Bring-Back-Powell

Nicholson, but I wouldn't mind seeing Couch elevated. I like the idea that he's a clearance king.

I'm only interested in this if we get rid of the Darwin game. 1 home game outside Vic is enough.

If Seller can be half the player of the great Simon Godfrey, then we've got one heck of a player up our sleeve!

Is Bail ever not injured?

I don't get it with Sylvia. So he is struggling to run, but was recently available to play in the Irish series. Would have he been suspended if he was unavailable for the series, but still fled the scene of accident [censored]?

Agree with Watts getting a rocket. I know he was tired towards the end of the year, but his last few games were garbage. I think he was only averaging 10 or so touches and having next to no impact. He needs to raise the bar so much more for a no 1 draft pick. He was good in the middle of the season though.

Dunn missed a critical shot as well late in that game.

Melbourne v Bulldogs 1988 circa round 19 at the MCG. We lost by a couple of goals but have virtually no memory of it as I was only 6. Anyone recall this game?

Anyone with a beautiful kick is welcome in the team. Certainly his main strength.

I reckon TS will be skipper, and was one of the key factors in getting him there.

Same number as his draft pick. I hope he's consistent best 22 next year, but imagine he'll be in and out of the side due to inconsistency at this stage.

That's awesome news!! I love the fact that they're not charging extra for the new channel and that the ch 7 games are shown on Fox without the ads.

What was Bailey expecting? A 3 year contract extension?

Copped a lot of crap on this site, but looked half decent in those 09 games. A pity injury ruined him as pick 8 rucks don't grow on trees.

Hurley is better than Watts as of today. How could you argue otherwise?

Agree with the opening poster. Bailey had a 16% winning record because of that red jacket....

Can see him becoming a quiet achiever that slips under the guard of the opposition. I bet not many opposition fans have heard of him. Really like his pace, but his disposal needs a lot of work. I have him in my best 22 for next year.

There will be one or two flogs that won't be able to help themselves.

Will anyone be booing James McDonald if he plays?

Col Sylvia suspended Rd 1 - according to Robbo's twitter - plus $5k fine, and must attend grog classes.

So far we have: Rd 1- Melbourne v Brisbane MCG Rd 9 - Melbourne v port Darwin Rd 11- melbourne v Collingwood MCG Rd 12- bye Rd 13- Melbourne v GWS Etihad or MCG Rd 21- Gws v Melb Blacktown Rd 23 - Freo v Melbourne Subi, last round

I suppose the game will be played before our June break so that's a positive. Round 9 v Port , Darwin Round 10 v Gold Coast MCG Round 11 v Collingwood MCG Rd 12 - bye Rd 13- v Gws, MCG The above would be a decent outcome.

Not sure if I'd rather play Port or GC in Darwin. Poor result playing it May as we will have no bye either side of the game. Hope we play Geelong at Skilled the next week (as we'll lose regardless and can rest players) or host Gold Coast at the G.

Herald Sun reckons we have Freo over there in the final round. AFL assuming we won't play finals so travel won't be an issue.

I like it how the Micky mouse mini games are interstate while the full games v hawks and pies are here at Etihad. Strange that no nab cup games will be on free to air.