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Will be good if Black and Power play for the Lions. Would prefer to have a hitout against stronger mids. Anyone heard if they will be included?

I would keep him back. Give him liscence to go forward when he thinks he should. I think he reads the play so well that he is much better suited as a general in the back half setting up forward attacks. Will probably be a hot topic here in. Reminds me a bit of the Neitz forward or back times.

1. Jack Grimes. Still a champ. 2. Maric, will have some others worried. 3. No injuries from game. Satisfied with game given that it is still February.

So you think we will win if you don't see the game? If that is the case, do you think you could get a Thursday flight?

Good to see Zaharakis not playing. Thought he was pretty good last week. Also looking forward to seeing how our rucks go. Who out of Martin or Spencer will put their hand up. Looking forward to the game . Hope Watts and Jurrah can continue their form and I want to see Grimes have a big one. I think if we can get them early, they will crumble and we could end up wiining by a big margin. Dee's by 6 goals.

Could be our plan, but also may just be running the drill to simulate how to combat what most teams will be doing. Cheers for the report Bhima.

Sylvia to smash everyone and win Brownlow. Our Midfield to become very deep, ( More players step up and we have a super powerful midfield) Watts to breakout and get a BOG, maybe kicking 4 or 5. Grimes to get even more awsome, if that is possible. Collingwood to have a shocking premiership hangover and struggle all season.

Whatever the opinion of Sheedy, good or [censored], if I was the coach of GWS, I would certainly be encouraging James McDonald to fill this role. In that regard, I think most of us would be trying to do the same thing.

I am not a fan of Sheedy either, but he is definately acheiving exactly what he wants to acheive. He is constantly creating headlines and annoying as many people as often as he can. He is in fact, a clever man who knows exactly what he's doing. On Junior playing this year; I think that if he wants to, then why wouln't he? Especially if the money was good. He definately still has enough ability. And his leadership to the younger players would be invaluable.

James McDonald - GWS Looks like Junior may get a chance to keep going. I reckon he should.

Could be worth a punt at big odds. For me, If I was going to have a flutter on any of our lads, Colin Sylvia would be my first choice. Current sportsbet: C.Sylvia: $67.00. A.Davey: $101.00 Sportsbet Brownlow odds

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Good result. Greaat to watch them play. Jurrah is just amazing. Watts is looking impressive, Sylvia is a star. Trengove also looked very good in the second game. Spencer showed enough. Anyone else think that Spencer and his big man awkward style reminds a bit of a certain champion Irishman. Obviously a long way off, but just a thought. Go Dee's!!!:) Boundary line rule is a shocker. Totally stuffs up the game.

Hanging out to watch footy. Just want to watch the new guys, especially Howe, and see how others are going. Hope to win so I can see the next game. Unsure as to where we go if we dont get through, but flashbacks of the Adelaide pre season match in Whoop whoop last year make me want to be at, or at least see the next game. I rated a 7, but would most likely be exited about watching footy again, even if it was not us playing. Dee's in first match is just a bonus.

I agree. I will wait to see the selections first. My assumption though is that we should have a fairly strong team with prob a few missing for precautions. This will no doubt be the same for both SA sides. So I will hope for a good performance from the up and comers, and hope to win at least one. Couple of Q's. Can we select a different side ( make a few changes) for the second game? What happens if 3 sides win? Is it %, or highest score?

The local shops around Cranbourne, including the main shopping centre has nothing. I have been into the local Kmart on a few occasions and am always suprised to see there is no MFC merchandise hardly, if at all. (Other clubs are represented). I know this shouln't concern members who should be buying from the club anyway, but one would think that we should probably have a big representation in the Casey area. This is also not a blight on the club, as i'm sure they prob have no say as to what Kmart put on their shelves. I have put it down to poor management of Kmart. Sack the purchasing officer I say.

What, you mean he is not really going to blow up? I found it intresting that in the article they say "AFL players Cyril Rioli, Buddy Franklin and Liam Jarrah." I guess Jurrah has become a bigger drawcard than Davey in the media now. Good luck to all those picked. I can't wait to watch and get some footy fix. My tip: All Stars by 25pts. Davey to star. Also interesting to watch out for a B.Miller who has been named for the Tigers.

M&M?

DEESBET - $1.65. (I know it is part of Betezy, but I thought it was at least deserving of a mention).

My best bets from above odds:

I am very excited about Tom Scully next year and beyond. Have a feeling he is going to be even bigger than most already think. I know I should keep a lid on it, but I just cant help it. Keep the reports coming in, much appreciated.

I was confused before the second paragraph. Plus. I would be ok with losing chip to the Lions if it means we win the next 5 premierships. In fact, I would be happy if we traded the whole team to China and recruited 40 midgets if it meant we would win the next 5.

Probably true, But his reputation has not got much to lose. Shame on this thread for making me think about Craig Hutchison. I hate that guy.

My kids both dont really see or care about the hard working/tackling/1% 'ers. I find that in general, they will always love the exiting players the most. So needless to say, one loves Aaren Davey and the other Jurrah. But you can still brainwash them if you want, especially if they are still young enough. It is your right as a parent. I would personally have 12 on my duffel coat. To represent past and present.

From previous times I would say Rivers and Morton cop the most. IMO harsh at times, especially Rivers who I rate and really hope he can have a big year. I think Jones may need to show a bit this year, or he could drop into this catagory. Especially if others continue to improve, and competition for midfield spots gets tuff.