Mickey

Gotta love Ablett playing forward. No longer does the mercurial and exerts zero pressure. Gotta be his last year

I'm not sure he deserves a crack, but he will have a crack, that's for sure

Darcy Parish left out by the Bummers. Thank God for Clayton Oliver

At least we know why he wasn't included in the leadership group; which, of course, doesn't mean he doesn't have a leadership role to play.

Exactly right. People are worried about their 4 debutants, but we have some strong bodied, mature guys wanting to cement their spot in a potentially top 4 team. Wagner and Hore will be wanting to play well.

Hope they don't fire the work experience kid...

Maxy in the forward pocket... our new small forward!

Surely hot spot would be better. Not sure the speed of the ball or the material of the posts would create enough heat to be picked up though

https://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2019-03-19/goodwin-signs-on-until-the-end-of-2022

Yep, Jack and Jonesy both said in their interviews they would be put through their paces today out at Casey, to prove their fitness for round 1.

Jay Lockhart has filled our last list spot as a rookie. "The AFL introduced a Supplementary Selection Period for the first time this year. This allowed teams to add players to their rookie list up until todays date,” General Manager of Football Operations Josh Mahoney told Melbourne Media. “By passing on our last pick in the rookie draft we had a spot available and today we have added Jay Lockhart to our rookie list for this season.” The 23-year-old is Tasmanian-born but made the move to Victoria in 2018 in a bid to chase his AFL dream." https://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2019-03-15/melbourne-secures-jay-lockhart-as-rookie

Brisbane Dr reporting the player was concussed... think May is gone

Surely they challenge that.

Last week it came out just before the Monday game finished

Yep, in a game where, understandably, players having been getting up to speed, Hunt has been lowering his eyes quite well.

Very happy with this. The right choice, as far as I'm concerned, and glad Jonesy gets another year. Also stoked for Nev. Absolute champion and well deserved. Am surprised it took this long.

Good to here Fritta will be playing predominantly wing and forward. His best positions for mine, and with KK, Salem, Hunt and Lewis off the HBF he's not needed down there

Two at the handles and the shortest at the base. Or, like with the dogs, the captain's hold it and Goody stands back, smiling. Lovely thing to imagine

Saty mentioned in the Praccy match thread there is no training, so he's gone to watch the Pies train

Going above and beyond, is Saty.

Worst thing about TMac being picked is Reiwoldt picking him as a Ruckman. Can't be good for the toe

The mock AFLX draft only had 3 Dees players, and two are in the indigenous team (May and Nev). Only other was Trac. We'll see how it goes on Wednesday.

Pretty sure I saw Fritta Vs The Goose at one stage! Fritta holding his own, but maybe because Preussy didn't want to kill him

Kane Cornes reporting Wines has dislocated his shoulder and may miss 3 months. Going a bit early considering he hasn't had the scan yet.

I'm interested to see where he fits in the scheme of things. Is he a Jonesy replacement with a couple of years to develop? Or do they see him fitting in earlier than that, and at who's expense? One to keep an eye on