old dee

How lucky are we to have had Tmac as a player at the MFC. Tom arrived when we were poor and was sometimes the only reason I went to some games. He has been a good player for well over a decade and was one of the reasons we won the flag in 21 kicking 2 goals. We saw last year how valuable he was in the backline last year add his comments in this Doco and my admiration only rises. Some years ago I was in a line waiting to enter the Werribee ground for a Casey game. We struck up a conversation, he didn’t seem to have any trouble talking to a nobody like me. Thank you Tom.

9 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Luker Kentfield really impressed me last week playing as a ruckman and I thought he held himself well against Maxy Heath.

His marking around the ground stood out but it was his mobility and ability to link up which impressed me more.

With the extra interchange player now added, I reckon this will come into play more often with team selection.

DD does anyone thinks White will be anymore than an Average player. I believe there is a reason no one showed any interest in him at drafting time!

13 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

FWIW - I watch Norf every week with a mad Norf mate. A lot would need to go right for them to significantly improve in 2026. They have seven blokes that walk into pretty much any other side (ex. the Bears): Cheezel, Zurhaar, Surv, LDU, McKercher, Curtis, Xerri, Wardlaw (but he’s virtually never fully fit). The rest would battle to get a gig at Melbourne.

They have no big back that is any better than C+, only one bloke that can hit a target consistently from 35 metres, no back up to Xerri, absolutely no line breakers that can hit a target, and a game-plan that defies definition. Clarko won the lottery with this gig - five years on $1m+.

So beating us by 10 goals suggests we are nothing flash.

6 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

FB: Howes T Mc Lever

HB: Tholstrup Disco Lindsay

C: Langford Steele Langdon

HF: Chandler JVR Fritsch

FF: L. Pickett Jeffo Mihocek

Foll: Gawn Windsor K. Pickett

Int: X Taylor, Rivers, Sparrow, Laurie, Sharp

Second half subs: Heath, Melk, Kentfield, Mentha, Adams, Onley, Matthews, Berry

Might play: AJ?, Salem, CJ, Petty

Inj: Culley, AMW, McAdam, Henderson, May, White, Viney, Campbell, Bowey

Just hope to see plenty of pace on the ball, switches and run. Our forwards getting chances in space.

Then hopefully our backline and particularly our transition defending can hold up against a North side that are dangerous when they get out in space.

Re the above injury list imo only two are serious losses, Viney and Bowey. May has been average the last two seasons. We will miss those two so lets see how their replacements perform. The rest have yet to show they are up to being senior players.

On 06/02/2026 at 13:16, GawnOfTheDead said:

Can they not do a surgery to get Viney going? Or is it too late?

For whatever reason Vineys season is over. He has done next to no preseason and still has the injury so bad he struggles to do more than walk. Sadly this season is over for Viney. Put him on the long term injury list.

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

My suspicion is that the AFL years ago promised Richmond and Carlton (and/or the free-to-air broadcaster) that they would play the first game of the first round. To avoid breaking that commitment, the AFL plays some games in a round that's not called the "first round" which immediately precedes what is called the "first round". If I'm right (and I've seen no evidence that says this is the reason) it's very slippery sophistry.

LDC I think you give they them way too much credit. I don't believe they are that clever.

23 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

That was my first thought but he may have been referring to the day North pumped us in round 2 at Marvel??

I'm hoping for the following:

1) CJ, Petty and Salem play some minutes to ensure we have some depth to choose from in round 1.

2) How the new game plan works against opposition.

3) How our skills are looking overall.

4) Looking forward to seeing if Windsor and Langford can continue their pre season momentum against oppo.

5) Whether Jeffo can put his hand up for a round 1 gig. He's showing bits and pieces in the match sims.

6) Whether Latrelle is in round 1 contention. The intra club potentially showed that he might not be ready yet.

Not fussed about the result as we'll be missing Gawn, Kozzie and Rivers. If we're to win a game of footy, Gawn and Kozzie are going to be the key drivers and are central to our game plan.

Will take more notice of the result against Richmond as we should have close to a full squad and we're probably swimming with Richmond at the shallow end of the pool this year if we're being honest.

I am familiar with the shallow end, we have been in it for the majority of the 60 years. I look at the two sides we play in practice matches and I see teams that have crashed out of finals contention in recent years and are struggling to get out of the shallow end. North have been there for a considerable period. I actually think they will be better than the Tigers this year and I will not be surprised if they beat us. They have a legion of kids who are starting to find their feet at the top level. Beware the Roo in 26.

27 minutes ago, JTR said:

Last time we played them we beat them by 6 goals.
And corresponding practise game last year we beat them by 40+

All I am hoping for besides another solid hit out is no injuries.

Sure AMW doesnt have fond memories of Norf in practise games 😫

In between those wins we lost by 10 goals!

I am hoping we don’t get belted like last season. If we can be close to the Roos it will be a good start.

7 hours ago, Redleg said:

We might have a hard start to the season, with a long injury list, up against the Saints who have only Max King unavailable.

I need to see how we performed against the Tigers and Roos in the two practise matches. We have been easy beats for St Kilda the last two seasons. In case anyone has forgotten we gave up 9 goal lead a few games back to lose. The saints have added some good players. Our additions in the main are kids and we have lost two GF winners add a new coach and learning a new game plan and I am not expecting much this year.

On 11/02/2026 at 15:25, DemonFrog said:

So he has turned to the dark side!

The Force is no longer with him DF!

