Bobby McKenzie

Please explain!

Travis Johnstone, what's the news on him?

Still continuing the witch hunt on Bohdan? Get real, he can't control injuries on a football field. It is simply bad luck, pure and simple.

Dunn and Garland have played already this year. Not Bode though.

'Play the kids' was the cry from many on this forum when our season ended early. We ARE playing the kids and getting thrashed so now we read comments like,"shameful performances, embarassing" etc. What do people want? Every week this season we have had at least four top players out for one reason or another. What do they expect? After many touted our list as good as any other team at the start of the season some are calling our team the worst in the league with no hope for the future. They are still the same players and still have the same ability so why the gloom and doom for next year? Get off the team's back and show a bit of encouragement to the youngsters. Please be loyal true blue supporters and not whingers and moaners.

Same as you brentnall, Sheedy or Sandy's Mark Williams.

Great article about a great man. Thanks Bay.

When I was a young teenager, I managed to sneak into the Melbourne rooms at half time. The Dees were the top team playing the lowly 'shinboners' and even though the game was being played at Arden St, we were only leading by one point. Smithy was furious and he let his players know about it. I can still see seasoned players like Barassi,Mithen, Spencer, Dixon and the like reacting so positively to his fiery words. Ronald Dale was almost frothing at the mouth and couldn't get back on the ground quick enough for the second half. As a result of Norm's words of wisdom the mighty Dees extended their one point lead to ten goals to easily win the game. Yes, Norm Smith was indeed a legend of the highest order. I hope we get another one like him one day. Don't we all!

Given our horrific run of injuries from DAY ONE of the season, it is comforting to see the mighty West Coast team struggling when they too, are experiencing a bad run of injuries. It just shows it can happen to ANY TEAM. The big difference was that they were lucky in that they had THE WINS ON THE BOARD before their problems started. It might cost them a top 4 spot though. I still maintain that given a decent run with injuries next season, we still have what it takes. Am I being just too optimistic? Your thoughts please?

A very, very good modern team Yze Magic but I could name better ones. eg The teams of 1956, 57, 59. But that's only because I'm old and can go back much further! Seriously though, your team would take some beating. I wish we had it on the field at the present time. Congratulations on your choice and research.

The fact that a cyst caused the collapsed lung is much better news than had it been caused by a football injury. eg crushed ribs etc,etc. This means that young Ricky will NOT LACK CONFIDENCE when he resumes playing next season. He has impressed me greatly with his football brain and his cool and creative play. Well done young man!

According to MFC website, 4 players are finished for the season with some requiring surgery. Whelan, Rivers, Yze and Bartram have been named.

Thanks for the technical info Undeeniable and Champ. I will pass these facts onto the arrogant one. Can't wait to see his face!

I heard this one from an arrogant Eagles fan today. Referring to the possibility of Connolly coaching the Dees next year he said, "If Connolly can't rev up an 8 cylinder motor, he has no chance with a two stroke one." Naturally, I did not concur. (About the two stroke bit of course) We have a GOOD motor but we must be able to get all of its parts together for optimum performance. Nothing against Connolly as a person, but we can do so much better with the other possibilities. I am leaning a fair bit toward Mark Williams at the present. He must be doing something right at Sandy. Anyway, I thought I'd lighten up your day.

Agree 100% Red and Blue. Well spoken, you obviously have INTELLIGENCE!

Have you forgotten our great win over the Pies on Queens Birthday already? We'll beat them again this year too! Don't be jealous of them. Hawks maybe.

Has he had his chances? He gets caned each week by bigger and faster forwards. He tries sure but he always seems to be just too late to spoil when an opponent is on the lead. eg Lloyd, Lynch etc. I do not think he is a full back. He is simply too small and slow. Should we be trying a youngster or someone else with more pace and height to see if we can tighten up in this vital area? No one ever seems to suggest that Carroll should be dropped even though he rarely appears on the best player lists. What do other people think on this one?

Jaded, I can't believe you and the other posters would want to trade our best and fairest player in Cameron Bruce. He is a cert to win this year's award and never plays a bad game. Dumb thinking! Imagine Eagles supporters suggesting that Judd should be traded for an UNKNOWN ,Unproved first round pick. First round picks don't always make it to the highest level. I really wish people would get off Cameron's back. He runs his guts out week after week.

Bit tough on Jeff White. He dominated and can hold his head up high! You could have at least named him as our best player.

What do you mean 'too many chances'? Almost every week he is our BEST player running his guts out for the team. GET REAL! Maybe delist yourself . The Eagles maybe? They keep on winning!

You are obviously not a leader! The captain doesn't leave the sinking ship. I watched it all and kept up my barracking. That's the role of a REAL SUPPORTER. We played so badly in the first half but you don't give it up even though it hurts.

Many thanks Madness. Robert was his correct title, but all his adoring fans referred to him as Bob or Bobby. His son played for the Dees a couple of decades later. Not as good as his old man though. Next to Barassi he was my favourite player.

Madness, thanks for the info on Wally Lock. He did make the team of the century as an interchange. I have apologised to Jarka for jumping in too quickly on this one. Could you send me the info on my namesake, Bob McKenzie (!948-1955) from your MFC book. I would love to read it. Thanks mate.