Deeoldfart

I know Port beat us (luckily I thought) a few weeks ago, but they don't worry me one iota. If we make it to September, I'd be very happy to play them at any venue.

Is it ok if I wash down my blood pressure tablets with a single malt (or two)? Of course it is!! I love our Club!!

6. Oliver 5. Gawn 4. Lewis 3. Harmes 2. Brayshaw 1. Nibbler

Logic says that we should comfortably account for a team we beat by 91 points only two months ago, but logic and reality live worlds apart for the Melbourne Football Club and its long suffering supporters. I still haven't read last weekend's post match thread and I don't intend to, but I desperately hope that I will be inclined to read today's. Just get it done Dees ........... one point will do! Surely that's not too much to ask in return for my patience and loyalty.

No change. A bit surprising, but I'm not sure who we could have brought in to really improve the side.

'Optimistic' Demon out for at least a month

I love the idea of Clarry spending more time forward. He seems so self assured and confident in his own ability. Cool under pressure and keeps things simple. (I can't imagine that he would ever get the goalkicking 'yips' a la Tracc, for example). Just a very good young footballer, who has 'future champion' written all over him. The sort who will win us matches off his own boot one day.

I heard an interview where he said that he would now consider returning to Melbourne, because his reason for going to Brisbane in the first place was to be close to his ailing father. I imagine if he does return, his preference would be for C'wood.

Probably look to move on with his midfield mate, Jack Viney. ☺️

Paul Roos agrees with you Pates: Oliver's stunning first 50 games I'm particularly interested in Gerard Healy's view: "But on the outside, he can break open sides (with his foot speed) and I can see him being a dominant mid-forward, just like Dusty Martin."

I agree, and add some regular cameos up forward (like yesterday!) and he will hit the headlines, big time.

I'm just as concerned about the week after Darwin vs Bulldogs.

My reading: Pert was the 'fall guy' at Collingwood; Caro is a sniper, and a headline grabber.

Perfect selection and timing, I reckon. I always feel that there's something special about a youngster making his debut for the MFC. The reports from Casey watchers, and the article posted above by Bates Mate only increase my excitement. I hope he has a rippa game and quickly becomes a regular.

Good on him. He has earned a bit of luck!

Excellent and professional all around. Just what was needed!

............ and don't forget longer-term prospect Austin Bradtke.

With his undoubted talent, Tracc has the ability to be a game breaker, but 50 games in we are still waiting. If he could consistently deliver on his potential it would be huge for our footy club, but I'm not convinced that the work-rate is there, right now. I expect that he arrived at this point in his career on talent alone, but that's not sustainable in today's game. All dessert and no dinner is not good enough.

Dean Kent is a tease. He has some strong attributes as a small forward, but we only see them spasmodically. First, because his body has seems unable to hold together for sustained periods, but I also because he can be a lazy footballer, and not do the team things, especially when things aren't going his way. I recon we would need to see marked improvements in these areas for him to become a regular 'best 22' in a Goodwin coached team. I'm happy for him to look for opportunities elsewhere, but he might be looking for a long time if he sees himself as a midfielder. We'd be lucky to get a 4th rounder for him, but Jason Taylor can work some magic with late picks.

Set up some membership tents outside the 'G' after 5:00pm on Monday. Irresistible!

No probs here.

Not sure how you can draw that conclusion di4e. Harmes and ANB are solid foot-soldiers ....... Gaff is a match-winner, and would take our midfield work and forward entries to a brand new level.

Agree TPF39. Also, it's easier to manage on-field minutes (to say 65% game time) at VFL level, than it is to do the same in AFL without compromising team results.

I agree 100% guys, but the key for me is encapsulated in daisy's final sentence.

I'm proud that our Club has a social conscience, and applaud this decision. Too many lives and families are 'wrecked' by addiction to pokies.