Loose Men Everywhere

That’s nonsense - in other sports you can alter position while airborne e.g. diving, gymnastics, trampolining

Well done guys, excellent podcast. I'm surprised none of you recalled No 17 was Harley Bennell. So quickly forgotten!

That's nonsense! He is as brave as they come, almost kamikaze sometimes!

Jakovich was awesome even before coming to Melbourne. I was living in SA the year before he was drafted to the Dees. There were 2 gun full forwards in the SANfl. Scott Hodges was playing for Port Adelaide, who were premiers that year, kicked 100+ goals. He had the benefit of a dominant midfield. Jako played for Woodville who finished bottom. He also kicked 100+ goals in what was basically a team making up the numbers. It was an amazing effort. I was elated when he was drafted to the Demons. I travelled over to Melbourne for this game against North, and saw one of the most incredible displays of forward play. 20 scoring shots - what a star!

These are the things that irritate me listening to footballers being interviewed: Obviously: ‘Jarrod is obviously disappointed’ or ‘Mum and Dad are obviously rapt’ or ‘obviously very painful’ No it is not obvious at all, we can’t see these things! A little bit: a qualifier so that any opinion is not seen as too strong or controversial – ‘we are a little bit upset that Toby will miss the prelim’ or ‘Jack was a little bit disappointed at being delisted’ For myself: ‘a great honour for myself’ or ‘it is not about myself’. No no no it is ‘me’

Why can't we ever hear the questions on coach pressers? It is really annoying Microphones are not that expensive ffs

Big statement! We took a punt on Liam Jurruh, who was very much not the stereotype you created.

I agree. It annoys me that Jeff has been very unfairly criticised. I am amazed the number of times the midfield kicks to Garlett when he has 2, 3 or sometimes the whole opposition backline on him. If he is unable to beat the key backs he gets labelled as ‘soft’. Why does he get in this situation? – because he is the only one who seems to knows how to lead properly. It clearly is not his role to be the marking option, but he has to do it when he is alone in the 50. Where are the other forwards? Leading to the wrong places or too far up the ground

So he reeled me in? Anyway he was a lovely guy, and I really enjoyed meeting him.

At my Auntie’s 80th birthday party I got chatting to an old bloke who was a friend of hers. The conversation turned to footy and after a while I found out he used to play for the Dees. Alan Krause, #13. I asked him how long for etc and he told me only a couple of years then he was cleared to Sandringham. Why? I asked. His reply: ‘’a young feller called Ron Barassi came in and took my spot” - said with a chuckle!

Legit query - who are Walker and Bedford?

Next number depends on how many goals Jeff Garlett kicks in 2019. Hopefully lots! The sequence = the number of goals he has scored per season since 2011

My brother-in-law is a GC member (although he follows Melb). He reckons Kade is a whipping boy for the fans up there, almost on a Watts scale. He has undoubted talent, but there is something missing. What that is he doesn't know.

Players can't be traded without their agreement, and certainly can't be "on-traded" as you suggest. Picks can be, but not players.

There's also a clue to our next CEO on the advertising. If only we'd seen it...

I thought it was Little Feat

Yes. It is also worth noting while Oscar did make some awful mess-ups, his opponent Bruce had almost zero impact on the game.

Yes, I think that's probably the best way!!

Really? I have seen him picking up the ball on the move and dishing off to team-mates in a way that is breathtaking. Poor at ground level? No way

I reckon Brett would hardly know a soul at the club these days. In the 10 (?) years since he was there the place has changed beyond recognition.

Here are some ? targets who have helped to develop good midfields: Lenny Hayes - GWS Cam Bruce - Hawthorn Stuart Dew - Syd Scott Camporeale - Adel

I'm tipping it will be someone not currently at Melbourne, and will be specifically recruited for the role. Who? No idea.

Yes, his Dad, Mark, is an acquaintance of mine. He told me Sam is absolutely loving it at Melbourne, and that he can't wait to play alongside Hogan in the coming years.

Too right! The footy media always made Mick out to be a guru and a sage, but I always found him to be inarticulate and rambling in interviews. His thoughts were like confetti on a windy wedding day.

I remember him well - he was my cousin's boyfriend while he was playing. (She is still an avid Dee supporter). I thought he was developing into a good player, very skillful and elusive. If I recall correctly Ron Barassi showed him to the door shortly after arriving.