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Laidley is an obvious choice. For the list of people who will never coach the Melbourne Football Club.

Watts will be a strong marking Centre Half Forward, but will learn the trade as floating Forward Flank and Winger.

Miller and Whelan proved they aren't VFL players. Bartram hasn't let getting dropped affect him, played with heart. Watts looked good, showing his evasiveness and class. McKenzie is like a young Kirk, tough around the stoppages and a real competitor - I am impressed. Valenti is unlucky not be playing AFL, as is PJ who competed well in ruck duels.

Miller was good. Needs a re-call should he be playing for career.

18,100.

How unimpressive was Butcher. KPF or not, we must say no. Scully is the man.

Your on the money here HT. Personally, I'd rather give Bennell the experience than play Bell.

Including Bennell & Cheney is not going to have a major effect on weather we win or lose this game. Both have shown steady form in the seniors so this is a decision I simply dont understand.

Why is Bennell dropped?

I'm thinking Bailey will just be content to let McNamara go. Saving one of Wheatley, Robbo.

Fantastic idea this. Made by Supermerc and the boys over at Bigfooty. Well worth a browse but still a work in progress at the moment. http://wiki.fcmelbourne.com.au/tiki-custom_home.php

I'm a fan. McNamara is just older than the latest crop of recruits, so essentially he's a first year player. Needs to hit some consistent form with Casey and stay injury free to make the grade. Could be cut at the end of this season if he fails to do so.

Wouldn't be too worried. Cale is still young, learning and developing. His form will drop from time to time and I'm happy that the selection commitee are showing faith in him. Being pushed out to Casey could have as much a negative effect as it could positive.

How did BT react? His hatred for the MFC is sad and quite disgraceful really. Good on DP but I'm sure his allegiance now lies with Hawthorn.

The MFC doesn't want Barry Hall, Barry Hall doesn't want the MFC. The Bulldogs will be the only suitor, and I doubt that will happen.

Probably because he's named on Melbourne's extended bench.

Who cares?

Brent Moloney should have a day out. Will be good to see how the Scorps fair. I'll be interested to see how PJ competes at VFL level.

Think it will be Miller in for Sylvia myself.

Martin or Miller.

I dont remember this. Can we get a picture.

MELBOURNE president Jim Stynes has described the first steps in his battle against cancer as "a success" and told friends he expects to leave hospital this week. http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/st...6732379888.html Best news possible.

I noticed the White Clash is available in the MFC shop for anyone interested.

I think Jimmy wants the Demon back. May still happen.

C84, what do you think of Bolton's new kit mate?