Deemania since 56

Seems to be an element of altruistic superiority amongst some of our forum contributors. Noticed it several times - and it is not even 'black' humour, more like arrogance. Saty writes well and meaningfully. His opinion is respected and contributory.

I got into a Melb-Rich game back in 1960 for free! Tickets were issued at skool as I lived in the Richmond zone in Melb, in Malvern, and we had pies and pasties with heap'sa dead horse on top carried on trays by some of the greats and I remember Jack Dyer farnarkling around spilling soft drinks and cordial as he progressed through the crowd! But, I loved the Demons, even then....so it was a win, win, win and pretty special.

Elegantly posited, Skuit. Can you imagine Leigh Matthews tolerating such prejudice?

Oh, Ron will be happy ... one of our own, at No.31

Tough, ain't we?

There is little doubt that he would let us down come the new footy season. Let him recover - on the training and preparation side of things, Viney is a benchmark to all players across all clubs.

If need be - partially 'Yes'. Seen a good deal of footy in my time and strong at analysis. Certain elements of play and execution stick in one's mind as 'above average' or unexpectedly capable - even in a young 'un. Petty displays these characteristics....

Too right, he is quick. Remember his goal from the boundary line? The was no snap towards goal, that was a receive-'pick-up'- goalward glance-body positioning for impact-lightningly fast kick - and then a re-balance all mixed in with an initial shepherd for his teammate who could not acquire the ball in the massing crowd. All from inside a rapidly growing pack of both teammates and opposition players with a tagger on him, as well.

It does look like he is a great recruit for us. Agility is just as important as speed and he has that. Endurance to do it again and again and to recover quickly will be his test the the coming season. Very happy that he was picked up - and it is an indication of how much our recruiting respected the potential of those appearing to join MFC before his selection.

I'd reckon he would be much better than Oscar McD, right now!

Years ago, I heard Max coming off the ground at half-time, going crook at one of his roving types (un-named lest he be incriminated). He said something stern about the groundsman at the 'G, to his rover. Y'see, the rover had not got a kick before half-time and poor old Maxy had been tapping them down at every bounce and throw-in with effort, determination, corrections and intent but still the little bugger couldn't get a kick. He was saying to him: '...gotta talk to (the Groundsman) for not mowing the oval this week before the game. He left the grass too long for a short-arse like you to be seen all over the place.'

I wonder if many of these players poita mentions above will actually leave or be 'de-listed' as in most analyses, each is valuable and I suspect that they are just evaluating their game and contribution to the team from the perspective of being injured and 'out of play' for varying amounts of time. What this represents to me is a fierce desire to recover, completely and further develop their skills and attributes to play on with a fierce determination. This is the backbone of great sides - this determination and willingness to push further as integral parts of the 'group'. Therefore, I see these players being or becoming the 'essence' of the MFC from whence the history of being part of a great and successful team will come. True Grit, they call it.

Of course, why didn't I think of that?

A haircut would bring this all to fruition, given that the base model displays so much talent. Might even make him more speedy when he sees where he is going....

The 'inter-Staters' amongst us would just love to know how the team is performing after a couple of sessions have already passed and would love to know how the newbies are received and play/train with the regulars.

The optimism, no matter how irrelevant, is magnificent. How can we idle the minutes with such a gusto? Question: is OMcD a relative of yours?

Ah, the poet arises! What a refreshing spin on the evocation of a love for a game, a team and a discussion point.

Obvious gaps have been manned for development and depth, it seems. Each contribute to a more mobile team and with Goodwin's influences, should display and affect a greater competitive, defensive and attacking playing style.

Yeah, good, FDet

Agree in general with these summations, Faultydet, except with the Weideman tackle, bodywork or defensive pressure. He has always been a 'skirter', running around as if to pounce but never doing much about it. He does need to build his upper body, considerably and to be able to deliver body contact interferences in order to acquire the ball, a tap-on to advantage or to shield/screen a more agile teammate's pathway forward. Time with Casey will be invaluable to him.

Like this team selection of yours, Clint Bizkit.

MFC finishes 2nd after Premiership loss Petracca kicks 53 goals for the season Hogan breakout year Win game against North Melbourne Delisted: Vince, Wagner, Kennedy-Harris, Kent (sadly) Oliver runner-up in Brownlow and 2 in a row best and fairest at MFC Keilty stars across season, as does Maynard and Fritsch Oscar traded for another ruck / utility option Watts kicks winning goal for Port Adel against Melbourne in home & away season Weidemann traded to Collingwood

Close thread, move on ... some will miss him, others will not.

Agreed and after all, it is not going to be drafted players that win you a finals berth or a flag, it is going to be those you recently acquired beforehand, and those who - through experience and understanding - develop, together.

When we were talking about the showers shyness at other clubs, I just presumed that this was unstated 'tinea' detritis about his person but now he is signed on, I have been assured that this has now cleared up and he is raring to go. He has even enrolled in a course in modern language, reads well now, including other attribute developments to meet those standards expected of him. See, your motivation was outstanding in more than one regard. Even CityDee (above) has commented as further proof that he '...looks to have a good turn of foot...', which in itself regarding the above, now-unmentionable ailment is a definite sign of his positive change and readiness. Good onyer, Redleg.