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Pretty incredible that a 51 game 20 year old player (21 tomorrow I think) is equal no.1 in Champion Data player ratings as discussed by Glenn Luff on 3AW tonight.

In 60 games under Bolton Carlton have had 12 x 60+ point losses. Melbourne had 11 x 60+ point losses in 2013 alone.

Let's put things in perspective. In 60 games under Bolton Carlton have had 12 x 60+ point losses. Melbourne had 11 x 60+ point losses in 2013 alone. And their 60% is better than our 2013 percentage of 54. They've also had far more injuries than we had in 2013. Their plight is certainly not as bad as the Dees of 2013.

Geelong are BOG ordinary. Prior to Viney being a late withdrawal and now Hibberd missing I was confident of a victory. It will now be tough. Out: Hibberd, Hannan In: Smith, Tyson Dees by 10 points.

You keep your best players unless there's no alternative. Hogan is 3 years off his best footy. Most clubs would be rapt to have him. Best of all, the MFC is his home.

As supporters we have no real basis of knowing whether he deserves another year. What's his attitude like ? Is he doing extras ? Is he coachable ? And many more elements determine whether an unproven player is offered another contract.

Hogan feeling at home in Melbourne by Ben Guthrie 31 May 2018 JESSE Hogan says he is not actively contemplating a return to Perth ahead of his contract at Melbourne expiring at the end of 2019. "I've lived here (Melbourne) for about six years now and I'd almost call it home," Hogan told AFL.com.au. "I still love going back to Perth obviously. But with each year I stay here, it's probably that little bit further away from going back to Perth."

Goodwin will play two genuine tall defenders from here on. There's zero chance Frost is replaced by Smith.

Kennedy-Harris won't be dropped, but he's not up to it.

It doesn't matter how many times you tell the nongs they won't believe until he signs. It's the way they're wired.

We might stop hearing about this "top teams" myth that posters keep talking about. Hawthorn, Geelong, Port, Sydney are all ordinary.

This is exceptionally pleasing. Lions by 21 with 11 minutes to go.

Because I've researched the subject.

No

It is what it is. If there's no crack it should be fine with an "off legs" approach in a few weeks.

Opinionhome, can you tell me if Gaff is staying or going ? I'm keen to know in advance.

My final pre-finals prediction... We are about to get on a salad. We win comfortably today and then beat Geelong in Geelong and Adelaide in Adelaide. In fact, our only loss is to West Coast in Perth. We finish on 15 wins and 4th spot on the ladder.

This is the oldest and most experienced side we've fielded for quite some time. Average Attributes Melbourne Attribute Western Bulldogs 186.0cm Height 186.9cm 87.3kg Weight 85.2kg 25yr 2mth Age 23yr 9mth 101.5 Games 70.4 Total Players By Games Melbourne Games Western Bulldogs 4 Less than 50 11 10 50 to 99 4 4 100 to 149 4 4 150 or more 3

That's incredible ! Even Sloane wasn't certain he was going to stay, but you were. Amazing

Fritsch, Brayshaw, Jones, Neale-Bullen, Harmes, and Spargo who links well. There are a few players who can rotate outside. I don't mind the Kennedy-Harris selection if he plays a tackling/forward pressure role. I'm far less enamoured if he's been chosen for the Stretch role. But I don't expect that to be the case.

Kennedy-Harris' clean ball use in atrocious conditions last week was amazing. He won't play the Stretch role, but instead I think he'll be used as a pressure forward inside 50. It's his last roll of the dice, so will be interesting to see if he can reinvent himself in a small forward role.

Tim Smith has played 4 games for 3 goals.

Yes, I know. Maybe I should have left it alone.

OK. I didn't have time to read. Will look later.

I often go on to squiggle. Not sure how it correlates with what I posted.