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–2019– FIXTURE RD DATE OPPONENT VENUE H/A LOCAL TIME TV 1 Saturday March 23 Port Adelaide MCG H 1.45pm Foxtel 2 Saturday March 30 Geelong Cats GMHBA A 7.25pm Seven 3 Friday April 5 Essendon MCG H 7.50pm Seven 4 Thursday April 11 Sydney Swans SCG A 7.20pm Seven 5 Saturday April 20 St Kilda MCG H 4.35pm Foxtel 6 Wednesday April 24 Richmond MCG A 7.35pm Seven 7 Saturday May 4 Hawthorn MCG H 1.45pm Foxtel 8 Saturday May 11 Gold Coast SUNS Metricon Stadium A 4.35pm Foxtel 9 Friday May 17 West Coast Eagles Optus Stadium A 6.10pm Seven 10 Sunday May 26 GWS Giants MCG H 1.10pm Foxtel 11 Saturday June 1 Adelaide Crows TIO Stadium H 7.10pm Seven 12 Monday June 10 Collingwood MCG A 3.20pm Seven 13 Bye 14 Saturday June 22 Fremantle MCG H 1.45pm Foxtel 15 Sunday June 30 Brisbane Lions The Gabba A 3.20pm Seven 16 Sunday July 7 Carlton MCG A 1.10pm Foxtel 17 Sunday July 14 Western Bulldogs Marvel Stadium A 3.20pm Seven 18 Sunday July 21 West Coast Eagles TIO Traeger Park H 2.50pm Seven 19 Saturday July 27 St Kilda Marvel Stadium A 7.25pm Seven 20 Saturday August 3 Richmond MCG H 7.25pm Seven 21 Saturday August 10 Collingwood MCG H 1.45pm Foxtel 22 Friday August 16 Sydney Swans MCG H 7.50pm Seven 23 TBC North Melbourne Blundstone Arena A TBC TBC MESSAGE FROM THE CEO IT IS AN INCREDIBLY EXCITING TIME TO BE A PART OF THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB As I enter my first AFL season as CEO of the Melbourne Football Club, I’m incredibly excited about what 2019 could bring both on and off the field. During the finals series last year we got a glimpse of how passionate our supporters are and we want to see the red and blue faithful turn the MCG into a fortress this season. Our players thrive off the energy our fans provide, and I have full confidence that with this support, we can achieve something special as a group in the near future. Already in 2019, the Club’s membership numbers are continuing to grow which is a sign that people want to be a part of what we are creating. 3 | SEASON GUIDE 2019 We have the goal to push past 50,000 This contract is a sign of the solidarity at members, adding the support of new fans Melbourne and the positive direction we and unsigned MCC members who bleed are moving in as a group. red and blue, to ultimately reach 60,000 members by seasons end. Simon shares a vision for sustained success and has the support of not only Our supporters are the foundation of the the players and football department, but Club and we want to involve them as the entire Club. much as we can as we look to take the next step this season. This move says a lot about our program and the direction we are heading in, and The players have had a really strong the Board truly believes the current culture off-season and will carry some serious will take us to where we want to be. momentum into the start of the year, so we’re hoping the fans are just as ready to We are heavily invested in the people get 2019 underway. at the Melbourne Football Club and we are excited by what season 2019 and the Continuing the positive news for the future holds. Melbourne Football Club, the Board has just made the decision to extend senior coach Simon Goodwin’s contract until the end of the 2022 season – a significant Gary Pert milestone for the Club. Chief Executive Officer 4 | SEASON GUIDE 2019 –2019– PLAYER PROFILES Simon Goodwin provides an update on all 46 Melbourne–listed players 2 7 NATHAN JONES JACK VINEY CO-CAPTAIN CO-CAPTAIN Jonesy is really excited to be leading the It’s been a really positive summer for boys again this year. I think everyone Vines. We think he has gotten past his foot knows how strong his passion is for the troubles and he’s as fit as he has been for club and he really inspires the group. a number of years. He showed during the He’s had some issues with his back over finals last year how important he is to this the summer, but he’s got past those and group as a leader on-field, so it’ll be a huge is more than ready to go. boost to have him fit in 2019. DOB: 20/01/88 DOB: 13/04/94 Height: 180cm Height: 178cm Weight: 87kg Weight: 84kg Games: 264 Games: 98 5 | SEASON GUIDE 2019 1 STEVEN MAY I’ve been really impressed with Steven DOB: 10/01/92 since he joined the club. He’s a real leader around the group and a great Height: 193cm person to have on our side. His training Weight: 102kg standards continue to improve and he’s someone I expect to have a real Games: 123 impact in defence this season. 