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Confirms yet again that the coaches watch a different game to us.

Great to get the win, lots of positive signs across the pre-season. Though can't help but get the feeling that at least a few of the players were holding a bit back until the real stuff, which then had an impact on disposal etc. Could be wrong.

Unless there's a turnaround, may have seen his last match for the Dees.

Would imagine that Gawn will only play a half. Perhaps similar for others, such as Jetta, having played last week, and Brown (also played against North). Could be wrong.

Yes, but in those days there were 3 "official" pre-season matches, not 2. (from what I remember ...)

The only thing we have is that he cut his foot (at the beach?) and it became infected. Whether there's something else/more since, hard to know. Not having much luck.

Would be better news to hear that Gawn was playing as well.

And all the more impressive for having missed most of the pre-season, at least the match play part of it.

Round 1 team selection is going to be interesting, more than a few putting their hands up. A nice problem to have.

2nd quarter: 3rd quarter: 4th quarter:

Replay (such as it is) seems to be up on Youtube:

Would make sense to build this around younger players and players who missed Marsh 1. Long season ahead. Also, they may still be wanting to get more of a fitness base into them (best done/managed outside of having to play games).

#31 has a knee infection. Not sure of prognosis/availability.

Third in the B&F is, by definition, a good season. Happy to defer to the coaches/match committee in their assessment of players' performance.

One take-away from the game is how well we've recruited - and not just the draftees. Tomlinson, Brown and Langdon all added something that we just didn't have, and are more than useful pickups. I know there was some concern around the fact that we didn't land any "name" recruits over the trade period, but hard to ask for much more than what this trio bring. Also, surprised by how effective Kozzie was. There's been speculation as to how many games he'll play this year, but on that showing, he'll play most. Perhaps not massive game time, he's a high-flash/low possession player, but if he can snag a goal or so each game and put the frighteners on some of the opposition backs, it'll be enough - and once again, something that we didn't have.

This. To be honest, I was even surprised he was selected, he's hardly had any match play since when was it ... early in the pre-season? Though it's clear that the reason he keeps getting selected is because of his work rate, both on and off the field. The coaches see it, perhaps many of us don't.

Final Leaderboard Max Gawn 464 Clayton Oliver 464 Jack Viney 323 https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/244837/gawn-oliver-become-dual-bluey-winners

The one that he eased across the face and was marked inside the opposite point post? Yeah right. You see what you want to see. Confirmation bias 101.

Yes, really missing Preuss as backup.

Petty (groin?), possibly Wagner the only ones who might be longer-term concerns?

Also the related Apps, and other content, extending to related sites/services. Been round the houses for yet another year getting my international WatchAFL subscription up and running.

Diversion. Neither a response nor a refutation.

Too many variables, let's just see if we can keep our key players on the park most of the season. Starting with Lever, May, Tom Mac and Gawn.

"As a club, we are respecting Kade's history of concussions and being very cautious with his rehabilitation. His program has been developed by medical experts and he is showing signs of improvement. Our main priority is to get Kade back to full health and we do expect him to make a full recovery. At this stage, we have not put a timeframe on his recovery and subsequent return to football." https://www.afl.com.au/news/372466/career-on-hold-more-concussion-concerns-for-demon

This is just nonsense on a stick. If you want a good Exhibit A as to what's going on with the players, watch the Oscar Mac interview, where he makes it clear that he ignores outside "noise", including having minimal exposure to social media.