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Honestly, the form of any running player eg Bennell Jetta would really be excused six days after the game in Darwin - not possible to asses their form at all. Every player was absolutely stuffed. Had there been the opportunity to rest more I am sure the club would have done it. I think the last chance to judge them was in Darwin, and both contributed in a very big way to the win.

Has anyone seen anything of Fitzy since the first intraclub game at Casey - I must say, though he looked very 'raw' he also looked talented. Exciting that he is regarded as a KPP forward at about 200 cm . Any updates on his development?

Jimmy Stynes will do for me!

I would rather have Newton as a ruckman - even he has more of a physical presence than Fraser - that's how bad I feel Fraser is as a ruckman.

I guess the reason we were so far ahead was that we had worked our butts off in ridiculously trying conditions while Port didn't - therefore they had more in their tank (to use a word that used to have a different context at MFC!) than we did. Absolutely fantastic effort from the guys, the young ones in particular, to fight back after being headed - there is no way MFC teams of the last few years would not have dropped their heads and capitulated meekly. Great credit to ALL players, both the leaders and the youngsters, and to the coaching and conditioning staff. Bloody proud effort.

One question that I would be interested in having discussed: Where is his 'natural position'???? Could he be a huge midfielder - maybe not the pace. Wing _ difficult match up. Half forward or deep forward - pretty crowded there - who would he displace - maybe e third tall forward with JW and Miller / Bate? He runs a risk of becoming jack of all trades, master of none - and we have lots of Jacks already anyway!

You must have a short memory - he is the only player that I can recall who has ever been suspended for head contact when even the tribunal admitted that he may not have made contact!!

Was McClown the officiating umpire at the time? And that was the second one! Cornes elbow to JW's throat in the first quarter - no report! Yet Moloney was the only report.

Regarding Martin - he has shown good things in defence There was a lot of talk of Garland as a forward a few weeks back, noy recently Just a thought - Martin to defence, Garland forward. Martin as a back up ruckman if needed. Discuss.

Don't think he was selected!

Bate and Sylvia play the role at different times, and have been doing a pretty good job - certainly far better than a player who I supported to the chagrin of others for a long time, but no longer, Miller. That has nothing to do with Ricky's injury though - he was acting as a smaller leading FF ala Brad Johnston.

Thanks KC A few questions Where did Martin and McNamara play? Did Miller play? Where? Maric? Does Watts look like a starter for Demons as soon as next week??

Sure Lots of IFs, bit IF we played with the same intensity all year as we showed Saturday then we could make it. Trouble is a young side unaccustomed to winning over a long year will have quite a few hiccups. After round 1 a handful of wins seemed optimistic; now 8 - 10 could be realistic but finals - pretty long shot. Capable - yes; likely - no.

Where the hell is DUNN?

What role is Gysberts playing. Any updates on SculGrove?

What I also asked for on Demonology was that the club publish online the actual playing list for tomorrow's teams. There are always in practice matched extras and it is sometimes hard to pick especially the new players - don't even always wer their own numbers. Come on MFC - do something for the fans, today. Publish on Demonland and Demonology!

Gawn could be 11, with one of the 1s above the other not side by side!!!

....nor a Ricky PettArd - emailed the ABC a few times on that very matter but didn't get the courtesy of a reply

Moloney fcs

It is just not good enough - the website is pathetic. I was [censored] off a couple of years ago but I only went from Moorabbin to TBO Sandringham which is nothing - was just inconvenient making a few work changes, but this is just awful. Lets hope they really do take this on board, and not just the typical administrative (not just MFC) response.

Another excitement machine - hope he can get back to his top exciting form - will complement Liam perfectly.

A top quality CHB who reads the play extremely well - lots of courage and knows when to mark and when to spoil. Sure he can pinch hit up fprward, a useful extra string to the bow depending on match ups and state of play, and also a handy back up ruckman. But the next two years will need to see more structure - CHB for mine.

Daw would seem a very speculative late pick, or rookie pick. Could be very exciting, or very ordinary. But remember who we got at PSD #1 this year - the ultimate excitement machine.

There is rumour on 'ology that he has been traded (no details for whom or what) to Port. IMO would be very bad unless for round 1 or Burgoyne.

Butcher will not likely get to 11, but Carlisle may - from the little I have seen of his highlights, he seems to have more attributes that Temel, who lacks a yard and is said to lack defensive skills or even interest!