Bring-Back-Powell

Yes, in the long run, I hope we lose this match. The better result in the long run is to lose no doubt about that. However not nearly as much as whats at stake for Carlton. I'll give you a similar example in round 22 2003. I knew that if we lost to Sydney we'll get a priority pick. But why the hell did I go to the game hungry and desperate for a win? Its because I love the feeling of a win. It makes your night/weekend/week. I know its more beneficial to lose this game, but while at the MCG, will you honestly shout out "Oh [censored] another goal to the Dees. I can't stand us being 6 goals ahead". Yes its better to lose this game, but I'm not an advocate of cheering the other team in a home and away game. Hopefully we can somehow knock off Freo, Or Carlton negotiate the Kangaroos (probably more likely) so this discussion will then be irrelevent

Captain - Brad Green VC - Jones, McLean, Bruce Coach - Damien Hardwick Delisted - Warnock, Ward, Neville, Bizzell, C Johnson, Hughes (rookie), Bode (rookie) Retired - Brown, Traded - Miller First draft pick - Cale Morton (Claremont) Footy Manager - Alan Jeans 07 Bluey - Jimmy McDonald

JJC, Will you be going to this match? And if so will you be cheering on Carlton?

Agree with that. Carlton have way more to lose by winning. And I can't physically go to a home and away game hoping my beloved Dees lose. Just won't happen.

A gun of the highest order!!! Will be much better than that Brock bloke.

Yeah I'm starting to think Jones could be more of an inspiring captain than McLean in the long term. He just has to work on his 'frees against' tally.

Carlton have more to lose if they win...if that makes sense I actually wouldn't mind a win in this game. Be nice to go into the off season with a win under the belt.

Robbo I can understand, but why Neita? He was in our top 3 best players V Collingwood, and looked as fit as he's been all year.

57K. Dee fans still won't rock up.

Sydney or Port would be the least bitter pill to swollow. Can't stand Geelong, plus would love it if they chocked again. Be jealous if Hawthorn won it as they haven't done the finals hard yards. Kangaroos winning would be a fluke and an embarrasment for all the others. You wouldn't hear the end of it if Collingwood won it. Eagles won it last year. Time for someone else.

Lynden Dunn. Our new excitement machine in the midfield.

Hey Dees_rule, I umpire in the EFL Under 18's on Saturday, did Divi 2 last week, Divi 1 this week. Just wondering what level you do?

What a joy its been watching the great man over the years. For anyone that cares, his early milestones occured in dismal MFC performances. 50th game - Round 6 1995 V Adelaide (AAMI). 2 goal loss. Dees hadn't won a game till that point, and had ownershipof the game up until the last 10 minutes or so. 100th game - Round 17 1997 V Collingwood(MCG). In a dismal year, this game was no exception as we slumped to 3-14. Dees had an early lead but somehow fell asleep in the second half and were spanked by 9 goals. 150th game - Round 13 2000 V Carlton (MCG). What a horrible way to celebrate your 150th as we got blown off the park by 98 points. Was certainly the low light of our wonderful 2000 season. 200th game - Round 20 2002 V Western Bulldogs (MCG). Finally a fitting milestone game for Neita that was worth celebrating as the Dees consolidated their spot in the finals with a 17 point win with the great man kicking 7. One of the MFC's great days of 2002. 250th game - Round 3 2005 V Geelong (MCG). Another magnificent night for the MFC and Neita as he surpassed 500 goals, thrashed Matty Scarlett (5 goals) and celebrated his 250th with an 8 goal win. The Dees were in hot form (3-0) at that point which prompted a certain ex-president to declare that current MFC side as the best sice 64' - We all know what happened after that

Geez, we'll have quite a team in if all those blokes get through. Thought Bruce was 2 weeks away.

Keep him. One of the rare MFC players who has a sharp edge about him, as well as the exciting X-factor Make his contract performance based, so Byron can't afford to stuff up again (he has about 5 kids to feed!!!) Delist Warnock, Ferguson, Ward, Neville while Brown will retire. Blokes like Holland, Pickett and Jamar will be on the borderline.

Win them all thanks! We'll still get an awesome pick in the draft (3), end the season on a 4 game winning streak (although Freo over there will be almost impossible) and end a shocking season on a great note. I'll take no satisfaction if we lose to Carlton in round 22...if the prority pick is off the table for us.

Geez he kicked some bags in 96!

When you get 5 votes in the Herald Sun and BOG, its highly unlikely you'll be dropped. Brown we'll be there for the big occasion.

Awesome!!! What an opportunity. I'll be moving to Seattle mid next -year. Where will you be based?

*Waits for a response from Rhino Richards, Old 55, Jaded etc*

Yes thats right folks! The 'Black Dog' from the Age "Expert Tipsters" has spoken. He's predicting a Melbourne win this week over the Doggies. When the Black Dog speaks everyone stands up and takes notice. Well anyway, now thats cleared lets go through the usual questions. Are you going? Yes Crowd? 23,287 Result? Dogs by 29 pts MFC Best Player? T Johnstone MFC leading goal kicker? Davey 3

All the best! Where are you heading off to? I'm getting emotional as I type, getting a mention in your farewell tribute

I'd actually think Robbo or the 'kid' would be in more doubt.

Yeah he'll play I would've thought. Adds a bit of class to an ordinary midfield at the moment. Might free up McLean a little as TJ warrants a tag.

The word is that Buckley will go through his last major fitness test ever today. If he passes it, he'll play VFL this week and return for the Coll V Melb (just our luck :angry: Neitz's 300th gets overshadowed by the return of Buckley) If he fails, career over.