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In: Windsor, Henderson, AMW

Out: -

unsure who will come out for Windsor.

According to Morris we will be finding out very soon how the efforts to move to Caulfield have been going:

> The AFL has given Melbourne a June 30 deadline to confirm whether its long-mooted move to Caulfield Racecourse is on or off.

Also of note is the confirmation (at least according to Morris) that the noise earlier this year about a possible move to Waverley Park was from Guerra and at least contributed to the board giving him the flick:

> Under Paul Guerra's leadership, Melbourne was prepared to move to Waverley without a firm commitment of a relocation to Caulfield down the track. But the board, led by Steven Smith, shared a different view, demanding Caulfield be signed off before any Waverley Park agreement was signed.

We're the Army..the very Narmy Army,

Sometimes calmy, like Mcdonald, owning farmy,

palmy at our Howes, on the patio in our jarmy.

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Fixing Pickett fences, caviar from the Fritsch

Under Chandleriars, with Jefferson, poets Laurieet,

Cross-ing Rivers, with Sparrows in the Heath

Pulling Steele Levers, foes underneath

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We're the balmy Narmy Army and

We're head Turners,

Nothing Petty here, -we're very Sharp learners

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You know to the footy, we can't always go -

Watching cricket catches in the Culley

solving Langford Sequence in the snow! ...........................

Do we win Sir, when we're Bowey to the King sir?

With Lord Lindsay in the Howse of Windsor?

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Koltyn the mountains, visiting Salem's Taylor,

Viewing the Melky Way

While toasting Langdon's play. ..........................

Are we Gawn girl? Here's My, oh Cheque sir,

Yes, I'm the signee,

-drinking wine from the grapes,

of our beloved Viney

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Even if not always there for

- Moniz Wakefield to CJ!,

Hear the mighty Narmy Army shout

"Van Rooooyen!!!!"

when Narm play!

Happy to take downvotes here if folks hate it BUT going off some legend’s comment on this sub, this chant could be a ripper for dees fans going forward imo

WE ARE THE AAAARRMY, THE NAARMY AAAAARRMY, AND WE ARE MENTAL AND WE ARE LOUD! WE ARE THE WEALTHIEST FOOTY SUPPORTERS, THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN - WE ARE THE AAARRMY…

thoughts?

With Tom Campbell's retirement we now have 2 list positions available (Culley is on the long-term injury list) and it looks to be a slightly stronger crop of talent this year, particularly a few boys who missed significant amounts of their draft year with injury/illness who are now tearing it up in state leagues. Given our strong start we will be a few picks back but luckily we also look to be shopping in different areas from other clubs. These names have been linked to us from Paul Amy who is the best authority on VFL news.

Flynn Riley - Ruck/Key Forward - Carlton VFL

Currently with Carlton VFL and also plays for Aberfeldie in Eastern Districts. He won the Coaches Award for Carlton VFL last year despite only playing 9 games, included a game with 35 hitouts, 6 clearances, 4 intercept marks, 4 tackles, 15 contested possessions. Personally remember him playing well against Casey last year too. 206cm, good mark, tackles, dangerous when resting forward, his coach at Aberfeldie thinks he could be a full-time forward. 22 years old, the right age for a young ruck to start showing something.

James Tarrant - Key Forward - North Melbourne VFL

A former cattle station worker from Northern Territory, moved to Victoria to play country footy then transitioned to the VFL to play with North Melbourne. He's big, moves well, and is consistently hitting the scoreboard. Played in the VFL State Team against the SANFL team during Gather Round. 26 years old, should be coming into his prime years now.

Harrison Coe - Ruck - Frankston Dolphins (VFL)

Competitive beast known for his contested marking. At 19 he was playing full forward in Division 4 VAFA (kicked 117 goals) with limited experience, quickly improving his positioning and craft. Unsuccessfully tried out for Casey in 2021 then plugged away for a few years at Beaconsfield before joining Frankston and quickly becoming the #1 ruck. Clubs see him as a player who still has improvement to be made, 26 years old but not unusual for a ruck to come good late. 204cm tall.

