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Do we really need 8 pages in today's paper for the retirement of a convicted drug cheat? Lead by Robbo. There is even an article by Hird.

Currently reading cuckoo by Andrew Rule about the life of Mr Stinky and how the police caught him 20 years after the murder of 2 teenagers in Shepparton and multiple rapes in Melbourne in the 70's and 80's until he was caught. A great read. Mr Stinky is now serving a life sentence never to be...

Disappointing to hear Luke has been released from his contract. I guess afl is not for everyone.

With our current lack of form one thing that has surprised me is the lack of passion from our new president. He would no doubt be the lowest profile president in the competiton. Also learned that he used to be an Essendon supporter how does this happen? Does this counter his low profile?

Can anyone tell me what her creditonals are apart from riding on her old Mans coatails? Saw her on Foxtel on Saturday Night very critical of nearly everyone

Was very sad to hear news of Ric's passing. Ric was team manager for over 10 years and was one of those people who make our club the great club it is today. Ric was always up for a chat at training. Deepest sympathy to his family and those at the club.

Watched a documentary on this animal last night on the Crime Channel on Foxtel. To do what he did to his own kids is unbelievable. He should have gotten life with no chance of getting out. Whilst people were diving into the dam to try and save his kids he was asking people for a smoke with no...

I know I am shooting bambi here, but honestly I am over hearing and seeing him the last week or so. Yes he is unlucky to have gotten injured but the fact is he did not play on Saturday. Nearly every main picture of the celebrations has him holding the cup.

Just reading a book on the Frankston Murders of the early 90's. What a piece of work Paul Denyer is. Amazed he only got 30 years. Should have got life. One of the reasons he committed his crimes was because he hated women. I find it ironic that he now wants to become one.

DOB: 13/3/73 Height: 190 cms Weight: 84 kgs Games: 223 Goals: 61 Recruited From: Berwick Debut: Round 6 1993 V Adelaide Originally from Berwick, Graham was one of the last players recruited from the old zoning system. He was a hard working defender who served a solid Hawthorn...

DOB: 15/1/63 Height: 178 cms Weight: 70 kgs Games: 136 Goals: 120 Debut: Round 1 1982 V St Kilda Recruited From: Scotch College Hard-running accumulator who admirably filled the roving breach between the hey-days of Leigh Matthews and John Platten. Loveridge was the unoffical rookie of the...

DOB: 29/10/59 Games: 162 Goals: 102 Height: 177 cms Weight: 70 kgs Recruited From: Pakenham Debut: Round 15 1978 V North Melbourne An under rated onballer from Pakenham, Russo could play in a number of positions including the wing, ruck rover or even back pocket. Russo was a fine running...

DOB: 22/09/54 Height: 179 cms Weight: 80 kgs Games: 138 Goals: 129 Debut: Round 18 1972 V South Melbourne Recruited From: Korumburra (Victoria) Took a while to mature, but developed into a very serviceable, competitive player who was ideally suited for our gamestyle in the 70's. Goad was...

DOB: 30/8/65 Height: 180 cms Weight: 75 kgs Games: 89 Goals: 61 Recruited From: Xavier College (Victoria) Debut: Round 5 1986 V Fitzroy A hard-working midfielder and clever goalsneak, Wittman was constantly on the periphery of the great Hawthorn sides of his era. He reached his top...

DOB: 14/7/73 Height: 173 cms Weight: 76 kgs Games: 112 Goals: 46 Recruited From: Camberwell Grammar Taylor was a loyal servant of the club from 1992 to 2000, playing 112 games. He was originally drafted at 39 in the 1991 National Draft, and made a sensational debut in the 160-point...

DOB: 18/7/59 Height: 191 cms Weight: 93 kgs Games: 70 Goals 23 Recruited From: East Fremantle Debut: Round 1 1984 V Melbourne Lester-Smith was a tall, dashing defender who was also handy in spurts up forward. He slotted straight into the senior line-up after coming across from Western...

DOB: 28/10/81 Height: 178 cms Weight: 83 kgs Games: 38 Goals: 10 Recruited From: Swan Districts (WA) Debut: Round 16 2000 V Collingwood Bursting onto the scene during the 2000 finals series, Johnson was tipped to be one of the more promising players in the league in 2001. However, since he...

