Redleg

Nothing like seeing the big picture.

I won't argue with the boss, he would know.

I just think that if the AFL takes the tanking inquiry to a full hearing, they are going to create the biggest firestorm to engulf the code in decades. We will not take it lying down and that will mean other clubs will be brought into it and that will lead to forensic examinations of countless games and officials. The adverse publicity would be a disaster for the game.

Hopefully it just goes away and soon.

I see some interesting times ahead for us. Who do we trade, delist, go after, draft? Probably more interesting than this season.

Got it this week. 8 changes for GWS and several second tier players. Sheedy says, "anyone who challenges these selections is a disgrace". Anyone out will miss 2 weeks, as both games are winnable. Love the experimentation Sheeds.

Ah yes. Like Ward, Patton and Greene soreness. Will guarantee minimum 4 more GWS changes next week and several first gamers.

Think I would have preferred Chip out next week.

That would demon strate your fiscal resourcefulness.

This a thread of the highest order, feel free to discuss things Melbourne.

And in 2013, with a 20% different list of players, another glorious chapter in the history of the MFC will begin.

I think Sheeds has just showed his hand about how much he wants that first pick. GWS are resting Ward and Greene, their two best players this year, because of slight groin soreness or the onset of mild op symptoms. Patton also out for possible surgery. I won't use the T word because as we all know it is list management. The real point of my post is that I don't think he will risk losing the first pick on JV and more importantly either will Gubby or SOS. I don't think GC would do it to us either as we have cleared Warnock to them and there may be some more this year from our Queensland contingent. The certainty of all this is of course to do a deal for an U17 player which will give us JV at 2nd round. All based on us not moving up the ladder of course.

Happy to oblige but I don't know how to.

Coach Guy McKenna confirmed on Monday at least five players would be missing the battle with the Giants after sustaining injuries in Sunday's 42-point loss against Melbourne. Dion Prestia (hamstring), Michael Rischitelli (knee), Karmichael Hunt (shoulder), Zac Smith (ankle) and Luke Russell (shoulder) will all be unavailable. David Swallow (knee) and Sam Day (foot) are also in huge doubt. If GWS beat GC next week, then the loser of the GWS v Dees match the following week, assuming Saints beat us, would be 2nd last and get pick 2 in the draft and in our case pick 3 as well. Is it possible we could t. t. t. t. t. ....... or just lose. I can't even get the word out. It would put us in a massive position to trade with GWS for both under 17's for say pick 2 or 3 plus a player or two like Moloney and one of Bate/Petterd/Spencer/J. MacDonald/Bail etc. It would also just about guarantee JV as a 2nd round pick.

Sorry OD I misread your post. You might be right with Cook even though Neeld has said he is not ready. If Watts doesn't come back he may get a game against GWS.

Think you mean Jordie Mac. Cook also played yesterday.

I know we shouldn't criticize umpires, but I just watched the last quarter of Saints and Pies and Saints were umpired out of it. Disgraceful really. Pies get 2 soft frees for first goal and then several holding the ball ones, while Kosi smacked in mouth while marking is ignored and then O'Brien given free for arm chop as Saint running into goal to tie up game. Replay showed no touch at all and even commentators admit it was a shocker. Saints couldn't buy a free and Pies got them for nothing. Would love to hear Watters presser. 25 frees to 14 in Pies favour as per usual.

No problems sunday, it will be 16 lovely degrees. I will be in my usual seat in the AFL section.

Yes in 5 more weeks. I hate to admit this but I am listening to a 70's disco mix while I read Demonland.

Oh well, I get to see those orange jumpers this week, that should be my footy highlight. Oh, I forgot, Gary Ablett.

What would we be accused of then?

And still another drama for us in 2012.

We will also destroy Casey's finals again due to injured players.

Jetta suspended 1 week and Nicholson a broken jaw. That is 17 players out. Unbelievable.

Not funny.