Dee Dee

Many, many of you will have met or know of Dudley Phillips not just through his weekly raffle for the club but also through his unstinting support for the MFC. Sadly Dudley passed away today aged 91. RIP.

I understand that last year (and in previous years) MFC did not have enough support staff to properly supervise the weights sessions. However apparently one of the benefits of an increase in support staff is the ability to keep a watchful eye on the various training sessions. Neeld, Craig and Misson are not fools and I'm sure they are accutely aware of what's going on in and around the club: who's pulling his weight and who isn't! We shall all have a very good idea of who's a slacker and who isn't by the end of November!

I remember David Neitz kicking a bag (5? 6?) on Matthew Scarlett at the MCG some years ago. It does happen! However it was a shocker from #8 yesterday. That intercepted chip (pun) kick being the worst!

I'm with you on that! He's got the potential to be a real crowd puller (and game winner too)!!!

Ablett is IMHO the best player in the AFL and for me was the best player on the ground today. Even if he did drop of a little after half time every posession was used effectively and with skill. His old man was great but he's better!

6: Howe 5: Grimes 4: Jones 3: Green 2: Sylvia 1: Tapscott

Wasn't he a premiership player with Hawthorn?

The MCC supports a number of "Sporting sections", they include Tennis, Golf, Target Shooting, Baseball, Bowls, Hockey, Lacross, Squash, Royal Tennis and of course Cricket. I believe each section is almost or possibly even fully self administered by its members with little help from the MCC itself. The MFC gets some help from the MCC but the MFC must show that it is correctly administered to obtain ongoing support. (At least that's what I understand: if anyone has additional information please correct me). And I think that applies to each and every sporting section.

I certainly wouldn't be getting rid of Brad Green. He's past his prime but he certainly has something to offer after 250 games. I'm not saying he would still be in our best 18 but his experience and the fact that he's played finals ( and a grand final) is invaluable to an inexperienced mob like ours!

The above for me please (except 2 votes to Tom McDonald)! Super effort from Martin with no back up available!

My thoughts as well. In with the new and out with the old! And how is Scotch going in the Amo's?

6: Jones 5: Sylvia 4: Watts - sorry to you detractors but we (my friends and I- one of whome is a former MFC player) thought he was good. 3: Nicholson 2: Martin 1: Frawley And a special mention to Spencer.

I remember seeing Spencer in a practice match at Princess Park about 3 years ago (against ???). He looked to be very agressive then and he looked it yesterday. (quite un-Melbourne like I must say)!!!!! And yesterday he seemed to improve considerably as the game went on. It was good to see. But Husain Bolt he aint!

I'm sure you could add Howe to that list (and probably Tom McDonald). Plus - long term- Max Gawn I think.

According to Neeld, and quoted in todays "Age" Davey is a required player and only his lack of 4 quarter fitness is holding him back! He also has a year of his contract to run!

Steve, being a VP is in line to be the next (or possibly the one after the next) president of the MCC! He won our best and fairest award in 1981!

I happened to be on level 4 of the MCC at 1.15 pm last Monday and witnessed a very nice little ceremony: the opening of the "Robert Flower Terrace Bar" and the "David Neitz Terrace Bar". The ceremony was performed by MCC vice president, Steve Smith. Other MCC committee members, Don McLardy, Robby, David and quite a number of former players were in attendance - I was standing next to Rod Grinter! Robert Flower's brother Tom was also there and Robby spoke fondly about them playing together for the Dee's. Steve Smith of course a 200 game player for the club was very effusive in his praise for both men. He even fantasized about kicking a perfect pass from full back to Robby on the wing, Robby weaving and baulking around six or seven opposition players then delivering a perfect pass to David at full forward. David naturally slots it "perfectly"! Steve did mention that when he first saw a very skinny, frail looking Robby arrive at the club he, and others thiought Robby wouldn't last more than a few weeks. It was nice to see the MCC committee decide to honour to great MFC champs in this way. Both Terrace Bars are on level 4 in the MCC members area. Pleasant places to enjoy a beer on a warm day!

6: Tom McDonald 5: Nathan Jones 4: Sam Blease 3: Jared Rivers 2: Mitch Clark 1: Jordie McKenzie

I don't think John was ever on the board but over the years he fought hard for the Cricket Club (and it was the Cain government that insisted the MCC admit female members). John Cain is an honorary life member of the Melbourne Cricket Club.

Sitting on level 4 in the MCC section was certainly no fun. Abuse and vitriol flying everywhere! And I always thought the Melbourne v Hawthorne game was the "Leafy Eastern Suburbs Derby" !

6: Jones, he is becoming an elite midfielder and last night he was superb. 5: T McDonald, in only his 6th game. He will have his ups and downs, but in a couple of years - wow!!! 4: Rivers, the tooooo much, toooo unfairly maligned. Seems to get to the right spot all the time. 3: Jordy McKenzie, you added a bit of extra spice to the game, I thought Goddard was going to lose "it" last night, and just about did! 2: Magner, tough bastard!!! 1: Grimes, but for his disposal !!!!! Jamar, Mooloney and even Morton + to all And Sylvia was better for the run. ps: but we still lost and I'm still not satisfied.

"Copped a bit"! Sheesh half the people on this site wanted him delisted after his 2nd year! I was most impressed with young Tom last night, the kid's a real trier and it paid off!

The MFC re-joined the MCC as a sporting section a couple of years ago. Surely as a Cricket Club member you were aware of this!

Unfortunately the history of the football club is inexorably linked to that of the cricket club and that's a fact we must live with. Anyone who supports the Dee's and would like to become a cricket club member put your name down now! Yes it takes maybe 20 or more years it's well worth the effort. I have a friend who became a member at the age of 68. He put his name down when he was 50! He reckons he has maybe 15 to 20 years of membership to enjoy! Better late than never (and he's a Carlton supporter).

6: Jones 5: Watts 4: Clark 3: Bate 2: Frawley 1: Moloney Special mention Magner, Howe.