David-Demon

Heck, why don't we just bring in the Casey side then ?

Surely Dunstan must be a chance next week if we are thinking of dropping Chandler ? ( who I really like for all the reasons above)

Does Judd automatically get upgraded now he has signed a contract.? OR is he still on the Rookie list ?

Just a question: ( through ignorance I suspect) Is Judd still considered a "Rookie" now he is playing the elite level ? and is he upgraded to the Senior list ?

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1305603/demons-set-to-host-open-training-session-in-adelaide

One day and 85 minutes. The training session is on Friday at 2:30 pm @ Nth Adelaide Oval.

You gotta give Essendon some credit afterall they blooded Melks and Hibbo who have been great additions to the Demon 22 over the years.

Maybe good for a first round pick swap plus player next draft ......with a really low Team.

Maybe Hunty could help us as well.....

looks like BBB, Hibbo and Lever have some issues as well. I feel that our strength is in our backup Casey players and I would not risk these guys if not fully fit.

My 2 Bobs worth says:- IN Kickett (for sure) and rest BBB But guys what about the games of Tomlinson and Howes Sunday. They were electrifying.

WTF

Your question has merit but I think we need to remind ourselves who we are playing and at what level despite the relatively unknown factors as to how good Sth Melb are this year. So indoctrinating JVR in this game I think is not a wise move. I would therefore seek experience in the form of JJ and / or Tomlinson. Save JVR for a lower / lesser team indoctrination . We cannot afford to gamble and also lose 4 points. But we need Maysie back for sure.

One change: Gawn out - Srawbs in...

What you been dwinkin man ?? - Hunter...!!!!! Give me a break...

would you really want to drop McVee. Just think the confidence booster of another game may set him up for a life time of Demonisism.

Rumors about May ?? anyway JJ should get a game ahead of McVee or Laurie. BUT call me wrong cause McVee and Laurie are playing in the best 22

Whilst I agree with your theory my suggestion is that it takes many years for the increase in game attendance flows through. To me it is a generational change where Parents buy tickets for the children for the reasons you state then when the children get indoctrinated into the Melbourne "way" they then purchase their own and then their families tickets. If you look at the likes of Richmond and to a lesser extent Carlton they have had strong memberships for years built off the appearances they have had in the top "eight"

My five best are: 1. Barassi 2. Stynes 3. Flower 4. (a) Dixon 5. Gawn 5. (a) Lyon

He would but not if we are playing in W,A. at that time.

Who wore Number 6 in the 1958 Grand Final please. Asking for a friend...

So missing as far as I can see are: Viney, (inj) Fritsch, (inj) Salem, (inj) Tomlinson, ?? Rivers, (wonder why ?) Dunstan and J Smith of the "worthy" to be selected otherwise I like the strength of the squad. anyone wish to add to my concerns ?

Unfortunately the Media are not interested in facts but sensationalising the news so they get Media attention and newspapers sold. Look what they have done to Kozzie of late.

𝐂𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐏 Kane Cornes reckons Port have been “working on” Kozzy Pickett for over 12 months and that they remain “cautiously optimistic” about landing him. It’s really exhausting seeing the unnecessary angst that the media can create among supporters. Other than Cornes spouting this story with his own self-interest at play, there’s been little chatter from anyone else. Not to mention, that the last we heard from the Melbourne camp on the matter was from Tim Lamb in October saying: “Any talk about Kozzy leaving is absolutely ludicrous. We love Kozzy, Kozzy loves us.” In The Age as recently as February 14, Jon Pierik reported that Melbourne are “increasingly confident” Kozzy would sign a new contract. Steer clear; don’t be led down Kane’s rabbit hole

That was because players back then never brushed their teeth before a game so breathing on BBB brought anger of the smell of bad breathe to the Umpires . It's a new AFL rule now that players have to clean their toothy pegs before a game. Rule: 1423.6 para 535