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For those that are interested the MFC is very confident of retaining Bruce. From what I've been led to believe Bruce believes he will gain much more personally by playing his remaining years at the MFC in terms of possible finals appearences etc, then he would get at the Suns. Take it with a grain of salt but it's almost guranteed that Bruce will be at the Dees next season.

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Agreed. Thought he has played some great footy of late.

Don't see room for either of these guys at the MFC. Would be very dissapointed if we we're to take either, but it's only a moot point. Can't see it happening and would be willing to put the house and car on it!

I think Johnson should stay. Like a few people have already said, he's starting to combine well with Jamar. I don't think you can go into a match with one ruckman. Even though Jamar was able to play some very, very good football this year on his own, I believe that it's a large risk to do so. If something were to happen to the big fella (touchwood) we do not have another player who can actively compete at a centre bounce or throw in. Those that throw Sylvia/Dunn etc around are kidding themselves. Johnson won't be dropped. I'd like to see Bate come in, but I'm not sure who for, possibly Morton. Many people have thrown around Bennell as being one in the firing line, but I highly doubt this. He does some amazing things around the ground and I'm amazed some people can't recognize this. Moloney will come in, and I hope that Trengove does too. Would love to see Trendawg go head-to-head with Martin! Yet according to some reports Trengove is still a week away.

From my time I'd have to say it's very close between Brad and Ooze. I've seen both do some freaky things on the field, but Oozes checkside kicks were really something. Does anyone know if TJ was a left footer? From memory I think he is but I may be completely wrong.

Stupid. Had Hardwick been appointed instead of Bailey we would have had the same results. In a year where draft concessions are going to the GC of course teams are going to go all out to win. No team wants to finish bottom this year. Had Bailey been at Richmond this year he would have acted exactly how Hardwick has been, and vice versa had Hardwick been appointed to Melb 3 years ago.

Agreed that the next match is a big one for us, regardless of the prospective ladder positions. I always get nervous when we play at Subiaco or AAMI, because we NEVER seem to be able to kick a winning score at these grounds! Even now I'm not feeling all to confident of coming away with the four points!

I'd have to say the money is on Grimes. Fantastic at what he does, and I really see him becoming our version of Hodge. Great link up player out of the back line. For what it's worth I could also see Bennell fulfilling this role as well, could provide some great drive out of defence, yet the issue with that is he is also a great goal sneak up forward.

Usually I'm not drawn into posting on JW threads, but I think it must be said that people should not be swayed or put off by those that doubt Watts or his ability. As a number 1 pick Jack has often drawn unfair criticsm with many failing to aknowledge that in his first year he was hampered by having to play APS football. Jack is a perfect example of how the APS competition is not only subpar, but is often detrimental to a players development. Jack has gone to dominating games against players whobin some cases are not even second rate, to playing against some of the best defenders in the AFL. Part of his problem is he has not spent a full year being able to play TAC nor in the VFL being able to develop. I'm not paying out on the MFC or Watts, simply stating one of the most overlooked reasons why he has not been given the praise that Scully, Trengove or Gysberts have. Jack will be a gun, given time.

This is true to a certain extent. I thought at times Meesen worked well, particularly moving around the ground. It's a shame though that he has had constant injury woes. Personally I don't think he played seniors enough though to make a call on him becoming the number one ruckman. Unfourtunatley I don't think we shall see him again in the senior side, particularly after Jamars emergence this year. It shall be interesting to see what happens to Tower, Meesen and Spencer end of year.

Haha, well played

Please tell me this post is a joke!! You only have to look at his game yesterday o get an idea as to why we don't want him. He often plays unaccountable football, and even in te forward line he does little. For what it's worth I'd much rather persist with Spencer. Fraser would want to take a large pay cheque and for me he really wouldn't be worth it. As some have suggested depending on the quality of the PSD he might be worth a LOOK at, but even then I wouldn't be keen.

This is a fantastic result for both him and the club. He's been fantastic over the past two weeks, especially in two losses. However we have to remember he will not be able to do this every week. The longer he performs like this there is a greater chance he shall be picked up by an opposition player. On the flipside, imagine the prospect of Gysberts, Scully and Trengove all in the midfield in years to come! Terrifying for the opposing sides hehe=D

Can confirm that our Colin is in hospital with a blood clot in one of his feet. Terrible news. Apologies if already posted. I'm using my iPhone so it can be annoying to see all current topics and posts. Feel free to merge

Agreed we are starting to get some REAL talent and depth on our list. With the likes of McKenzie, Hughes, Tom Mac, Stef Martin etc coming through we actually look like a talented side. Hell, even Juice is looking good as a depth player LOL. I was actually thinking the other day that it's starting to get hard to think of players will have to get rid of end of year. Of course the obvious names/whipping boys will be thrown up ie. Miller, Newton, PJ and Spencer, but just think of the list in 2-3 years time when changes will have to be made. Apart from the guarenteed retirements I think our football dept will have some very difficult decisions to make in the coming years!

Great news for the club! For those saying that we should stay away from these machines and that they should be banned, look at it like this: If we turned our back on an oppertunity like this, another club would only jump at the chance to have these machines, and in turn it would only put us further behind the pack financially. Agree that they are not necessarily the best things for society, as I'm one who believes they do target a certain socio-economic audience, but then so do cigarettes, and it's not like the Gov. will ban them will they?

We've all been there before!

Personally I'd take this with a grain of salt. Yet if it's true is fantastic news!

This poses as a bit of an enigma. Because while we having been playing some fantastic footy, there have still been some skill errors that have resulted in quick goals or turnovers to the oppostition. Fact of the matter is I think from 8th-12th.

Yeah I wasn't quite sure who he'd come in for. I was thinking Martin? But with Norths rucking setup I think this would be unlikely. Maybe the MFC footy department know something about the North emergencies?

Have heard from my good mate working at Casey that Rivers will infact be playing today for the Dees. Not sure who he is in for though. Interesting.

Not sure if this has been raised, but I'm sure I read someone, or heard an interview where Petterd said he'll be at the club next year, and not to read anything into his contract negotiations. I could be totally wrong however.

Really looking forward to coming down this week. I think we're a great chance to get a win but wouldn't have totally written of the Roos just yet. We haven't won a game at this venue since 08 I believe, and if you ask me this ground has always been a bit of a boogie ground for us. Saying that I think it'll be exciting to see how this particular team plays the ground. Will be good to see the boys play away from the 'G with some confidence, which is the first time I've been able to say this for years.

I have not been this excited to head off to a match for sometime! Looking forward to seeing a good game tonight, and coming up against one of our first tests this season. -Looking to see how our backline goes tonight, and if we can come out on top of a classy forward (albeit without Brown) -How will our young midfield brigade stand up against some classy ball winners in Rich, Johnstone and Brennan -Will we be able combat Brsibane's style of gameplay through our ball carrying This looms as a particularly interesting match, and should be a good game of football. Though we may not win, I reckon we are in a good position heading into this clash, especially since that Power and Brown are missing. Both of these players are class acts, however Brisbane do still have a spread of talent.