P-man

Not usually one to side with grammar nazis but that thread title is a complete train wreck.

“He’s had his first pre-season in a long, long time. He trains Monday to Friday which is great,” Cameron told Sportsday. “He’s living with Shane Mumford so you can make of that how you will, it’s been a really good thing though.“ ? Mumford and Hogan shacking up together. What could possibly go wrong?

Well that’s one way of figuring out how we’re going to fit Brown, Weid, Jackson and T Mac into the side. Just take out two of them with injury. The Melbourne method. It’s clearly a kick in the crotch, although M Brown is a better player than some will acknowledge. I even happier now that we gave him another year. Hell, I have more faith in him than T Mac who has been riding the coattails of a freak season where he took the second defender every week. I thought my days of T Mac induced hernias were pretty much over but looks like the rollercoaster goes on. If he can at least play within his limitations then that will be a good start. Regardless of T Mac, there is still enough firepower to kick winning scores more often than not. But it will require a step up from a number of players.

I agree with that in relation to recreational drugs, although worth noting that the better player you are, the often better chances of emerging from “murky waters” with your career in tact. Look no further than Hodge as an example. Titus O’Reilly has written a book on the subject called A Sporting Chance, where he examines everyone from famous footballers to racing identities and how they have essentially gotten away with their misdeeds due in no small part to how talented they were on the sporting field. The number of examples he provides forms quite the body of evidence. Put simply, I don’t think Patton will get shown the same sympathy as the Warnes and Careys of the world.

The Hawks acquired Scully for a future fourth round pick. “Disastrous”? Hardly. They got him for basically nothing. His 2018 season alone made him a worthwhile get. Goes without saying that hopefully he sorts out the personal stuff. Anyone conflating football and personal needs to take a chill pill.

Gawn (C), Viney (VC), May, Trac Four players is enough, although I wouldn’t object to Salem as the fifth. It’s time for those in his age bracket to take the reigns. Oliver is another year away from inclusion in terms of maturity and Lever needs to concentrate solely on getting back to his best.

Found it interesting the article says Oliver will take the mantle. As good as Clarry is, Petracca seems the more likely one to take the mantle.

That Rivers for AA prediction in the Foxsports article is very left field. If the authors don’t have a soft spot for Melbourne then clearly young Trent gained more attention from the neutrals last year than I thought.

Back again for another year of predicting our footy fortunes or lack thereof. Due to popular demand, there is now a template! Points will be allocated to determine a winner with 1 point for each correct answer unless otherwise indicated. I’ve included an 'Other MFC predictions' field for those who want to go off road with their prognostications. Only non-obvious predictions will earn a point. Predicting Oliver to have more than 15 possessions against North will not earn a point. Happy ball gazing. DCB Honour roll 2016 - wretched.sylph 2017 - ding 2018 - Skuit 2019 - Demon Dude 2020 - Bring-Back-Powell (copy and paste below) MFC predictions Ladder position at the end of the H&A season: Position at the end of the season (e.g. stage of finals): B&F top 5 (1 point for correct inclusion, 1 point for correct place): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Leading goalkicker: Most marks: Best first year player: Most improved player: All Australian 40-man squad selections (1 point each): All Australian final 22 selections (1 point each): Big Ben Brown will kick his biggest goal tally against: Biggest winning margin (exact guess is 5 points, within 1 point margin is 4 points etc): Biggest MFC story of the year (5 points): Other MFC predictions (1 point each): AFL predictions Premier: Runner-up: Wooden spoon: Biggest improver: Biggest slider: Brownlow medal: Coleman medal: Rising star:

Pies have imploded to an extent rarely seen. I don’t see them recovering and heads eventually rolling seems inevitable. I’m unconvinced the Saints are the real deal as they still have a void in top end talent. I’ll back us in but it is largely based on hope. A lot still hinges on getting the forward mix right. Swans are my smokey to bounce back in a big way next year. Got better as the year progressed and will add a generational key forward into the mix. Pies and Saints to be replaced by Dees and Swans.

Like a visit to the buffet after Stewie Dew has filled up his plate, options were limited this year. No-one predicted the world shutting down, playing in empty stadiums, the season stopping after Round 1 and almost abandoned altogether because an Irishman got sick. Lift your game, ball gazers. Anyhow, on the weight of it (sorry Stewie), the winner is this admirable effort from @Bring-Back-Powell: DCB Honour roll 2016 - wretched.sylph 2017 - ding 2018 - Skuit 2019 - Demon Dude 2020 - Bring-Back-Powell See you all again after the draft for a new round of “Predict the apocalypse”.

Geelong coughing up 13, 15 and 20 for Cameron. Wow.

Isn’t 2021 meant to be the draft loaded up with talent? Interesting choice to be giving away our first rounder but the club has earned the faith on these matters. Perhaps we will trade our way back in.

Not that it matters much but he also seems like a ripper fella off the field. It takes a very likeable character for me to still like them once they pull on a Norf jumper. Very happy he’s now a Demon.

Thread title change time.

An essential swap of Preuss for Brown would be an outstanding result.

Roos was easier to judge from the outside. He’s the kinda guy who as a supporter you wanted to pull the boots on for. Goodwin clearly isn’t of that mould. Whatever his leadership qualities they are clearly more subtle and better judged from the inner circle.

Surprised by this. Not a definite yes but not a definite no either. He can play. It’s about the scope for improvement.

I’m okay with this but he simply must improve the defensive side of his game. 1.2 tackles a game isn’t anywhere near good enough. He can and must improve on this in 2021.

What’s wrong with Milkshake? Geeze. Next you’ll be telling me that Pedo and Fritzl aren’t good nicknames.

Saad is a decent player but surely only Essendon are delusional enough to think he is worth any of Curnow, McKay or Walsh. Saad + a very handy pick might bring Carlton to the table.

I’ll be honest. I’m enjoying this so much more after a vast majority of Demonland was already showing him the door. Delicious. l’ll be at his farewell game. Love you Jonesy ❤️

Okay I’m now barracking for Richmond to get flogged.

Lynch and Riewoldt immeasurably more unlikeable than Hawkins imo.

I like how Dusty changing his boots is worthy of some camera time.