Squad vs. North

[TelkoTheGreat]

Melbourne Squad
Backs: S.Valenti, M.Warnock, K.Cheney
Half backs: C.Bartram, J.Rivers, C.Bruce
Centreline: J.Frawley, J.McDonald, A.Davey
Half forwards: B.Moloney, M.Newton, C.Morton
Forwards: B.Miller, S.Martin, M. Bate
Followers: J.Spencer, N.Jetta, N.Jones
I/C From: T.McNamara, C.Sylvia, R.Bail, P.Johnson, L.Dunn, S.Buckley, R.Petterd

Team Changes
In: Moloney, Sylvia, Morton, McNamara, Bail, Buckley
Out: Grimes (Hip), Whelan (Foot), Bennell (Knee)

 

[danehill123]

Expect Bail and Macnarmara to play.

Don't expect Moloney to come up.

Martin will probably be the other one to miss.

 

[master bate]

Sylvia, Dunn, Buckley and Petterd on the bench for mine.

It seems Bailey wants to play Spencer and Martin as the rucks, so why bother playing PJ as a forward or defender when we have others. It might be a good tanking move but it doesn't do much for his development because if he isn't a ruckmen he isn't anything else. I'd like to see McNamara and Bail play, in particular Tommy Mc but he wasn't great for Casey on the weekend (wasn't better than Buckley or Sylvia) and it makes little sense to drop Dunn or Petterd.

Edit: Danehill123 might be on to something, whether it is tanking or just the facts his moves cetainly wouldn't surprise me!

 

[danehill123]

Sylvia, Dunn, Buckley and Petterd on the bench for mine.

It seems Bailey wants to play Spencer and Martin as the rucks, so why bother playing PJ as a forward or defender when we have others. It might be a good tanking move but it doesn't do much for his development because if he isn't a ruckmen he isn't anything else. I'd like to see McNamara and Bail play, in particular Tommy Mc but he wasn't great for Casey on the weekend (wasn't better than Buckley or Sylvia) and it makes little sense to drop Dunn or Petterd.

Edit: Danehill123 might be on to something, whether it is tanking or just the facts his moves cetainly wouldn't surprise me!

Martin is carrying an injury from last week - doubtful he will be rihgt.

Moloney has a niggling injury - was 50/50 - would say they will err on the side of caution given his history.

Mac and Bail will be given a chance - heck - why not!

Its not Tanking BTW - its "List Management"

 

[The Dr]

Interesting.....

I would like to see McNamara, Sylvia, Dunn, and Petterd on the bench.

Petterd and Dunn are coming off very encouraging games, so keep them there unless they're sore.

McNamara is an exciting prospect, while Bail and Buckley can hopefully dominate at Casey and push for a crack over the next couple of weeks.

Hopefully big Stefan is fit, cos I've had a gutful of PJ.

 

[half back flank]

Poor old PJ, i feel sorry for him, he was promising last year toward the end and i thought; jeez he is a good pick up, but this season he has gone backwards. Bailey should just drop him rather than putting him on the opp's small forwards. It does nothing but dent the big man's confidence and even his character. Loved that bit in the last quater last week when he ran over the ball!

Sylvia Dunn Buckley and Petterd for me

 

[Goobernutty]

In: Bail, Buckley, McNamara, Morton, Sylvia
Out: Bennell, Grimes, Martin, Moloney, Whelan

DO NOT play Moloney if he is not 100%. I don't want him limping off half-way through the game, finding out his groin has gone again. And Martin pulled up sore, so I expect he may miss. Our ruck is going to suck. Would love to see TMac get a game, Bail too.

 

[proka123]

No Cougar? Damn. Would have added some sort of excitment to the game.

We always have a chance of winning when Sylvia's in the team. He's a gun.

 

[saj_21]

Backs: S.Valenti, M.Warnock, K.Cheney
Half backs: C.Bartram, J.Rivers, C.Bruce
Centreline: J.Frawley, J.McDonald, A.Davey
Half forwards: B.Moloney, M.Newton, C.Morton
Forwards: B.Miller, S.Martin, M. Bate
Followers: J.Spencer, N.Jetta, N.Jones
I/C From: C.Sylvia, R.Bail, L.Dunn, R.Petterd

How i would like the side to line but think, Johnson may be in there instead of bail. I agree with danehill i think there will be late change.

