Mickey

I take it these aren't the official ones? Planning to have it framed if we win.

Interesting listening to David King on SEN today, for those who are all in on the dogs. They beat us in rnd 19 by 20 points. The expected score (I know, strange stat) for that game had it as a draw. They also scored the lost points ever from forward 50 stoppages. That won't happen again. So, if we score at at least the AFL average and don't let them score a record for forward 50 stoppages, we win. The dogs won't beat us. Only we can lose this.

In a quirk of fate, Roos was due to present the Jock McHale medal but couldn't get to WA.

I'm going to try to spin this week's break as good for us and bad for the dogs. The dogs are riding some sort of momentum. They might be a bit banged up, but they will need the full 2 weeks to recover, which should halt some of that momentum. They will be on relatively light duties to get their bodies right. We, on the other hand, have 2 weeks to really prepare. We have a fully fit list (assuming May would play if the GF was this weekend) and can have a great week on the track, followed by another week to get really primed. Burgo and his program will be really key for us.

Dogs have done a great job getting through another finals campaign, but I'm a bit surprised at the fear so many people have for them. I think they will need everything going right for them to beat us. They have a great midfield, but so do we. Their backline is very suspect, outside of Dale and Daniel who aren't really lockdown defenders. Naughty is amazing, but we all know how Hannan can have an amazing game then go missing. I still think they were lucky to beat us in round 19, and only did so because we failed to capitalise on our chances in the middle of our bad run of form.

Port showing why no-one rated them. Brisbane must be kicking themselves they got us then Dogs. Where as Port had a beaten up Geelong.

Turns out there may have been some truth to the virus rumour. https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/geelong-cats/afl-finals-2021-why-geelong-lost-to-melbourne-preliminary-final-virus-players-sick-chris-scott-reaction-illness-news/news-story/201410701dd1d84b6206ec97e7389c9a

What is happening?! Even Luke Skywalker is on board!

You'd think he'd be the obvious choice, provided neither Neale nor RDB are in WA

No change. Sorry Jonesy.

Max Viney Tracc Salem BBB Clarry

No late changes. Jordon sub

Maybe game day emergency. In case someone gets hurt in the warm up

First game: a game in either 96 or 97 against the Bears in Brisbane. Sat next to what seemed the only other Melbourne supporter at the Gabba, and we got smashed. Best game: probably the comeback against Freo when Wonna went nuts. Was amazing, couldn't talk for 3 days after. Worst game: I dunno. I've been pretty lucky that the few games I've gone to have mostly been wins. My first game at the G we got done by the tigers, that wasn't much fun.

Don't think Jonesy will be sub, and fox footy have been saying he will fly home if he isn't.

It's either 6.20 or 6.25

Roosy was next in line to present the Jock McHale medal but couldn't get to WA.

Here's the Edmund article. https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/09/08/melbourne-makes-attractive-pitch-to-wantaway-docker-cerra/

Hibbo's an interesting one, as is Melksham. It just seems like they have a great 1-2 games when they get back in, then drop off. Fingers crossed it's the next 2 for Hibbo

Could it be someone like ANB or Harmes? Chandler and JJ in the wings, may have to give up someone ok.

You had me until Dogga's tooth, that's way overs

Think the article has changed since I first read it. Originally said match committee had chosen Hibberd, then said something like Fox believe Hibberd will replace him. Either protecting his source or his original wording was a stretch.

My only concern is it means Hibbo has to play on Rohan, and petty on Cameron. Smith was a good match up for Cameron, and Rohan is good in the air.

Yeah, we're fine...

Pretty sure Treloar did the same but then Collingwood couldn't pay the $5 late fee.