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Why 'O Why?? Bad luck for the big Meese. He was finally getting his chance to show what he could do, finally getting a chance to grow and develop in the big league and then this happens. A sad setback for the big fella. Will be keen to see how he gets himself right for next year. Big chance for Spencer now. To make matters worse Aussie goes down for six weeks. Arggghhhhhh.

Yeah, I think you're right. We need a math man around here. Anyone? I woulnd't take that website too seriously though.

Yeah I noticed the same thing. Wrote an email to the guy who runs it. His explaination is that the total predicted number of wins for the season is an accumulation of the percentage chances for a win in each game. So for example, 33% predicted chance to win on week plus 33% for the next plus say 34% for the next all adds up to 100% or in other words, one win. So Melbourne have five wins predicted because all the percetage chance of us winning over the next 16 rounds adds up to about 5 wins. If that makes sense. And yeah, I wouldn't use that website for betting.

What is Jack's upcoming school fixture? When will he be back at Casey?

Hey, at this stage, I'll take anything. We will definately be really up for the QB match. Anything's possible.

He is also a famous film and TV director. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0292419/ But I think they have their 'James Frawleys' confused. If you go down to the bottom it has an episode of 'The Footy Show' listed as an appearance.

There's been a few highlights this season. But our membership record stands out for me. Just simply great that so many have joined up considering we're in the early stages of a huge rebuild. We're ahead of the Saints, Dogs and Roos, all played finals last season. We're showing the world we are a passionate club. I've been a member since 1982 and haven't felt such a good vibe around the club as I have this season. We're taking care of business.

Yeah, Neitz kicked 4 goals. Green had 30 touches. Yze played, White, Ward, Pickett, Phil Read was in that team. Chris Johnson, Holland and of course, Trav. Bradshaw kicked 8. Seems a long time ago now.

Footy Forecaster currently has us finishing bottom with.............5 WINS. http://footyforecaster.com/AFL/SeasonForecast Oh dear.

Ahh you got to love it. So we'll be 6-5 at halfway.

OK, here's a different question. Of the five games, which one are you worried most about? I'd probably say the Hawks. They seem to be getting their act together. I'd put the Saints second.

We had some good defenders during the 90's but I would say we are probably developing our best backline unit since the late 80's when we had the likes of Danny Hughes, Brett Lovett, Sean Wight, Rod Grinter. I had great confidence in that backline. They rarely put in a poor game. (OK, with the exception of the '88 Grand Final.) Would be great if this group could be just as good. Time will tell.

Just thought I'd mention the interview our Prez Stynes did on 3AW Sunday in case people didn't hear it while it's still in the memory. Was a great interview. The highlight probably being when Jim swore. He was asked by Tony Shaw if Bails would still be our coach when the ship turns. Jim said, and I quote "I don't give a sh#% about profile." referring to Baileys low profile. Of course Caro Wilson was offended and said Jim surely could have thought of a better word to use. Jim apologised. Wilson asked about the priority picks situation and whether winning five games would be a mistake. Jim danced around the question and pretty much gave the standard it's out of our hands, we'll win as many as we win answer. He also called our win over Carlton in round 22 2007 a 'dubious' victory. He also said that we possibly should have received a early priority pick last season since our total number of wins over the previous two seasons was 8, an average of 4 a season rather than being 5 and 3 wins respectively. He was asked about our fixture and our number of Sunday games and said he believed every club should get at least one Friday night game and a minimum number of Saturday games. He said it is the big issue for the club going forward. He also said he had only recently become comfortable with being the President and said he had spent many sleepless nights early on, sometimes getting up at 3am with ideas and issues buzzing around his head. That's about it. I've probably forgotten bits but that was the gist of it. Another good interview with Jim.

It will be an interesting game. Well, to be honest, I find every game interesting right now. Another week, another challenge. The Eagles havent been too bad this season. One shocker against the Saints, but I think other than that they've been in most games they've played. I think it will be interesting to see how our young fellas do away from home again. And just for fun, the odds are in. West Coast $1.20, Melbourne $4.40. Make of that what you will.

Great post!!