Roger Mellie

I think most of the team were flat from back-to-back interstate trips and a 6-day break, but I think it's time to seriously consider managing some of the older players in this situation. May and TMac were next to useless, so if they weren't carrying an injury, should/could be out 'managed' for situations such as these.

It's hard to find players to give votes to after that performance, but I'm surprised by the love for Hunter. I thought he had a stinker. He covered some ground but, to me at least, it seemed every disposal was either a turnover or he sold his teammates into trouble.

May stank today. There's no arguing that. I'm not calling for him to be dropped unless whatever he's carrying/suffering isn't resolved before our next game. We were monstered by their makeshift forward line of Draper and Andrew Phillips FFS. Lever or not, that's pathetic.

6 Viney - turnovers and all 5 Langdon . . 4 Rivers 3 Oliver (2nd half) 2 Petracca for trying Umm 1 Jordon or McVee

Stevan May looked like someone got him out of bed 3 minutes before the siren. I hear Disco was flown over late. He should have played instead. May was completely out of sorts the whole game. I think there were more players who wouldn't have played had we rated the opposition, but we didn't. Time to make an impact Sparrow - no really!

Baldi and Sheridan are stiff to be dropped. One will go back in for Jordon. The last time Casey lost Munro didn't play.

His manager said 'multiple clubs had expressed interest'. That is a lie. This thread is funny

Surely we have to recruit this guy!

And Gawn expressed his contempt last season at the time, saying Melbourne (effectively) had no bye.

Any chance we can have this on the back of our banner when we play Freo at the G @WalkingCivilWar? As a fundraiser, we could sell feathered caps or just feathers before the game. The opportunities are endless..... Too soon?

What an appalling display of umpiring. It was actually a great contest until ruined by the umpires in their determination to get Carlton over the line. The commentary was comical too. It's reasonable to call out poor decisions without sinking the boots into the umpires, but there was nothing. In this case, the boots should have been well and truly sunk in as they were clearly shifting the momentum of the game away from North. Good on them for battling on despite the obvious bias.

The AFL wanted a game to go up against the Grand Prix and expected a weaker attendance. They said as much on ABC radio. We drew the short straw unfortunately.

Tough week at the selection table! Pickett in is a given and JVR will def get a gig with his home crowd. Brown stays in unless injured and, if he is, Koz for him. I wouldn't be bringing TMac in as a like-for-like. He's just not doing enough. We can run with JVR, Fritsch and Petty up forward, plus or minus Brown. If Brown is out then Kozzie replaces him, if not, Sparrow or sadly and undeservedly, Jordon (because Sparrow doesn't get dropped). Sparrow as sub works for me.

Greetings All, I'm back from my wander and am happy to spill the beans. The team I listed share initials with the 2021 magnificent demon premiership team. Eg. Mitch Hahn = Michael Hibberd, JVR = Jack Viney, Michael Gardiner = Max Gawn etc etc. Congrats to Timothy and Tilly

6 Clarrie 5 Grundy 4 Petracca 3 Rivers 2 Langdon 1 Hunter Stiff: Lever, Jordon, Hibbo, Chandler, Mc Vee, May, Spargo & JVR Great team win!

Knock yourself out Blew. I'm bushwalking in WA and have intermittent internet access. Initially, I was going to drop a few more clues but I think the footy got in the way. Gosh dern it - there's another clue! TRAB will take it from here with thanks.

Who did McVee's? Nathan Carroll? lol

+1

Luke Bracey

Jeez I'm glad we didn't get Jack Martin. What a fraud.

^ This, but I, unfortunately, live near Geelong, so either way will be insufferable

Congrats to McDee and Bill! I like Lawrie's smarts and think/hope he can add something - I loved that tap forward in the first quarter before he got smashed by a Toig last week. One negative from his taste of AFL, was the number of frees he gave away. I don't think that'll happen this week - he'll adjust and apply pressure. Smart, talented player - just not sure where he fits yet. Judd McDee hasn't put a foot wrong and deserves his shot. I love his ball focus in the contest to stop his opponent getting it. Not frothing at the mouth just yet at the potential absence of May, but maybe tomorrow.

Or Schache for a bit more cover in defense if needed

Silver and bronze still up for grabs! Tim has kindly pointed out a clue in the first post 😬 Further clue: Sub: Jason Johannisen

I hope so tox, but if he's not really kicking the footy yet... no so sure