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Exactly.

Of course you're allowed your opinion QueenC. I wasn't saying you were wrong for liking Rafa or for not liking Roger. I respect both of them and love the way they both play. I wasn't trying to put you down or anything, sorry if I did.

Jurrah may have been taken in the PSD, but that's only because he wasn't available in the national draft, where he would have been drafted had he nominated. So he might have been taking at around pick 80, but his worth is higher. Having said that, you and sylvinator are right to have him in the speculative category. Atm Jurrah could become anything from a superstar to a 0-gamer, and, despite the hype, there's no way he'll be playing this weekend.

What do you mean you nearly cried? I love Roger, and Nadal seems a bit cocky to me. Agree though. It's now or never for Roger. The seas have parted nicely. Yes, well done Sam. Into the top 20 she goes.

Jamar?!?! I thought he was one of our best, if not BOG for us last week. And Maric is improving each week. We need to keep playing him. If you're going to drop people, drop Bell. There's no future in him.

Agree. Poor choice from Campbell Rose to bring this into the public. Doesn't help the Dogs at all.

That's a very short-term look on life. Of course we all here hope and pray for a 15 year magical career, and god forbid it should be anything but, but Jack needs to consider what happens if it doesn't work out. And what did you mean by that last bit? Are you saying that, if he screws up his VCE, he could just waltz into a full-fee paying position because he'll be able to afford it? You still need a decent ENTER to make a full-fee paying spot. Agree with you on this one. There's a difference between being the be all and end all and being important. As a figure, the enter score will mean nothing once he's started uni. But as a means of attaining self-confidence and satisfaction with oneself, the enter score has much more meaning. Besides which, not caring about your studies shows a lack of forethought and a lack of maturity.

I've been thinking about that. I think Maxwell is the perfect match up for Watts, whether he plays in the forward line or up the ground. Which means he's likely to get pushed and shoved all match, to the point of utter exhaustion. I'm not sure if having Miller in the team is really going to help, but having a bigger body up there, hopefully who won't be afraid to stand up for Jack, might help and give the boy some confidence.

I'd have Green with Davey in Category A. And I'd have Meesen in the 'players we are relying on to become Category A or B players', only because we really are relying on him making it as a ruckman, otherwise we won't have one. But it's a good analysis I reckon.

Someone told me Dean Bailey said on radio last night that Wonna is 3 weeks away from resuming. Agree. Not a huge loss though.

Nicely written Dave. I like seeing outsider's takes on Melbourne. And I agree with your Melbourne changes. I notice you too have got no match-up for Martin (assuming Cloke doesn't play). Interesting times at the selection table for both clubs this week. I don't think Rivers can take Medhurst's speed, and is a much better match up for Anthony. Whelan/Cheney could take Medhurst or Davis.

All valid points. Martin's an interesting one. If Cloke returns, then it might be Warnock to Cloke (worked wonders in Round 2), Rivers to Anthony and Martin to Leigh Brown (who played well last week). I think Martin could squeeze into this side.

There are so many options for headlines. A picture of a glum Mick Malthouse could be headed with 'Watts wrong Mick?' And for something a little different: Jumpin' Jack Watts Star recruit puts in his bid for Mark of the Year as Dees stun Pies

Yeah the record's full of mistakes. I think it's missing one of our wooden spoons (1997 or 2008, one of those).

This is the toughest crowd to pick so far this year. I'll go 71,644 QB crowds for the last few years: 2008 - 59,548 2007 - 70,660 2006 - 78,773 2005 - 65,347 2004 - 56,989

I know, it's always us, isn't it? I wish someone high up in the bureau was a Melbourne supporter who could 'modify' the forecast slightly. Something more like 'Fine, sunny, light winds, 22 degrees' would be nice.

With the confirmation that Watts is going to play this weekend, a lot of people will have to reconsider their proposed changes: In: Watts, Cheney, Robertson Out: Miller, Whelan, McDonald (if injured, otherwise Bell)

OK then, we have confirmation. Congratulations to Steamin Demon. Looking forward to seeing him play football live for the first time.

Correct, but nevertheless, it is still a decision that he should not be taking lightly. He has many opportunities to play AFL, but only one opportunity to do well in his VCE. If he or his family feel as though he would be harming his chances by playing, then so be it.

By foot, maybe. In every other facet of the game, no.

Doesn't work on my comp. Possibly a Vista problem... Thanks for the other photos anyway.

Well, that's questionable. I rate Warnock as a defender, alongside Rivers. So that's two... I guess that makes the 4th of July an important day in our club's history then. Same here. Think Mark Riley... Even with Wallace at the helm for the rest of the year, I can see Richmond winning up to 8 games this year. North's not a problem. I doubt many people here are worried about them. They'll get 8-10 wins this year for sure.

Certainly this is going to set the coaching merry go round in motion. A few clubs will be looking at Nathan Buckley, and Richmond's going to have the first opportunity to conduct formal talks with him. If Collingwood's serious about getting him then they're going to have to move quickly. Worsfold's safe. They love him over there. In a few years West Coast will be back up the ladder. There's quite a bit of talent there, they're just too young to be all that competitive this year. Harvey, on the other hand, is in some trouble. If they finish bottom 4 again this year (which is likely), I'm not sure if he'll be there next year. Neither will Pavlich, I don't think.

An omen possibly?

I'm not as convinced as you are. Richmond plays Subiaco well (as evidenced by last Saturday). West Coast have a lot of problems. They've got one forward, one defender, one midfielder and one ruckman. The rest of the team is developing. The derby will be one opportunity for them to get a win. Other than that, I'm not sure where the other win will come from. Us, possibly, but they suck majorly in Melbourne.