 

[JuveRule]

Highly bizarre to see Bail & McNamara named, but in the context of our season, not surprising. Bailey's just throwing the 'consistent good performances for Casey' theme for selection out the window. McNamara had 4 touches for Casey last week, and Bail played in their reserves. Go figure.

 

[Bartram_Class]

Bail only played in the reserves because he missed the seniors game due to the death in his family, and he was Best-On with 32 touches wasn't he?

So there might be a small case for Bail; I'm lost on McNamara though, perhaps reward for his early season form, or simply just no-one else left?

 

[WattsGoodForYou]

Sunday teams
Melbourne Team
Backs: Valenti, Frawley, Cheney
Half backs: Bartram, Rivers, Bruce
Centreline: Dunn, McDonald, Davey
Half forwards: Moloney, Newton, Morton
Forwards: Miller, Martin, Bate
Followers: Spencer, Jetta, Jones
I/C From: McNamara, Sylvia, Bail, Petterd
Emg: Johnson, Buckley, Robertson

In: Moloney, Sylvia, Morton, McNamara, Bail
Out: Grimes (Hip), Whelan (Foot), Bennell (Knee), Warnock (Ankle), Johnson
New: Tom McNamara (South Adelaide), Rohan Bail (Mt Gravatt)

 

[RPetterd15]

How many players do we have under 50 games playing? it seems a lot

 

[Dez!]

Really wouldn't have minded Buckley coming in but spose 2 new players is good enough.

Although not good enough to add any sort of entertainment to the game.

 

[Supermercado]

Warnock out is bad news for Frawley, now Chip will have to play a lone hand up forward.

 

[master bate]

Warnock the latest injury. PJ rightfully dropped because Martin and Spencer need game time. Although there would have to be some doubt on Martin - possible late change for PJ.

I'm excited to see how McNamara goes. He's a bit of a forgotten man around the forum, a player who would be seen as a bonus to add to all our other young guns. Same goes for Bail, I hope he can get a few touches on the wing.

I think Buckley is a bit stiff - he's done more than Bail or McNamara - definitely thinking of a late change here, probably for Moloney.

Lastly great to have Morton and Sylvia back. But they make this a pretty good side, I hope the roos are switched on.

 

[RPetterd15]

well wat i said now makes no sense so i'll start again
goodluck bail and tmac hopefully bail gets plenty of touches. looked pretty good in the pre-season games. tmac strange selection but hopefully he goes ok. it looks like there will be some fights for positions next year and for years to come with defenders, fwds and mids all with plenty of depth

 

[DemonBlood]

Theres about twelve

 

[WattsGoodForYou]

NORTH MELBOURNE v MELBOURNE
North Melbourne
B: Daniel Pratt, Scott Thompson, Gavin Urquhart
HB: Brady Rawlings, Nathan Grima, Scott McMahon
C: Josh Gibson, Michael Firrito, Liam Anthony
HF: Matt Campbell, Corey Jones, Brent Harvey
F: Lachie Hansen, Drew Petrie, Lindsay Thomas
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Andrew Swallow, Levi Greenwood
I/C: Daniel Harris, Sam Power, Todd Goldstein, Leigh Adams

Changes to the selected side
Nil

Melbourne
B: Shane Valenti, James Frawley, Kyle Cheney
HB: Clint Bartram, Tom McNamara, Cameron Bruce
C: Rohan Bail, James McDonald, Aaron Davey
HF: Brent Moloney, Michael Newton, Ricky Petterd
F: Brad Miller, Stefan Martin, Matthew Bate
Foll: Jake Spencer, Neville Jetta, Nathan Jones
I/C: Colin Sylvia, Paul Johnson, Cale Morton, Lynden Dunn

Changes to the selected side
In: P Johnson
Out: J Rivers

 

[Dez!]

Rivers broke a nail?

Why bring in PJ? Just bring in a pile of shit instead.

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

Sick as a dog - it's on footynet tho.

Balls.

 

[Dez!]

Juice with the helicopter from outside 50.

GOAL!

Kick those from now on Juice.

 

[Dez!]

Bail already already injured and out for the game.

Thigh injury, poor bloke.

 

[Dez!]

Miller.

Get out.

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

By the way guys, Freo's stream's running for the game today again - anyone who needs that info can PM me for the link and the password...