Roger Mellie

We are in a strong position to trump the bummers on this one.

Jack Redden

Pick 16 and Suban would do it for me for our pick 12 and a later pick if needed

I heard it many months ago!

I've heard more than once this year that the rookie numbers (per club) are to be reduced in 2012. Can anyone clarify? So far Evans and Nicholson have been signed up again as Rookies for 2012. IMHO Lawrence will also get a gig (as a rookie at the very least). Does anyone know how many spots are allowed per side?

TAKE IT NOW Sounds too good to be true

Yes it was North

And they make all the rules.

Is this thread a joke - the banjo is in both versions - just toned down. You'll find we are not the only club with the dreaded banjo. I took an American friend to the footy many years ago - Melb v Richmond. It was well into the first quarter before he could pick himself up off the ground laughing at both songs.

I thought the same about Tapscott - as the season progressed his form regressed. I wasn't sure if it was the injury or just conking out after a first AFL season with limited preparation - or as you describe - about the extent of his ability.

Nathan Buckley sacked in Round 11 If only

Stephen Salopek is on the journo's 'Trade Bait' lists. Earlier in his career he was going to be a gun and then nothing. I know he has had shoulder issues. Is he just rotting at Port and might succeed elsewhere or can he be consigned to the scrap heap?

Gap Frawley Gap Grimes Garland Gap Blease Moloney Gap Howe Watts Sylvia Jurra Gap Gap Jamar/Gawn Trengove Gysberts I/C Tapscott Bail McKenzie Martin I could see Bennell in there as a Leon Davis type if they can teach him to defend and find the footy. Morton might surprise under a new coach Could see Grimes in the middle as well next year (couldn't bare to see that kicking out of defence again. I've not included any first year players Not sure where Tapscott fits yet Cant have Davey on 2011 form but keen to see what Neeld can do with him. I'm greatly encouraged by the improvement of former super softy Dale Thomas

I know he's contracted, but I would be extremely happy if Dunn was off our list by hook or by crook. The guy is a dead set fraud

Warnock isn't slow at all. His problem is disposal compounded by treating the footy like it's a hot potato rolled in a dog turd.

Boak woud be at the top of my list but it would take a hell of a lot more than Spud A + Spud B + a pick. Have to trade good to get good

Great game by Bate today and good on him. I wish him all the best but he would be turned inside out by about 14 other sides

IMO Gysberts will be a gun, but at the moment every 2nd or 3rd game is at best forgettable - he should be managed accordingly. I would therefore not be upset if he missed this one, or was sub. I'd also start with Garland on Buddy as well said by M-Boy Edited for being a putz

The fact that we haven't improved or made any progress (as a team). Still cant win against bogey sides, still cant win on bogey grounds.

Big Red Fire Engine

Gideon Haigh has an exceptional insight into the game and has authored several books on that subject. He still plays cricket and it's his passion! You should get yourself a thesaurus and have a read

It literally shows how injury, form and suspension can stuff everything

Thanks for your efforts Eth

I just knew you'd trot out the Dean Cox - I told you so thing - and you're dead right!