Redleg

Commentator described Valenti as having leather poisoning just before half time. He could be a very unlucky footballer given there seems no place for him on the list at the moment.

Ok. Just a little sidelight. The great Percy Beames daughter, who must be in her 60's now and was a top marathoner in her day, still jogs around Caulfield Park every day of the year. She often has hair rollers in her hair and always says hello to everyone. She is a real character and has told me a few stories about her dad who was not only a champion Demon but a top cricketer as well. RIP Percy.

Was just wondering why you use a picture of Percy Beames and not Russell "Rhino" Richards.

Agreed. Given our current plight would any Melbourne member rather have Travis at 28 over Jack Grimes at 18? I think not.

If true, I find that statement from our President offensive. As anyone who was there will attest, the meeting was a shambles, with many members unable to get inside and vote. In addition many votes were cast by people who allegedly had no interest in the club, don't support the club or probably football at all, and were merely named people on memberships purchased allegedly by a Director of the club. Considering the importance of the vote and the decision sought to be affirmed I found this allegation at the time disgusting and still do. It was not a proper vote and should not be referred to again in my view. It is used in the context of belittling Melbourne members. I have often heard that we should look forward and I agree, but especially not look in the past to a shameful meeting/vote.

What the hell is the gameplan? I am too busy watching guys turn over the ball to understand what it is. A classic example was Wheatley ( the longest kick in the side ) running into goal from 50 and he handballed to a guy standing still. Possession lost and goal to Dogs. Go figure.

Great Article WJ.

Its never too late to start.

Love those Redlegs.

What I struggle to come to grips with is, what has pathetic foot and hand skills got to do with not following the game plan.

Can feel my eyes moistening.

On an examination of the draft on a pick by pick basis there will always be room for the genius of hindsight. My annoyance is that I can't recall us drafting one champion in the last 10 years. Every other club seems to have been able to get one or more truly great players. We haven't. In my opinion Rivers is the closest to it we have come.

Are you aware he suffered a pretty severe heart problem and has overcome a fair bit of adversity to continue playing?

Personally I would like a wealthy Businessman like a Ron Walker ( Melbourne supporter ) who would lead by example by putting his hand in his pocket and getting his wealthy mates to do the same.

Ok delist Davey now. Did you see the Essendon game? Do you know what destroyed the Roos, the pace of their Aboriginal players. Yes, lets dump our good one.

Good move, drop Davey, our only really quick, defensive forward and freakish goalkicker after one average game.

He killed us after a year out of the game, enough said.

I think fitness played some part in the game today as I noticed early in the game several Demons puffing and with their hands on hips and bent over. That tells you something. Don't know if you can blame it for the pathetic skills though.

It ended.

Me too. Happy to see the Urinator only kick a couple.

That said then the Footy "Shoe" has lost its sole/soul.

As just advised by the Melbourne membership department: if you are an AFL Melbourne Club support member you will no longer receive a separate Melbourne Membership card. Same goes for all of the other clubs. To get in to Sandy games show your AFL card with Melbourne Club support written on the back.

Only if you want the best backman playing on him and freeing someone else up ( Robbo ), someone who can use a hard body in the forward line, want someone who can kick a long goal, give a hard bump to an opponent, knock the ball down to Davey, take a forward line throw in, lead the troops etc.

6-8 weeks. Might be placed on the long term injury list. Won't hurt him at this stage of his career, better to get himself right.

Lost by two goals in a shortened game. Possibles Bruce ( probably a certainty ) Dunn, Wheatley and C. Johnson.