Dee Dee

That's fine DR It'll make interesting reading in about 16 weeks time. Also what about some extra coaching by the Choir of Hard Knocks - teach the lads to perform in front of a crowd with dignity and passion (and on $150 a week) (by the by I hope you don't mind a correction but, it's Ku not Klu).

DR, I really think you're beeing a bit harsh on Weetra. I thought he was OK. First game with this rabble, if it was me I'd have asked the coach to excuse me at half time because I wanted to go down to Sandy and play with some good young players. He stuck it out and played well enough to get a game next week.

Agree, PJ tried all day. I also thought Weetra did quite well - i.e. he at least had a go! Otherwise, the worst performance by a Melbourne team in probably 30 years!

I would like to applaud Mr Valenti for so thoroughly entering into the spirit of reconciliation.

I remember before Dunn was drafted he played CHB in junior comp! Please correct me if I'm wrong. Also (as an aside) I remember someone saying that he had a reputation as something of a hothead before he came to the Dee's. Anyway he certainly seems quite cool and calm thesedays. But, I'm not sure he will be seen in the opening match, apparently has a bit of a niggle in the hamstring or groin area. Neitz also out of contention I believe.

Frawley has played just 9 games for the MFC as an 18 year old (he turned 19 in September). Watching him last season I was delighted by his general agility and attack on the ball. And most of all his general enthusiasm. Frawley has the height, 193 cm, for the job but at last seasons end weighed well under 90 kg. so weight was a problem. Now, after 9 games I'm not expert enough to say he'll be a top class FB or just an average one. But if in a few years time he is anywhere near as good as his uncle was - that'll be good enough for me. I remember hearing SOS say that in his opinion a full back took years to develop, maybe 60 games or more, so the kid shouldn't be judged just yet. The same goes for Garland. However I've seen little of him so I cannot comment further. And didn't we recruit Stefan Martin as a potential KP backline player? So for the future we seem to have a few options. As for Nathan C., he's a journeyman filling a hole. Fun to watch, a bit of a character and someone who when on song holds down the FB position quite well. But he's very inconsistent and too often looks lost when the going is tough. We can do better IMHO.

Well no! Sure he's a great player but I would suggest that over the past 150 years we've had a few greater players than David. However given the importance of the year ahead (and the symbolism implied), Neitz should have the honour of leading the club again. So I hope he stays on as captain for one more year. And after that - well I also hope there are enough players in the team who are considered 'captain' material for there to be a bit of a fight for the job!

Remember our first game last season against Geelong? Cam Mooney cutting us up? Who went on to him in third term and stopped him? PJ that's who!

Sorry...I think it's bluddy awful! Our colours are Red and Blue not Silver, Red and Blue. We should come up with a variation on our normal jumper and not shell out to some graphic designer wanting to add to her/his portfolio (conjecture yes - but I wonder) <_<

Glad you raised this topic. I received only one mag. and that was near the beginning of the year. Normally, if I remember correctly we receive three copied each year (beginning, middle, end of year). So, what happened this year? I don't know. Gee - you'd think Steve Harris as an ex "Age" editor could whip out a couple of editions in his spare time!!! As for the little year book called this year the "MelbourneFC 2007 Almanac", I didn't receive one with my 2007 subs package so I went to one of the MFC sales booths at the MCG early on in the season and requested and received a copy. As an aside, I notice the Essendon , Carlton, Bulldogs and (that black and white mob) magazines sold in many news agencies around Melbourne. Why not ours? Spread the word, especially next year our (not the AFL's) 150th.

Wow - the return of Brian Dixon and Joe Gutnick

In that early game against Geelong last season PJ was moved onto Cam Mooney sometime in the second half. Mooney had been dominating and Johnson, while not beating him outright at least kept him quiet. People say he isn't fast but on that day he kept pace with Mooney and was able to spoil and harass quite effectively. I thought then that he could make an effective backman - still do. (Or to put it another way - could be used effectively on the backline) Johnson is to my mind a more rounded player than Jamar offering the team more options, forward, back and in the ruck. I noticed last season how well he presented himself at kick ins and how the kicker often took the option of going for Johnson. Obviously a sign that his team mates had confidence in him and his marking. In 2006 his overhead marking was (to say the least) poor. Last season it improved dramatically. He is still not a strong overhead mark, however given that improvement between the 06 and 07 seasons I believe there is every reason to be hopeful of further improvement leading up to the 2008 season.

I believe he was a Melbourne supporter as a kid (like someone else we know eh!) I don't think he'd be a bad pickup as a coach because he does know his football!!!

Worst I've ever seen. Took my daughter and she was appalled! Bring back the all dancing all singing kids.

Correct. Todd Viney was seen by some as an "interim" captain but he did a damn good job (and I think he was over 30 when he got it)! It's Green or J.Mac for me. Both are worthy.