Steno

4 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

From a coaching point of view, I'm disappointed to see we haven't developed any strategies to take advantage of the new kick in rule. We could be gaining so much more territory with the new rules, but we're still anchored to the goal square and kicking short. 

That’s humour yeah?

Just now, MrMoose said:

Seriously - my daughter with her iPhone would do a better live stream!

It's a practise match... you don't normally get any coverage. And other than audio, which I wasn't expecting, it is pretty good.

On the game, Vanders is looking good

Am a fan of Bull Smith, however.........

Should Max Gawn be told to get off his bike?

Was 2013 the debut of the blazer or was that the year before?

The best and fairest will go down in history....

2 hours ago, DeeZee said:

No less than a second round pick

2013 = 15games

2014 = 13

2015 =4

2016 = 20

2017 = 6

2018 = 5

So averaging less than 9 games a year for the last four years... that ain't equal second round: and that's before you look at his talent.

3 year contract offered? If you are Dean Kent, you have to take it with open arms. If you are Melbourne, you would (hopefully) not be offering 3 years based on above!!

Went to the game yesterday, with a mate who is Hawthorn supporter. He also played VFL. 

His comment as we were leaving the ground "Gee, I would love to have Lewis in our backline next month"

That was enough for me.

1 hour ago, poita said:

 when it is crystal clear to most that they won't make it on to the field for most (all?) of the season

What else did the medical reports say? I haven't seen them to be crystal clear....

The plot thickens! The Age has removed the article and tweets have been deleted......!

Article suggested that Melbourne FC was aware and had notified AFL.

The Age is reporting that a Melbourne player is under investigation for sexual assault in September in another country.....

I am hearing that the players went to AFLPA before round 23 this year and asked how many days that had to commit for the year.......

Honestly, Col Sylvia used to be awake for 72hours over the preason, why can’t this playing group miss some sleep?

Two Powell's and two Scott brother's all in the same school team.... and the best did not play AFL......

45 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

Jones  Please trade now

Sorry mate, Matt Jones was delisted last year so we can't trade him

Sign Pedersen to another two years....

We losing by 10goals to a top 4 team?

As an aside, nearly 3/4 time at GWS vs Cats. Jeremy Cameron only has one mark and two kicks. I guess GWS will be dropping or delisting him soon?

Olisik and Adam; did you go to the game today? 

Combined you you have over 10,000 posts but thinking maybe you only have time to post and not actually truely watch footy?

Redlegs: pointless?

Now maths isn't my strong point but say 15000 mcc members contributing on average $70 for membership equals >$1mil

Then add gate receipts

Then add many are foundation heroes, etc

and I could go on...

Pointless...

Cheers,

Steno - mcc member, 15+ MFC member, father of 2 and 4 year olds who are 3 and 5 year members and can sing every word of grand old flag with gusto (they are part of the new band and will be mcc members with their mates)

13 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

 It's just that I think we've experienced the odd 'short term' (shall we say) sponsor before (Kaspersky anyone?)

My name is going to give me a way to some on this one, but I know a fair bit of the background on Kaspersky and the sponsorship. A bit harsh to call it out as a "odd" short term sponsor. There was no major sponsor heading into the AFL season and a MFC member stood up and did something about it. It wasn't looked at as a 10 year opportunity, more how can a member and company support the club in a time of need. Energy Watch on the other hand..........

49 minutes ago, Baghdad Bob said:

But in essence the Hawks have more than twice the income of the Saints and you just wonder where all the money goes.  .........................

Does anyone know? 

Premiership celebrations and drink drive education.... Court costs are similar between Hawks and Saints.

Training started early with players out before 2pm.

Really it was training session 1.

Some kicked the ball, some ran and some fumbled marks.

All in all, people seemed happy to be back in the start of football for 2016 - I was.

Peter Jackson may become the most important person in the history of MFC....

I don't say that lightly....

Hey! Gysberts has been turned around by a club and playing finals this week......

In B grade Vafa

Viney and Vince: 23 tackles between

Lucky we have Michie.... Didn't think I would say that

I have my pitch fork and stones ready... Where are we heading?