titan_uranus

We definitely lacked some spark in the forward line yesterday. I guess it's a reflection on the state of the MFC that we are crying out for a first-year, 10-game rookie listed 19 year old to return to the team.

I thought the umpiring yesterday was really, really bad. Some decisions, made by all three umpires, were just crap. The 50 metre penalty paid against Bartram early on was not a 50 metre penalty IMO. Moreover, later in the game there were a couple of times when I thought, based on that 50, that we could have been given one (Firrito pushed Miller after his mark, someone else got tackled after marking). There was a situation that I and many of those around me thought was a clear holding the ball (against Corey Jones, 3rd quarter I think) that wasn't paid. I'm not for a moment suggesting that this was the reason, or even a reason, for our loss. I am just commenting on an aspect of football. Anyway I think I've ranted on enough here.

Well duh: Brent Prismall can't get a game at Geelong, he would be a walk up start into many other teams, including us. Plenty of players, and good ones at that, can't get a game for those two teams.

Sylvia: there was one stage where Sylvia spoiled another of our players (Valenti maybe): couple that with the Ferguson incident and you see his lack of awareness and sometimes selfish nature. McDonald: how both the HUN and Age put him in our best is beyond me. He was pretty poor yesterday. His motor is down, his kicking was awful (I think overall efficiency for him was 73% or something). Might have been carrying an injury, but I suspect he is coming to an unfortunate end faster than expected.

Argh, this frustrates me more than anything. Someone needs to tell this boy that he's not Superman, that he is a human that other humans can, and often do, catch when you try to run around them.

If Pavlich returns, Freo will win. If not, it will be closer, but I think Freo's form is better.

I have had it with Newton. Get rid of him now. I cannot stand his lack of effort, dropped chest marks and just plain poor body language and overall demeanour. Doesn't give the team anything. Meanwhile Carroll White and Yze are busting a gut at Sandy trying to get back in the seniors. Yes I know Newton's much younger but youth shouldn't be an excuse for no effort. He's meant to be highly skilled: one goal that should have been a pass to Morton doesn't qualify as skilled when you later drop a chest mark. As for Bell: absolutely shocking first half, but a much improved second half. His third quarter was some of the best football he's played in over 12 months. Sylvia should look at how hard Bartram, Buckley and Jones worked yesterday. He should be ashamed with his effort yesterday. I doubt even Y_M could defend him.

Have to disagree there Wrathchild, I've seen Essendon over the past 6 weeks and they're playing great football with a severely undermanned squad. They will beat us soundly next week. As for North, they rotate between quality side, average side, and total crap. And if West Coast play like they did yesterday, we won't beat them either I don't think.

Exactly. End of discussion (I hope).

How about none of the above? This is just a personal thing, and I know it's better financially to sell a home game (or two), but I would prefer to see all our home games at the MCG. I would assume that if we wanted to play a couple in Canberra or Geelong or Casey or wherever then we'd have to sign a contract for x years, thereby consigning us to that location (regardless of how well it works) for x years (a la our Brisbane games). If and when we begin to challenge for the flag (the emphasis being on 'if'), I'd reckon we'd all be complaining about how we'd sold a game to Geelong (practically giving up the 4 points). Maybe it costs us a spot in the 8, or top 4. Yes, I know that's not looking too likely the way it's going, but, for mine, I'd prefer not to see Melbourne selling home games.

Tell you what, if Maric kicks 1 goal and has 10 disposals that'll do me, so long as he tackles and chases.

Well if Petrie's playing in the ruck (which I guess he will do) then maybe PJ will go with him, but I reckon Garland's motor is just as good as Martin's.

This is from the letter to members: Russel Howcroft is one of the regulars on the Gruen Transfer (sits on the far right if you wanna know). From what I've seen of him and his ideas on the show I believe he is one of the finest marketers in Australia's advertising industry. Having him deal with the image of the MFC and our brand I think will help us enormously.

Well in that case I was fine to put Petterd on top then.

Yeah I reckon Petrie's going to absolutely murder us. Maybe Garland to go with him wherever he goes? Btw, I think Dunn will go to Harvey, but if that fails, Bartram might go to him.

I think you've outlined what could be a great initiative for the MFC. However, there are a few points: 1) As you mentioned, cutting down on pens/stickers etc. won't be an issue as these are so cheap and would probably be bought in bulk anyway. 2) Allowing people to choose the amount of games their membership allows entry to might have an effect on crowd sizes. Having a minimum number of games might make some people say 'Well I paid for this membership I might as well use it'. If someone buys a membership for, say, 10 games, then they might not go to any more games after that because their membership doesn't cover it. - On the other hand it might make people buy a membership they otherwise wouldn't have bought, so I dunno if this will actually be a problem.

I don't know if anyone else noticed this, but last night on the footy show Hutchy interviewed McNamee, and asked him about getting J Brown. When Hutchy asked him something like 'Why do you want him', McNamee's only answer was 'Why not?'. I reckon this just shows how little he knows about football. He didn't seem to care about the cost of him, or really justify his want for Brown.

PJ and Martin and Valenti should all stay considering their form doesn't warrant being dropped. IMO Wonaeamirri could probably use a week or two out of the seniors to freshen up, however I don't think this will happen. As deanox suggested maybe McDonald won't be fit and might be a late out, paving the way for Maric's debut. PS: I will lose all faith in Bailey if White plays.

Actually you're right. Now that I think about it, I put him first because I think he will end up being the best of the lot. At the moment though, Bate and Garland are probably better players and would seem to be showing more than Petterd.

1. Petterd 2. Bate 3. Garland 4. Wonaeamirri 5. Morton 6. Jones 7. Dunn 8. Valenti 9. Martin 10. Bartram 11. Frawley 12. Buckley 13. Daylight 14. Newton 15. Bode

I have little memory of this game. About the only thing I do remember is Chris Johnson running into goal, then kicking it about 10 metres straight to a North player...

Just reading the title of this thread made me cringe. Nick Davis is long past his use-by date. Absolutely not a person we should ever consider. I reckon he's played 2 decent games of footy in his career.

I bet you Hutchy has a 'shortlist' of contenders for the role, followed by an 'exclusive' interview with someone, followed by fighting with Sam Newman.

I don't have a problem with the article, and hopefully the ad with Neita in it does something for the club.

I agree, winning a premiership could basically be seen as useful in the short run but not in the long run. However it could provide the kick start a club like Melbourne needs to get itself together off-field.