John Crow Batty

Yep, the crows were stoned.

I tend to disagree. Hogan is a player of high interest both for fans and the media. His family issue is well documented. All we know is that he took a sickie from training and vague comments he missed the flight. Would be better if the club came out straight and just said this guy is still grieving or has the flu or whatever. If its no big deal then just say it.

Hogan doesn't like leading because it takes him out of his comfort zone for kicking goals. Nearly all his goals this season are within "little league" distance and he's not much chop from 40 metres or more out on any angle. Playing high CHF where he will lead might be better value but he won't kick many goals.

In the absence of clear news it is only natural to speculate. Although those who try to impose group think might not agree.

Would not be surprised if his concussion issues are linked to that neck injury he sustained a couple seasons ago. It was rather a strange and unusual injury and he has never been the same since.

It's a ninth through the heart of Richmond.

Emphasisis the value of a reliable spare parts player who can fill a big hole when required. Good far another contract.

Irrespective of his current issues, I'm still of the opinion he's not made of the right stuff to be the player we expect him to be.

I reckon we're are primed for a 2001 bounce in the Brisbane style.

Been saying for couple of weeks Adelaide were smoke and mirrors. We have shown periods we could play great footy and if we bought it along for the whole game we would win. Does not take an Einstein to work out 4Q efforts =4pts.

I predict either Martin or Fitzpatrick will have a big say for the winner.

Too many talented smaller types have their ambitions snuffed out early. The prevailing wisdom convinces them that they will never have a chance so they move on. Although things seem now to be changing.

If Boyd is worth a $1,000,000 a season then Pederson is worth $999,000 a season.

Will iSelect now offer a payout clause in their policies for 'pain and suffering caused by following MFC'?

Except for the brain. A 50 year old brain with a 20 year old body would be awesome.

I'll still take the the Mazda though Toyota are great too. I have high hopes for Weed and Hogan still not up to Merc class performance yet.

I hope the crows play like they are stoned.

Bad analogy OD. Mazda's are perhaps the most reliable cars one can buy. A Holden Commodore more like.

The deal fell through because Trengove foot broke down again. Richmond declined.

The sporting version of junk food. No flavour, overly salty and sweet but not too spicy with predigested texture so it doesn't work the gums too much. May lead to constipation or gastric reflux if eaten regularly.

Hogan missing might cost us about 3 goals he might kick. Others might step in to make up the difference. As for general field play he hasn't done enough to make him a game breaker this season. I dont think we will miss him as much as some think. I hope the forward delivery gets smarter and the forwards get on their bike. Plonking the ball on top of Weed's head in the goal square will still yield mediocre results just like with Hogan sitting there. Watts IMO could be more dangerous without Hogan there.

Shame Vickery didn't play last weekend. Good luck to Fitzy. Oh the irony of two ex Melbourne ruckman playing against each other this week and we haven't got one.

I just hope Weed doesn't have another shocker. Want to see him do well.

Clarry needs to grow his hair longer to compete with Sloane.

Reading The Age today it's good to see Goodwin emphasing the need for 4 quarters of intensity. Thats all I hope for.