titan_uranus

Got an email signed by 'David Neitz' asking for my input in a survey: Asked for some sort of 'word association' thing, where a huge list of words are presented and you select the ones that you would associate with the Melbournefc, such as successful, struggling, traditional, elite, proud etc. One interesting question was along the lines of 'I refer to myself as a Demons supporter rather than a Melbourne supporter': I guess they're trying to gauge the extent to which the Demon is still wanted in the members.

Maric and Grimes. The others are 'project players'. Wouldn't be upset if Bode came back in, but I don't really think Weetra deserves another go.

I voted 'Other' for Ricky Petterd: B: Warnock Garland Rivers HB: CJ Martin Petterd

Yep. I had to wait behind some poor Melbourne supporter for like 10 minutes pre-match as the ticket seller fumbled around with the computer. I have a strong dislike for the Dome, which I guess explains why there were so few Melbourne supporters there.

He wasn't 'Worst on Ground'. Stupid assessment. I have to say he wasn't in our 'best', but he ran and tried hard all day (unlike others, e.g. Sylvia).

Yeah, to name one I've seen Heath Hocking a bit and he looks a likely type.

I agree Jerry. I remember in the Carlton game Frawley played on Fevola (and did alright I thought), but at times he took the ball and ran with it out of defence. He showed some pace and he kicked well, so I reckon a half back flanker is the way to go. He can have Bell's spot for mine.

I'm really happy for Dunn. Cooney, Black, Goodes, Foley have all been restricted in both their output and influence. Good on him.

Interesting stat from the weekend: Jamar had 20 hitouts, 20% of which (i.e. 4) were to advantage. That was the most of any of the ruckmen in the game. I think his ruckwork has improved a bit, but he is still useless around the ground.

Completely agree. I am sick of people rubbishing a first-year player for first-year-player mistakes. He's making errors that are to be expected of any 10-gamer. He reads the play well, is in the right space at the right time, but a lack of confidence, a lack of experience at AFL level and a lack of muscle means he can't do some of the things that he was renowned for at u/18 level. Give the boy some time. Agree re: Palmer. Palmer sucks. Nothing more than a ball-magnet IMO. Disagree re: Cotchin. From what I've seen of him he has class, poise, skill and strength. Will be a star of the future.

I've seen quite a bit of Essendon this year and I have to say I think their success is wholly dependent on their ability to find replacements for Lloyd, Lucas, Fletcher and Michael. 4 key position players aren't easy to find. Neagle might be one, Ryder another, but they still need another forward and another defender. Having said that, they have a lot of good young players: Houli, Nash, Lovett, Jetta (I think will get there), Davey, Gumbleton (if he ever gets on the park), Neagle (questionable), Ryder (maybe), Reimers (best of the lot), Monfries (I thought not until the last few weeks), Myers, Pears, Winderlich, Dempsey. At the moment I would say that Essendon has a brighter short-term future than Melbourne, but in the long run, unless they pull some KPP gems out of the draft, Melbourne's youth may be better.

Win. I don't think it will matter whether we finish 16th, 15th or 14th. I still think we will take Watts no matter what. The only problem with winning is the possibility that we could get another 2 and then lose the PP, but I wouldn't worry about it.

Good to see him get a stable spot in the team.

Can I ask, how is Jake Spencer doing? I would guess that he's doing alright because he's been named in the seniors but I don't really know much about him.

I'm not looking forward to Newton's return. I get the feeling he won't get close to what is expected of him. Would love him to, though. Goodbye Jace.

Exactly. Think of the cost of the raffle ticket as a donation to the club, only there's a possible prize for donating. A raffle has, and always will be, a method of making money. It gets people to make 'donations' that they might otherwise not make.

I for one don't want to see White come back in. We did fine without him last week. Maybe White could play as a midfielder/wingman, but I'd prefer to let Jamar and PJ take responsibility. I'm expecting Bell to make the team because of the Dogs' smallish forward line.

Out: Davey, McLean In: McDonald, Frawley I hope Martin gets another game, though I can't think of an immediate match up for him. I heard Frawley played well for Sandy on the weekend so he gets a go on one of the Dog's numerous midsized forwards.

He's gotta be in with a chance. Cyril's fading badly, so if Aussie can finish the season well, the judges might have his good form at the front of their minds when they vote.

Watts. I'm more certain of it with each day.

9. Yay, Gold next year!

Garland, from Miller and PJ. Dunn's making a late-season run at it though.

I tend to agree, except in our situation I don't think it really matters. What's more important is that a message is sent not just to Aaron but to the whole group that whatever Davey did is unacceptable, so that when we need players in the team and not serving suspension for discipline it doesn't happen.

I want Watts, which is good because I also have a feeling we'll take him.

I concur. 2 x Rivers means 1 x Rivers playing each week.