Longsufferingnomore

Just watched the media conference with Jack and he sniffed and swallowed all the way through the conference. Quite possibly played with a head cold or flu.

Especially his thoughts on the supporters.

6. Nate Jones 5. Jack Grimes 4. Jeremy Howe 3. Michael Evans 2. Col Garland 1. Shannon Byrnes

He showed a cool mature head at times when it was critical. One of the reasons he was recruited.

He left the ground so he would have to expect 1-2 weeks.

They were calling for "Neeldy" but obviously wanted the boys to have the glory. Dont mind that.

Cant help myself

BBO my comments were made in response to another poster who said that he thought Watts had been jeered. I don't even know why I am responding to you.

I thought Jack made some good footy decisions today and certainly in front of the MCC members showed some determination which has been missing for the last three weeks. His kicks out were OK. I think there were elements today that should boost his confidence. Down our end (MCC members) there was certainly no booing or jeering. In fact I think it was the opposite and everyone was willing him to do well and when he did make the second and third efforts was applauded.

If Mitch is unable to play next week do we bring Spencer in to play in the ruck and put Jamar down forward. I'm just thinking that in the past Jamar has been an excellent mark and kick for goal and giving him a break from the centre bounce may be the opportunity for him to find that flair that seems to have gone missing this year. Who comes in for JV - Macca. He could tag Moloney all game. Hold his arms down so he can't point.

Well [censored] said!

Loved it when he hurt his shoulder and brushed the runner? aside and ran back to the circle. Man of steel.

I think the ABC have more questions to be answered with reference to revealing the players names.

And the Suns and Geelong.

I dont think they were forced out.

Has everyone forgotten how Adelaide and Essendon fell on their swords to the AFL. Adelaide - well a deal was done -" look boys it would look much better for you if it seems that you have fessed up and then we can give you a far lenient fine". Essendon - "look boys you have been warned about the head honchos in Canberra so you had better make an appearance at HQ before the Media Scrum in Sydney. Fall on your sword etc etc lets save hirdy" Our problem now is we had an opportunity in Feb to make the statement that we made last night. We didnt and we dont know for what reason. Can't we wait to find that out before there is mass hysteria. Greg Denham couldnt hide his absolute joy this morning when a Melbourne supporter rang in and agreed with him. Why do I still listen to him and KB - both are on the same level.

More likely injured. Did he not complete training today. Although that may have been training loads.

Interesting that Dr. Bruce Reid works with Andrew Gaff

It is not pity or sympathy. It's called support.

Dermi sucked in or just as usual trying to be relevant. No.

Here goes. I know it looks a bit on the fence but not knowing match ups I hope the team looks something like this: Jetta Frawley Sellar/Garland Terlich McDonald Grimes Trengove M.Jones Bail (inj)'Evans Howe Watts Tapscott Davey Clark Sylvia Jamar Viney N.Jones Int: Gawn, Brynes, Blease, Kent/Strauss (S) Emerg: Dunn ? ? Clark to become a free range FF and when out of position Watts falls back

I know with past performances it is going to be hard to fill the MCG but can we pull together and make sure that if we know of anyone who is a supporter encourage them to make it to the game on Sunday. Otherwise it will be like a morgue (hopefully not). The boys have in the past have commented on what it is like when we supporters make a lot of noise. Get round them on Sunday.

Ah, Neeld is your next target.

I saw persistence, run and courage in those clips. I'm looking forward to seing more of that on Sunday.

Play him forward. Anyone that listens to Damien Barrett needs to think again. Just as someone else said a muckraker who got his chance on Ch9 dredging up gossip. Never has something constructive to say and is now on the same level as Greg Denham, Patrick Smith and CW. I cant stand Tony Shaw but at least he tries to be constructive. I am not an apologist for Jack but Jack has a football brain, is a fantastic kick but like 19 others (Mitch and JV aside) lacks any confidence. He doesn't lack social confidence but confidence in his ability to play the style of game that everyone expects of him. I watched him listening to Neil Craig before the game last Sunday and he looked him in the eye and listened. Dont ever believe he doesn't go out and try his hardest. It is just that at the moment he knows that the football world and Melbourne supporters are focusing on him as they have done for all of his career. He needs mentoring. I wish Malthouse was still able to.