Jock Strap

Yep, identical twin girls. Although only 7, they're both fanatical Dees supporters. Brainwashed early ... first song I taught them was Its a Grand Old Flag ?

42 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Failed to adjust... Thats the coach

That's about 3 [censored] weak comments you've made. You should be better than that.

59 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Hogan and Lewis both be out for next week...

bring in Vince and Spencer.

Sorry, why, did I miss something?

I think Tyson is a given - and an important in.

I'm also warming to Spencer coming in so we have a resting ruck in the forward line. Apart from potential forward assistance, this would mean Carlton need an extra tall to cover our taller forward line. It therefore reduces chance they'll stack their forward line with extra talls (putting pressure on the McDonalds and our smaller backs)

Smith - get well soon 

ANB - well done son

Lewis - hawthorn mates spewing

48 minutes ago, ProDee said:

A huge shout out to Neal-Bullen.  I've been a critic, but he was very good and important today.

Agree, very good game from ANB. Ran hard all day, good disposals, etc. very solid 23 disposals, 1 goal, 110 AF points. Really pleased for him, and great for the team.

In fact, he's guaranteed a game next week. Won't be easy for some of our VFL guys to crack the team!  Love it!

3 hours ago, rjay said:

'ProDee', it's time to bring Raquel back. Trumps face is doing my head in...

...now before I get accused of derailing the thread, Smith is a big chance for round 1.

In contrast Rjay, I'd like to see your avatar a bit more!

Got to training at about 11am, so quite a bit late, but still watched about 50 mins of drills.  My second training in a week (before this, the last session was 20 years ago)!  Was keen to get a few points jotted down given the plenty of reading of others posts in recent years (much appreciated guys!!). Few key points:

• Ball movement was very quick and typically hit the target, which is impressive given the strong northerly.  Boys looked relatively relaxed and were enjoying the session.  Plenty of talent on display - will be a very competitive list this year.  Lots of the top guys did well (i.e. Jones, Vince, etc), and the younger guys look fantastic (e.g. Hunt, Trac, Clarry, etc).  Coaches were very aggressive a few times - e.g. demanded that the defending team win the next ball in a half ground exercise.  The focus and intent was great to watch
• I really think JKH and Trenners will get games this year, as both look confident, are moving really well, and skills looked solid. 
• Had a very close look at "Weido".  At face value, I thought there was not alot of glitz or skills to get super excited about, but then the competitive 1 on 1 marking and leading commenced, and he was very effective.  Football nous impressive.
• All the key backs, key forwards and rucks were in a group for 1 on 1 competitive marking.  Frosty is a super impressive athlete, and looked very good.  Oscar looks fit and has bulked up.  Was stunned at how much weight Pedo had lost, but he looked trim and super fit - I think he would be hard to leave out of the team.  Big Maxy and Pencil had a great tussle, with Max generally winning but Pencil doing well (although tended to drop a few marks).  Young Flippa was given a caning - noticed he lost about 6 of these competitive drills in a row, with most of his competitors marking the ball outright.  Not super surprising, but he's certainly got lots of work to do to catch the others. 
• Jesse was looking sharp ... spitting and hissing his way around the field.  Looks mean and pumped.  His run up is, without doubt, a little smoother.  However, he missed quite a few today (wind didn't help!)
• Young Johnstone is seriously built.  Moves quick and tackles aggressively although dropped a couple of marks he should have taken
• Finally, noticed Brian Lake wonder over to the ground with his hat and glasses on .... maybe spying for the Bulldogs? Or perhaps missing his hawks days and wanting to hang with Lewis ... or perhaps he's on the bandwagon and needed to check out the Dees hype!  

I thought Hunt, JKH (worked really hard) and Trenners (didn't look slow to me) were solid in first half. Melksham disposal not great 

Lewis, Hibbert and Melksham to have fantastic seasons ... but don't make the top 10 in the B&F

Damn, I think I might have pushed too hard in the 3km trial and dirtied my pants

If he had any currency, we wouldn't they look to trade him?

20 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Selection was abysmal again.

All three 'ins' were the wrong decision.

Easy to say when the team was terrible

ANB has been fantastic at VFL level - he had to be rewarded. I think he has a big future once he gets some further size and experience 

18 minutes ago, martin said:

Garlett would have been better off sitting at home. Playing him in this is a joke.

On the other hand, it's probably a good way to harden him up 

7 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Good article - gives Misson update on some rehab players and some insight on how we will approach the NAB games.  http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-02-05/well-attack-nab-challenge-misson

This bit from Misson is especially good: “Jack Trengove is coming towards the end of his rehab. He’s been doing a lot of work – and a lot of football work – in the last couple of weeks and he’s probably a week and a half away from joining in with the group. We feel like we’ve got his load pretty right. More importantly, he’s feeling really confident in that foot and he’s looking forward to joining in with the group – and the group’s looking forward to having him.”...Misson. 

Great report from Misson.

CAN'T WAIT until Trenners gets cracking. Let's hope he returns to a crazy vocal crowd at the 'G

So exciting that there are so many players who could legitimately show huge growth and surprise us.

I'll chose Trenners, and have a feeling Watts will truly arrive. Perhaps overshadowed by Petracca!

Zzzzzzzzzz

Is there a time / date where we'll know if Trenners is fully fit?

Man, I'd love to see him back!

Couldn't agree more. Some people have very short memories. If he can replicate 2013 the team will be very much better for it.

A slightly better man's Alex Georgio! Not in my best 2015 team, says plenty! Would want to have a MONSTER year to justify staying on list IMO[/quo

A slightly better man's Alex Georgio! Not in my best 2015 team, says plenty! Would want to have a MONSTER year to justify staying on list IMO

you have an uncanny ability to keep embarrassing yourself

Garand chose to leave the leadership group. Was reported in club website. ... "Defender Colin Garland, who opted out of the running for this year’s leadership group, and James Frawley, now at Hawthorn, are the only other changes from last year."

Suspect he wants to focus on his footy. Will be a serious player this year

Yep and yep again, for Christ sakes we were happy to trade him of!!!

You do gooders forget 50 years of bugger all and we want to play "all warm and friendlies"

Time to ask yourselves, what do we want this club to be??

Man, I'm glad you're not running the club

At a guess.....

We're playing everyone off against there own bluffs.

We arent just rattling trees we're running amok with a D9

This goes beyond proactive, its positively inspired.

Bugger the popcorn..... wheres the cheeses and Port !!!

Sounds like you've had a few ports already

I feel ill

I didn't want to share an opinion on this melodrama until the haze cleared. Primarily because I had a sense of trust in Mitch, and his sense of honour & respect. Now I'm livid! FILTHY!! What a dirty joke of a man. Zero integrity

Will go sit by the fence when he plays and booo like a rabid animal