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Report from Matt Clinch on ABC is that there were injury concerns over Paddy Cross and Jake Melksham but they’re back on as Ethan Stanley goals from a free in the pocket.

Hard to do when he’s in the hands of the trainers.

Adam Treloar is a seasoned player and probably the dominant player on the ground at the moment for the Doggies.

For those who like to vent in advance, today’s umpires are Daniel Johanson, John Howorth, Nathan Williamson and Brent Wallace.

There’s a note hidden away in the place where these teams were announced:- * The above positions are based on jumper numbers and are not indicative of starting positions for the g

Great. Each club has selected two different teams. 😀 I'm going for the team KC put up. Max Heath in the ruck at 204cm sounds more feasible than Heath as hbf🤣 Perfectly sums up the shambles that is the VFL.

Teams for tomorrow’s VFL games have been announced. Teams for all remaining games will be published from 12:30pm tomorrow.

The AFL website article The VFL recruits set to take 2026 by storm discusses the prominent new players coming into the competition in 2026 and mentions two of Casey’s newcomers.

Collingwood copping plenty of flak over their perceived forward crisis ~ At

The game can be viewed live on the ABC, ABC iview and the AFL website from 12.05pm on Saturday.

RHETT MCLENNAN ON EVERY CASEY RECRUIT (from CodeSports) Tairon Ah-Mu: "He was a Dandenong Stingray last year and he's a big, strong key forward, very hard to stop when the ball's put out in front of him. Good finisher too." Miller Bergman: "He's been cruelled by injury - it cut short his AFL career at North - but he's a highly skilled half-back and distributes the ball with class and poise. Hopefully we'll see him in May." Braedyn Bowden: "A hard-working boy from Berwick. He's strong, a hard leader and honest at contest." Luke Cheffers: "He was at Gippsland last year. He's only 18 but he's already played 46 or 47 games of senior footy. He was playing for Yinnar when he was 15. He's as hard as a cat's head and he was third in our best and fairest last year, behind the No. 1 draft pick and the Morrish Medallist. He's a specialist small forward who plays up high. And he plays it naturally. His form against Box Hill - he had 22 touches, kicked two goals and had tackles - was very exciting." Luis D'Angelo: "He's a high-IQ inside midfielder who's come from Traralgon. He's got lightning hands and he's very good in close." Tahj De La Rue: "Tahj is also from Berwick. He's a tough half-back and midfielder with a neat left foot." Jehi Esler: "Jehi's a tall but speedy defender. He's good in the contest but also quick across the ground." Xavier Hampton: "Xavier is very athletic and plays at half-forward. He's got strong ties to Melbourne through family members Ricky Mentha and Kozzy Pickett." Sam Hoghton: "A high-flying utility. He can play tall or small and he's good on either side of the body." Louis Hodder: "Out of the Dandenong Stingrays. He's a dangerous wing and forward, with deceptive agility and very neat skills." Marcus Krasnadamskis: "Marcus is a super-athletic young ruckman and he'll split his time between Eastern Ranges and Casey." Luamon Lual: "He's joined the club straight from Essendon AFL. Lual's a hardworking and speedy half-back and wing, very competitive, and he's looking to reignite his AFL career." Nate Pipicelli: "Nate's a tough-as-nails utility. He plays taller than what he is and he can be a threat up forward or down back. His first three weeks of VFL footy have been super." Clancy Pope: "Clancy is a very tough inside-mid with neat skills who has come us to from Nar Nar Goon." Jasper Russell: "A super-fit small defender, good by foot and fifficult to play against." Jobe Scapin: "Jobe's from Inverloch-Kongwak. He was always a highly talented kid and he played at Power. He hasn't really had a good run with injury but he's a nice mover and a nice size. He plays that half-forward link role very well and kicked three against Box Hill. He's showing some good skill." Joel Scholtes: "Another Traralgon boy. He's a deceptive half-back, good left-foot who loves an intercept mark." Toby Sinnema: "Toby is one of the boys we recruited from the Stingrays. He's a classy wingman and half-back, very good left foot, and dangerous going forward." Ethan Stanley: "He had a fantastic preseason at Hawthorn and he's looking to set the VFL on fire. He'll play midfield and wing." Harry Tatterson: "Harry was at the Power last year. I like him as a speedy half-back and wing. He's good off both sides and he's very tough to play against." Jonah Walker: "Another from Gippy Power. He can play across half-back as an intercept defender and he's very powerful and strong for a young man."

I'm fascinated by the fact that this thread was opened on February 8 2020 with the following words ... "I know this topic has been done to death but ... "

Guys - please give a shout out for the upcoming Devil’s Advocate function as per the thread on Demonland. The function is on Wednesday 25 March 2026 in the legal precinct and the featured guests are Steven King, Steven Smith and Paul Guerra.

I’m a little on the late side coming to the party here but it’s my pleasure to report that one of the club’s supporter groups, the Devil's Advocates are making a comeback after a few years in recess with a major function - a dinner to be held on 25 March 2026 in the legal precinct of the CBD. The group consists of people from the legal fraternity including solicitors, barristers, judges, paralegals, court and legal office staff, law graduates and law students and retired lawyers like me. I’m not sure about this but the group might include past guests of His Majesty (upon application only😃). Special guests at the dinner will be Steven King, Steven Smith and Paul Guerra. The cost of the night is $190 per head and includes a two course meal and drink. If you are interested, you should contact Ralph Glezer by email at [email protected] As per the invitation below and there are limited spaces still available, the RSVP date is today but an extension of time has been given until all sold out. So get in fast. The Devil’s Advocates have the full approval of the Melbourne Football Club.

Media personality Titus O'Reily is one of us ... he's a Demon fan and his weekly AFL match reviews are concise and brutally funny. The Monday Knee Jerk Reaction: Round One - Titus O'Reily | Don’t have faith in yourself Here is his review of yesterday's game against the Saints:- Melbourne (120) v St Kilda (107) Last week, the Saints tried to get a chant going with a drum. I believe it went like this ‘Knock knock? Who’s there? Owen. Owen who? Owen-Two.’ There’s nothing worse than buyer’s remorse. After spending the GDP of a large European country in the off-season, they got a result they used to achieve for a third of the cost. Max Gawn seemed to take it personally that Tom De Koning was on more money than him. Gawn was angrier than a man who’s just discovered a wedding reception is booze free. And vegan. De Koning looked like he was the older player, struggling to go with Max as the game went on. For Demons fans, watching their team for the first time this year, despite the season starting several months ago, it was worth the wait. He does all the other games as well and he has a fantastic podcast called Sports Bizarre with Mick Molloy which I highly recommend.