Bobby McKenzie

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.

Thanks Jarka. My apologies, Wally was in the team. I thought I had the team memorised. The old failing memory again! Cheers.

Jarka, I remember Wally Lock very well. He was a very good footballer, but I don't think he made Melbourne's team of the century. I'll be happy to be corrected here.

I hear from reliable sources that Byron has lost a lot of weight and is coming along nicely for a comeback very soon.

I agree, plus the form of McLean,Jones, Robbo and the fact that we were the first team this season to outscore Collingwood in the last quarter. Also we kept on playing attacking football in the last few minutes, none of this keepings off nonsense. We are a great team when we go on the ATTACK! GO DEMONS!

For once I had the good feeling that we weren't going to muck up our kick ins on Monday. Normally, my heart is in my mouth but with the boys breaking from the pack and leading well and with Wheatley's beautiful, accurate kicking finding their mark, I was very relaxed. I hope they let Wheatley do all the kick ins in the future. What do others think?

I just hope like hell we can keep on winning and don't focus on early draft picks. When we have our best team on the park we are a mighty side. Today, it was not quite our best 22 but it proved to us that given a decent run with injuries next season we will take some stopping! What I am saying is simply that we ALREADY have the cattle to win a flag. eg. Apart from our super stars like Mclean, Bruce, Robbo, Davey and co. we have BATE, JONES, PETHICK, P JOHNSON,BELL, DUNN ETC,ETC, ETC. Roll on season 2008.

AGREE AGREE AGREE!

And what about Wardy's brilliant spoil and fierce tackle in that vital 3rd quarter? Get off his back guys!