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Time for some home truths about some real battlers.

Russell Robertson - is well and truly finished. There was talk on the commentary if he should get another contract next year. I can only assume they were kidding. Spends more time lying on the ground with fake injuries than running around getting a kick.

Cameron Bruce - a laughable effort today in his 200th. Classic dinky hand passes putting team mates under pressure, constant fumbles, running from contests. It was all there on display today. Who was the genius that gave him a 3 year deal? Untradeble as no other team will touch him.

Brock McLean - his career is going backwards at a rapid rate. Can not handle a tag. Time for the coaching staff to give him an ultimatum. Shape up or ship out. Completely out of the running for next skipper, thats for sure.

James McDonald - has given plenty to the MFC over the years, and has put his body on the line time and time again. But the game has passed him well and truly. I suspect he knows this, and will hang up the boots at years end.

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Time for some home truths about some real battlers.

Russell Robertson - is well and truly finished. There was talk on the commentary if he should get another contract next year. I can only assume they were kidding. Spends more time lying on the ground with fake injuries than running around getting a kick.

Cameron Bruce - a laughable effort today in his 200th. Classic dinky hand passes putting team mates under pressure, constant fumbles, running from contests. It was all there on display today. Who was the genius that gave him a 3 year deal? Untradeble as no other team will touch him.

Brock McLean - his career is going backwards at a rapid rate. Can not handle a tag. Time for the coaching staff to give him an ultimatum. Shape up or ship out. Completely out of the running for next skipper, thats for sure.

James McDonald - has given plenty to the MFC over the years, and has put his body on the line time and time again. But the game has passed him well and truly. I suspect he knows this, and will hang up the boots at years end.

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Time for some home truths about some real battlers.

Russell Robertson - is well and truly finished. There was talk on the commentary if he should get another contract next year. I can only assume they were kidding. Spends more time lying on the ground with fake injuries than running around getting a kick.

Cameron Bruce - a laughable effort today in his 200th. Classic dinky hand passes putting team mates under pressure, constant fumbles, running from contests. It was all there on display today. Who was the genius that gave him a 3 year deal? Untradeble as no other team will touch him.

Brock McLean - his career is going backwards at a rapid rate. Can not handle a tag. Time for the coaching staff to give him an ultimatum. Shape up or ship out. Completely out of the running for next skipper, thats for sure.

James McDonald - has given plenty to the MFC over the years, and has put his body on the line time and time again. But the game has passed him well and truly. I suspect he knows this, and will hang up the boots at years end.

A bit harsh on Robbo. I think he'd be better off to retire at the end of the year than try to play on, but he's still been a better goalscoring option than Miller or Newton this year.

McLean I'm willing to give a little time to. He's been great in the last few weeks. Today he was awful, but overall his form has improved as the season progressed. See how he does next year if he can have an injury-free pre-season.

Spot on with the other two though.

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I don't like such out-and-out player criticism. I even stuck up for Robbo last week. But this can't be disputed.

The only thing I can say in their defence is that at least Brock was tagged, by one of the best in the business. On the other hand, I agree with those who say that next year we can't afford McLean, Moloney & Jones on the ground together.

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I don't like such out-and-out player criticism. But this can't be disputed.

The only thing I can say in their defence is that at least Brock was tagged, by one of the best in the business. On the other hand, I agree with those who say that next year we can't afford McLean, Moloney & Jones on the ground together.

Surely Brock is injured?? He is one of the slowest players in the comp at the moment. Needs a rest regardless if he is injured or not as his impact has been ordinary of late. I don`t understand why we are playing Robbo when there are kids at Casey who need a taste in these last few rounds of footy. Very ordinary effort from all of the players YM mentioned!

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Time for some home truths about some real battlers.

Russell Robertson - is well and truly finished. There was talk on the commentary if he should get another contract next year. I can only assume they were kidding. Spends more time lying on the ground with fake injuries than running around getting a kick.

Cameron Bruce - a laughable effort today in his 200th. Classic dinky hand passes putting team mates under pressure, constant fumbles, running from contests. It was all there on display today. Who was the genius that gave him a 3 year deal? Untradeble as no other team will touch him.

Brock McLean - his career is going backwards at a rapid rate. Can not handle a tag. Time for the coaching staff to give him an ultimatum. Shape up or ship out. Completely out of the running for next skipper, thats for sure.

James McDonald - has given plenty to the MFC over the years, and has put his body on the line time and time again. But the game has passed him well and truly. I suspect he knows this, and will hang up the boots at years end.

Very astute Comment Y.M. We are crying out for quick midfielders, today showed that so well.

Those who make excuses about Mclean, Look hard. The last 2 games we played against weakened midfields. When the heat was on against a september midfield Brock took annual leave.

Bring on the Draft so the Backline & Forward line can Shine.........

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McLean's inabillity to cope with a tag is seriously concering.

How many touches did he finish up with today?