DOB: 15/7/62 Height: 192 cms Weight: 89 kgs Games: 109 Goals: 196 Recruited From: Canterbury Debut: Round 5 1983 V Collingwood An exciting high-flyer, Curran was a local boy made good. He found his feet in 1984, playing on the half forward line and kicking goals regularly. He played in...

DOB: 10/8/76 Height: 183 cms Weight: 82 kgs Games: 138 Goals: 12 Debut: Round 1 1995 V Brisbane Bears Recruited From : Central Districts (SA) McCabe was a no frills defender who worked incredibly hard to establish himself as a regular member of the line up. He played every game in 1998 &...

DOB: 7/5/61 Height: 189 cms Weight: 90 kgs Games: 230 Goals: 21 Debut: Round 9 1980 V North Melbourne Recruited From: Rosebud A brilliant centre half back, the chronically underrated Mew was a crucial component of our awesome Hawthorn sides of the 1980s. Recruited from Rosebud, Mew took a...

DOB: 5/5/46 Height: 183 cms Weight: 87 kgs Games: 132 Goals: 195 Debut: Round 4 1965 V Fitzroy Recruited From: University High Old Boys (Vic) Keddie will always be remembered as the man who clinched our 1971 flag with a four goal last quarter. From the time he started as a lightly built (73...

DOB: 4/3/83 Height: 189 cms Weight: 90 kgs Games: 64 Goals: 35 Recruited From: Frankston Bombers / Dandenong Stingrays Debut: Round 11 2001 V Geelong The twin brother of Collingwood’s Ryan, Nathan Lonie was drafted at pick 58 in the 2000 National Draft. An exciting wingman, Lonie made his...

DOB: 11/6/53 Height: 188 cms Weight: 87 kgs Games: 197 Goals: 254 Recruited From: Scotch College (Vic) Debut: Round 1 1972 V Melbourne Hendrie was recruited from Scotch College where he was a school boy legend at both cricket and football. A stylish half forward flanker whose raking left...

DOB: 2/4/82 Height: 176 cms Weight: 77 kgs Games: 96 Goals: 39 Recruited From: Geelong Falcons Debut: Round 1 2001 V Collingwood Son of Geelong Legend David Clarke he did not follow his brother to Geelong and chose to take his chances in the draft. Clarke was an accomplished junior athlete...

DOB: 2/12/58 Height: 200 cms Weight: 86 kgs Games: 90 Goals: 97 Recruited From: North Shore (NSW) / Melbourne Debut: Round 3 1982 V Footscray Giant ruckman who was used with good effect in attack. Byrne didn't figure in Ron Barassi's plans at Melbourne, but he quickly became a senior...

DOB: 19/9/52 Height: 193 cms Weight: 100 Kgs Games: 223 Goals: 164 Recruited From: St Marys (Melbourne) Debut: Round 1 1970 V Geelong Big Al was a big strong & forceful centre half forward & ruckman who played many fine games over a decade. Al was a huge kick and had the ability to burst...

DOB: 2/8/66 Height: 190 cms Weight: 90 kgs Games: 131 Goals: 8 Recruited From: Scotch College (Victoria) Debut: Round 2 1988 V Richmond From Scotch College, Scott overcome a serious shoulder injury as a teenager. A willing and reliable performer on the half back flank in the 1988 & 89...

DOB: 21/02/57 Height: 191 cms Weight: 91 kgs Games: 155 Goals: 47 Recruited From: Scotch College (Tasmania) Debut: Round 7 1976 V Melbourne Not the most stylish ruckman that has gone around, however he was a hard worker who had tremendous determination. Paton assumed the Number 1 ruck role...

DOB: 9/6/75 Height: 184 cms Weight: 85 kgs Games: 163 Goals: 28 Debut: Round 3 1994 V North Melbourne Recruited From : Wantirna / Eastern U/18's Taken with pick 56 in the 1993 National Draft, Tallis provided enormous value in defence and midfield, especially under the reign of Peter Schwab...

DOB: 15/8/50 Height: 188 cms Weight: 86 kgs Recruited From: Frankston Peninsula Games: 300 Goals: 21 Debut: Round 21 1970 V North Melbourne A wonderful full back from the rich recruiting zone in Melbourne's south east, Moore was a mainstay in the last line of defence for more than a...