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The change that interests me is the change to game plan. It would appear that our no ruckman plan works, and having Gawn back gives us two distinct stoppage plans within the game plan. If our players can adapt this gives us a distinct advantage over other teams. Vince out - Gawn in no other changes barring injuries. We've got this.

For some time - means whatever time means I was right Some terms annoy me, like "in the fullness of time" or "a number of times" and by the way how big is a scoop? "an extra scoop" What, me grumpy? Sorry OD, I agree Brayshaw will be missing indefinitely.

How about comparing Jack career with current year. Career Current Year Player Statistics Comparison Jack Watts Name Jack Watts Melbourne Demons Team Melbourne Demons Forward Position Forward 148 Career Games 148 Sandringham Dragons Origin Sandringham Dragons March 26, 1991 Date of Birth March 26, 1991 26yr 2mth Age 26yr 2mth 196cm Height 196cm 93kg Weight 93kg 2008 National Draft Last Drafted In 2008 National Draft Round 1, Pick #1 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #1 Melbourne Demons Last Drafted By Melbourne Demons Career Stats for Season 2017 148 Games 11 8.9 Kicks Per Game 8.6 7.0 Handballs Per Game 8.0 15.9 Disposals Per Game 16.6 5.3 Marks Per Game 4.8 0.9 Goals Per Game 1.6 0.5 Behinds Per Game 0.8 1.9 Tackles Per Game 2.4 1.0 Hitouts Per Game 4.6

I thought it was time to revisit an old chestnut. Player Statistics Comparison Nicholas Naitanui Name Jack Watts West Coast Eagles Team Melbourne Demons Ruck Position Forward 146 Career Games 148 Swan Districts Origin Sandringham Dragons May 4, 1990 Date of Birth March 26, 1991 27yr 1mth Age 26yr 2mth 201cm Height 196cm 110kg Weight 93kg 2008 National Draft Last Drafted In 2008 National Draft Round 1, Pick #2 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #1 West Coast Eagles Last Drafted By Melbourne Demons Career Stats for Season Career 146 Games 148 4.8 Kicks Per Game 8.9 7.3 Handballs Per Game 7.0 12.1 Disposals Per Game 15.9 1.9 Marks Per Game 5.3 0.7 Goals Per Game 0.9

I think his next act after the goal was equally impressive, rushing in to Collingwood's goal to spoil what would have been a goal. Two game winning acts in minutes, great work Jack, f... you Collingwood supporters.

When Hunt gets the ball I say "beep beep" My son is too young to get it.

Rookie spot for Tippet, Sydney pay 75% of his contract , I know he is a mercenary but could he be worse that Harry O... Lumumba? We could mess Sydney around discussing Tippet and then swoop on Jones.

When was the last match that we did not expect their best? A motherhood statement, anyhow I hope we give it a red hot go, give 110%, play 4 quarters and above all turn up to play.

Why can no one read "MAY REDUCE CONCUSSION" Most experts say helmets cannot prevent concussion, which I accept. I am not talking about prevention but reduction. Can anyone categorically prove that some helmets may NOT reduce concussion? I have not read that yet. Edit - I left a word out - BOLD

Thanks Doc.

I crashed my motorbike on the weekend, I hit ice. I dislocated my finger, tore my pants and cracked my helmet, I remember a bang but that is all. No headaches no issues, will need a new helmet. Now I have heard and read many reports about helmets not minimizing concussion but I would never ride a motorbike or a push bike without one. Does it give me confidence? Yes. If you can slow down the deceleration of the brain then you may reduce concussion. I understand the increased risk of neck & back injuries. A risk I accept. We have had this discussion many times and it would appear that the two sides simply disagree.

That place does not exist, maybe near Jindabine.

Purple headed warrior, do we have to spell it out......... Richard Cranium, get it?

The problem with your scoring method is that you are comparing players with expectations not output. Surely Oliver is 8 under, OMac4 over for example. You have 3 strokes difference between best and worst, that's not golf. Viney & Weideman on the same score? Really

? Edit:- Nasher has it covered ^^

I can't believe half of us don't think we will make the finals. We have lost two games we should have won, we have been cruelled by injuries, suspension, illness and bereavement. Many of our better players have missed games -Gawn -Hogan -Lewis - Salem - Hibberd - Brayshaw - Vince- vandenBerg -Tyson -Frost - Garland + Spencer - We have been playing players injured and out of position. Only 9 players have payed all games, you could probably make a better team out of those who have missed. We have lost players early in games and have run out of steam to be overrun. If our luck changes and we have a good run with injuries and suspension we will shiit it in! Go Deeeeees!

Input credits, they would find a way to claim it back.

I have said this before. I am sure he gets more disposals that are too quick for statisticians to see. At stoppages, in an in and under situation then all of a sudden a Melbourne player has is, how did he get it? Oliver. His hands can be so quick that you don't see it or the umpire thinks it must have been a throw. I have also noticed a couple of other MFC players seem to be adopting his style at times, love it. Oliver is gem!

No, no DC, it is a soft helmet, that is the point. Protection is afforded by providing deceleration, a soft helmet not necessarily the one pictured could help. This helmet was designed for concussion minimisation. https://shop.vicis.co/products/zero1 However I concede that neck injuries may be more likely. I have no connection with the product.

A picture is worth...... I'm trying to sell a helmet to Gus.

Skuit said helmets don't help with concussion. That is wrong. Why would you use a helmet that does not help when there is one available that does help? I don't care if it is a boxing, snowboard, gridiron helmet or otherwise, if it could help a player susceptible to concussion why not try it? Remove the mesh and put on a new sponsor. I would suggest only available to players that have had concussion.

Skuit, this is wrong. Helmets do not prevent concussion but they can reduce the severity. A flexible helmet slows the the impact reducing the severity, as cars have crush zones to reduce the impact the helmet allows the head to reduce speed before changing direction. It is unlikely that a helmet could prevent concussion completely but any reduction is a benefit. see:- https://www.wired.com/2016/01/the-zero1-flexible-football-helmet-may-save-players-brains/

Fair price at current value.

I have been underwhelmed by Melksham to date, Harmes was coming back from a kick to the face in a game he was doing well in. At the moment I prefer Harmes. Sorry not trying to win, more trying to point out both have performed very well at VFL level. You may be right about Melksham being ahead in the coaches mind.