Straight Sets Simon

No, you don't offer any substance.

What? Like many people would have, I questioned the move of Godfrey on to Goodes. However I conceded that I was wrong and that Godfrey was doing (at the time) and did do a good job on Goodes. I'm sure that even you would have been a bit worried when you saw Godfrey on Goodes. No. You know nothing about the game Rhino.

True. I still stand by my disappointment about Bizzell being dropped because he is a good kick and very good under pressure.

Injuries helped. But Melbourne have had injury problems since about Round 2. Moreover, Bizzell and Ward were dropped for this game.

Sorry mate. I was being sarcastic. I would have to agree with you there.

All those people calling for ND to take a risk and play some kids sure look stupid now...

Great to see "tempo football" used in the dying minutes of the second quarter. Brown showing the whole world that Melbourne had no intention of scoring. (Waved his hand to slow down the game.) Yes, it was a bad kick but if he kicked in 40+ metres up the ground then it would have never been an issue. Funnily enough looked what happened when Melbourne did attack soon after. White had a shot on goal. Petterd is looking really good. Bell is looking good. Rivers is looking good. Godfrey has been really good. (To my surprise.)

Godfrey has actually played quite well on Goodes. And now Goodes is having shoulder problems.

So are you happy with Godfrey on Goodes?

I've been one that's been keen to see some of the younger guys played this season. Not because of the experience they'll gain but because I think they can help Melbourne to win. They create a bit of excitement and there is an unknown element to them that can add another dimension to the team. Whether or not Bizzell gets another contract doesn't matter. He should be in the team now, because he is a good player who can help Melbourne to win.

He's still too good to leave out IMO.

No Bizzell. Disgraceful. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to see some new faces but Bizzell in no way deserved to be dropped.

That's why Melbourne have been so successful over the past 40 odd years. You have got to love the conservative Melbourne thinking.

Yes.

My point is that if you take away the other eight non-soft tissue injuries then the list looks a lot better. Furthermore, Moloney has suffered from OP for a long time and Whelan has a history of soft tissue related injuries.

MELBOURNEfc Injury List David Neitz - Knee - Test Russell Robertson - Knee - 5 weeks Clint Bartram - Knee - 5-7 weeks Brock McLean - Foot - 2-3 weeks James Frawley - Foot - 2 weeks Brent Moloney - Groin - Test Travis Johnstone - Hamstring - Test Matthew Whelan - Hamstring - 2-3 weeks Daniel Bell - Concussion - Test Paul Wheatley - Shoulder - Test Nathan Jones - Ankle - 2-3 weeks Nathan Brown - Calf - Test Jared Rivers - Hamstring - Test Of these injuries only five are soft tissue related.

The lead up to Yze's goal is very similar to that of Davey's last year. Similar position on the ground and almost all the same players. Aaron Davey

IMO When Melbourne played well last year they were playing nothing like Sydney. Melbourne played like Melbourne. They always looked to attack, move the ball forward and play positive football. They introduced "tempo football" and the result was what we saw from about the 3rd quarter onwards in the first game against St. Kilda. "Tempo football" had nothing to do with better defensive skills. It's about controlling the "tempo" of the game. Melbourne's better defensive skills came from being accountable when they didn't have the ball. That is, they continually looked to attack, but when the opposition had the ball they were accountable for their players, tackled hard and created immense pressure for opposition sides. EDIT: In a way Melbourne were more like Sydney with their defensive pressure, but that's just about tackling hard and being accountable. Not "tempo football".

I couldn't make it to the game this week but I'm not surprised to hear this.

No.

Really good game by Yze. Goal of the Year?

I though that Bizzell was pretty good. Especially after not playing since '05.

Daniher has been good. Melbourne need a coach who is great. Furthermore, it's not just Daniher's coaching which is a problem. I think it's time for a change. A fresh face. Someone who can take this group of players to the next step because after so many years with no success there's only so much Daniher can do and say to the team.

Fair enough.

Did you ever listen to Chris and Craig from the Chaser on Triple J?