Straight Sets Simon

I still firmly believe that when he was on the ground last year Melbourne looked to be a far more dangerous team.

Dubious umpiring didn't help in the second game.

If he was any good he would have improved at West Coast. He wasn't any good.

West Coast couldn't develop him either, Morton never would have made the grade no matter who was coaching him.

I've said this from the start, his action means he is a neat kick, but by no means a dangerous one.

I want him to be stronger.

Reliable source.

I've already started using it as an excuse.

I don't know about anyone else, but I am missing footy more than ever this Summer and reading this doesn't help.

Sucked in Port, I bet they have no idea how well Toumpas has been training!

For a start he has bought any expensive desks.

According to 3AW (bring a large portion of salt with you) Glen Bartlett is allegedly looking to bring in Brian Cook to replace Peter Jackson. Even if Jackson is on a lot of money (as suggested in the article) surely he is worth it for the stability he has brought to the club for itself alone. Plus, he hasn't been buying any desks lately either.

He's the classic Melbourne player of the past decade who can either get the ball a lot or use it well, neither both. I do like his run and carry it must be said.

This.

The problem is, becuase not all of us have been to all the training sessions and spoken to the players there is no possible way that we can have an opinion of players.

Colin Sylvia being rubbish is no argument to remove the draft, absolutely idiotic.

I don't think they are serious fines, just football club banter.

Fan of Daniel Cross' brain by any chance?

On the AFL website Ross Lyon hinted that Sylvia's problems come from Melbourne. Sylvia's problems come from Sylvia. As good of a coach as Lyon is, I would prefer Barry Prendergast to recruit and manage a football list.

I was just saying the exact same thing to someone else. Yes, I realise I'm quoting an old post.

Wait, what's happening with Essendon?

I don't mind the idea of Pedersen as a defender and Garland as a forward.

Old school.

For me me it all depends on if he gets his speed back (if it was ever there to begin with).

No one is suggesting this. The wording is to be "aiming" for finals, not "will play" finals. There is a massive difference.