DistrACTION Jackson

He is rough around the edges but I think he is starting to iron out the majority of his poor choices that plagued him last year and early this year. Still makes a few errors with his kicking, but the stuff he does well outweighs this. I love his attack on the ball and man, and he is a very powerful player, We have an incredibly powerful side with Viney, Petracca, Oliver, Harmes, Jones & Hunt all very strong players.

If you watch it in slow motion it does look delayed... because it is. Watch it in normal time and it's a quick elbow jab to the chin, Oliver's head jolt's back slightly and he falls immediately. I've seen UFC players knocked out cold with a punch not much more to the chin. If you get someone in the right spot it isn't the original hit that gets you, it's the jolting of the head and movement of the brain. What Lewis did to Cripps was pretty much identical to that so should get a week.

hahaha same thing happened to me!

Anyone think Viney will get a week?

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

Frees 23-15. God I hate WA! and I was born and grew up there!

Where the f**k was Gawn? He should be on the line to stop that kick!

That video is so inspiring. I really love Jones and have so much respect for him as a Melbourne player and person. No matter what happens, he will go down as a Melbourne great and will be forever remembered that way.

I couldn't find the exact link. But in my searches I found the below link which I found interesting regarding a Dentist who invented a mouthguard which can help reduce concussions in certain instances. While I'm sure they would need to do long term tests, I would hope the club is exploring the different options available for Gus. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/300909-nfl-congressional-testimony-to-include-published-mouth-guard-data

It's not like he is 26 or 27. Gus is 21 years old? It depends what type of first rounder you were offered. If it was a pick inside the top 5 then you would have to look at it. Anything outside of that then I'd be wary of doing the trade.

Nev Jetta had a lot of concussion issues and seems to have overcome them. And he crashes as much as the best of them! I was reading an article about concussions which suggested younger people were generally more susceptible. Hoping as he matures it becomes less of an issue. Time will tell though.

I highly doubt the club will be trading Brayshaw unless he wants to leave. He is the perfect replacement for Vince, who will likely be finishing up at the end of next season.

First it was politicians. Now it is sporting CEOs.

Anyone else having trouble getting up the goals video?

I don't really like it. But if it helps our younger guys (plus the oldies), then that is great. I think if your a top 4 side who wins week one you should really look at how you train that week off. I'd probably go down the path of doing a high intensity training session a week before or something like that. It just seems being match hardened can be a big benefit.

Storm. Tea cup. Loved it. Imagine having players with personality? What is the world coming too.

Would've been proud today I'm sure!

Where's STMJ??

One more for a 10 goal win!

How about this. 4th qtr against the reigning premiers and we are putting two of our best players on ice.

Thank god. I saw the AFL website saying off injured.

Oliver off?

Lucky it's the last qtr!

What happened to Caleb Daniel? I can't watch the game! Sucks

Is it half time yet?