The Backyard Charizard

Round 1 is important - Yes But if we lose at $hitihad to open our season it will mean very little IMHO We have bigger fish to fry and greater grounds to conquer

This has intrigued me purely as I have NFI you are all talking about... I would hate to not ask and then possibly miss out on something great! So.....

Goodwin's presser was very interesting... I honestly believe that he is putting the "ball" fairly and squarely in Jack's court! "You are good enough to be one of the elite players of this competition Jack, but unless you bring your highest level of intensity every time you pull on your boots, I will not sit here and allow you to waste your talent. You have the opportunity to be an integral part of something special here and show everyone that ever doubted you they were wrong but, mark my words young man, if you don't bring 100% every time you pull on an item of red 'n blue clothing, I will have no hesitation in allowing you to watch US do it while you wear different colours. It's in your hands Jack!" We are about to have a real crack at a premiership over the coming years people! If you don't clip your ticket then you miss out! We are Melbourne.... and we are back!

Notable absentees: Sam Petrevski-Seton, Patrick Cripps, Nick Graham, Andrew Phillips, Dennis Armfield Our Notable absentees: Neville Jetta, Jeff Garlett, Dom Tyson, Jack Watts, Jack Trengove

Are we that much better? Or are Carlscum absolutely disgusting???

This season could be quite enjoyable if our midfield stay injury free... I know every club could say the same, but our depth and rotations are looking great...

Contractual agreement... LOL Try being positive occasionally Mr White

Hogan starting in the centre again for the 2nd qtr

I'm calling it now... If we manage to make the 8 this season..... Max Gawn will win the Brownlow!

Jesse with the centre clearance... Has started the game out of the middle and the commentators are that stupid that they think he has started as a "high half forward"

Nice left foot snap from Viney for our 1st goal

Hogan starting in the middle?

FARRRRKKKK! Drain Russell

Conditions looked pretty blustery on TV for the women's match earlier... How stiff is the breeze? Worth a few snags at least?

Everyone needs to stop worrying about it! The reason Jack is not playing JLT is because the club has changed his role and doesn't want other clubs to see it prior to the season starting... Relax already!

Hopefully we can say the same thing during the euphoria of embarking on our first finals series for a long time

If he reaches his full potential he could be the cream in a good dream

I see what you did there... I too was stoked to hear the news... Although he is still a bit green if I could be blunt

Jesse Hogan sponsored by L'Oréal "Because You're Worth It"

Maynard is going to be a uckng gun!

This guy?!?! My vision is impeccable "Women’s football operations manager Debbie Lee said Downie, who suffered concussion during last Saturday night’s win over Collingwood at Ikon Park, had also ruptured her hamstring moments before being knocked out."

Great win by the team tonight! Always beautiful to get a win over those pricks... I may be wrong, but did anyone else notice Meg grab her right hammy just before she lost balance and then got cleaned up?