PaulR

Rd 1 - game 1 - “Casbolt was mounted!!” (Free to air, sometime in second half). Gold.

We used to sing a fun and funny song about Oscar McDonald... was a shame when he left. mind you, Farmer, we’re a better team for it, despite us all loving Oscars cute puppy dog looks. Went to the tune of “Frosty the snowman... he’s a ...”, had to adapt after Frosty was moved on.

“Casbolt was mounted!!”

That was funny!

5 touches and a goal... can play back, can play forward...

Oscar kicked a goal!

Oscar has been activated!!! ?

Respectfully disagree 58er. its fanciful and unfair to both Bowey and Jetta to think an 18 year old new recruit with minimal footy last year could come in and out perform a 10+ year veteran who's craft is sublime even as his physical prime passes. I'd suggest at least 4-22 weeks learning, building skills and body in the VFL would be what Bowey needs in order to eclipse Jetta. can you imagine Bowey one-on-one versus say Green (GWS) or Cameron (Lions) ..? He'd get murdered. Jetta can hold his own, even if they'd take him on the burst. The kids will come in when they force it based on accumulated form in the VFL, not because they're new and shiny, and like all new things offer the promise of future glory. Jetta has a well earnt reputation as a solid and experienced backman, and while his time will come, it should only come when others exceed him in realty, not imaginations.

Bowery may take Jets place in the team in a year or two, when’s learnt half of what Jetta has forgotten about defending. Jetta may have lost some pace, but his contested defensive work, poise and experience still make him the best option for deep back, and Hunt can be the last back when we’re stretched forward...

Was it Chico’s Poet team that kill the Dons run after they belted us in 2000? if so, all hail Nark Williams!!!

I find the “replacement for Simon” narrative tedious, and are more interested in the issues in our team that Mark was specifically hired to address. He mentioned a couple, kicking being one, he seems a great team bonder, what else? I like to think that the footy brains trust at the MFC have a strategy in motion with the additions of Williams and Yze, and if it all comes together (under Simon Goodwin, our coach), we’ll have a happy year. Cannot wait.

Does anyone know anything about Yze’s midfield plan or philosophy? I figure as an ambitious smart and experienced assistant coach he’ll be wanting to weave some magic on our underperforming midfield group. Watched “The Last Dance.” recently, and was thinking about that almost anonymous assistant coach who developed the “Triangle”, kinda hoping Adem can innovate as well. Bring on the Dockers at the G, and let’s see if we have a new midfield...

True, but four goals while also rucking, with an afl seasoned body... he may be more ready than has been let on... it’s not like he’s had a year out of the game.

Sooooo, comms issues aside, sounds like Gus, Kozzie, Vanders and Daws has good games, are ready and have put their hands up for round 1. I like to hear that Kozzie is spending time in the middle, as his agility and skill can be dynamite in congested spaces. Does Daws come in for Jackson or TMac? Did Hibbard play full 4-quarters with intensity, and is he ready? good signs.

Commentators are over paid and, generally, underperforming. Maybe they should apply some standards to their job instead of rolling out ill conceived bias from yesteryear. On Sunday listening to Gary “pull your head out” Lyon talk about us, he rambled that Kozzie would be back soon from interstate... when in fact Kozzie was already back and played in our Casey team earlier that morning.!! Gary, how about you do your job? Maclure is muckracking with stereotypes for simpletons, essentially because he is one, and it’s easier than looking closer, doing some research or, god forbid, thinking. rant over.

Ease up on the sky is falling. 4 goals down lots of outs

I’m not sure I like the idea of any of those three (Oliver, Viney and Bradshaw) cooling their jets in another part of the ground. Will be interesting which one adapts best to their “second” (non-mid) role on the field.

We should belt Freo, they appear to deficient (going forward and defending rebounds) just where we are strong (defending into aggressive rebounds). with their injuries... as well. Bring on Round 1.

Our back lines are looking strong and so attacking, with Hunt Rivers and Lever across the half back line... I love it. Mid field depth and new talent on display Viney, Brayshaw and Oliver all out but immanent. Vanders is back and playing for his spot, he needs to be on, brutal and effective if he wants to play Round 1. Jones another playing for his next gig... it’s a great across the middle,, and Maxy, Our captain, just signed for another four and looks to be in imposing form... is good. And then we have our forward line... ok. right. should be an interesting game, and I actually don’t mind it if our mids have learnt to better connect. I imagine Maxy will spend bigger chunks up forward if Luke can hold his own in the ruck. Should be a cracking game, and I’m liking what we’ve got once Ben Brown and Weid return. The pieces are all there.

Well done club and Max. A great result, we nail down our Champion ruck and captain in his prime to our club for life, with respect and minimal fuss. Proud Demons fan today, and now to focus on the season at hand. Maxy lifting the cup has such poetic beauty... please.. ??

What is there to argue? Fixture is out. We're playing on the G that Saturday. Oh and the primary assumption of your "argument" is flawed as MFC should be able to get close to 50% of MCG capacity for Rd 1. Aaaannnd putting the nosed of Hawks and Dons fans out of joint... is a bonus.