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6. Hibberd 5. Lockhart 4. Lever 3. Gawn 2. May 1. Petracca As evidenced by my votes, I reckon our defense stood up reasonably well, given the speed and frequency that the ball was coming in.

'gutted' and 'ashamed' are the first polite words that come to my mind.

6. Viney 5. May 4. Lever 3. Oliver 2. Petracca 1. Langdon

Take a tipple from my special cognac for the second week in a row. It's been a while since that happened.

Jonesy in for Vanders sits very comfortably with me, especially given the expected wet track.

Thanks for the 'heads up' goodwindees.

Or Bennell rested, but only if it's part of his 'management' program.

6. Gawn 5. Petracca 4. Viney 3. Oliver 2. Langdon 1. Weid Carbon copy of BBO which has me a bit worried (lol). You could probably nominate another six players who could have earned votes. It's been a long time coming, but how good is it when it's hard to determine vote winners for all the right reasons?

I reserve a special cognac for after a great win. Currently enjoying my first taste since 2018. Delicious!

You underestimate Clarkson's experience and wyliness at your peril, but we have youth and talent, and (to a degree) form on our side. I have high hopes that we 'crossed the Rubicon' last weekend, and that the confidence and self-belief gained from that win will stand us in good stead today.

........ so 11 changes to the 22 (50%) who fronted up for us last night.

Baby steps, but everyone knows how important these are for belief and self-confidence. First game in a hub, first win in a hub .....

6. Gawn 5. Oliver 4. Viney 3. Langdon 2. Hibberd 1. Salem

I'm enjoying the 'smidge' of optimism in this thread. It's lifted my spirits, and I'm now looking forward to tonight's game. Long live the Demonland optimists.

I like the improved personnel and structure.

I thought the interview with someone who should know us as well as anyone, was outstanding. I'm all in favor of simple solutions.

We probably need a 'no sex policy' at Melbourne.

Thanks Tiers, for a positive post coming on top of the junk most of the team served up yesterday.

Musical chairs (?) Pin the tail on the donkey(?) Whatever!

6. Hibberd 5. Petracca 4. Gawn 3. Hannan 2. May 1. Fritsch

From that lot, I'd like to see OMac, Hunt, Lockhart and Brown in the final 22.

Outstanding interview with G. Bartlett. Thanks guys!

The MFC has always been a huge part of my life. I've been lucky enough to enjoy a few premierships along the way, but #13 will bring more joy than all the others combined. I thought the merger in '96 would to kill off my dreams, but against the odds, we survived that to fight another day. I'll continue to support them in every way I can, for as long as I can, but time is running out. C'mon Dees ......... its time for a return on my financial and emotional investments.

Bloody Hell, I'm glad it's McKenna and not Kossie or Spargo.

Apparently McKenna was in Ireland and did his 14 days in quarantine. Only returned to training last week.