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Channelling joeboy: Not good enough.

You make some good points. I was one who thought his best position was forward and I was sure he would be played forward. That does not appear to be the case. Agree that it is hard to see where he fits in down back. I can also understand why you dont rate him that highly. All that said I really reckon he has something. And i expect him to play most games.

Luxury, sheer luxury. Try getting in a tram down near the tennis center back into into town! Or walking back to the botantical gardens side of the river now that the flipping foot bridge is closed (until 2023 or some such)!

At least we top one list.

What? I demand a recount!

Yes, that is what doc demons indicated.

Spot on. And let's say there are 'other issues' at play. So what? Mental health and 'other issues' go hand in hand. It is well established that a very high proportion of people experiencing mental health issues also experience substance abuse issues (often alcohol but others too). To be clear i'm not suggesting Jessie is experiencing those issues, simply naming the innuendo. But it certainly wouldn't shock me if he was struggling with such issues. In many ways it would be logical as drugs and alcohol are used by many people to mask, deal with emotional and physical pain and to self medicate. Indeed this can often be a symptom and warning of an underlying mental health issue. Jessie being seen out 'partying' does not reduce the likelihood mental health is the reason he is stepping away from football (as has been insinuated by some eg he is using mental health as a convenient 'cover'). The opposite is true. And it shouldn't impact at all on the sympathy one might feel for him. Again the opposite is true. Being out partying is not a solution for his mental health issues and will likely negatively impact on any treatment. Making it harder for the young fella to get well. Which you'd hope everyone hopes he does.

Is Oscar still alive?

Harley Benell aka the phoenix: triumph over injury

Has a MFC player ever had to answer more questions from someone who evidently know nothing about the AFL? Kudos to hibbo for keeping a straight face

Has a MFC player ever had to answer more questions from someone who evidently know nothing about the AFL? https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/559178/-unbelievable-camp-to-set-dees-up-hibberd Kudos to hibbo for keeping a straight face

Different players of course. And different stages of their respective careers. But Langdon's recruitment reminds me of bringing in Steven icke. Icke filled a need and was a super consistent and reliable player for us. Bit undeunderrated too.

I don't know anything about him as a bloke, though from the handful of interviews i've seen seems a pretty bright young man But as player he will be super important for us and will make an immediate impact for the club A best 22 lock who will play the wing in every game and play a key role linking the back and front halves. Super fit and whilst his offensive transition will get lots of deserved attention his defensive running might well make even more of an impact as even when we had most of our players fit and firing in 2018 defensive running was not a strength. Another important factor is his recruitment (and Tomlinsons) means we won't need to play players like Brayshaw on the wing who are better utilised elsewhere. And to top off the package, by all accounts seems a dedicated and professional AFL player who trains hard and looks after himself. A really terrific recruitment decision by both the MFC and the Demon Army. Well played.

Great minds.....

Pain might be good. They often say acls etc don't involve a huge amount of pain

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I don't disagree. But he only averages 1.3 goals per game over his career. In 2018 he averaged 2.3 and last season 2 per game. Two goals a game is nothing to sneeze at , particularly these days. But he plays almost as a traditional full forward not a crumbing small forward, for whom 2 goals a game is fantastic. Traditional full forward not so much For context last season he was 20th on the goal kicking list, tenth in the AFL for goal average and tenth for score involvements. Again nothing to sneeze at and way ahead of trac. But plenty of players ahead of ahead of him too. Don't get me wrong i rate him very highly, but i suspect he has hit his limit. And i suspect trac hasn't.

Unless it is fake news. I don't believe anything i read on the internet. I'm actually 29.

Not sure which one the Newtown Jets jumper is. A player? If it is the fella standing near barass at the start it is Slug Jordon, i think. A true Victorian sporting legend. I just googled newton and see who you mean. i'm 90% sure that is Ray 'Slug' Gordon

That would be great. It would bring back vivid memories watching a game there now. When i was 12 i went to the footy almost every week (the 1979 season) with a mate who barracked for the Roos. We'd alternate dees and roos games so i saw quite a few games at Arden Street. Players like Shimma, Blight, Greig, Gumblemeton and Nolan stick in my mind. A couple of years back i stumbled on these two videos from exactly that time (maybe on a tip from someone on here?). Brilliant time capsule and well worth watching. Funny in the context of the planned hell and back videos. I told youss all we are behind the times! If you only watch a bit of it watch the first 4 -5 minutes of Part 1, which includes Barassi's first speech of the preseason and Mick Nolan's feeble attempt at a push up! And from 5:54 in Part 2 which is footage of i presume the Roos' first game of the season at Arden St. Barrassi pregame is gold.

Who is Bennell?

He's never even had any calf problems. Fake news!

What a load of rot. I'll tell you something for free. You completety overestimate the impact of the opinions of demonlanders in particular and fans more generally.

I was looking at the Philly 76ers twitter feed (I hasten to add im not on twitter, i linked out from an article accidentally) and they had a video (super low quality, obviously a phone) of brown (their coach) giving his post lakers win spell to the players in the change room (Great job blah blah, what a way to play in your first game as starter, cheers from players etc etc) in their dressing room. It ended with him giving simmons the Philly bell to ring as best player. Different market I know but it was up an hour after the game and already had over 60k views. Practically free and instant access to behind the scenes for fans. Terrific stuff. The doco is a great idea. And will get heaps of views.

Pic 13 would suggest otherwise: https://www.melbournefc.com.au/albums/558075/maroochydore-camp-gallery-day-3?modal=true&type=gallery&playlistId=558075&playlistSize=23