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Intuitively this doesn't seem right. Jack W's been really good the last two weeks, but I don't believe he's been our best for the year to date. I'd have Moloney and Martin ahead of him for starters. Probably also Sylvia, Trengove, Rivers and Jones.

My only concern with these seven names is the lack of a true crumbing forward to snap up the inevitable dropped and spoiled marks. Davey and/or Wonna added to the mix would complement it beautifully.

6. Moloney 5. Watts 4. McKenzie 3. Martin 2. Jones 1. Rivers Garland doesn't get votes from me (although he was good), but when I saw him on D. Martin, I thought it was the wrong match-up. So credit where it is due. Dean Bailey, take a bow.

Then, in my view, Newton is the first to go. Not his fault - he's just not quite good enough.

It's always a more reliable indicator for a game (and who is more likely to win an election) to see what people think when there is money riding on their choice. Right now Betfair has Richmond at $1.99 and Melbourne at $1.98. The punters have spoken...but I think they are whispering rather than shouting out loud. [Note: I am not recommending anyone should bet].

It was reported on this site at the time that Chris Connolly had told a Demons function that we were going to use pick 18 on Gawn but because Tapscott was unexpectedly still available then we took him (Tapscott) instead. That Gawn survived until the next round might have been dumb luck - but what we know is that MFC thought he was worth pick 18, even though we ended up getting him in the mid-30s. Reason for edit: Correct typo

100% with you Roost It. It can't be that difficult to grab a player, hold him tight and not sling him to the ground. And my concern is not just about the effects of concussion for professional footballers. In local footy the size differences between players means this sort of tackling is even more dangerous. My only concern about the rule is contrary to most opinions here. I don't think it should matter what the extent of the injury is. It should only matter that the tackle might have been able to cause an injury because of its type - not whether it did or not.

Really? What about any of Dunn, Bate, Maric, Spencer, Warnock, Newton, McNamara (although I appreciate the departure of the latter two may not "count" given their rookie listing). There may be others...and some of the above-named may be worth keeping. But I don't think it'll be too hard.

I admit I don't understand how things are recorded. But can it be a "loose ball" if he's being pushed off it? Doesn't that make it a contested ball? On the point in question, a quick read of this and other threads makes it clear...Morton is hard and soft, skilful and full of flaws, admired and despised. Is there anyone else who polarises Demon supporters more?

6. McKenzie 5. Nicholson 4. Watts 3. Martin 2. Green (should have kicked straighter - could easily have kicked 8) 1. Scully (nearly put Howe in here - but Scully was better when it was needed)

We need to know more about injuries first. Not only Garland, but also Bartram who had a huge ice pack on his knee after the game. And why was Gysberts a late withdrawal? I haven't heard anything (apologies if it's covered elsewhere on this site). Nevertheless, I'm going to take a punt that all are fit for next week and that Petterd's cleared. On which basis, I would say In: Jamar, Gysberts Out: Gawn, Bennell. Tapscott to play at Casey. If either of Garland or Bartram don't come up or Petterd is suspended (unlikely. I would have thought), then Tapscott comes in.

I'd rather see Bennell as sub and Dunn not play. Otherwise your guess is my preference. Dunn's had plenty of chances before and not taken them.

And Ed Curnow is, ironically, Un-crowed

And I thought you were staring at your grandfather (which, I must admit, I thought was pretty weird).

I think Beamer is more consistent than Sylvia. And I'm not sure either is necessarily captain material. They might be, but I suspect it's at least as important what happens off the field as on (eg, attitude to training, sponsor glad-handling, media work, younger player mentoring, etc) and I've got no idea what any of them are like in that regard.

I know I'm late again, but I can't quite understand why I'm out of step with everyone else. I thought Sylvia was just OK (still good enough to get votes) but not our best. Four goals is good, but I didn't really notice much else from him. So, here's my view: 6. Moloney 5. Morton 4. McKenzie 3. Sylvia 2. Watts 1. Scully But the best point made by an earlier poster is that Collingwood players probably made up the ten best players on the ground.

In my view... 6. Martin 5. Gysberts 4. McKenzie 3. Rivers 2. Trengove 1. MacDonald

Mick could easily have followed up his comments by saying he was using the incident as an example. But he didn't and he hasn't. Good footballer, great coach and not a bad commentator. But he's never been good at apologising or accepting he might have made a mistake. Eddie works in the media. By definition he's an entertainer and nothing he says should be taken seriously.

I don't think it's "a bigger mistake" to play Dunn. But it is the equivalent of choosing between Coles and Woolworths home brands when you're trying to cook a five star meal. Sorry, perhaps someone else can think of a better metaphor.

If MFC was awarding "Best First Year Player" now: Tapscott If MFC was awarding "Most Improved Player in 2011" now: hard to choose between Watts, Bail and Martin. Probably Watts.

Not that I'm encouraging anyone to gamble, but if it makes you feel better you could donate all winnings to the club.

Newton, Dunn, Newton, Warnock and Newton Getting close: Bate, Petterd, Morton (but I'd give those last two some slack. Hopefully they can turn it around) And I thought he looked OK when he played, but if you count rookies (and we appear to be including Newton): McNamara

What I'd like: In - Scully, Gawn, Trengove; Out - Petterd, Newton, Evans What I think will happen: In - Dunn, Trengove; Out - Petterd, Evans. I think Newton might be given one more week this time to play purely as a forward rather than pinch hitting as a ruckman, something here's clearly not. And I think Scully will be given one more week at Casey. Personally, I see no long-term value in playing Newton or Dunn (or, if we had a replacement, Warnock). Whereas I see - possibly - value in Petterd, Morton, Bennell and even Bate. They won't all make it, but Dunn and Newton have had enough chances and not shown enough. Bate has had as much chance as Dunn but has shown he has a football brain, although the skill doesn't always follow. Dunn has a good motor and passable skills, but doesn't have the football brain to go with it.

I know I'm late, but here goes: 6. Sylvia 5. Rivers 4. Watts(but he makes frustrating mistakes) 3. Frawley 2. MacDonald (but he makes really frustrating mistakes) 1. Jones (but he makes should-no-better mistakes) And a quick word about Bate. Didn't star, didn't even play well. But did show some grunt that's been missing from his game and the forward line most of the year.

Completely agree re Morton tagging Judd. I can't see anyone else doing it. Bennell could play defensive forward on Yarran to try to limit his effectiveness. But with Tapscott, Grimes, Davey, Bail and Bartram all out injured, we really are short of running defenders (and Garland could probably be included in this group, too). So Bennell to the backline is not the worst idea going around. It's where he started, after all.