McQueen

Brereton calling Petterd "ultra-talented" just shows how full of hyperbole he is.

Maybe he can [censored] in the ears of his GWS mates. Never know, could be the beginning of a decent trade scenario.

I found it amusing that this all went on at Connors house.

Connors lives with Shane Edwards and Edwards 'decided' not to check in with them and toddled off to training getting there on time. Wouldn't any normal person knock on the door and tell them to get the f**k out of bed or be late for training? Unless of course you knew there was no way they would be waking up in a fit state?

Edwards was unable to catch them to let them know.

Hate to see Martin blow his chance on the Charlie this year.

McQueen I was at the Brisbane game IMO he was far from our worst.

And that's saying something old dee.

Bate will play his 100th this weekend if he's named. Out of 9 games this season he's really only played well against the Dogs and the Giants.

Might find himself with the green vest this weekend.

The idea of keeping him back for the good of the MFC is plain ludicrous.

Yep, the idea is oxymoronic.

Is being anchored to the bottom four of the ladder for another five years a "good image" for the club?

Of course not. But if you think playing Viney in the VFL for a year to gain these two picks is going to solve our woes you're dreaming.

If anything, I think it would handicap Jack's development to a point that it would impede the progress of the MFC.

The kid will be a gun.

Would not portray a good image for the club.

What was it all about?? Integrity or something....?

The OP makes an excellent point. We should probably trade him, along with Trengove.

Don't forget Watts.

Seriously though. People will come on here and say his been injured yada yada which is true. He has not been able to string any sort of football together through his career but then again why is he captain? Why do supporters love him? I read comments that he will be elite but he has no elite trait. Went at 38% disposal efficiency on Sunday, has no real speed, is not a good kick, doesn't win much contest ball etc. Am I missing something when it comes to Grimes? I have him on par with Ben Howlett from Essendon which I dont mean as any disrespect but there is no hype around Howlett yet mention the name Jack Grimes and for some reason Melbourne supporters froth at the mouth. I hope I am wrong with Grimes but I can't see an elite footballer in him just an honest servant

Huh?

When was Jack Grimes getting hyped up? Have I missed something?

Seriously?

take a stab !! Lol

I'll start for you...

"Stupid is, as ......."

Forrest Gump would probably have the right retort for all this.

Which one in particular are you thinking of..?

Jones should be captain and we've got it wrong, call it a silly thread all you want.

Grimes and his 2 kicks and Trengove and his one paced efforts are hardly leading the way now.

Jones has had a dip all year and along with Clark are the leaders.

Neeld, face it, you got it wrong, now rectify it!!

No, you've got it wrong.

Jones has been great on-field so far this year, there's no denying that.

But, here you are saying that he should be Captain based purely on this variable alone.

Do yourself a favour and go and read a book on Leadership just so you have a bit of an idea.

Kreuzer's form is not much better.

Neeld just wiped the tears from his eyes in the coaches box.

Obviously not watching the game. Don't worry mate, I'll PM you and summarise what you have missed

How about you share you wisdom with the rest of us. That's what the forum is for.

Magner is far from our biggest liability.

Great endeavour from Nicho. About the only positive.

i really dont understand what rohan bail adds to this side.

Yet you start a thread about how good Tom Swift is?

FMD.

They know we're coming...

We'll accept a prelim, nothing less.

Wonder what pearler they'll offer up next year.

LMFAO...

I voted against trying to lure Cloke. Reading the articles about Leigh Matthews displeasure with Cloke and Cloke's comments on TFS just confirms my feelings about him.

I think that his ego and want for money would get in the way of team goals and would fly in the face of the culture we are trying to foster.

He'd be a perfect fit at GWS.

Pick 12 for Boak

With this offer and the way Carlton are travelling, forget it.

If we are thinking of luring Boak to MFC, we surely would not want to win more games than Port.

If Port finished 16th and gained 3rd pick it will be very interesting. They could be very interested in replacing a young midfielder.

There seems to be a lot of 'hope' that we finish 16th.

In - Tapscott, Martin

Out - Clark (inj), Moloney

I'm not convinced that Brent is playing a role but I'm happy to be proven otherwise. Until then, he needs a run in the magoo's to find some touch.

Jesus. Big call.

Yeah but he was awesome playing for Jerusalem back in the day.

If we can get him out of retirement it'd be huge.

How sweet would it be to do the Lions on the weekend. This place is going to go off. We are about where I was hoping we'd be before the season started. I hoped to see evidence of a game plan on the field some of the players improving and I thought 1 to 2 wins by the end of round 1a, plus a solid win over GWS. I'm seeing all that now although I it wasn't looking too good after the Swans game. This weekend will say a lot about the rest of the season but I'm expecting to see the team improve considerably as they get on top of the game plan and start to be freed up to play more creative footy. I hope to see Blease, Strauss and Tappy as permanent fixtures for the rest of the season. Perhaps a few games later from Cook where he kicks a few bags full.

Is this against the same Brisbane team that beat WCE at the Gabba a fortnight ago? The same team that pumped the Doggies at Etibad?

Yes it would be sweet, but rather unlikely.