Jaded No More

He obviously no longer has any pain in the hamstring and it was just a back related issue, hence no scans. I really back our fitness and medical staff, they’ve done a superb job all year.

It makes sense if they aren’t confident in May. But on the other hand Smith is coming off a hammy too. Can’t see it happening. You would play someone in the sub role who can play mid if we needed. I still think Hunt is the best sub option.

I don’t think him not playing in the match simulation is a worry. You wouldn’t risk him at all. It’s not like he needs the practice anyway. He can defend pretty well.

They showed Goody on the news arriving at training so that’s odd.

They said it’ll be skills and then 2 quarters of match simulation. Interesting to hear if May participates in the match practice.

I mean Rohan played in a prelim. Could Barich be worse?

I’ve died 7 times between the two tweet updates.

It’s on now but I’m not sure if they’ll let people in to watch. Just hope we don’t get any injury reports out of the game.

A team that’s so focused on countering their opponent is a team that isn’t confident their structures and game plan is good enough to win. Just saying.

My favorite. Just love him.

Makes perfect sense. Get ready for the conditions of a twilight game. I dunno Perth that well but if it gets sticky or dewy at that time of evening it’s a good thing we practice for it. In Melbourne it usually drops 190 degrees and gets insanely windy at that time of the evening.

I immediately googled the entire song list. I came up with the songs Dawn and Bye Bye Baby, which leads me to conclude that we are going to trade Gawn.

May will go to Naughton. He all but confirmed it in the zoom call they had with members this afternoon. Petty on English and I assume Sache will try to take out Lever.

I would like you to tell May he doesn’t deserve a medal if he doesn’t play next week.

Exactly right. Smith did his hammy in one of these. Let’s hope no injuries this time.

I didn’t say the whole list. I said players who have played throughout the season. Flags are not won on grand final day in isolation. You don’t think Hunt contributed to the team’s success this season? Tomlinson? Jones? If JJ isn’t sub, it’ll be the first game he’s missed all season. Does he not deserve a medal? If May doesn’t come up because his hammy is not good does he not earn one? What if Clayton heaven forbid gets knocked out in the first minute? Does he not deserve a medal? We are a club that strongly believes in players competing in their roles and doing the team thing. Anyone who has played during the season to get us to a premiership, should we win, deserves a medal. Just like if the Dogs win I think Bruce absolutely would deserve a medal. He is their leading goal kicker. Deserves a medal more than Martin or Sanche.

They have every right to feel confident. They’re in great form and on a roll filled with confidence. They have an amazing midfield and some in form forwards. They can absolutely win it.

And what about those like Jones and Jetta who don't have another year? They have been a big part of this club and our rebuild for a long long time. Jetta has had a great mentoring role for Kossi, and took him in during Covid. Jonesy, well it goes without saying he is a massive part of this group and their success. I see no harm in awarding a medal to those who have been part of the 22/23 during the season.

Definitely us Melbourne supporters who get through the whole day without dying or killing anyone.

Did you mate find out anymore re: Gus and the gastro?

Also makes a lot more sense that only 2 coaches have it considering they’ve spent a lot of time in close quarters. Food poisoning is a 48 hour thing. So here’s hoping.

On Instagram it looks like he doesn’t have any strapping on any part of his leg so I assume they’re being very precautionary.

Gastro is very contagious. Zero chance it would have taken a full week for symptoms to occur, if we did get it from Geelong. Also Goodwin and Yze would have had a lot less contact with Geelong players than our players, who all appear to be fine. More chance they both caught it out and about. I assume they've been hanging out, maybe went to a cafe or dinner together and got sick. Since it is so contagious, it is a good thing they are isolating from everyone else.

Jesus this is not a good news day!