihocek, and CJ remains listed as a Hawk. Like us, St Kilda has the Champion Data notice and they’ve removed Steele and Heath and added their new high-profile recruits at the bottom of the list without numbers. Trac and JUH have also been added to the end of the Suns’ list, though they don’t display the Champion Data message. Clarry is not currently on the GWS list.

Whether the responsibility sits with the clubs, the AFL, or Champion Data, it shouldn’t be a complicated fix. These updates should be accurate and timely, and for organisations worth millions, it really shouldn’t be difficult to implement.

Full marks for whoever came up with Luker and Jed’s nicknames.

Thanks GW, good info.

4 hours ago, Superunknown said:

Speaking of training, our CEOs golf game needs some. Saw him tee off today at RMGC on the 7th.

Was a spectacular day, can’t wait for tomorrow.

Sure going to be busy on the 10th at 7.05 😵‍💫😳

I assume Cookie will help out with the golf as well.

36 minutes ago, DeeMee said:

Full marks for whoever came up with Luker and Jed’s nicknames.

Thanks GW, good info.

Yeah, Jed could be Clampett or (Adam's) Apple or Jed Adams could be pared down to Dada. Luker could be Yoda. Then again these guys are paid to play footy, not sing or make nicknames or get ideas off a fan site.

10 minutes ago, Go Ds said:

Yeah, Jed could be Clampett or (Adam's) Apple or Jed Adams could be pared down to Dada. Luker could be Yoda. Then again these guys are paid to play footy, not sing or make nicknames or get ideas off a fan site.

Wouldn’t it be Yodar?

8 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

I didn’t ask but he mentioned it anyway: he’s gonna be fine before the season starts.

Incidentally, someone on here recently commented on how Jack seems to have had a weight lifted from his shoulders. This is definitely the case. He seems to be enjoying a new sense of freedom, it’s like he’s been unshackled. It’s so good to see.

A really great observation. I'm interested to know if anyone has any idea why? Something obvious like new coach? New player dynamics? Whatever the reason it's great to hear.

4 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Wouldn’t it be Yodar?

Of course! But it'd be pronounced Yoda.

11 minutes ago, Grouse said:

A really great observation. I'm interested to know if anyone has any idea why? Something obvious like new coach? New player dynamics? Whatever the reason it's great to hear.

I’m thinking it might be the prospect of being part of a revitalised midfield. 🤷‍♀️

19 minutes ago, Go Ds said:

Of course! But it'd be pronounced Yoda.

But why? We don’t call Luker Luka.

The new season can’t get here quickly enough

Should be filthy or Suzanne

Edited 11 hours ago11 hr by Robbie On Skates

Today Richo came across from AAMI to Gosch’s with someone I’ve never seen before. Turns out he’s a former Melbourne Storm player who now works for Storm in some other capacity (coaching or admin, I’m not sure). His name is Ryan Hoffman and while I didn’t speak with him, my friend who’s a training and gameday volunteer at Storm did because they know one another. Apparently Ryan is working for our club in some sort of consultancy role on a one day a week basis. So yeah, seems we’re giving out these one day a week gigs left, right and centre. 😅

17 minutes ago, Robbie On Skates said:

Should be filthy or Suzanne

I refuse to call Luker Suzanne! Or Filthy, for that matter.

Unless and until the boys come up with a nickname, Luker it is. It’s a great name because there’s never any confusion about who we’re referencing since he’s the only Luker.