Heart Beats True

https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/38941517/afl-draft-2023-top-10-draftees-had-say-night-harley-reid-jed-walter-colby-mckercher?platform=amp PICK 7 - CALEB WINDSOR (Melbourne) "It's bloody awesome. I can't believe it. I did not expect to be a top 10 pick. I'm so grateful for the opportunity they've given me. Probably the best feeling ever when all my best mates jumped on me when I got my name called out. Half of my family goes for [the Demons] so I know a bit about them! Obviously want to play my first game, stay in the team and win a premiership. I play on the wing and I pride myself on my pace and my defensive pressure."

Sold!

Hold onto the picks we have unless we can snag pick 1. I would much prefer two high quality players at 6 and 11 than one with pick 2/3.

Funnily enough, he kicked a bag of 6 last season.

The word easily needs to be tempered. He played 23 games in 2021 for 30 goals and has only one other time, during his 12 years at the Dees, kicked more than 26 goals in a season.

Either one of McQualter or Stinnear would be a great appointment.

Nathan Bassett is now available. Has just left Port.

Has announced to the boys this season will be his last. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1428993/michael-hibberd-calls-time-on-afl-career

My kingdom for an imposing power forward in the Tex Walker mould. This is a must this off-season. An actual forward to coach the forwards would also be a good start.

Quietly bricking it and trying everything to avoid thinking about the game 😬

Come on down JVR 💪

The game day thread never disappoints 🤣 You’d think we just missed the finals.

North have started the tanking 🙄

Bill Laurie totally devoid of confidence.

Good to see Melbourne are consistent. Without fail we never turn up against the teams we should beat. We are mentally fragile.

Lever and May totally stinking it up. They need to pay their opponents some respect FFS.

Anyone want to play on Bruest? Petracca also needs to get into the game.

Jefferson looks to be playing up the ground on the wing. Interesting.

Tomlinson is far too good for VFL.

Is holding the ball still part of the game? 🤷‍♂️

I think TMAC is cooked and if we’re relying on him to come back and have an impact in the finals, we have huge issues and are delusional. He was lucky to be getting a game before he was injured. His mobility is shot which was his greatest asset. Unfortunately he’s been a great soldier over the years but it’s time to move on. In saying that, if he does come back into the fold, I hope he proves me wrong.

Very ordinary game however there were positives. Nibbler’s continued effort throughout the game. JVR playing his role and now showing good follow-up with his ruck work. McVee is just a cool cat. Take the 4 points and move on.