Ruffles

Thanks AJ 👍 Great comp and a fun year!

We could if we had the cap space to to accommodate the macpherson salary dump but not many teams could, particularly after the recent cut backs etc

Hi DV, I'm keen to go again as Ruffs Nuts and was Stynes league last year. Thanks mate!!

Tragic news for both families. Considering conditions on Sunday, the size of the vessel and where it was found I’m not optimistic.

That's an amazing photo, what a leap!

Awesome, thanks DV! Ruff's Nuts are keen to go around again, coach = Sasha.

Roger, on channel 7

Hi DV, I'm keen to have another crack. Thanks! Team: Ruffnuts

Thanks for pulling it all together again DV, great effort and good fun! Very much appreciated mate.

I don’t see what the big deal is... dees weren’t playing and clearly he’ll still have good mates at the tigers. It wouldn’t impact his day job when he’s ‘clocked on’. Seems like a real nothing thing to care about. I’m professional at work but don’t spruik my workplace 24/7.

I think it's important to remember how young Lever is. He spent his first few years in the AFL learning and developing in the 3rd tall / intercept defender role. We know how well he developed in this role. Since joining Melbourne he's spent more time in a one on one / key defensive role, though we're only 3 rounds in. It takes time to learn and develop in new roles, not to mention adjust to new team mates and game plans. I know in a few years time I'd like a defender to be capable in a number of roles and maybe this is what Goodwin is doing. Lever is an intelligent, talented player and future leader type and I'm stoked that he's now ours. Remember Rance's first 4 - 6 years at Richmond? He was pretty much their #1 whipping boy. He has now developed into one of the top defenders in the AFL but this did not happen overnight. From memory it wasn't until he was around 24 that he really began hitting his straps. I'm not suggesting Lever will be Rance, just pointing out that it can take time for players to mature and develop. We have a quality player here and when we look back in 10 years time we'll be glad we managed to trade him in.

^this I reckon they look sweet! Just couldn’t pick the far left.

I reckon the ladder will look like: GWS Sydney Adelaide Port Adelaide Richmond Melbourne Geelong Essendon Fremantle St Kilda Western Bulldogs Collingwood Carlton Brisbane Hawthorn West Coast North Melbourne Gold Coast

I'm guessing that's either ANB or Robbo...?

You're a bloody legend DV! My team, the Ruffnuts, will take the field again. Hopefully I can pull off a Richmond after a decline down the ladder the last couple of seasons... Thanks mate.

Brilliant, thanks for all the pics!

According to MFC twitter Tom Bugg just won the 2km time trial, followed by Tmac then ANB.

Nope, our list is now finalised. With Maynard elevated our 3 other rookies are Filipovic, Keilty and T Smith.

I drove along Swan street and saw Weideman walking with Vanders and Viney near AAMI park and I also thought he looked bigger and stronger. Might not be his year in 2018 yet but reckon he's tracking along nicely.

I agree with the angst about the potential for players to get injured, but why all the hate for the game? The international rules series is based on Gaelic football, but with slightly modified rules, which is bloody good game. I'm not Irish but was fortunate to see my first gaelic football match at Croke Park in Dublin earlier this year and it's definitely one of my most memorable sporting experiences. It's not quite as nuts as hurling but I reckon it's a great game and will definitely try and watch it!

Hopefully Dion's apprenticeship to Garlett is like Charlie Cameron's to Eddie Betts (minus the eventual defecting...).

Stoked for the club!! Not only have we brought in one of the best intercept / 3rd defenders in the game, he's only 21 and fits our core age group perfectly. The draft is a lottery and I reckon the deal is within the realms of a fair trade. He should allow Oscar to focus on developing into a key defender, be the Astbury to Rance so to say. Welcome Jake!

I'd say he's referring to the word 'involving'. I.e. involving said picks doesn't mean limited to said picks.