Jock Strap

I had a great chat to James Strauss last weekend at the saints / bulldogs matech. He was at the foody with his old man, who's a monster of a bloke ... look out for opposition sides if James ends up even half his size! Jeez James is a nice young fella ... even gave my old wrinkly mum a kiss when i introduced them (she was pretty happy with that!) Anyway, thought you might like to know that his shoulder is feeling great, and he's as keen as mustard to get into preseason. Can't wait to see him put on a bit of muscle and tear the game apart!

GREAT CALL!! some of the $hit on here is totally embarrasing ...

I'm angry and disappointed too mate. I stuck up for Brock a few days ago when a few were calling for him to be traded - i loved the guy. My point is that although we're disappointed there's no need to rant about the club having a dodgy culture - the sky's not about to fall in. But, having said that, I can't wait to hear his bloody reasons!

Whoa, easy on big guy. He nominated the Dees in his top 3 clubs ... many other Melbourne-based clubs didn't rate a mention.

Condemned 84, we all get a bit emotional sometimes ... but stop being such a sook! On average, i bet my left cahooli we don't loose anymore of our players than other teams. The club is fine, and the culture is better than it's been for a long time

I honestly can't believe some of you clowns think he should be considered for a trade. YOU TRADE TO GET BLOKES LIKE McLEAN. Man, he busts his a-hole for the club, is tough, talented, young, .... a huge asset. Will only get better

Very simple ... we must keep him. He's a young bloke with a bucket load of potential, and already a proven performer. Remember 2008 - "Averaged 21 disposals and six marks a game in 14 appearances and had 31 touches in Melbourne’s round 20 victory over West Coast and 32 the following week against Port Adelaide" ... will only get better

I've been coming to this site for a year or two now .... and have never signed up ... just a lazy consumer! However, i read your post last night and i needed to sign-up to reach out and wish you the best of luck on your journey, and all the strenght in the world to deal with your ongoing pain and frustration. Bloody terrible situation. FYI, my mother has 'incurable' cancer too, but she's been able to fight it off a few times and is now 10 years down the track. So i understand the situation you and your family are going through. Hang in there mate ...