Jaded No More

Robbo is keeping Glass out of the action, and leaving Miller to play on a lesser defender. That's already a big win for us.

Jack Grimes has done some great things. Loved him standing tall against two Eagles in the backline and winning the free, and his disposal has been spot on. Hasn't gotten a huge amount of ball, but looks the goods in just his second game.

McLean does so well to get the ball, and find space, and half the time his kicks are brilliant (like the 60m pass to Miller's chest), and sometimes his kicks don't connect properly. Is he getting injections in his ankle which are making his lose some sensation in the foot? It just doesn't seem to make sense that his disposal gravitates between horrible and brilliant.

I know, doesn't he realise that his stupid courage is stuffing up my tracker!!!

RIVERS!!! It looked nasty on TV, but lets hope he's ok. My heart actually stopped as soon as he flew for that mark. His courage is killing me... and him. Milsy is a gun. Who says he can't kick! Well done to our midfield, and especially to Bartram for doing a stellar job on Kerr. PJ actually doing ok, especially around the ground. Hopefully that means we can keep Stef out of the ruck. We do not need anymore injuries. Chip has an adductor strain apparently. We really shouldn't win this one... but COME ON DEES!!!!

Oh dear god. Our skills today are particularly shocking. I'm used to Bruce stuffing them up all over the ground, but Jared?! Shame that we're just giving away easy goals when, in reality, we're actually doing quite well around the ground. Bennell is class.

Ugh, BT is commentating... great!

I read the article this morning and teared up. Anyone who has ever lost someone they loved could understand the pain Clint is going through. I've always had a lot of time for him but reading what he's gone through in his young life has only made me respect him more.

This thread is schizophrenic! :wacko: He had 12 possessions, he was at CHB, he played half a game, he got decked, he kicked 3 goals, he's crap, he's awesome... wow! If he had 1 possession and didn't get injured, that's all I care about. He has absolutely nothing to prove at this level, which is evident by the fact that he apparently played at CHB!

No, just the most important area.... football rivalry That was a year of my life I ain't getting back Gotta love the whole token-female thing <_< (where are you QueenC?! )

I used to think that it would be better dating someone who didn't care about football, as opposed to various Essendon, Port, Sydney, Carlton, Richmond or Collingwood supporters, until I dated a guy who didn't know a thing about football and would look at me with a dumbfounded look everytime I mentioned anything football related (which is quite often). What the hell are you meant to talk to these football virgins about? Hmmm... do I take credit for this and discredit my reputation, or do I just move right along...?

Having never dated a Melbourne supporter, I've always tried to make deals with boyfriends where they buy a Melbourne membership and I buy a membership for their chosen club. The trick here is, make sure they buy the Melbourne membership first, then conveniently forget to purchase that Essendon/Port/Sydney membership you promised you'll get I have proudly supplied our club with extra memberships over the years, but have never spent a cent helping any other club. Having said that, I would definitely think about holding my end of the bargain for a Dogs or North supporter.

GRIMESY! :D The ruckmen situation means we're in for a definite loss in my opinion. Our backline should have a good day against an ordinary attack, but their midfield, being familiar with the size of Subiaco, and getting first- rate service from Cox (and probably PJ ) will see them walk away with a comfortable win. As always, we need to sustain a competitive effort for as long as possible, and avoid injuries. If we can walk away (the emphasis here being walk, not limp) with a small loss, that's a big win for us. On the other hand, a victory interstate at "the house of pain" (more like the house of coke-sniffing toolbags) will be a huge boost for a young team. Regardless of the outcome, this week is win-win.

It made you think about Melbourne... that's a win for us. Free advertising is gold!

Things could be worse, we could be going into a final at Subiaco, against the tallest human being on the planet, with no second ruck option except one N.Smith

I raise you Nick Smith vs. Gigantasorous (aka Sandilands) in a FINAL! Those were the days And for those suggesting that Stef will [censored] himself at the prospect of playing on Cox, I don't think he will. He doesn't strike me as the type to run away from a contest, and to be honest I think he'll do well on Cox around the ground because he can beat him for pace and match him in athleticism (not that he'll play on him, that will be PJ's role... oh dear!). The only ones [censored] themselves will be all of us Melbourne supporters, because the ruck is a highly specialised position and unless you train for it, you can do some serious physical damage to yourself (and give away a lot of free kicks in the process).

Ideally PJ should take every centre bounce, and Stef can help him out around the ground. It scares me to think that Stef will be facing off against Cox, who is a hell of a lot more experienced and physically strong. All it takes is one poorly-timed jump and.... :angry:

Jones is a definite inclusion, and I doubt they'll drop Maric. Hopefully the bench is: Jones, Maric, Bennell and Grimes Please please please don't let Stef get injured in the ruck. Please!

Nobody is making you read or post here. So shut the door on your way out.

Dear god that is one horrible team. That back six would struggle to beat the Sunshine under 12's League. And I love that Godfrey got a game, but McLean was named as an emergency. What the hell? Were we tanking, and was this actually the best available team? :wacko:

The option of being able to elevate them, if nothing else, will put pressure on our other mids to perform, which can only be a good thing.

ARGH!!!!!!!!! Aussie Why football gods, why?!

Ignore function. Use it. If you choose not to use it, and read my posts, and you single me out again with personal attacks (or you attack Queen C, or any other poster for expressing their views in a non-aggressive manner), you will be suspended. It's great that you're a Bruce fan and you want to defend him, but that should not cause others to feel as though they are being attacked for having differing views. You've been flogging the same horse for years... it's dead now... move on. By the way, this is the last comment I will make to you publicly on this forum. If you want to continue this childish argument, you can PM me (but it's unlikely I'll reply).

While you'll be banned if this turns out to be false, I actually believe your story. We've had experiences in the past with posters making up injury stories about players, so we have trust issues Since he is contracted till the end of 2010, why would he assume this was the end of his career? If he's right to go for pre-season, then he'll have the opportunity to play senior footy next season and fight for a contract renewal. Or has he been told that if he doesn't perform this year he'll be delisted regardless of his contract situation? P.S.- I hope the club has learnt its lesson. Do not given unknowns 3 year deals!!!

Well I saw the game and I called for his inclusion, must have been the crystal meth talking To be honest I wanted Aussie in the team based on what he did last year, as opposed to how he played on Saturday (which I've admitted numerous times was badly).