dazzledavey36

Wife has gone into labour..

Daniher out.

Dees by 22.

Okay, soooo no more Queens Birthday game??

Exactly right. Teams like Brisbane don't worry me one bit. Haven't rated them one bit this year. It's those genuine top 4 sides that have shown us up and exposed our game plan that'll get us. A battered and bruised Melbourne outfit coming up against a fully fit and fresh Geelong. Good luck.

Absolutely not because I expect us to beat Brisbane comfortably because they're simply not that good. I have no where mentioned that I expect a loss. I'm talking about team selection not wins and losses. Have another go 'Nasher'..

I'm not going to put these selections and conservative approach purely on Goodwin. I think this is collectively a coaching group decision as a whole. Oh I'm too chicken [censored] to answer your question lol

Coaching and game plan are boring as hell and so is Simon. How on earth we go into tomorrow's games with half our list banged up and so many ordinary performances last week with unchanged line up is utter bizarre. I'll get more enjoyment watching Casey on Saturday then I will tomorrow.

Oh ffs.

Petracca was right all along. So disappointing.

Just play JVR ffs

Cal Twomey has reported on AFL.com that we're one of few clubs who have shown interest in Lloyd Meek. This makes a whole lot more sense from a $$ point of view and potentially not giving up a first round pick like its been suggested for Grundy.

Thanks for the info @Ferghus31. Much appreciated

We're trying to win games here not tank them.

Where do you get 19 from? His career average per disposals is 22. If you're talking about this year alone then you would know he missed 15 games this year due to a significant injury. So you're basing this stats alone on a bloke that's had a season impacted by significant injury? that's a cheap shot really. I mean even those numbers alone are far better is far better then Sparrows. The numbers dont lie, you're right. So that means he absolutely smashes Sparrow out of the water in every stats as a midfielder. Where on earth do you think Sparrow is better than Hopper from a midfield stats point of view? I've just pointed out that he was in the All Australian squad of 40 as midfielder. Its his best season as a midfielder. What more do you want then? You keep banging on about how he doesnt kick enough goals as a midfielder but yet he's legitimate 3 goals behind Clayton Oliver for career goals and has missed more games due to injury. He's not worth 2 first rounds picks but he's absolutely worth a first round pick and a player I'd happily have at Melbourne.

Hahahaha Tom Sparrow offers more? Right up there as the funniest things I read on here. Clearly never seen the bloke play and a good case having your rosy red and blue glasses on here. Jacob Hopper was in the All Australian squad of 40 last year as a 24 year midfielder who averaged 26.3 disposals per game. Back in 2019 as a 22 year he was averaging 26.q disposal per game. If he doesn't kick enough goals by your reckoning then what does that say about Clayton Oliver who barely kicks goals himself? An absolute insult to Hopper that anyone would think Sparrow would offer more as a player. There is a reason why a club like Richmond who have won 3 premierships in 5 years are chasing Hopper extremely hard. Enough said.

It could be finally happening! https://www.triplem.com.au/story/jay-clark-the-semi-final-selection-curveball-melbourne-may-throw-up-against-brisbane-205586 "Melbourne fans know who this man is. "Speaking to Melbourne today, they think (Jacob) van Rooyen is absolutely in the mix for a September debut."

Usually by now you'd hear whispers of potential debutant like the Brisbane one last week. Looks like it won't be the same for JVR. Shame.

Yet stark different to last year where we were still going full throttle in last quarters and over running teams.

Yes that small sample he showed great. Which adds a whole new level of confusion why he hasn't been given more opportunities when the likes of ANB and Spargo have been underwhelming this year.

How's he had his chances? He's been a sub in all 4 games this year and played one full game last year against the blues. Didn't play in 2020 and had one single game again back in 2019. Hasn't been given the appropriate opportunity at all to showcase his ability.

Really? Think again mate..

No

Not only that but it beings energy and life into the team. Jake Bowey last year was a perfect example.

Yep, I agree.