Straight Sets Simon

On Footyology (Channel 31 show with Rohan Connolly and Mark Fine) they mentioned that during the week David Schwarz gave a speech at Melbourne and apparently Hogan wasn't all that receptive after Schwarz's criticism of Hogan's kicking earlier in the year.

Their loss.

Brenton Sanderson's doing?

The funny thing, either way he will be earning a lot of money whether it be at Melbourne or another club, yes it may be more elsewhere but enough to pack up and move? If a club is willing to dedicate a large portion of their salary cap to one player then it will be a massive gamble.

He would want to start kicking more goals and cracking the sads less before he commands too much money.

Thank you, Jason Taylor.

Collingwood were second youngest last week, was this the case again this week?

Compared to round 1 where he was barely offering a lead he looks much better with a bit of time up the ground.

If he leaves we will get a lot in return for a trade, not all bad.

That was his first genuine lead to the ball all day.

I can't stress this enough, Melbourne taking Oliver at pick 4 truly is remarkable. In years gone by we would have just followed the "experts" and taken Parish (Scully, Trengove, Morton and Toumpas) but somehow without playing a game our recruiting team (along with some of us on here) were able to see the talent he has.

Rising Star.

He didn't offer any leads in the first three quarters, his teammates were forced to sit it on his head because he simply wasn't moving.

Oliver will be our Patrick Cripps.

Thank you. I just love how at all times Oliver was on the move, it was just so instinctive.

I know.

Brayshaw was fantastic (plus he did it at AFL and not NAB Challenge level), but Oliver's impact thus far as a first year player has been better.

No chance, I've not seen a draftee at Melbourne come in and have such an immediate impact like Oliver has had.

Can someone please make a GIF of his handpass to Salem in the back pocket? That was ridiculous.

No, and I bloody hope he turns out better than Cooney.

People here are getting stuck into Parish? Ridiculous.

Very satisfying that we were able to get that draft pick ahead of them with some clever deals.

That was Moloney who didn't bump Bartel.

Happy with this.

It's not a criticism, just an observation about how he plays which is similar to McKenzie. I love the guy and after his highlights were posted here was one of the first to get on his bandwagon.