waynewussell

So much has been said... I didn't think I had anything to add leading up to Jack's transfer. Now I feel the need to say something about the significant contribution Jack has made to our daily football diet here at the MFC. I have met Jack a few times inside and outside of the MFC precinct. He is a model citizen in my opinion. Jack is gifted in the sense that he is intelligent, handsome, and athletic. He is a 'natural' people person. He oozes charm; is a mother's dream as a positive role model for boys.... oh, did I mention extremely marketable! That is my opinion of Jack as a person... as a footballer, sublime skills... can make time switch to slow-motion in tight situations - in my top three deliverers by foot alongside Robbie and Flash! Jack plays football like a basketballer! Andrew Gaze reckons he had a career with the Boomers if he wanted it instead of AFL. This is where the cracks appear! Goodwin doesn't want his team to play basketball (Roos had a soft spot for that skill set). I love Jack and what he brings... I wish him the very best in this next chapter. For Jack there has always been more to life than football. To win a Premiership we need 22 blokes who believe football is everything!

Goodwin critics are premature...

I'm not even going to bother to rewind to find who suggested trading Brayshaw.... My advice "Get a grip!"

Don't believe in putting the boot in when someone is down!

Love Jack Watts... agree with all the positive comments made here. I'm keeping it simple.... Jack represents the most obvious means for MFC to improve its list. He has value... a hell of a lot more value than anyone else we would contemplate trading. We will benefit from Jack's impending departure!

Bernie is very comfortably best 22! As for kick-ins, don't the detractors watch other AFL teams... all the kick-in specialists stuff up once in a while. Bernie has a few bloopers but offsets this by being a genuine hard nut who can unsettle the star performers in other teams. He probably needs to be relieved of the high-pressure defensive stuff occasionally. Bernie has a lot to offer as a forward (in small doses). Being a competitive beast, he thrives on a challenge. Haters, keep telling him he is washed-up and we'll get another decent three years out of him!

Thanks KC, you're coverage is sensational! I depend on you and you always deliver. I hope this relationship continues into 2018 and beyond.

Great man Trenners! He will find a place, blokes of that quality are hard to come by. I don't think his playing days are over, but I understand MFC's point of view. About Oscar... he is young. He has some stats that are impressive. His ball use by foot is pretty good... but he is a slow mover, and he doesn't invite physical contact! I'm prepared to wait and see if he can improve on his weaknesses!

Justin Plapp: "Josh Wagner: Josh had 26 disposals, including 12 contested possessions, three tackles and four rebound 50s. After being left out of the AFL team, I thought he was pretty significant in the first half. He was able to get his hands on the ball and link-up. As the game went on, we had to shift him to half-back, where he’s more comfortable. But his game, on a tough night, was solid." Haters... show me the data where someone else who plays this role did better last weekend... for any team!

IMO supporters who claim Vince and/or Wagner should be delisted have no cred. Wagner is sponsored by Demonland FCS! Vince is a recent B&F who brings much more to the team than the occasional turnover!!! I don't have time to list the data... so I guess that makes me a [censored] with an opinion!

Methinks a couple of Deemomlanders need to revisit some clips of David Neitz! Comparisons with our Tom are taking the pizz, surely!

Sit back and watch the umpiring kick in!

I hope the flogs who represented us on Saturday are watching and realizing how much it stings to hand your destiny to even bigger flogs out west!

Time to name names... who wasn't up to it? 2 ordinary 10 didn't contribute 11 ordinary 12 struggled 19 outplayed 25 uninspiring 28 pretender 43 didn't contribute

We don't give up a ridiculous 1st Qtr deficit... guess what? We win. Weak as .... Demons!

You will know that I am reluctant to have a go at players, but tonight I am going to lash out! Oscar McDonald is too slow to play this game, Frost is a much better option. Tom McDonald is only marginally better in a tight situation... has no skills below the knees and intelligence is debatable. Harmes gave us nothing today. Hannon was only rescued by 4th Qtr. Gawn was beaten and did not rise to the occasion.

Just as I anticipated... Salem's impending execution was postponed due to a reality check. The hysterical noise that was generated over this incident borders on fake news. I think the reaction of all the opposition players nearby sums it up for me.

Most of the free kicks against Gawn at the centre bounce were NOT in the spirit of the game. Furthermore, those decisions showed a lack of football intelligence by the umpire(s) adjudicating.

Clear example of umpire corruption! Razor can't help himself. He is a blight on the game. Loves a momentum shift and is prepared to create one. I acknowledge 3 glaring MFC mistakes that qtr. The rest was umpire momentum. New ruck rules invented against max. Bounce the ball so it lands above Max's head, then don't let him protect himself with hands..... Corrupt AFL...

Nathan Jones was drafted to Melbourne with their first selection and the 12th overall in the 2005 national draft.[5] He made his debut against the Western Bulldogs in round 17, 2006 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and played the remaining eight games for the season, including the elimination final win against St Kilda and the semi-final loss to Fremantle. After his fourth match, he earned the round 20 Rising Star nomination for his game against the Kangaroos, where he collected 25 disposals.[5] After Melbourne were eliminated from the finals, he played for Melbourne's VFL-affiliate team, Sandringham, and played in their premiership side. Jones played 21 games during 2007 and earned a second Rising Star nomination after the round 17 loss to Port Adelaide. He finished third in the award behind Joel Selwood and Scott Pendlebury and received 17 votes out of a possible 45.[5] He was the runner-up in Melbourne's best and fairest with 190 votes, finishing behind James McDonald who received 260 votes

Obviously, the anti-Wagner messages posted here aren't coming to the notice of the selection committee... they seem to rate him for some reason! I'm (smugly) pleased to say I've rated him from the first time I saw him train in the red & blue

Bernie's 'hit' on Eddie was a mere elbow brush to let the little fella know he was around. I've looked at the replay several times from all (limited) angles available. There is no conclusive evidence that he hit Eddie's jaw. It looks like a slide up the neck which was enhanced by Eddie's (over)reaction and facial expression. Bernie got stitched up by the MRP because of the perception that he is a naughty boy. Martin is the naughty boy but he was deemed to be reacting to an aggressive opponent. Criticism of Bernie here is short sighted. He used far more rugged tactics on Dangerfield a little while ago and was applauded by all for the great shut down job he performed. Perception is everything in the fake news media!

Its very much Danger's Field though!

Wagner did nothing more than was obvious from his first pre-season game. Those that don't rate him were blind then and are blind now! Bernie Vince does a dozen important team things for every turnover. He is a creator, and creators sometimes expect too much, but to question his worth to this young team borders on footy ignorance.

My memory of the Matthews Smith and Giles incidents is that the thug punched them both in the back of the head. Bugg & Mills were facing each other... big difference for mine. Perhaps the AFL will apply the Barry Hall rule and clear Bugg to play against Blues!