DubDee

no guarentees ever but to me they have the best young list by far in the comp. quality all over the park with heaps of speed, skill and hardness - key fwds, depth in the midfield etc. from next year they will be in the top 4 for most of the next 5-6 years IMO. (if not starting this year)

I do expect him to have a big year. And in sure he does tooI'm just not writing him off like a lot on here But the comparison to Newton? C'mon mate. I'm trying to have an arguement here. Don't make it too easy!

you would have thought the stepping stone would have been playin in NAB challenge so I assume as he wasnt even in any of the 29 man squads he wil be no chance to play round one. also not sure he is fit enough to play a full AFL game, he was running out of steam in the VFL from all accounts give him 2-3 more weeks and then let him loose

I would be. I reckon he has enough credits in the bank after some good years and a couple of very good years that can excuse one bad year. he was clearly our best defender in 2013 and was pretty consistent for 6-7 years playing in a horrible team. He cant have lost that overnight I am always amazed how quickly we turn on our players when they are out of form

we are very close to full strength. Just missing one first year playter and JT who got dropped last year, and would not be automatic first 22 No excuses. we are in better shape that 80% of other teams regarding injuries

Ablett will play and I hope he does. Let GC come to us expecting an easy win and lets smash them.

just makes it clear that in 2013, we had...... one N jones. at least we know have Jones, Vince, Tyson, Cross and Lumumba = 5 (I'm including Tyson- similiar to how I reckon port would include Wines) any idea how this compares with others? you would think, comparison wise, it would be bottom 4 material

I agree with your email however I do think it is a good thing to have Roos under pressure. he should be under some pressure after a 4 win season regardless of what he inherited Roos has re-written coaching contracts by essentially being untouchable with this successor plan. Melb will not even consider sacking him as the successor plan is in place. very clever from Roosey to get a job that you cant be sacked from I think everyone performs better under real pressure

question: did you think we'd beat Adelaide, carlton, richmond, essendon this time last year? we are a better/fitter team now

Roos and PJ would not let the prediction of finals next year come out if they didn't think it was a fair chance Finals 13 wins We'd need to be pushing 10 wins this year. Anyone happy with 6-7 wins needs to look up happy in the dictionary

Damn. I agree with all that

please don't get me started on the raising the drafting age debate again we wouldnt have even seen Wines play if it was raised! there is some guess work in drafting. too bad sorry, had to jump on the soap box

I think every player on the Dees list is terrible and I will not give you any reasons why. put that in your pipe and smoke it!

Indeed. The scary part is when you review that 22 for seasoned, talented, senior players (ie. leaders) that have been with the Dees for a few years that the young guys can follow. you are left with Jones and Dunn That is why Cross and Lumumba are important. and why our youngsters dont come on at half the rate of other clubs, and why we are so so bad

wow I'll never get that 5 minutes back get a room lads

looks an OK team. although: - 2 guys playing their first ever AFL game - 6 guys with less than 20 AFL games cant expect much from those. hopefully the senior guys can stand up and lead the way

I really have no idea what to expect for the upcoming season after the last 3 nab games. It had shook my confidence. Anywhere from 2 wins to 11 is possible. Surely we have to stop being pathetic soon????!

Bontempelli is unbelievable for a second year player. Could be the best player in the league in a few years

Thanks for update guys Gee it would be good to bring a youngster into a winning team for once. Bringing brayshaw into the current senior rabble will do him no good.

cool story

im working like a mad man trying to get done, drop the kid home and get back into city by 5. gotta have a beer before the game but i still manage to get on here and post a fairly pointless remark Gonna see the Dees play! should get a seat on the fence and just watch Hogan all game. (not in a creepy way)

When I said put $100 on the dogs I meant the greyhounds!! I should be a lawyer

I'm not saying we have no hope, But it is very unlikely we will win round one Err go dees

With the likes of Swallow, matera, prestia, bennell,day, Mckenzie, Thompson, malceski, Martin, smith I'll think they can cope with out or two. They'll be top 4 or near enough for the next 5 years thanks to the ridiculous draft concessions they got

Can't believe we didnt draft Freeman