Roger Mellie

Thanks. That was weighing on my mind

What makes me gag, is that we go into these games with zero initiative. We just amble in and see how the game pans out. It's as though we're trying to get away with as little as possible. Everything is a reaction rather than dictating the terms of the game. It happens time and time again. The worst game was Essendon - when they were inept but we wouldn't set the tone of the game. Same when we won against Brisbane - when no side wanted to take the initiative. We were just slightly less horrendous than them. When we do the same against a good side we get dacked in spectacular fashion. Odds on to do the same against Carlton next week.

and Beach Road Barry

This combo in the midfield would be disastrous but it's worked with both as defensive forwards (well once anyway) and it should stop the Bullies run out of defence. Yep my glass is half full

Greetings Smith! Just chiming in here on the back of DA. Good to see you post - it's been a while! You'd be loving the cricket at the moment too.

I agree with you Nasher but think we need some midfield depth to cover for injuries. With that scenario, we've wiped them all out. I'd therefore retain one of Michie or Riley if we couldn't get a decent upgrade on them. I'd also attempt to trade Toump, with fingers crossed.

Agree on Seedsman. You can see brilliance and spud in the same game. Wasn't he subbed off against us as well?

Here's a few less words instead: It's his opinion and his effort, which was admirable. If you don't agree say why or STFU

Great effort and input Deespicable!

You can fine them AND delist them?

They should just call it what it is - an advertising experience! Or, more aptly advertising onslaught, Advertising offence, Blinded by advertising, Yeah that's it

Did anyone notice the Melbourne Trainer with the colossal mullet? It was a work of art!

In: Van Demon and Salem Still want to see Newton Outs: Lumumba - need his dash against the dogs, but pointless if he keeps handing them the footy. Michie - too slow for the dogs If VDB isn't ready then Newton

Watching the game, I assume the ones with the flu were: Garland, Dunn, Watts, Jones, Vince and Prince for starters. I suspect Lumumba has had the flu for about 15 weeks

You forgot the 'runs all day long' part which they both have. As I said, for the right price e.g.. Jordie MacKenzie - that way they won't feel the loss in red hair.

Just lobbing in my 2 cents worth: Gorringe

I wouldn't be surprised if Roos tried to turn him into a big bodied mid given his preoccupation with them. Or more likely fwd/mid. I'm happy to trade for the right price (i.e.. next to nothing)

It's been mentioned that clubs may only take two picks in the draft, plus rookies. To me it means, for the MFC, there won't be the list turnover of recent years. More like, a couple of draft picks and as many trades as possible, FA and DFA pick-ups. So we might only turnover 6 or so players, then offer some of the fringe players/depth an extra year. So, Add to the list Trade first pick (to lets say Bris or GWS for Aish or Treloar - dreamin') Take 2nd round pick (Pounce on Weidemann who has slipped to our second rounder) Trade for Howe (Tomlinson from GWS for example, although I think Howe will refuse to go to GWS) Trade for another player possibly (Dawes for a Brisbane/GCS player, unlikely) Pick up a Free agent/Delisted free agent (Dangerfield of course) Rookie Upgrade(s) (Van Demon and Harmes) Also father/son Lovett rookie? 6 or 7 Players Taken from the List Delist 4 players (e.g.. McKenzie, Bail....) Delist or upgrade rookies (likely upgrade Van Demon, maybe Harmes) Relegate one or two Primary List to the Rookie list (e.g. Hunt, Jones) - Cancels out above) Trade out 1 or 2 (Dawes to Vegas would be nice) Lose a FA? (Garland, hope not) Cross retire? 6 or 7 Not quite the 11 or 12 players from recent years I think we'll try and generate more trades/swaps, particularly if future picks are now on the agenda.

I like your ins and outs. My only reservation is do we need Fitzy in to give Gawn more of a breather and counter their talls down back? I'm undecided, but I'd like to see more of Newton and Salem's a given, even if he's the sub. I still want to see more of Michie but he didn't help his cause on Saturday. Fitzy on Brown would make sense. They're both a little um ungainly and would be up against each other as relief ruck.

I'm still wondering what's up with Tim Smith. He's been out for a while and hope he's back soon

Yes! Then there's this from the Herald Sun: This followed Richmond and Western Bulldogs wearing their indigenous jerseys, while some players such as Collingwood’s Jeff Garlett wore armbands of the Aboriginal flag.

Agree. He's never going to be enduro-man with no real back-up. We need a forward-ruck to give him a decent spell. Hopefully the other big Max will be the ticket

Vince Gawn Watts Viney Jetta Cross Stiff: Hogan, Jones, Garland, Dunn

The other Hawk players treat him like a rookie

I was about to slot O'Meara in-between GA and Prestia but Jack 7 is spot on.