I was thrilled last month when Robbo was dropped for poor defensive efforts and not doing the team thing.

I said in one of my comments on Bruce's performance that what he did this week at the selection table would show us even more about Bailey as a coach.

Last game, we had a senior player, a member of the leadership team put in less than whole-hearted efforts with the defensive side of the game. They were unacceptable.

This week, our coach had the chance to make an even bigger statement than the one with Robbo. He didn't.

Whether Dean will be remembered as a Rohde or a Clarkson remains to be seen. But here, he missed a chance to really impose his game on the team.

Dean - you have fumbled the ball.

In the words of Catherine Tate...

What a load of old sh%#!!!!!

I was thrilled last month when Robbo was dropped for poor defensive efforts and not doing the team thing.

I said in one of my comments on Bruce's performance that what he did this week at the selection table would show us even more about Bailey as a coach.

Last game, we had a senior player, a member of the leadership team put in less than whole-hearted efforts with the defensive side of the game. They were unacceptable.

This week, our coach had the chance to make an even bigger statement than the one with Robbo. He didn't.

I was thrilled last month when Robbo was dropped for poor defensive efforts and not doing the team thing.

Whether Dean will be remembered as a Rohde or a Clarkson remains to be seen. But here, he missed a chance to really impose his game on the team.

Dean - you have fumbled the ball.

Maybe it had something to do with the amount of outs we have for this game ............

FWIW - if we dropped every player who had an unacceptable game last monday, there would be no players left to play!

Maybe it had something to do with the amount of outs we have for this game ............

FWIW - if we dropped every player who had an unacceptable game last monday, there would be no players left to play!

Fair point.

Still feel a big statement could have been made and wasn't.

Bruce is generally solid. He's able to play against most other players. He gets the ball.

In fact he's significantly up on career average, which could be a large part of the problem.

Despite what he costs us, his workrate and versatility is such that he's required.

Not to say that this won't change, it's just when.

Many like for like changes this week. Got one for Bruce?

Many like for like changes this week. Got one for Bruce?

Nope. Nor do I care.

Not arguing the case for him being dropped on team balance.

Dropping him would make the team weaker this week. Stronger in the long run.

Nope. Nor do I care.

Not arguing the case for him being dropped on team balance.

Dropping him would make the team weaker this week. Stronger in the long run.

Understood. But again, who? Who is ready even to start on his role? Is the team ready?

I was thrilled last month when Robbo was dropped for poor defensive efforts and not doing the team thing.

I said in one of my comments on Bruce's performance that what he did this week at the selection table would show us even more about Bailey as a coach.

*yawn*

Can somebody change this record because I think it scratched.

Understood. But again, who? Who is ready even to start on his role? Is the team ready?

Again, I don't care.

Hell, I'd prefer to see Bell playing Bruce's position this week.

More seriously, I'd like to see Grimes play his role.

The team is being moulded this year, examples set this year can last with players forever.

More seriously, I'd like to see Grimes play his role.

The team is being moulded this year, examples set this year can last with players forever.

Fair enough, like your choice. I'd be looking to the pre-season though for Grimes to gear up that way.

Not so sure the side is being moulded this year though, think they're starting to come good in the mixer.

A lot of change to come in the next few years still.

Understood. But again, who? Who is ready even to start on his role? Is the team ready?

Dunn and Petterd are both listed as emergencies.

Other players could be moved into the midfield if you didn't want those guys there though (ie. Morton, who's spent time in defence lately, Green, who has seems to have spent time forward since returning from injury, perhaps run Grimes through there, etc.).

Different players , Different Rules ....No

Different Clubs , Different Rules .....Yes

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