Dannyz

The club have been informed that young Charlie has sadly passed. At such a tender young age. Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace ❤️ For those unaware of his story - https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1413398/young-demon-charlie-tiang?videoId=1413398&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1692688458001

Lever Rivers Viney Melksham Sparrow ANB.

Seriously what?

Should of been Woewodin over Laurie for mine.

In: Adam Tomlinson,Bailey Laurie Out: Brodie Grundy (Omitted),James Jordon (Omitted),Michael Hibberd (Sub)

Hopefully. Selection mail is normally pretty close.

Don't think so Nascent

Looks like it's Grundy out and Smith back to the forward line.

Mid foot injury scans confirmed, Surgery tomorrow, 5 weeks out, Grundy with a week to show his wares before Fritta is ready. Potential for Smith to go back forward also.

In: Smith, Sparrow, Hibberd (Sub). Out: Tomlinson, Jordon. On the edge: Woey.

Gus effectively took what could have been Dunstan's spot in the middle. I've said it before but it must be deflating knowing that no matter how well you perform at VFL level, it will only be an injury or in this case 2 or 3, that would see you promoted. I still see major issues with the selection process and integrity. Petty should be made to prove his worth at VFL level.

Yes to Dunstan. Particularly against Brisbane, who don't have the quickest mids. With regards to Grundy, a week ago he was Champion Data's All Australia starting ruck, so it isn't all that bad. You need to take a few different looks before the finals. I don't think it's a clear-cut omission.

Brenton Sanderson MKII. Too close to the players. A mate first, coach second.

Trac will start as a forward, JJ will start in the midfield and Smith will be our Sub.

Just been told Taj Woewodin will debut this week. Unbelievable moment for the club and his family. Our first father son since Billy Stretch IIRC? And our first son of a Melbourne Brownlow medallist to play for the club.

Rivers is a decent shout but actual centre square craft takes a long time to learn. Personally I'd be more comfortable with Harmes, Dunstan (in a week or two) and Jordon covering the gap.

I think Salem will play AFL

Correct - Facility link to high performance is a myth. Brisbane Lions won the threepeat out of dilapidated facilities in Brisbane. Waverley Park was hardly elite in Hawthorns threepeat era. The Melbourne Storm have won several rugby league titles out of AAMI Park, as have Melbourne Victory.

We'd probably still have Mission if Cameron Schwab was a capable CEO.

4-6 for Dunstan with a medial

New Balance pay us around 75k less per year under their commercial teams. IG have ended up paying around 150k more. It was the Gold Coast Suns who pioneered these commercial terms with NB.

Gutted for Dunstan if that is any more than short-term. 😌

Has re-signed for 3 more.

Nibbler has re-signed for 3 more.

Does having 48 & 2 for Casey, on the back of a month of solid form, tell you that regardless of form, you won't be picked in this side unless its a genuine like-for-like change? I don't like what it represents. Goody is brilliant but this has been a flaw of his before. Selection integrity is vital.