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However, I recall him saying that the match committee were looking at him (Grimes) as a midfielder too.We all need to realise that Grimes has only played 12 games of football at this stage.Agree re Jamar- He would be my choice in the short term.The other GREAT NEWS- CC spoke about was Colin Garland. He was very vocal about him playing and in the backline. Great to hear him speak like that as I was concerned he may never play again like Egan at Geelong.

Great summation by the previous posts.I was surprised to hear him say that they (MFC) had gone past their first step and now had to consolidate.Consolidation was meant as an all round situation. Re the finances, the coaches etc.. Believed Strauss could add to the backline and will be given opportunities. Sang the praises of players already mentioned but Bennell was also singled out.Agree with previous post that the MAJOR surprise was when he felt Spencer would develop as N0. 1 ruckman. Wow, if Spencer and say Gawn could make it-what a double to give the midfielders the first opportunities. CC gave me a HUGE lift- he basically said "BRING IT ON" -cannot wait till Thursday night to get another positive slant on things.Lastly said the biggest thing for the club right now is for Jimmy to regain his health.

I think we will be notified of any change to Dean Bailley's coaching contract on the night.At least I am hopeful we members get told then the press gain confirmation.

This statement above is absolutely correct. It seems to be his running style that the football department is working on possibly under the care of Bohdan.

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=11104727&sectionID=60264 shows the current going on's with Faulk following German to Williamstown.We lost Silvani to Freo and gained Scot Simpson from Geelong. We need a tall backman now.

Yes.I see Cale becoming Mr Flexible- CHB,CHF,WING, RUCK ROVER,CENTRE- WHETHER THE COACH WANTS TO PLACE HIM. However, he needs to put on say another 5 kgs at least.He will become a SUPERSTAR.

Under the current draft rules won't we have to wait till---2012 to draft him as he was born 13-Apr-1994 . as per http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/LATESTNEWS/U16sSTATESQUADANNOUNCED.aspx. Please advise !

Actually only 18- not 19 till 26th March.

I suppose the answer has to be "not sure": but, VERY HOPEFUL

For the first time on Demonland- I truthfully say- NO COMMENT- But I hope you can either RUN or was good at footy.And I hope you are over 5 ft.

Thanks for pointing this out- I changed it accordingly.

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Very fair comment-however getting sick of the recurrent foot injury and hamstrings.I am no Doctor but we may have to send Wona & Davey to Germany for treatment similar to Rooke etc...

Agreed- And we still have Jack Viney waiting in the wings. I just looked up Cale Morton's beep test and it was 15.2 in 2007.This just highlights the incredible fitness of Scully. Scully beat Morton by a level in the YO-YO test Friday. The level of fitness these young boys possess it is unbelievable based on Paul Roos thoughts that initial draft picks are well behind seasoned footballers. Thanks for pulling me up Keyser

Thanks to Natham we are gaining knowledge of the current position of our players current fitness.Yesterday , straight after the the Yo-Yo test the day before, the players were tested over a 2kl run. Results were Morton, then Jones/Scully a second away. We have always known that Jones & McLean really pushed each other over years gone by however the new boys on theblock in this area are Morton & Scully along with Natham.I find it fascinating and great that Morton's fitness has come on at this magnitude. His speed,strength,stamina as well as ability sets himself up for whatever position Bails wants him to play. I personally think he will play CHF in the intra club matches and maybe NAB cup.Or maybe the ruck as we have little to back up Martin at this time- Only rassin. It is also interesting to read that McLean is a leader in the fitness stakes at Carlton. My analogy is that we must be up there with them.And what about Scully- WOW.

As per Aplha 33's new thread - I repeat his post The middle page spread of the Sunday Age sports section contains an injury list of sorts for each of the clubs. I'm certain its not comprehensive but perhaps we can use it as a basis to determine the true health of our list. I've got them down in alphabetical order:- Matthew Bate (foot) - Sam Blease (leg) - Colin Garland (foot) - Paul Johnson (foot) - John Meesen (foot) - Austin Wonaeamirri (hamstring) - Those are the players listed in the article as being on modified programmes but just off the top of my head I would add that Mark Jamar and newcomer Max Gawn (recovering from ACL op) should also be on the list although it has been mentioned that Jamar is due to resume full training this week. Not 100% sure about this but I think his problem was also the foot. We seem to have struck the jackpot with foot issues. Only two other AFL clubs have players listed with foot injuries and they have one case each: Fremantle (Ryan Crowley) and North Melbourne (Ben Cunnington). Co-incidence or a real cause for concern? Whilst 3 are old injuries--- the others are still a concern. I refer to my opening post-- where Iask the question,Maybe we need to analyse our football department further regarding our Doctors etc.. in this area,to prevent these injuries, especially reoccuring. We cannot afford to have issues similar to Joel Smith happen to our wonder players such as Watts, Scully, Trengove etc.. Need to do something & NOW.

I can asure you I did not know that Paul Johnson had a long term injury until I went to training in December. Please advise me how you knew? All I knew is Johnson played out the last games of the year as the sole ruckman,except when he played back pocket whilst Meeson has been injured for 20 odd months now.

You are a complete GOOSE. To make comparisons only by photos shows me why you post the crap you do. Only comparison I can make is they look a year older.

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When one thinks that Scully acheived this result having just completed his first full week of this pre season after recupperating from injury shows just what an incredible athlete he is. And not far away is Trengove.Both will be just sensational footballers for the RED and the BLUE. GO DEES.

Did you notice that Wona did miss the last 12 months from injury which started from soft tissue injuries.

JW- thank you for explanation and I agree with you totally. However, when Andy placed the opening post on thid thread it was a photo on the ground with NO EXPLANATION. I agree when the spectators are only delayed. It is very different when you are stood up- re no turn up at all.

Firstly sorry for the extensive workload you are doing.Secondly many thanks for doing so. I seem to be getting as many as before. It is irriating however we can put up for it. On my current thread I have just responded to a member and called him a jerk. I meant it- I just hope it is acceptable because I do not want to create or gain more problems regards John jayceebee31

You are just one complete smart / arse AND IT IS GREAT TO HAVE YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I WAS CORRECT. However, I surely wish I wasn't.I'd prefer to have all our list right and ready to go. I am sick of loosing.I want to be able to put our best team on the park and in particular at the start of a season.You just seem to want to sit back and pick on anyone - you are a jerk. Furthermore, may I say at the start of 2008- we played Meeson because we had no other ruckman . Now we only have Martin. Don't you think something is wrong with regards to out football department/ Doctors.Furthermore, Wonaeamirri is still not right- it has taken now 12 months - how long do they need. No other football team is so pathetic as ours are in this regard.

Very good point you raise- however we have the potential of a very potent forward line,which Miller can contribute to. To answer your question I would prefer Mooney any day.Also Mooney is a far better player as an individual either front or back and plays well in most important games.