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"Winning again in 2010". Or a cheeky one "trying again in 2010". Finals heaven in 2011.

Wow, 86 replies and over 2000 views in less than 24 hours, that tells you how popular this bloke is with Melbourne fans. On a side issue it gives the lie to chasing overseas players when there are so many more to find in Oz. I wonder how many AFL quality players are running around in country and metropolitan leagues who never nominated for the draft but are still young enough to have careers in the AFL.

As with a few others, he will keep getting better when surrounded by better players.

Spoke to a bloke at a function tonight and he said that the Pies and us were the leading contenders for Sandilands. He also said that Melbourne would not give up pick 2 for him. This bloke has managed players in the past. Not sure if I would have a 27 year old ruckman as a priority for our list given where it is at.

Perhaps you would be so kind as to pass on to Liam how much the Melbourne supporters care for him and that we are truly excited he is one of us. We look forward to sharing his football success with the Dees.

I hate when people label players but I can't help it, I think this kid is going to be very special. I love watching him play. He is going to bring people to the game to see him play and hopefully draw more members for us. He will fill the highlights videos and bring real excitement back to the game. I can't wait to see him let loose in the forward line for a whole game with other good players around him. Scully to Jurrah, goal. We are in for exciting times.

Thanks Lions for your win. No home final for you know who. Will be barracking for the Lions next week.

Interesting comment made by Cambell Brown on MMM after the game. Called Lloyd a sniper and a dog.

Don't think that is correct.

Correct.

That's the thing I noticed when seeing him play live. He always seems to get the ball off and in that respect only, reminds me of Diesel Williams.

Good post Pringle. However, even with all of the money that Collingwood has, it still gets down to luck with many of our injured players. Breaking your leg in the schoolyard like Blease or breaking bones in games can't be helped by the money, it is just plain bad luck. Hopefully in the future ours will get better.

Don't want to ruin your colorful post with the facts but Dipper bumped Flower in the shoulder with his shoulder and Robbie's popped. Robbie and everyone who saw it will tell you it was absolutely legal. Robbie will also tell you that in his prime he would have avoided the bump and that he felt it was a sign to him that his best was over and he retired after that game.

All the very best. You are a brave boy to share this and I hope things improve for you and that the Dees have success that you can share in soon. I hope you keep your spirits up and know that many of us here will be thinking of you and hoping that there is always hope for these types of things and that cures and new treatments are being found.

Trengove is looking more and more like an elite midfielder of the future and with Scully could form the basis of a potent midfield. I can't see us passing this up as elite midfielders are the engine room of a successful team. Key forwards can be found later in the draft as they often take some time to develop and are not always the ones firing at TAC cup level. I think pick 18 will give us a shot at a fair chance for a key forward. Also the PSD pick may provide one either by trading or getting one to stand out from another club.

Forget all of the legalities and technicalities, it is a joke.

Since last saturday.

Could be a big jump this weekend for Wheats, from Casey two's to Melbourne for his last game with the club.

I am not saying he should be traded but rather responding to the thread that says he may want to go back home. It is a difficult one. He is our best ruckman, but that said he is not a great one. His 5 goals on saturday add to his CV. He may be the sort of player that now that he has some confidence and that of the selectors, is also capable of playing forward occasionally and kicking a couple. Spencer is still a work in progress, PJ is a trier but is mobile, Meesen is injured and unproven and Martin does have some raw talent but needs bulk to play ruck. If there was a very good offer for Jamar we would have to look seriously at it. He may also be able to assist with a spot on the list and salary cap relief if another player such as Bell or Newton was added to the deal. We will have to see what eventuates in trade week.

I could come over and hold your hand.

If Jamar is to be traded his value just went up. Brendon Lade has retired at Port.

Agree. They have been loyal servants of the club and deserve a good send off.

Can't wait for 4.45 PM sunday.

No !

Wheaters lost the handball on the footy show today and said in answer to a question that he would be happy to play on next year if someone was interested in him.