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1. Neville Jetta vs Jordan Lewis Alex Neal-Bullen vs 8. Jake Melksham Charlie Spargo vs Jack Viney 6. Tom McDonald vs Billy Stretch Query: is it possible at the end of this round to get a list of which players are left in Demonbracket so that we can assess the state of play?

Oscar McDonald v Alex Neal-Bullen Bayley Fritsch vs Aaron vandenBerg Sam Weideman vs 7. Angus Brayshaw

I wonder what the AFL has to say about this? It does have a Respect and Responsibility Policy in place and whilst the emphasis is on physical violence and mental abuse of women, it also sanctions activity that degrades women and this is a prime example of exactly that. Forget the woman in the video who willingly took part in Watts’ little escapade. Think of women in general; think of the image Watts is representing and think of the example this sets for young kids who look upon AFL players as heroes. As far as Port Adelaide is concerned, they are heading for a fall - neither they nor their player appear to be particularly remorseful. That’s a sure sign that there are cultural problems at that club.

There seems to be a difference of opinion among those reporting on Joel Smith’s disposal ranging from no good to improving to very good. Something for track watchers to report on after future sessions.

Jack Viney vs 5. Nathan Jones Sam Frost vs Charlie Spargo Jake Lever vs 4. James Harmes Joel Smith vs Christian Salem

6. Tom McDonald vs Mitch Hannan Jeff Garlett vs Billy Stretch Braydon Preuss vs Jayden Hunt

Christian Petracca vs 8. Jake Melksham Tim Smith vs Jordan Lewis Michael Hibberd vs Josh Wagner

Aaron vandenBerg vs Kade Kolodjashnij James Jordon vs Tim Smith Braydon Preuss vs Tom Sparrow Toby Bedford vs Jake Lever Corey Wagner vs Sam Weideman 

Mitch Hannan vs Jay Kennedy-Harris Corey Wagner vs Austin Bradtke James Jordon vs Kade Chandler Toby Bedford vs Aaron Nietschke Charlie Spargo vs Declan Keilty

The four AFLX 2019 captains will build their superhero teams via a nationally broadcast Draft on Wednesday February 6. The Draft will be on 7Mate, Fox Footy, AFL.com.au & AFL Live App from 7pm AEDT. Fair dinkum unbelievable. I call this the “reverse draft” because I’ll be watching it hoping that we don’t have any players picked.

Corey Maynard vs Joel Smith Bayley Fritsch vs Oskar Baker Josh Wagner vs Harrison Petty Tom Sparrow vs Marty Hore vs Guy Walker

The club might not have major issues but I think we should nevertheless be concerned. This follows a report from a Demonlander that he was complaining about knee soreness at a training session last week. I've heard the "no worries" story enough times to be a trifle sceptical.

Could we see Max Gawn and Braydon Preuss pitted against each other early in the piece?

Anybody there at the Paddock?

2009 Melbourne Football Club List 1. Simon Buckl ey 2. Nathan Jones 3. Clint Bartram 4. Jack Watts 5. Brock McLean 6. Matthew Bate 7. Brad Miller 8. James Frawley 10. Cale Morton 11. Paul Johnson 12. Colin Sylvia 14. Lynden Dunn 15. Ricky Petterd 16. Jack Grimes 18. Brad Green 19. Addam Maric 20. Colin Garland 21. Daniel Bell 22. Brent Moloney 23. James McDonald (c) 24. Russell Robertson 25. Kyle Cheney 26. John Meesen 27. Jared Rivers 29. Michael Newton 30. Tom McNamara 31. Paul Wheatley 32. Cameron Bruce 33. Austin Wonaeamirri 34. Stefan Martin 35. Trent Zomer 36. Aaron Davey 37. Matthew Warnock 38. Daniel Hughes 39. Neville Jetta 40. Mark Jamar 41. Rohan Bail 42. Jake Spencer 43. Jamie Bennell 44. Shane Valenti 45. Matthew Whelan 46. Sam Blease 47. James Strauss 48. Liam Jurrah 49. Jordie McKenzie 50. Rhys Healey 2019 Melbourne Football Club List 1. Stephen May 2. Nathan Jones (c) 3. Christian Salem 4. James Harmes 5. Christian Petracca 6. Jordan Lewis 7. Jack Viney (c) 8. Jake Lever 9. Charlie Spargo 10. Angus Brayshaw 11. Max Gawn 12. Toby Bedford 13. Clayton Oliver 14. Michael Hibberd 15. Billy Stretch 16. Kade Kolodjashnij 17. Sam Frost 18. Jake Melksham 19. Mitch Hannan 20. Corey Maynard 21. Braydon Preuss 22. Aaron Vandenberg 23. James Jordon 24. Jay Kennedy-Harris 25. Tom McDonald 26. Sam Weideman 27. Aaron Nietschke 28. Oscar McDonald 29. Jayden Hunt 30. Alex Neal-Bullen 31. Bayley Fritsch 32. Tom Sparrow 33. Harrison Petty 34. Marty Hore 35. Oskar Baker 36. Jeff Garlett 37. Kade Chandler 38. Tim Smith 39. Neville Jetta 40. Corey Wagner 42. Josh Wagner 43. Guy Walker 44. Joel Smith 45. Declan Keilty 46. Austin Bradtke

2009 2019

The next MFC training session is at Gosch’s Paddock on Monday morning. In the past, some of the sessions at this time of year when the Australian Open is being played, have taken place at Casey Fields but this is the only upcoming training session on the club website. Anyone know if there’s a session coming up at Casey at any time soon? Upcoming Men's Training Session Date: Monday, 21 January Session start time: 11.00am Location: Gosch's Paddock, Olympic Bvd, Melbourne

I wasn’t at training today but he was in the rehab group on Saturday and worked well in all of the drills he undertook. I’m no expert but, by the way he was moving, I don’t think he’s too far from joining the main group.

Never mind the mid 30s temperatures. The heat will be well and truly on this morning at the Paddock. Upcoming Men's Training Sesssions Date: Monday, 14 January Session start time: 9.30am Location: Gosch's Paddock, Olympic Bvd, Melbourne

If you haven’t had enough of a footy fix for this time of the year, here’s Austin Wonaemirri playing today in his 150th game in the NTFL.

Thanks for that TK.

One other player who I didn’t pick up (and it could be because of his size) was Charlie Spargo - did you notice him?

Demons hit the track with gun mid nearing full fitness

Weren't the finals Hawthorn-free in 2017?

My first MFC training session since early 2018 and it was such a pleasure being out there in the sunshine and fresh air with only Demon supporters in the vicinity. Some early impressions - • Steven May is a monster! I’m ever the optimist and a blue sky junkie but this bloke cuts a very imposing figure out on the ground. His switch to Melbourne is going to be a fantastic career move for him. • Braydon Preuss is an even bigger monster. I think he is going to prove a headache for opposition defenders if he lines up near goal. North will regret letting him go. • Jack Viney - sure he was in the rehab group but even in that situation, he has that steely determination and toughness to be a menace to us mere mortals on the other side of the boundary fence. And marriage has made him even harder if you know what I mean. • Christian Petracca - this man could be the key. I'm looking for him to really break out this year.