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Probably wouldn’t have made the difference between a win and a loss but we did lose a key forward before the game and a key defender five minutes in - this sort of thing is a weekly phenomenon.

Missed last week due to “soreness” and misses again this week. Translation: at Melbourne this means a likely 4 - 6 weeks if he can avoid surgery to overcome the “soreness”

The VFL hasn’t had a “reserves” competition since dumping the Development League at the end of 2017.

6. Angus Brayshaw 5. Clayton Oliver 4. Max Gawn 3. James Harmes 2. Christian Salem 1. Marty Hore

Logan who?

Could history repeat and Petty get another game against St Kilda.

The injury toll will certainly be reflected in the team for tomorrow’s game. Here’s my list of Melbourne players available for Casey based on the injury list* - 12. Toby Bedford 15. Billy Stretch 16. Kade Kolodjashnij 20. Corey Maynard 21. Braydon Preuss 23. James Jordon 33. Harrison Petty 35. Oskar Baker 37. Kade Chandler 41. Jay Lockhart 42. Josh Wagner 45. Declan Keilty 46. Austin Bradtke * assuming Steven May is not available to play for Casey due to his suspension.

How many thousands who normally go in by train are missing out today?

Pumped!

It’s becoming a common problem with footballers these days. Hopefully, he’ll come good.

Is the Casey ruckman playing?

Just thinking about it. A long drive to Shep. Twenty bucks admission to watch a game played in close to 40 degree heat. Alternative - go to the beach. Tough decision.

AFLY?

Mumford is already due to miss two games because of a club-imposed suspension for an off-field incident. This is an opportunity for the MRP to show there’s no place for thuggery - 3 weeks.

You need to work on your spelling chook.

I think I’ve been watching too much AFLW. The standard is marginally better.

Another conspiracy theory would be the desire on the part of the AFL to ensure the participation of the traditionally powerful clubs in Carlton and Collingwood in the finals series. The Blues are on top and the Pies have been well beaten but could still make it if they start winning some games in their weak comp. Surely, the organisers could have foreseen that the stronger sides were in one group?

C. Oliver

1. Neville Jetta vs 5. Jake Melksham 6. Tom McDonald vs 4. James Harmes 3. Clayton Oliver vs Jack Viney 2. Max Gawn vs 8. Angus Brayshaw

The freehold land on which the Daily Planet is located was sold last year. I have a feeling that the award winning brothel is soon going to go the way of the Gatwick.

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

No, never been to Oktoberfest before. Elwood is very pleasant these days, especially since the beach is so handy to home and best from this time of day till sunset.

A poster on Demonland wrote recently that he and his wife are expecting.

So according to his manager, it wasn’t cocaine (snort, snort ?). Hope Port Adelaide believes that and allows him to play against us in round 1.

Go Dees!