Caleb May - Ruck - West Adelaide (SANFL)

Sydney academy player who is absolutely huge and shown to be dominant in ruck contests, at 207cm and with a serious frame on him he's an immovable object. Bit of your old-school ruck prospect, he isn't fast and 51% disposal efficiency in the SANFL makes one nervous but only 21 and probably the best ruck option who could realistically play AFL straight away - though that wouldn't seem a big priority for us necessarily.

Jackson Voss - Rebounding Defender - Frankston Dolphins (VFL)

Anyone remember this guy ripping Casey to shreds in a final not too long ago? Every year Voss seems to almost make it on to a list, Essendon had him up for consideration in last year's MSD and he was in the final 2 for SSP selection at West Coast as well. Clean ball user and smart decision maker, not a linebreaker more of your calm and composed distributor like a Bowey. 25 years old, probably one with less upside than others but he is consistently getting interest from clubs.

Joel Fitzgerald - Rebounding Defender/Wing - Williamstown Seagulls (VFL)

Was a bit of a disposals merchant in his draft year, Aaron Hall at NM style, overlooked for lacking enough defensive pressure and not threatening opposition enough with the ball. Has since come on and added some intercepting skill to his game and more recently transitioned into a midfield role at Williamstown and taken his game up a level. 22 and only getting better every season. Plays a bit like Culley.

Xavier Bamert - Big Midfielder - North Melbourne VFL

Former captain for Sandringham Dragons who was a bit of an unexpected snub on draft night, overlooked due to his lack of speed by all accounts. Strong body, hard worker and fearless putting his head over the ball, plus a handy left-footer. Not known for clean kicking but a proven ball-winner and clearly showing he's a step above the VFL for NM this year. 19 years old. This guy is expected to be snapped up before our pick.

Nicholas Staropoli - Running Defender - Calder Cannons (Talent League)

Interesting one, overage (already 18) guy dominating for Calder this season getting a lot of interest from a lot of clubs. 190cm he's an interceptor with leg speed. Might not be available before our pick and maybe a bit too similar to CJ and Taylor we've just brought in, also only had the 1 VFL game so harder to say if he'll be able to step up against bigger bodies and more experienced opposition.

Kye Annand - Key Defender - Geelong VFL

200cm full-back known for his marking, including his talent for taking hangers. Has played forward and ruck as well but we seem interested in him as a defender. Athletic profile and versatility are his strengths. Still only 22. Seen some good highlights of him moving very well for a man of his height.

Tom Barnett - Key Defender - Coburg (VFL)

A little shorter than some other prospects but has been seriously impressing this season in the VFL for Coburg. Only 20 years old, is handling AFL-listed forwards well this season, took 10 intercept marks against Richmond the other week. Probably lacks that versatility component others have but seems a good option.

Riley Bonner - Release Defender - Casey (VFL)

Put his hand up for mid-season draft last year and will likely do so again. Finished 2nd in the VFL B&F last year and doing well once again, knows our system and is a popular player but at 29 I think we will look elsewhere.

Josh Tovey - Big Midfielder - Port Melbourne (VFL)

Has taken a while to get going, now at his 3rd VFL club at 21 years old but now flying with the Borough. Had 21 disposals, 3 goals, 11 tackles, 5 clearances in a 73 point LOSS earlier this season. He's a damaging midfielder who finds opportunities to take shots at goal and is a deadly kick. Not one with a lot of craft, doesn't have the tricks of others but just a contested beast and proven ball winner.

Jye Menzie - Small Forward - Tasmania Devils (VFL)

Former small forward for Essendon who was a bit up-and-down with form now captaining Tasmania in the VFL and playing excellent footy. Clever kick, best role looks to be playing as more of a half-forward utilising his inside 50 kicking skill. 24 years old, Tassie playing well this year and Menzie is a big part of that.

