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A little love tap from May might be in order early on.

Demons' captaincy decision close, plus what happened to the CEO?

WEST Coast spearhead Jack Darling has suffered a pre-season setback after fracturing his cheekbone at training. He will miss the first Marsh Series match and is unlikely to play in the second game. May be available for Round 1 against the Demons. Jeremy McGovern & Tom Barrass are likely to miss the start of the season.

Spargo trained with the full group today. Here is the full "injury" list. PLAYER INJURY LENGTH Angus Brayshaw Elbow TBA Kade Chandler Wrist TBA Kyle Dunkley Ankle TBA Max Gawn Knee TBA Mitch Hannan Groin TBA Steven May Knee TBA Tom McDonald Ankle TBA Harrison Petty Groin TBA Joel Smith Foot TBA Aaron vandenBerg Foot TBA Corey Wagner Knee TBA Braydon Preuss Knee 8-10 Weeks Harley Bennell Calf Indefinite Kade Kolodjashnij Head Indefinite Aaron Nietschke Knee Season

My attempt at humour got lost in text form.

I took Hibberd, Melksham and Spargo off the list after the training report and added Corey Wagner (Iced Knee) and Tom McDonald (rolled ankle - hopefully minor).

I have no idea what you mean.

This does nothing to ease my anxiety as you are just shuffling more players out of position. Help! The sky is literally falling.

Updated injury list based on training reports including suspected minor ankle roll to TMac. PLAYER INJURY LENGTH Angus Brayshaw Elbow TBA Kade Chandler Wrist TBA Kyle Dunkley Ankle TBA Max Gawn Knee TBA Mitch Hannan ???? TBA Steven May Knee TBA Tom McDonald Ankle TBA Harrison Petty Groin TBA Joel Smith Foot TBA Aaron vandenBerg Foot TBA Corey Wagner Knee TBA Braydon Preuss Knee 8-10 Weeks Harley Bennell Calf Indefinite Kade Kolodjashnij Head Indefinite Aaron Nietschke Knee Season

@Satyriconhome did you wish Nev a happy birthday?

It excites me too unfortunately due to injuries he'll be forced to be played out of position in the ruck. [censored] it's hard to be a Melbourne supporter.

Thanks @Scoop Junior. I've updated the injury list. PLAYER INJURY LENGTH Angus Brayshaw Elbow TBA Kade Chandler Wrist TBA Kyle Dunkley Ankle TBA Max Gawn Knee TBA Mitch Hannan ???? TBA Steven May Knee TBA Harrison Petty ???? TBA Joel Smith Foot TBA Aaron vandenBerg Foot TBA Braydon Preuss Knee 8-10 Weeks Harley Bennell Calf Indefinite Kade Kolodjashnij Head Indefinite Aaron Nietschke Knee Season

With Preuss out and a cloud over Gawn's readiness will Luke Jackson get a call up for Round 1? The players primed for a Round 1 debut from your club MELBOURNE Luke Jackson couldn’t have been more impressive as the No. 3 pick, playing ruck, midfield and forward in match simulation. But he would have to get past Tom McDonald and Sam Weideman, with Kosi Pickett’s best eye-catching on the track but the young Demon still finding consistency that will result in a VFL start to the season.

? SCOOP JUNIOR TRAINING REPORT (Hibberd & Spargo) | SCOOP JUNIOR TRAINING REPORT (Vanders, Petty, Melksham) | SCOOP JUNIOR TRAINING REPORT (TMax injury concern) | SCOOP JUNIOR TRAINING REPORT (TMac Update) | SCOOP JUNIOR TRAINING REPORT (TMac Further Update) | ? GEORGE'S TRAINING REPORT ⚕️ SATYRICONHOME'S INJURY UPDATE ? BAGHDAD BOB'S TRAINING REPORT If anyone is heading down to training this morning we'd love a training report and an update as to whether Aaron vandenBerg, Michael Hibberd & Harrison Petty are training. I'll post links to any training reports to the top of this post for easy reference. AFL training sessions Date: Wednesday 12 February Start time: 9.30am Location: Gosch's Paddock

Now this is mildly depressing. 11 flags for ex-Dees since 91. The 1991 premiership won by Hawthorn was the last time a premiership team consisted solely of players who had not originally played for another club. Since then 118 flags have won been won by players who had left their original club. Melbourne lead this ladder with 11 flags won by 7 different individuals. They also hold the longest stretch of premiership years having ex players win the flag from 2001 to 2006 in Martin Pike Brisbane 2001-2003, Matthew Bishop Port Adelaide 2004, Darren Jolly Sydney 2005 and Steven Armstrong West Coast 2006. Pike previously won a flag with North Melbourne in 99 whilst Jolly won another flag for Collingwood in 2010. The others are Earl Spalding (Carlton 95), Clay Sampson (Adelaide 97) and James Frawley (Hawthorn 15). Collingwood, West Coast, Adelaide have also had four year stretches along with Sydney who are currently on a four year run with Shane Biggs (Bulldogs 2016), Toby Nankervis (Richmond 17&19) and Lewis Jetta (WCE 18).

We've amassed quite the injury list. Have I missed anyone? PLAYER INJURY LENGTH Angus Brayshaw Elbow TBA Kade Chandler Wrist TBA Max Gawn Knee TBA Mitch Hannan ???? TBA Michael Hibberd Calf TBA Steven May Knee TBA Jake Melksham Hamstring TBA Harrison Petty ???? TBA Joel Smith Foot TBA Charlie Spargo Ankle TBA Aaron vandenBerg Foot TBA Braydon Preuss Knee 8-10 Weeks Harley Bennell Calf Indefinite Kade Kolodjashnij Head Indefinite Aaron Nietschke Knee Season

Action Jackson is going to get an early call up methinks.

Braydon Preuss will miss the early part of the 2020 season after suffering a knee injury. ?: https://mfcde.es/2OJrKch

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Max is either Co-Captain or Vice. Depends whether they are going with the Co-Captain model or going solo. I doubt Viney will be demoted.

Sitting next to the coach here.