Jumping Jack Clennett

Are you saying that Jonathon is a distant relative of the 19th century Trotts? Where did you hear that? Interesting!

Perhaps Harry Trott was shell-shocked?No I just googled him,and he finished cricket long before WW1. His brother Albert committed suicide 4 years after retiring from cricket. You're not referring to Marcus Trescowthick trotting back home , are you?

I reckon one of the crucial decisions in the first Test was Clarke's courageous choice to bat first. There always appears to be greenness in first morning wickets, tempting captains to bowl. But if you get runs on the board....even an average total, the pressure goes firmly on the opposition. Also, prior to the game we all thought England had the superior spinner, so batting first was a good idea. One slightly worrying point is that Rogers, Watson, Bailey and Smith didn't succeed with the bat(though Rogers was involved in a 60-odd opening partnership in the 2nd dig.) We can't always rely on Haddin and Johnson with the bat, though it looks like Clarke and Warner are in for a good series. I watched a bit of Dooland on Cricket Australia TV. He looks technically sound and reliable. Did anyone notice how much Cook and Carberry struggled against Siddle at the start of the 2nd innings. ?Both were very lucky to survive.

Farad Ahmed 5/58 so far.....cleaning up WA tail. ?? a chance for Brisbane Test!?

Do you by any chance know if Kenny's still alive? Possibly not, since he was morbidly obese in the 70s.We've tried to contact him for Uni Reds reunions, but no-one has seen or heard of him for years. He was a real character, much loved by his players at Uni.

But, "Bedraggled",there could be advantages to not having played.For example, when I played, you NEVER kicked across goal, you never hand- balled in the back line,and we all kicked drop kicks and torpedoes. Kicking backwards!!!????? A complete no-no! So even though I've watched the game evolve, and can see the need now to perpetrate what used to be sins on the footy field, I probably have more pre-conceived , and fixed,ideas about the game than someone like you with an open mind. Also, having played soccer, you would see the tactics that have become common to both games, which would help your insight.

Heppell a slider????I wish he'd slide to the MFC.!!

I still have dreams that I'm playing in footy matches(though I'm 64!) I'm always found wanting for intestinal fortitude in the dreams, but do jag the odd 6 pointer!

I played for Uni Reds under legendary coach, Kenny Frencham(of "pair off in threes" fame). Our first year we were in the Metropolitan Football League, playing against Fawkner, Merlynston, Reservoir(before they joined the Ammos),Brunswick Districts, westgarth AllBlacks, etc They hated us Uni snobs and there were some pretty violent clashes. A few of my team mates were Demon supporters,Jim Smith, "Laughing"Alan hall, and Pat Smith( not the journo). I often wonder if any of my old team mates(or opponents) are Demonlanders.

Mitch Clark has been remarkably accurate shooting for goal for the Demons.BUT..........I'm fearful that he will not continue to kick so straight. He has a marked hook-foot ,swinging across , rather than through, the ball. So far the timing of his connection with the ball has been excellent, and the ball has flown straight. There is very little margin for error. I hope like hell I'm wrong, and I pray we'll get 25 games out of him this year!

There's a rumour Grundy's back is troublesome.

And what's Robbie Flower doing there?(back row 2nd from right)

I know it's totally irrelevant, but David Mackay is from a dyed-in-the-wool Demon supporting family.I'm sure they'd be rapt if he played for us.

I hope this is right. No doubt Paul Roos has a high opinion of this guy. See my thread on him in this section, which raised little interest.

I guess Roos would be well aware of Smith's potential(or lack thereof). Does anyone know his contract status? Ï suppose Sydney would also be well aware of his potential as an inside midfielder, but they never seem to take him out of defence. ps "Demoneyes..".....sorry to wake you, please don't waste your valuable time reading this.

Are there any readers out there who agree with my suggestion that Nick Smith(no.40 for Sydney),could become an inside midfielder?He's not overtly fast, but he's strong ,creative,and has excellent disposal skills.

He's the opposite of 426. He plays every game.(and plays them well)

Nick Smith really impresses me at the Swans. It seems to me he's not really given the kudos , responsibility or promotion he deserves at Sydney. He has a defensive role seemingly in the full back line, where he always seems to do a good job. I think he shows the strength, skill and discipline to be a midfielder. Any chance Roos could tempt him across?

Michael Clark,son of Dennis...one game only. I don't think the question refers to old combinations(McKenzie, Dowsing, Bob Johnson,etc, but refers to father-sons under the recent 100 game rule.

I feel sorry for Troy Davis. Undoubtedly earned a senior spot after consistent performances in defence for Casey. Inexplicably plays deep forward for the firsts. Tries his guts out in the unfamiliar role with minimal opportunities. Dropped and forgotten. I hope he does well somewhere else. I reckon he might mirror Kyle Cheney's mighty effort as a fringe player in a ?premiership list.

I feel sorry for Davis. Earned his spot in the firsts after consistent efforts in defence for Casey.When he's promoted, it's into the forward line. That would have been difficult for any young defender. I don't know whether he's up to AFL standard as a defender. Neither do our selectors.

This rumour is beginning to sound as if has a solid base.

While he was CEO their deplorable governance was in evolution. Is it fair to implicate him in this? Can the CEO indicate to the Board that the governance is poor? Does he just accept that and do what they say? He certainly hasn't been shy in commenting on OUR governance in his role at the MFC. I hope and pray PJ is as good as everyone seems to assume he is. The MFC can't survive any more body blows.

Rupturing his Achilles Tendon didn't help!