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No sniper just a bit of push and shove.

I'll be watching. <_<

Very busy. He's put his hand up for selection v Essendon, unless the Dees win of course. Thought one of Jetta or Jurra could have been mentioned in the best players, having both kicked 4 goals each. Thanks again Rudeboy. You make an excellent point regarding a full pre-season. Love to see him in the Red & Blue; would also love to see him in the starting 22 against Collingwood next Queens Birthday clash, when our side is up & running. That will rub a little salt into the wound of the Maggies next year.

Agree on playing Bennell and Cheney; with PJ out. Could still happen. Now that Wood is out for Collingwood.

Undoubtedly a work in progress. Pleasing to read the following quotes - "I can see the direction we're going in, and I want to be a part of it. I don't want to scoot around different teams, I want to play for Melbourne," he said. "I've tarnished my name here, and it's important to me that I turn it around at this club and win people back. It will mean so much more to me if I'm able to repay people here. I want to be a one-club man, definitely." and..."I haven't played anywhere near my best footy yet and I've got lot of work to do with other parts of my life," "Adam Cooney was the No. 1 pick in my year, I was No. 3, and he's won a Brownlow," he said. "I look at things like that and think: 'I expect more of myself than this'." and finally..."I've made a few steps in the right direction, I think. I've got something to build on, and I'm just looking forward to the future. I think it could be really good."

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I hope Campbell Rose read this throughout his breakfast this morning....

'skiing'. Not much to ski on at this stage I hear. Some of the Pies players would adapt well at skiing.

Great to see G.Lyon as ambassador for the Casey initiative. Great for the club to utilise him in this capacity. Just think..........12 months time. The boys playing will be jumping out of their skins next year.

HERE IT IS http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl...5-19742,00.html Not exactly front page news. From the Mfc site: - http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...00/default.aspx

Agree, they do tend to sell papers. For some reason... So it could be "Watts up Mick?"

Come on Rogue. You must despise some team that you would want the Mighty Dees to inflict the greatest football pain one could think of ?? Stick your neck out and give us a team...I chose Hawthorn fwiw. I have reasons, some are well documented in our club's history.

Hope he can learn his craft then.

Couldn't agree more. Don't read too much into it. I'm very happy about the big announcement. If anything it represents the glossing over of the news.

Enjoy it while it lasts. We haven't been spoken about alot Ie. programmes like "On the Couch" - we fail to rate a mention. I can relate to that. I've tried that too. Sometimes successful, sometimes it can influence immediate feedback, the kind you don't really want to hear.

It's really exciting to see that many names listed that are young and up and comers. Very pleased it's televised. They should beat Werribee.

Great news!

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How much game time? 56% How many Kicks? 9 How many Handballs? 7 How many Goals? 1 How many points? 0 Efficiency? 89% Where will he play? Close to goal or up half forward? Half forward Will he kick a goal with his first kick? No.

This is going to be close...... ; bar Martin of course.

I'm on the Sammy Stosur bandwagon. Watched it last night - a bit blurry eyed - . She is playing so confidently, she's awesome. And STRENGTH!!! My god, what strength she has. Her shoulders and biceps are massive. All in proportion though. If she can apply herself two more times like she has been playing and not let the occassion get to her.... The Grand Slam will be hers.

"Dees win Queen's B'day with pair of Jacks! "Pies fold"

I have the same opinion. I actually like the idea of opposition supporters talking about us tbh. We're in the picture. The Queen's Birthday clash deserves a good build up from our perspective. Stuff what they think. Opposition clubs in the same position would probably do the same if they were in our position. Good piont. I heard about the 3AW talkback from a friend this morning. I couldn't give a 'continental' what they think. They mapped out a build up plan for him, the last couple of weeks in terms of form on a wing was very good. He's done everything asked of him. His schooling is said to be going quite well, with no concerns. I'm not expecting too much from him on Monday. What ever he does I'm sure he will adapt well being the quality young talent that he is. Playing in front of such a big crowd in a 'blockbuster' against Collingwood, will be worth 5-10 games of experience. He should receive good attention from the opposition initially, I'll be interested to see how Jack's teammates respond.

Brilliant!