Jed Hagan - Small Forward - Tasmania Devils (VFL)

Originally from Western Australia he was seen as a good option in his draft year but was overlooked, clubs thought his ceiling was not particularly high as he was not athletically gifted just 'good at football' - the kind of player we often like to pick. Has had a good year with Tasmania and shown that he is a very well-rounded player with high footy smarts and a top notch work rate.

Max Mapley - Ruck - Tasmania Devils (VFL)

Young ruck playing well for Tasmania, still only 20 years old and seen as more of a long-term prospect, doesn't have the frame for AFL yet but has a lot of skill and is another who can be damaging when he goes forward.

Mutaz El Nour - Intercept Defender - Richmond VFL

Highly regarded as the best intercept defender in the VFL, El Nour was in the 2025 VFL Team of the Year, won the Richmond VFL B&F and was appointed vice-captain of the side. 25 years old but has had good development playing on AFL level talent in that time.

Hugo Hall-Kahan - Medium Forward - Williamstown Seagulls (VFL)

Second go around for Hall-Kahan, was picked up in the 2022 MSD by Sydney, didn't play a game and was de-listed but is now putting some good form together once again. Is an undersized leading forward who's a difficult match up, a bit of Jake Melksham about him. Has had some big games for Williamstown this year. Not seeing him fill the stat line out with tackles all that often though.

Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves - Midfielder/Medium Forward - Subiaco (WAFL)

Could he slip down again? Was the big name overlooked on national draft night, his durability seemingly too much of a risk but with a solid start to his time at Subiaco he may be overcoming those initial concerns. Good mark overhead and a lethal set shot.

Tairon Ah-Mu - Key Forward - Casey (VFL)

Impressed a lot of people, including me, during the pre-season games where he was filling up the numbers, but showed he could clearly take a mark and impose himself on the game with his physical presence. Started his VFL season off well but has since failed to kick a goal in his last three games. Endurance and work rate still issues. His younger brother is in our NGA program and looks a stronger prospect.

Noah Yze - Medium Forward - Sandringham Zebras (VFL)

I'm not saying Noah is a world-beater but I think he's been a little unlucky to be overlooked by the club, not many guys kicking 7 in a finals game that aren't on an AFL list. Has played some decent footy at Sandringham but obviously felt like he needed a move away from Casey because we weren't going to give him a look.

Tom Scully - Key Forward - West Adelaide (SANFL)

No this is not a joke, I mean the other Tom Scully who was at Port Adelaide, the 203cm key forward is still only 21, averaging 2 goals per game in the SANFL and impressing with his strong overhead marking. Field kicking is a concern.

Marcus Herbert - Lockdown Defender/Midfield Tagger - Geelong VFL

Having plugged away in the VFL for years, Herbert has stepped it up this year, racking up touches, tackles and score assists. Usual role is shutting down an opposition's dangerous small forward but he's also had some roles tagging midfielders on the inside too. 23 years old, coming from Geelong with a strong culture and high standards at their VFL program. Reporting is that 9 clubs have been in contact with Herbert he looks like a popular draft option.

Sam Van Rooyen - Third Tall - Claremont (WAFL)

Great mobility and good above his head, SVR is still more of a case of 'potential' than 'output' with good-not-great numbers in the WAFL. I'm sure it would make his brother happy but seems a long shot.

We sit in M52 and got involved in a small but passionate “Kozzy Kozzy Kozzy / Oi Oi Oi” chant - was a good bit of fun, wonder if it could stick?

I was just looking at the fixture and we play Collingwood on kings birthday for the Monday and then Essendon on the Saturday that same week? I’ve never heard of a 4 day break surely the afl has messed up there

Don’t think you’ll find a bigger Viney fan than me. Always appreciated how much he’s loved the club and worn it clearly on his sleeve.

But we’re built on clean disposal, fitness and quick rebound run.

Does have a clear spot right now the way we’re playing?

Never a fan of the AFL match day thread so chat here Dees fans.

Where are all the umpire supporters?

Riddle me what is going on…

Incredible bloke, incredible speech.

How early do i need to arrive at the game today to secure a level 4 GA seat at mcg?