19 minutes ago, Macca said:

According to AI, the numbers for the match were excellent for Ch7 & 7Plus

A Ratings 'Smash-hit' (apparently)

For more details, go to google

Was there much on as competitors Macca. I was out Friday night so I don’t what was on, now was it the best of a bad lot? TV rights is what drives the AFL if the media want two games next year they will get them. Honestly the AFL are a strange lot we have a fixture where the first game of the year is actually the second round of the year. The actual first round of the year is the Opening round. There a weird mop!

8 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Age rankings gave Rivers 8, Gawn 7 and Kozzie 6.5

7 seemed to be the rating for solid/most players. BOG got 8.5 and 9 respectively

Max Gawn (MEL)

It was great to have the ruckmen again jumping – rather than just wrestling – at a centre ball-up (no longer a bounce under new rules). Had only four touches to half-time in what was a fierce battle with Darcy Cameron and Tim English. Worked hard late in the third term.

Rating: 7

Trent Rivers (MEL)

The Demons midfielder found plenty of the ball, finishing with 24 disposals and 500 metres gained.

Rating: 8

Kysaiah Pickett (MEL)

The Demons’ match-winner was a surprise starter at the opening ball up, and delivered his usual line-breaking run. However, he had two set shots for goal in the third term he would want back.

Rating: 6.5

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/state-of-origin-player-rankings-was-nick-daicos-snubbed-for-best-afield-honours-20260214-p5o2av.html

DJ, did picket have any impact for the WA team? He can be brilliant but he has a lot of quarters where he has little impact. At present he doesn’t have the impact on a lot of games that guys like Charlie Cameron , Daicos the young or the Ashcroft brothers. Now don’t get me wrong I am glad he plays for us but I don’t have him in the top bracket of players in the game.

3 hours ago, Bobby McKenzie 2 said:

Throwing the ball up in the centre kept the game moving with no recalls for a secondary bounce. other changes OK too.

It’s amazing that we change the rules because umpires cannot bounce the ball. Something they have been doing for 150 years.

1 hour ago, Billy said:

I thought it was boring, but I’m just a grumpy old bugger

You are not alone!

3 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Age rankings gave Rivers 8, Gawn 7 and Kozzie 6.5

7 seemed to be the rating for solid/most players. BOG got 8.5 and 9 respectively

Max Gawn (MEL)

It was great to have the ruckmen again jumping – rather than just wrestling – at a centre ball-up (no longer a bounce under new rules). Had only four touches to half-time in what was a fierce battle with Darcy Cameron and Tim English. Worked hard late in the third term.

Rating: 7

Trent Rivers (MEL)

The Demons midfielder found plenty of the ball, finishing with 24 disposals and 500 metres gained.

Rating: 8

Kysaiah Pickett (MEL)

The Demons’ match-winner was a surprise starter at the opening ball up, and delivered his usual line-breaking run. However, he had two set shots for goal in the third term he would want back.

Rating: 6.5

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/state-of-origin-player-rankings-was-nick-daicos-snubbed-for-best-afield-honours-20260214-p5o2av.html

Thanks DJ.

On 21/10/2025 at 18:52, old dee said:

My only interest is that no MFC players get injured or suspended.

I have to admit I did not watch the game. From my scant info I saw no mention of Kossie or Max. They did not get injured so in the end I am happy.

21 hours ago, rjay said:

Just watch out for ' @old dee '...he often quotes about dancing with your sister.

I'm a bit concerned.

Have no fear rjay. With AI and predictive script typing rjay is hard work it took 3 attempt each time, keeps converting it to "that". Now it says the Grammer is incorrect go figure. Hmm back to dancing with your sister rjay!

15 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

what's he flogging with the other hand?

Depends on whether he is right or left handed!

If Kossie or Max get injured at this nonsence match I will be throwing up for weeks.

Hmm, dancing with your sister stuff today. I want to see how some of these February champions fare up against another AFL team. Lets see how they look against the Tigers and North.

3 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

What do the two things have to do with each other? The AFL and the government aren't going to care where we are. Furthermore, Waverley is owned by the AFL. We would be hosted their at their pleasure.

Exactly I would avoid it like the plague.

3 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

What do the two things have to do with each other? The AFL and the government aren't going to care where we are. Furthermore, Waverley is owned by the AFL. We would be hosted their at their pleasure.

Forever, it takes away the need for us at Caufield. They can then put off any changes at Caufield. They haven't got the money needed to develop it to the way the current plan looks. I would be extremely careful about moving to waverley we could easily be stuck there for decades / forever. It's also the [censored] weather location in Melbourne.

52 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I think the big difference is we have Casey, which by all reports is an elite facility just not an elite location. Whereas previously Waverley was the hawks only option from my understanding.

I think it’s a good short term option until we can get Caulfield sorted.

I have a feeling DJ that if we move to Waverley it reduce the need for Caufield and the timeline will increase. Staying put keeps the pressure on the AFL and the state government. Even though I don't believe the state government feels much pressure.

8 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

It's well done but I'm not a fan of leaning into the "lovable losers" schtick. I don't really care about the skiing/Chardonnay stereotype but let's not reinforce an image of being a horrible underperforming club. We won a flag this decade FFS 🙄

I'm sure I'll get piled on for being negative but I don't think projecting that image is going to endear us to potential members/supporters.

Dr that is one way of looking at it. The other way is it is meant to calm people down after a poor season and the loss of 2 Premiership champions. Hang loose Dr I believe we are in good hands after some poor ones.