3 CHRISTIAN SALEM We’re rapt that Christian’s just signed DOB: 15/07/95 an extension with the club. He’s a talented player and a really good Height: 183cm person, so he will play a major role off Weight: 81kg half-back this season and for years to come. He’s got a lot of class and Games: 70 versatility so I’m excited to see what 2019 holds for him. 4 JAMES HARMES Harmesy has taken a lot of confidence DOB: 05/10/95 out of his finish to 2018 and has had a great summer on the track. He’s Height: 185cm continuing to grow as a player and Weight: 86kg is always adding to his game. He’s a great character to have around the Games: 69 group and I expect him to have a really good season in the midfield. SEASON GUIDE 2019 | 6 5 CHRISTIAN PETRACCA Christian has done everything right DOB: 04/01/96 over the pre-season to get his body set for 2019 and I think he could take Height: 186cm his game to the next level this year. Weight: 96kg I don’t think anyone questions his talent, so we’ll continue to work with Games: 63 him and get the best out of him. 6 JORDAN LEWIS Jordan is a tremendous leader for DOB: 24/04/86 this group. He’s handed over the vice- captaincy this season, but he’s still a Height: 186cm real asset for the group and is like an on- Weight: 86kg field coach to a degree. We still expect Jordan to play an important role in the Games: 307 side, but more importantly he is helping some of the younger boys develop. 8 JAKE LEVER Jake’s commitment to his ACL recovery DOB: 05/03/96 has been exceptional. He had a minor hiccup prior to Christmas but he’s Height: 195cm travelling really well and should be a Weight: 92kg huge addition for us in the back-half of the year. Jake also just travelled to Games: 67 America to fast track his rehab and I think that has done wonders for his confidence. 7 | SEASON GUIDE 2019 9 CHARLIE SPARGO Charlie had an impressive debut DOB: 25/11/99 season playing 18 games and we expect him to continue to improve Height: 173cm this year. He’s had a good summer and Weight: 71kg he’s eager to learn, so he’s an exciting one to watch up forward. Games: 18 10 ANGUS BRAYSHAW Gus is really flying at the moment. DOB: 09/01/96 He had a massive year last year and continues to go from strength to Height: 187cm strength. His running has become a Weight: 87kg weapon of his game and he should develop into a crucial midfielder for Games: 58 us this season. 11 MAX GAWN LEADERSHIP GROUP It’s hard not to be impressed by Max. DOB: 30/12/91 He’s hardly missed a session over the pre-season and he’s an elite Height: 208cm athlete for a man of his size. He’s Weight: 109kg really enjoyed working with Preussy at training and there’s no doubt he’s Games: 99 ready for another big year. SEASON GUIDE 2019 | 8 12 TOBY BEDFORD Toby was an academy player for the DOB: 27/05/00 club and he’s settled in really well at Melbourne during his first summer. Height: 178cm He’ll take time to fully develop his Weight: 69kg craft but he’s a great runner and an exciting pressure player. Games: - 13 CLAYTON OLIVER Clayton obviously had a slower start DOB: 22/07/97 to the pre-season with his double shoulder operation, but he has done Height: 187cm everything right to be primed for the Weight: 83kg start of the year. He didn’t miss a beat in the JLT games and he’s only Games: 60 going to improve this season, which is going to be exciting to see. 14 MICHAEL HIBBERD Hibbo has been one of the standouts DOB: 03/01/90 this summer. He’s hardly missed a session and his output has been Height: 186cm incredibly consistent. I think he’s ready Weight: 93kg for a big year so hopefully his work during the pre-season is reflected in Games: 123 his performances this year.