Preview Melbourne Vs Richmond @ MCG

[Tulip]

Injury update has Watts and Jamar back in Round 9, Trengove in Round 10 and Grimes and Clark (who ) back in Round 14.

 

[syl]

Injury update has Watts and Jamar back in Round 9, Trengove in Round 10 and Grimes and Clark (who ) back in Round 14.

Watts, Jamar and Trenners all to face tests. Watts training well so I think he will make it.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Injury update has Watts and Jamar back in Round 9, Trengove in Round 10 and Grimes and Clark (who ) back in Round 14.

The club website backs up what syl is saying.

syl - I agree mainly with your team, but not with Strauss as sub - he needs a full run at it.

Rodan or Davey should be sub if they're there - they don't have the endurance to run out a game.

 

[syl]

The club website backs up what syl is saying.

syl - I agree mainly with your team, but not with Strauss as sub - he needs a full run at it.

Rodan or Davey should be sub if they're there - they don't have the endurance to run out a game.

Rodan or Davey should be subbed out for Strauss halfway through the third barring injuries for mine. They can offer more than Strauss (from what I've seen so far)

 

[Crimson Azure]

The tigers games always seems to distract us for rational and sensible discussion.

 

[CowboyFromHell]

The tigers games always seems to distract us for rational and sensible discussion.

It's the one week where everything just goes.... awry.

Will be terrific if both Jamar and Watts get up, but I think Trengove may still be another week away. Wouldn't mind Magner being promoted and included either for a bit of extra grunt around the packs.

 

[BETON5]

i'm finding it very hard to get motivated for this game,especially when it's against richmond.
A 4 quarter effort and lay some good tackles is all i ask for.
Hopefully Dawesy can know start to find his feet and snag 2 or3.
Howey and co to get 20 touches

Due to inaccurate kicking Richmond by 37points
Melbourne 10.6.66
Richmond 14.19.103

 

[rhaz]

Magner has been promoted.

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

One for the mods RandB Biffinator Crimson Azure Captain Jack:
Hypothetically, if someone was to make an obscure reference or three to the earlier rumour about a former player/current media personality in an upcoming Unofficial Preview, would you advise them to edit those references out of said Unofficial Preview?

 

[d33my]

I've come to the rather sad realisation that at this stage, after asking for a four quarter effort all season and not getting it, all I want now is three quarters of effort.

It doesn't even have to be even three consecutive quarters worth - just over the course of the day I'd like to see 90 minutes of trying.

The longest we've gone so far is one half v Eagles. If we're competitive for three quarters, then next week we can talk about adding a fourth. Baby steps.

 

[Blackas87]

Watts not in

In: Jamar, Trengove, Magner, Jetta, Davis, Toumpas

Out: Byrnes, Viney, Sylvia

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Toumpas in....

**** off Neeld.

How has he 'earnt his spot' - how do two games (one average, one good) in the VFL prepare him any better for AFL footy then he was when he looked all at sea against Port, the Dons and the Eagles?

 

[fushy]

People are saying viney hurt his toe

 

[Blackas87]

Toumpas in....

**** off Neeld.

How has he 'earnt his spot' - how do two games (one average, one good) in the VFL prepare him any better for AFL footy then he was when he looked all at sea against Port, the Dons and the Eagles?

totally agree, not sure Davis is ready either and Kent shouldn't be playing either.

I would drop Spencer as well and Davis and Toumpas don't make the cut.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Watts apparently didn't get up - wouldn't mind him playing limited game time at Casey though if he can.

 

[CowboyFromHell]

Toumpas in....

**** off Neeld.

How has he 'earnt his spot' - how do two games (one average, one good) in the VFL prepare him any better for AFL footy then he was when he looked all at sea against Port, the Dons and the Eagles?

It wouldn't be just VFL form but include his commitment to training and his preparation as well. I don't mind it, exposing him to as much AFL footy as possible can only be a good thing. I understand that we want players to earn their spots but there really isn't a great deal else to bring into the side.

 

[AFL is Number One]

Same old, same old......same ins..same outs.

Anyway......my expectations for this game is not for a win....that's not going to happen......but I hope we get up to win a quarter.

I'll be happy with that, because we have only won 4 quarters for the year....so if we can get to snatch one off the Tiges...it will be a good effort.

Go Dees.

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

Spencer and Davis the emergencies for mine, with Bail to get a late reprieve if Trengove isn't 100%

 

[Blackas87]

With Jetta in I wouldn't mind seeing Strauss get an extended run in the middle

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Dunn possibly up forward?

Interesting, I'm sure he'll at least put on some good forward pressure.

 

[Tulip]

Toumpas in....

**** off Neeld.

How has he 'earnt his spot' - how do two games (one average, one good) in the VFL prepare him any better for AFL footy then he was when he looked all at sea against Port, the Dons and the Eagles?

Agree. In for a pasting is Jimmy. His body isn't ready FFS. This is why we should've taken Wines, because he'll develop himself enough to not be ruined by the stooges.

 

[maxmustard]

Toumpas in....

**** off Neeld.

How has he 'earnt his spot' - how do two games (one average, one good) in the VFL prepare him any better for AFL footy then he was when he looked all at sea against Port, the Dons and the Eagles?

I like Jimmy, hope we don't ruin him. Jamar back is the only change that makes any difference.

 

[Blackas87]

Agree. In for a pasting is Jimmy. His body isn't ready FFS. This is why we should've taken Wines, because he'll develop himself enough to not be ruined by the stooges.

Toumpas is a Melbourne player not Wines, he has nothing to do with Melbourne. Toumpas will develop into a very good player if he works hard. Stop crying over Wines ffs.

 

[maxmustard]

Agree. In for a pasting is Jimmy. His body isn't ready FFS. This is why we should've taken Wines, because he'll develop himself enough to not be ruined by the stooges.

Nobody would have taken Wines before Toumpas. Everyone knew Wines would have a more immediate impact than Toumpas. Nothing has changed for me.

 

[Tulip]

Toumpas is a Melbourne player not Wines, he has nothing to do with Melbourne. Toumpas will develop into a very good player if he works hard. Stop crying over Wines ffs.

How am I crying over Wines. I have always supported the Toumpas decision, but it's woefully clear to those of us who have seen this before that he isn't AFL ready and will lose a heap of confidence with another 2 touch game.

Nobody would have taken Wines before Toumpas. Everyone knew Wines would have a more immediate impact than Toumpas. Nothing has changed for me.

The only reason I'm suggesting we should have taken Wines is because we need the immediate impact.