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There isn't a lot of future playing TC but playing him may increase team performance - which in turn would benefit the younger generation.

Has polled Coaches votes in 2 games as well. Agreee he's playing the role he's asked -but if results aren't going your looks very ineffective

a lot of people have Salo in their crosshairs on here. Obviously last month haven't been able to really study him in detail, so will keep an eye on him in particular this week.

i know its an obvious thing to say, but i was listening to the radio today and Jason McCartney (GWS Giants' List Manager) was talking about Aaron Cadman and saying how much of a luxury it was for his development to be playing alongside Jesse Hogan ( a mature forward etc). Mentioned how they didnt need to rush him etc and he could develop at his own pace. A real stark juxtaposition.

He's an assistant coach at Collingwood now as well. So perhaps its being paid a variety of ways.

IF he is gone, what should we get in return?

Vindication from my chief scout.

All this soccer talk had me thinking, what would my MFC team be. I'm a sucker for a 4-2-3-1 formation. Striker - Melksham CAM - Petracca - had to include him. Wingers - Langdon and Kozzy (inverted role) Double Pivot - Salem and Rivers Defence: I;d probaly play Xavier Lindsay and Jake Bowey as my wingbacks. Disco Turner would be a CB but not sure May has the mobility - so probably throw H back there too. GK: Lever. Gawn probably the better choice for Height but want better delivery from the back.

He’s clearly got talent, but hasn’t played more than 15 games in a season. I know players can be unlucky but we rolled the dice with McAdam and that hasn’t worked well (so far). You wouldn’t want to give up much for this either way

Re: Langford - was wondering this morning if there was anyone we could peel away from Essendon given the supposed angst some of them have at the club at present

I can see us winning our next 4 but losing the last 3. not sure what the learnings would be from this.

but we could be bad in two competitions

Cold weather, haven't played in Melbourne for a month - momentum all gone, 5 losses on the trot. I'll be there though

Pretty sure 4th umpire on field came in in 2023. Either way we have had 7 more charges than 2024 and there's still 8 more rounds of the season and finals to come.

Xerri a bit wobbly atm, No concussion test as yet, that would def help next week if he’s ruled out

Ignoring positions on the field for a minute, i do feel like we need a bit more upper echelon height on our list. Our only players at 199+ are Verrall, Fullarton, Campbell and Gawn. Using those same examples Collingwood still have Moore, Cameron and Cox at 200+ playing regularly plus Frampton and 2 others who are +200cm Saints have King, Marshall Howard at 199+ playing regularly and 2 other fellas who are 200+ But also in conclusion is was absolutely despicable seeing Butler kick that many against us.

Found it interesting the increase of charges; is it because the game is getting quicker and less contested? We've had the extra umpire for a while but it's still going up.

Think the only player not making melodramatic facial expressions last week was clarry, and that's cos his face was wrapped up

Did we make a blunder or was it a decision based on our list profile?

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Only 194cm! Give us a giant

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1819043/injury-report-spargo-to-test Marty Hore is gone for the season with a shoulder injury, love the fella, very unlucky but Jeeeez that has not gone to plan “He hurt his shoulder at the start of the game. He was able to continue playing, but it kept getting sorer, which is why he didn’t finish. Follow-up scans have shown he’s ruptured his biceps tendon in the shoulder, and after consulting with a surgeon, it’s been recommended that we get it repaired. “Unfortunately for Marty, we’re unlikely to see him again this season,” Griffith confirmed.

Was reading about umpire contact just before; It comes after a large increase in the number of incidents and charges for umpire contact in the past three years. In 2023, there were 20 charges for umpire contact across the season. Last year that increased to 56 charges, while there have been 60 charges already this season. Changed rules can now see repeat offenders heading to the tribunal.

Look there are definitely some things we need to fix at the club, but also at the end of the day in terms of Trade Targets and Free Agency - we're not a destination club and I'm not sure if we ever will be in my lifetime. There are just some clubs in the league that don't have the drawing power of some of the larger clubs. We end up having to pay overs for certain players or hope none of the big boys are circling. I know this is a little defeatist but i think it's realistic.

Disco all good? Hobbled around a bit late last game