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So, are you saying, we play the best 22 week in week out, even at the cost of long term injury?

He was an assistant at Richmond, But in terms of your question, I would suggest the point is moot. He's be in an around elite AFL environments for a considerable period, so I reckon he might know just a wee bit more than most on here. In any event, my basic question is, if we are to manage players, then when should that be?

King has played just a few more games of elite footy than most of us on here.

This morning, on Gerard Whately's segment, the "Means Test", David King suggested that Melbourne need to start looking at strategically resting players, with a view to cranking up again, in the last 3rd of the season. Given that many of us on here, think that Maxy is either carrying an injury or is just tired, Fritta, only just recently had surgery on a broken hand and by his recent standards, was ordinary against the Swans. Gus is not going particularly well. Both Kozzie and Dogga are young and almost certainly need a rest before the home and away is over. Despite word from the club to the contrary, Trac must be sore after collecting a corky right on the siren Is David King right? Should we tank.... sorry..."manage" our core group now, or wait a bit longer? I want to beat Carltank more than anything this week. After that, let's see. Your thoughts?

Seeing Barass on the big screen singing the theme song brought a tear to my eye. For those like me, who are over 60, I'll take this anytime......Ugly win or not. But geez, there are some of you on here that need to take a chill bill and FFS calm down. If I relied on this site for updates, I would have thought we were getting belted. We would have lost a game like this last year. The one I really want is next week..... please... we used to be the Carltank's biartch. Time to give it back big time.

This thread is evidence of why Cornes has the modus operandi that he does as a sports broadcaster shock jock. He would be loving this. Trac's long term contract is a gamble, yes, but this signing is bigger than the contract itself, in terms of what it means to our marketing, attracting and retaining sponsors and increasing membership numbers and membership retention. In other words, revenue generation. Look beyond the contract and see the bigger picture.

In the context of the recent signings of Salem, Oliver, Gawn and Viney, this is huge for a club, which used to have a habit of shooting itself in the foot. This shows solidarity. The current administration is showing foresight and evidencing that the 'brotherhood', which currently and clearly exists within this group, is priceless. Of course, some naysayers will deride the length of tenure and money contained within the contract, but none of us can possibly know what the fine print says. I am rapt with this. Go you Mighty Demons.

I was there in '64. That's how old I am, but like most on here, my heart has been too often broken since that time. However, from what I have seen, so far this year, this is a group willing to go into battle for each other, are brothers in arms and simply love each other. Over the course of this year, there may be performances, when we collectively say.............. WTF was that? Inevitably, we will lose games before the home and away season is finished. But despite the pain over history, my view is we start to believe, support the boys/club and let's turn out in maximum numbers...... rules permitting. Again, since '64, I have never seen a Melbourne team, which seems so inexorably welded as one.Let's hope from here, the 'injury' gods are kind to us. Go you Mighty Demons!!!!!

The truth is the most cogent defence against a defamation suit. Robbo. Robbo. ROBBO. Are you awake???. Man, why are you jibbering?

2 key players out. The Weed and Browny playing a significant part in the 2's. Surely we can go on from here? I am appealing to the ghost of Norm Smith. The Red Fox. Let it go mate. We all love you, but it's time.

As a Dees supporter for 54 years, should I now believe? 5 to zip. Not a pretty win, but our guys stumped up when it mattered. Should I dare to believe now?..... Well...I continue to dream. Dad, this might be our year. Love ya. #myheartbeatstrue

Really? REALLY?

The Max Factor. I like it. Apologies to those not old enough to remember.

I thought Jones, while not accomplished, was the: Ultimate team player. A great job in my view

Photo from the Age article.

Given the changes at the top and Ms Roffey's background, could this.......finally..... be it? https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/caulfield-racecourse-unveils-570m-sports-entertainment-precinct-plan-20210413-p57iu8.html

As per my previous post. I am not saying anything more.

Even higher than that. I'm saying no more.

Admin....Senior

Watch this space. Strong mail that there is another major change in the wind.

Have I? You trotted out the PC prhase. I get the import of your message. My question was not directed at your post, rather it was directed to those that try to defend banal argument by using the term, " political correctness".

Can someone define that the term "political correctness" for me please. If it means, questioning the accepted status quo, then I am certainly "politically correct". Are you listening Peggy O'Neill? The use of the term "political correctness" usually is proffered, when someone has run out of rational argument.

Absolutely. Redemption for him. A great game I thought.

Hawkins has priors. Did not not need to swing his arm back.

Umpires no idea.