monoccular

? are not migratory birds by nature, so flying to WA would be unlikely

Big problem is that Nick Smith’s 4-6 became 4 to 6, 4 2 6 then 426 weeks (= a bit over 8 years) In 426 weeks Harley will be in his mid 30s and if still on our list would have become a genuine list clogger. Wells. Even if he only “did a Marlin Pickett” and came in for a GF win most (though I am sure not all) who post here would be reasonably pleased ?

Well, maybe if they don’t work out, we could start a MFC Basketball team lead by Bradke and Jackson ?

If only ... one can but dream (Weed = Tomohawk) I think that is actually 7. 48,55,56,57,59,60,64 ??????? The features of that era I miss are Red n Blue premierships.

Other than our two current drug refugees, when did we last get anyone worthwhile from the Bummers? Wouldn’t trust them one bit.

IF his calves and his mind are in good shape we could well have a star of the competition coming to us virtually for free. Here is hoping that our injury curse may be behind us.

...and vice versa?

Didn’t Chris Grand and James Hird go around those picks? (I know there are far more busts than those).

??????? All very confusing - I just hope our trade / draft guys know what they are doing.

Whether it is half full or half empty, there won't ever be enough by the end of the day.

Running out games in the dying stages - now that IS novel in recent MFC experience. Looking forward to seeing what he can contribute, though it is ultimately up to the players.

..and I think amongst the top teams for inside 50s in 2019. Conversion and positioning seem to be the correctable issues. It is a bit like putting: the better pro players have something like 25-28 putts a round whilst us mere mortals often go closer tp 35-40, but that is not the whole story. The pros have fewer putts both because they are better putters but also because they set up many more of their putts to be closer to the hole. IF our forward / attacking coaches (and players) can set up more of our shots from front and centre rather than blazing away from the 50m arc, results should surely improve.

OMG. The sky is falling. And are you suggesting 5at they don’t do live tackling drills, but rather just try it for the first time in a real match? ? Rather like most of us - he open his eyelids and let’s the light hit his retina. ? I guess most interest would historically be around how much of what did CP5 eat?

Whether it is a 'forward coach' or just an attacking strategy I don't know, but our absolutely horrible conversion rate from a very high number of inside 50s is in desperate need of attention. Simon Badloss certainly needs help here - as some have suggested, would this be a rare and genuine opportunity for Garry Lyon to contribute to his club, after his disastrous forarys into coaching appointments?

You opinion, based on watching him how many times at training and in how many games? deja vu is always more interesting the second time around because you just know what will happen !

To all who in their own ways like to keep those of us who are unable to attend training sessions I give a huge vote of thanks. And I am sure that all of those will slant their views in their own particular ways, but that is what makes it interesting. Keep up the great work all of you. We are all (well most anyway) grateful for your input.

PS: I meant to mention that I find him the most exciting #31 since that guy who migrated to Carlton in 1964 - there have been quite a few more hyped, but IMO none as exciting.

May’s New Training Regime Regimen

He should really be kept out of Harmes way.

Lucufer. A typical MFC near enough is close enough attitude - nothing wrong with aspiring to 12w /0l at the bye. ??

Spot on LI. Absolutely no excuse for poor performances based on lack of fitness.

Not sure JSK - that would require at least two mental qualities that I have not seen in this particular poster: insight and humility.

Ox. Beat me to it. I had cut and was ready to paste exactly the same paragraph. One of the very best pieces of news in a very long time. ??? All water under the bridge now, but one wonders if even he would be able to help Frosty with these particular aspects of his game, especially decision making? Perhaps he tried and failed, so felt it was better to cut our losses and send him to Hawthorn.

I agree (not even considering his coming off a drug ban?). Frost-like dash with a better footy brain. ??

Both. As many expert opinions as one can get.