Moonshadow

Didn't Dunny have one for a while? edit, here 'tis.

The first thing Grundy did after kicking the goal was to pull the hair tie out of his pony tail and run his fingers through his hair. FMD, must be the current generation....

Really? Card to think that over again Dazzle?

If Coll kick a goal they might still win

Looking at the thread title, I though it was about another Chris Dawes injury

I've been to The Duke pre game for a beer and a meal. Basic pub grub and a few fancier dishes. Like most pubs in the CBD the beer is not cheap, but the discount helps. Nice to see a number of Dee's fans in colours there. Worth supporting.

Is it that Dunny's coming back from a niggle and underdone or is he fit and firing but can't get in? Or a bit of both?

I heard it was called 'Scent of Anoos' and you never fail to get a good seat at the G when you wear it.

I'm outraged! How could they have dropped Frost and left Pedo in? All Pedo did was get in the way last week. I must email Roosy immediately. ??

Guess you've never met Biffen then Red.... very aromatic man.

Can I get one with a little propellor on top?

Picket Fence liked it. Kind of scary....

Hogan will be double teamed and kick 3. Pedo to have a day out and kick 7 as a result. #gopedo

Are we talking parking fines, phone numbers from women at nightclubs or pimples after a chocolate binge tonight? He sure as hell won't be kicking any goals tomorrow.

Agreed rpfc

Unfortunately there's no point talking logic to those that have none.

Yes, that a highly talented footballer struggled to earn games when we were at our poorest. You're missing the point again Stuie.

You must be very pleased that he's played 30 "good" games out of about a possible 110 during that time. Even then I think that number is very generous. Certainly not "breaking out since 2011". Given his highest Bluey finish is 9th (ironically Martin finished 8th that year) and after that he finished 16th, 11th, 10th and last year 18th, it would be fair to say that his past has been inconsistent and disappointing. And those finishes occurred when we were the AFL laughing stock. I'm very pleased he had an excellent game against GWS, but it's only round 1 and you'll forgive me for not yet doing cartwheels with rose coloured glasses like many on this thread. I'll certainly sing his praises if after round 22 he's played the majority of the season at a similar level, and more so if he does that and re-signs.

Insightful contribution as usual Stuie.

Josh Fraser says hi

Nice selective editing in my quote. I was specifically not comparing or ranking them. You asked who should've got games rather than being gifted games like Watts. Martin played a lot of games in the two's whilst Watts rarely played there. They were at Melbourne at the same time, so obviously he played alongside Watts for the Dees. Second, You'll note that I was referring to gifted meaning his form was undererving of an AFL games, not as in an equation that needs an alternative. That's your definition Nasher. When a guy consistently played as poorly as Jack did for countless weeks and still got a game, that's being gifted. Pretty clear definition I'd say. Third, you are mistaken, my arguement was not that Martin should have got games in the forward line instead of Watts. That's your words, not mine. At the time, Watts played a considerable number of games in the backline, in the centre and wing, as a sub, even as a second ruck and yes, in the forward line. Martin played well for us as a backman, as a solo ruck but not much in the forward line before being traded. It is naive to think he was moved on because he was a hopeless forward, there was more to it than that (hi Mitch Clark). Martin was not useless, as Curry has blurted, and has proven so at Brisbane, where he regularly rests forward and even kicks goals. FCS he won a B&F and wasn't far from AA contention at one point. Finally, and I'll end on this note, because this is going around in circles and I'm sure you and others will reply, I repeat that I like Jack's form this year, believe he may have turned the corner and hope he re-signs. I have enjoyed watching him so far in 2016 and look forward to a truly breakout year, as would everyone else. On that we can agree I hope.

I normally wouldn't buy into the 'name who would have taken his place' palava, as we gifted many games to many players that were sub AFL level at the time. Jack played many weeks where his form was undeserving of a game. That's what I call gifted. However, in order to please your moderating demand for a name, I'd say Stefan Martin should've got more games for us. He was running around in the twos and then shunted off for peanuts at a time when Watts was playing at his poorest. Has become an athletic and versatile big man at Brisbane, albeit different size and skill set to Watts. Martin showed form with us in the backline, the ruck and could take marks in the forward line. Don't jump to the conclusion that I consider Martin better than Watts or that I do not think Watts is playing well now. This is not a comparison or ranking, simply a player that should've got games for Melbourne at a time when others should not have. As you asked.

Speak for yourself rpfc. I'll agree to disagree. I think he played some reasonable games last year and a handful before that. IMO the majority of his games have been sub-AFL level and yes, gifted. Having said that, he appears to be playing some good football. Big guys often take time, and I look forward to seeing him play consistent good footy in 2016 and beyond. But it's only round 1, so forgive me for not joining in in the "circle jerk" praise on this thread just yet.

They have no taste at all Red. For them, eating out would mean dining at that famous Scottish restaurant McDonalds. And they'd sneak in a cheap flaggon of something vaguely similar to wine. Not to mention letching all over the young staff.

They're foul on bomberblitz