I've heard people from within the club say his poor form is due to a lack of a pre season. This is totally understandable for a players first couple of games however it's round 16 now, lack of match fitness cannot be used as an excuse entirely for his poor form.

Will be interesting to see if Robbo get's another contract.

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YM is a disgrace and should be banned forever.

Brock has not improved in three years.

Junior and Bruce have there best behind them. Bruce is still capable of very good play and displays it occasionally. Junior not so much. Club champs at their end. YM should be on his knobbly little knees thanking them for their service and willing sacrifice.

Robbo is done, see above.

And for all those fools thinking that we're great team waiting or that bailey cannot coach, today was a nice indication of what we need and why we cannot win. We do not have a midfield.

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Cameron Bruce - a laughable effort today in his 200th. Classic dinky hand passes putting team mates under pressure, constant fumbles, running from contests. It was all there on display today. Who was the genius that gave him a 3 year deal? Untradeble as no other team will touch him.

AFL website has him in our best YM.

BEST

Geelong: Selwood, Scarlett, Ablett, Chapman, Ling, Enright, Hawkins

Melbourne: Green, Grimes, Petterd, Bruce, Moloney

Maybe it is time you open your eyes and stop being so biased. His disposal efficiency was actually the same as Moloney's today at 67%. He is our vice captain, reigning best and fairest and good chance for this year's best and fairest, for a reason. As for his future he is 29 and barely ever had a soft tissue injury. There is no reason therefore why he shouldn't keep a spot in our side for 3-4 more years.

I do however agree that McDonald and Robertson should retire. Mclean has been good the last few weeks and had a bad day but let's keep things in context, he's playing in a B grade midfield against the competition's best. He is still one our best players.

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YM is a disgrace and should be banned forever.

Brock has not improved in three years.

Junior and Bruce have there best behind them. Bruce is still capable of very good play and displays it occasionally. Junior not so much. Club champs at their end. YM should be on his knobbly little knees thanking them for their service and willing sacrifice.

Robbo is done, see above.

And for all those fools thinking that we're great team waiting or that bailey cannot coach, today was a nice indication of what we need and why we cannot win. We do not have a midfield.

Why call Y.M. a disgrace when he is just being Brutally Honest.

This club has carried players for too long. Some have been great, but have still played 1-2 seasons too long.

If we wish to play Deep in september we must get tough with player output. They are well paid to do a tough job.

Some make it & some don't. That's Life.

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AFL website has him in our best YM.

BEST

Geelong: Selwood, Scarlett, Ablett, Chapman, Ling, Enright, Hawkins

Melbourne: Green, Grimes, Petterd, Bruce, Moloney

The AFL website LOL.

Enough said.

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AFL website has him in our best YM.

BEST

Geelong: Selwood, Scarlett, Ablett, Chapman, Ling, Enright, Hawkins

Melbourne: Green, Grimes, Petterd, Bruce, Moloney

Maybe it is time you open your eyes and stop being so biased. His disposal efficiency was actually the same as Moloney's today at 67%. He is our vice captain, reigning best and fairest and good chance for this year's best and fairest, for a reason. As for his future he is 29 and barely ever had a soft tissue injury. There is no reason therefore why he shouldn't keep a spot in our side for 3-4 more years.

I do however agree that McDonald and Robertson should retire. Mclean has been good the last few weeks and had a bad day but let's keep things in context, he's playing in a B grade midfield against the competition's best. He is still one our best players.

Bruce's Disposals today had very little influence on the game. He Tries very hard, but He is not a PRO ACTIVE player when it counts.

And as VC should no better after 200 Games

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gee wiz , i would get 4weeks for that. :lol:
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Hey, i think we are being too harsh on Brock, the guy hasnt done a pre season in 2 years so of course he is out of sorts, slow, going backwards etc. Give him a full pre season working on speed and what not and you will notice the difference! ease up ppl

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Hey, i think we are being too harsh on Brock, the guy hasnt done a pre season in 2 years so of course he is out of sorts, slow, going backwards etc. Give him a full pre season working on speed and what not and you will notice the difference! ease up ppl

So Don't Play Him! He only Retards the Team as a whole......

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I thought that's what everyone wanted at this stage of the season.

If YM is right, most people on this forum should be begging that these players are played for the remaining games.

Point Taken but i don't wish an injury to get worse. Brock has a Big Heart, But he was completely Pants today. It was quite sad to watch.

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Can anyone ever remember Brock shaking a heavy tag? I can't.

Maybe he should look at Ablett's ability to shake a tag... Oh wait Jones was miles away the whole freaken day!!!!!!!!. NEVER again will I venture to that dump

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Agree with YM.

Our Rucks don't inspire me either!

Perform or move on, time for our club to toughen up - a lot!

Selectors included.

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Agree with YM.

Our Rucks don't inspire me either!

Perform or move on, time for our club to toughen up - a lot!

Selectors included.

Yes Exactly. The Whole Club Must Perform & be Fair But Ruthless otherwise we are wasting our Time..

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