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Jones had to go off with bleeding to his lips as a direct result of the hit. If the MRP is going to be consistent in rubbing out players because their hits cause injury, then he HAS to go.

Would be more likely to see Bartram back.

Are the comments about Blease serious or sarcastic? 30 possessions would usually indicate a good game, however...

Petterd, Maric, Bate - 3 forward who always seem to dominate at Casey but just cant quite get the business done in AFL level. Bate has had enough time, needs to go. Maric and Petterd have a future.

Said the same thing myself after he took his big hanger early in the game. "Cant embarrass blokes like that Trenners, 3 weeks mate". Got a laugh from a bloke in front. I was more worried when he gave away a free kick for something similar to what Dunn did - went in to tackle a bloke on the ground and got him in the head.

I know Melbourne cant compete with GWS on raw contract money, nor can we cheat the cap with hidden payments... but surely management is looking at ways to show him that there is more money to be made from sponsorship deals etc by playing in Melbourne FOR Melbourne, than there is playing in some shithole in a Rugby state? I highly doubt a boot manufacturer is going to want to put Scully into their advertisements whilst wearing the ridiculous orange GWS guernsey. "Hi, i'm Tom Scully and i wear Nike boots so my ankles dont break when playing on the horrible surface out at Blacktown!". Doesn't really work does it. I might be stating the obvious... but it helps to think out loud when trying to reassure myself he'll stay! I realise the main point of getting him to stay is hoping that he is not all about money, but to completely ignore that factor in the kids decision would be silly.

Not a mystery, just missing from the injury list. Went out of the game early last week, was in the Casey match report and widely mentioned here on Demonland. Nothing serious.

Fitz.

Every time there was a switch on in our back half, Watts seemed to be the player who was on the receiving end on the wing. His work rate has improved immensely to get himself to those positions, and he is holding his own in 1-on-1 situations. Just needs to get stickier hands in marking contests.

Totally understand why Neil Craig was after him. I'm so thankful that he decided to stay at Melbourne.

Considering how [censored] big he is, 19 years old and coming off a knee reco, that was a pretty damn good debut. A lot to be happy about.

What if we dont win another game for the season? We have served up a lot of poo this year and we still have half a season to go. Wait til the end of the year.

Watts shows a new trick in every game. Today was his run... used his dash more than i've ever seen him use it in a single game. LOVED IT! Also enjoyed Lovett-Murray bending over and accepting Watts on his back. I swear all he needed was one of those pads and it would've been a training drill.

I think it was just water on top of the interchange floating up, but yes, he definitely did punch it! Loved how he ran onto the ground to hug all the players.

True. I'm excited about McDonald too - although i'd prefer to see Garland back. I wont be too concerned/upset if we dont see Cooky until next year... just want him to get to seasons end completely healthy, then lock him and Morton in the gym weights room.

For probably the first time this year, i dont care about the Casey game much at all. Most of the kids who i wanted to see play, are now playing in our senior side. However, Trevor Barker Oval is nearby and two mates of mine are playing for Sandy so i might get down.

Our trade just keeps looking better and better. Serious possibility of getting delisted by Carlton at years end. Surely GWS would take a chance on him if he was delisted, but yeah... i heart Gysberts.

blease and McDonald emergencies too...

Im happiest about Tom McDonald's Casey review. Very promising stuff, could be a gem from a pretty late pick.

Have you guys not watched Maric this year!? His kicking has been great most of the time, better than most of the players on our list. Completely agree with Artie.

^ Agree. Watts and Garland deserve more mention than Jamar for the West Coast game.

oh yep good stuff i think its time this weekend to ignore footy and hit the booze

Rivers was solid again. That's all.

Norf, Saints, Carlton

Howe for Bate. Newton sucks but Martin has to get relief eventually. One DEFINITE inclusion is Trengove. Hopefully the Sculldog also. Blease for Bennell?