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To the poster that asked about Yze, FWIW I was chatting to a player last week that said the mids absolutely love Yze. Bringing lots of new intel/initiatives to the group. He didn't really have much more to add unfortunately.

the replies here are hilarious. We are the Kings of relying on excuses: Last year it was 'we had to play 2 games in Cairns' 2019 it was pre-season surgeries 'they changed the 6:6:6 rule' is probably my favourite Until Melbourne start winning games consistently commentators will keep saying this stuff.

A report written by activist lawyer Larissa Behrendt finds systemic racism. Color me shocked. I'm shocked that Collingwood used such a divisive commentator to write a report for them. What were they expecting? Behrendt once described fellow indigenous commentator, Bess Price, on twitter in disgraceful terms: "I watched a show where a guy had sex with a horse and I'm sure it was less offensive than Bess Price." Charming

Hunt will flourish this year. Being moved back to the half back line where he can play with more freedom and utlise his strongest asset. Will be one of the top 3 improvers.

You must have lost a bet to have that avatar....

Kicking 9 goals in the second half of a game presumably qualifies to your lofty standards?

1. They werent all pack marks. 2. Get back to me when he takes 6 pack marks in the ones

Sam's biggest problem is that he can't take a one grab mark. So he can attack the ball better for sure but is unlikely to hold many. Yes he can bring the ball to ground but ideally he can hold his marks and I doubt he can be taught that at his age.....

I'm not sure of the numbers but my intuition tells me that interstate teams pick up a gear when they get the rare chance to play at the MCG, The additional motivation of playing there plus the fact Melboure are known as a flakey team means interstate sides are often pumped and jump out of the blocks against us. It goes without saying that we need to somehow make the MCG a fortress. Over to you Simon.

Had wrist surgery and went swimming up in the Murray and got it infected. This began a cycle of infection issues and career threatening wrist problem

They were gifted a spot in the finals that year because of Essendrug's suspension

Melbourne would want to be locked into the final 8 by around Rd 17. We can't make the 8 when we have average teams to beat let alone this lot above. Goodwin's form when our season is on the line is frankly pathetic

He is more of a lockdown defender that was being groomed to take over Nev's role wasn't he? Not sure he was expected to "rack up disposals". In any case its not like we have a lot of small defenders other than Salem who rack up disposals....

Make no mistake. There were sizeable forces out against him and he is saving face by announcing he is leaving in 12m. My spies tell me The natives were very restless after the debacle on contracted players.

Following on from above, 1. we had a dearth of smalls a few years ago and now we have gone all in on speed, and smalls. Why so many? Do you ever draft because you think some might fail? 2. How much of this is based around Richmonds strategy? 3. Which if the previous draftees that we haven't seen much of look the most promising to become A graders? Petty, Jordan, Neitschke, Lockhart, Baker, Sparrow?

It's a long way from town on a Razor scooter......

Binman in mourning...

Not at Melbourne....

Thanks Simon Go to bed now...

That's your view. I think mine is a realistic take. I'd like to see a list of the people that we have 'attracted' to support Goodwin that have been jettisoned in the past 4 years. By your reckoning this should have resulted in success I presume? It's a long list particularly when many of those have been shuffled around in multiple roles to try and find the right combo. We have changed virtually every role except the senior coach. You can keep changing the surrounding personnel but at what point do you reach the conclusion I have come to that the bloke acting as senior coach is not the answer?

Very happy with this appointment but still very concerned about how much baby sitting we have to provide for Goodwin who has essentially failed in his role.

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That's the issue. Its a good thing BUT we're not getting the best value out of that. He and Melksham have the ability to kick those flat 50m darts through the corridor that can break open the play and oppo defences. If he's going to play defence we need to get more out of his kicking ability than dinky 15m chip passes.

The problem is that a lot of these guys can't keep the bulk on when they start doing aggressive cardio... STill the strength often remains...

Pretty sure we played finals in 2018 but I get the sentiment,,,