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Josh Gabelich has just reported that the paperwork has been submitted to the AFL for Culley to be a Melbourne player.

George based on what? Purely cause he’s a small forward? Because if that’s the reason, I’m sure there’s plenty more and better options around the state leagues than him. Lots of chatter for someone who has proved next to nothing. I’ve been to a few trainings and seen him do some flashy things but he isn’t near consistent enough and doesn’t do the defensive stuff and that is apparently the knock on him.

I think he more so said I don’t know why the deadline is before every club has played the practice game because that’s not ‘fair’. But because it’s not hawthorn in that situation he’d rather the deadline not be extended.

A bit outside the box but Jack Henderson did start his vfl career as a small defender and he mentioned that the other day too. Could come into Melbourne’s thoughts with Sharp kicking the goals he did.

Feel like Culley is being mis profiled. He is 194cm and 94-96kgs. He’s a big mid. Kolt isn’t that nor is he that type of player.

Article states that all clubs were contacted and supported the idea because it should be fair game for every club (re all clubs getting a practice match before the window shuts). Good to see the AFL being proactive.

Jay Clark is now reporting that the AFL will open up the SSP period for this week so Melbourne and Carlton can sign replacement players.

Hopefully a shorts sponsor is on the way

I don’t think so either but the way 14 other teams had the chance to sign players before their match simulations whereas Carlton, St Kilda, Melbourne and North didn’t makes at the very least an argument/case for a player to be signed. Because it’s not *fair* that those clubs could play their practice matches.

The only reason we have a small chance of potentially being granted exemption to get a replacement player in is because Carlton are trying to do the same. If it was just us, no chance but them? They usually get their way.

He’s playing in the practice game against Freo barring a setback in training this week. He’ll be fine for Round 1.

Yep. Spot on.

Still think it lacks a tall. When JVR goes into the ruck our forward line is fairly uncompetitive. One of Johnson or Jeffo will have a spot in Round 1 imo. (Or Tmac back and Petty forward)

If he is playing in our side in any capacity I’m of some concern to be honest. Does some nice things but too many errors come with it. With 8-9 players who *will* come back into our side surely he would be pushed to the end of the emergency list.

Does Bont have ‘pace’? That’s who Langford reminds me of in the way he moves and kicks the footy. don’t think it’ll be an issue for him. Gonna be a Star.

The AFL had no sympathy with the Angus Brayshaw situation last season when he retired on the eve of the season and the SSP window had just shut. Unfortunately there’ll be no exceptions.

I think overall we played well in tough conditions against an extremely poor side. A lot of our young guys stood up and strutted their stuff against North best 22 regulars. Competition for spots this year will be tight and almost ferocious. Which is brilliant

‘Impressed’ would be exaggerating but I think for his first competitive hit out with the “big boys” he showed enough. Had shots on goal, showed some ground level work and got his hands to it. Always room to improve for a young key forward but with an actual run at it I think he’ll play games at senior level this year and kick goals with better players around him. (Considering who we were missing).

Harsh on Jefferson🤔

Would think Lindsay is a certainty too. He is all class.

On the tv coverage it looked like he pointed more to the inside of his knee rather than the outside. (Which would be a good sign if it was a medial not an acl)

That’s absolutely rotten luck for Andy. Hopefully nothing serious 😢

Harry Sharp the small forward. Absolute bonus considering he can play on the wing too.

North would be alarmed by this considering they’re nearly 95% full strength whereas we have 8-9 of our best out. Best being the majority of the absolute A graders.

On the Dees app, Henderson is listed as our number 43 👍🏼