dazzledavey36

Purely and simple when Max is injured.

Wouldn't be surprised if he is our medical sub tomorrow.

Can someone PM article please..

To be honest Max needs to lift. He's been poor this year and I watched young Sam Draper last week who was very very impressive. I have more concerns around Max then I do with their rucks. Draper is a huge ruckman who loves the physical side. Something Max doesn't like.

Welcome back mate!

Not sure I'd stick Viney on a run with role considering he's missed 8 weeks. Essendon would take advantage of that and blow him up. Also can't see why we can't just back our mids in instead of having to tag Parish and Merrett at the same time? If a Oliver or Petracca is standing next him, I'm putting money on their sheer size and strength in being able to use that as an advantage. Essendon will be much more wary our midfield if anything.

I would happily say yes to the first 3 except Petruccelle. He's a Sam Blease mk 2. Barely finds the footy and even when he does, he sprints so quick that he just butchers the footy straight to the opposition.

Good changes and well done once again for nailing it @Yokozuna

Just a gut feel of yours or will this be the confirmed changes? You have great track record so just curious more then anything.

No one has questioned the clubs doubt in Sam. People question whether Sam has what it takes to take the next next. From a football term, I think he's mentally fragile who's struggling hard with expectations. Does he have the mentality strength in overcoming these challenges? I have serious doubts. Right now only time will tell.

Can someone pm this article please. Paywall https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-2021-all-the-melbourne-news-and-analysis-ahead-of-the-round-15-clash-with-essendon/news-story/22b6a393de953a2f561e8700cb167213?amp&__twitter_impression=true

Gut feel.

I'd much rather @Chook in Perth input. If he says so then I'll believe it. Track record is ace.

Going off that, I don't think Brown plays.

Viney confirmed to play this Saturday night by Goodwin.

My thoughts exactly.

Completely different playing style..

No

Very interesting..

Who was he playing on?

His confidenceis completely shot. Going off @RigidMiddleDigit small little training report on Weid barely touching the ball in the minor intra club match, it's fair to say he'll struggle to keep his spot. I too held hope after his 2018 campaign that he'd become a really good key forward for us, but I don't think it'll be the case. I think he'll be at worse a Levi Gasboult type who'll still be a solid contributor at times, but nothing to write home about. Mind you Gasboult has gone on to still play 150 AFL games. I think Weid needs to think whether a fresh start at another club will be much more beneficial for his own career sake. I would presume he's going through that thought process now, but right now, being OOC and possibly out of the team probably doesn't bode well for him. I know Goodwin did say a month ago he wanted Weid to stay but maybe behind closed doors its a different dialogue. Speaking of key forwards, Essendon have found an absolute ripper in Harrison Jones. Took 5 contested marks yesterday and played like a guy that's played over 100 games.

Don't know. But Collingwood have every right to ask for a late 1st rounder. Can't really say I believe this story as I think it really is Brad Hardie going on one of his drunken antics. But Maynard would be a massive massive recruit for us. I rate him extremely highly.

Brilliant mate. How was Viney? On the limited viewing fo you see both Viney and Brown playing?

Carlton are a mess. I got sucked in big time and tipped them for the 8 at the start of the year..

Is there no coincidence that as soon as Bartlett is gone we've all of a sudden made significant traction with our home base...