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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.

That photo was with one of the "civilians" who got to have a photo with the team today. Take him out and Max is sitting next to the coach. Either Co-Captain or Vice. Doubt he is sole captain.

From the Demons instastory. Looks like Max sitting next to the coach.

Team photos today. Should we be expecting a Captaincy announcement soon?

Thank you but what are their particular ailments?

Anyone know the reasons the following players are in rehab? Jake Melksham Mitch Hannan Oskar Baker I'm trying to compile an updated injury/rehab list.

No idea but I believe they're more likely to go slow with Jackson's development. Having said that given that Max is out Jackson might get a call up alongside Preuss. Brown could also play backup ruck which I believe will be his secondary role in the team just like Pedersen was. Brown as relief ruck keeps TMac in the forward line full time.

I reckon he is a shoe in to play the Marsh Series. We need to see how he fits into the team and these games are the perfect opportunity in close to match conditions.

Nice touch with Brian Stynes presenting the jumper.

Steven May has had another minor setback, but will look to start running again next week. ?: https://mfcde.es/2UCljvy

Preseason Injury Update less than 2 weeks out from our first Practice Match. Max running again, but concerns for star defender, injury-cursed mid

Steven May's frustrating pre-season has continued, suffering another minor knee setback ? Steven May’s frustrating pre-season continues with another knee setback

Or North (2nd).