Michael Newton

[Parma 28]

I dont understand the NEWTON bashing that continues, people say he has no forward pressure, he is top 5 in forward tackles in the league this year when he has played.

He would make an ideal 2nd marking forward. I think everyone expects him to be the next Johnathon BROWN.

The critisism he recieves by so called supporters is uncalled for.

I know in the past he has lacked 2nd efforts up forward but he has worked on it, and if you weren't so negative towards him you would see this.

Not only will he not be traded or delisted this year but he will play round one next year barring injury.

Please band with me and get behind Newts.

Edited August 14, 2009 by Whispering_Jack

[Redleg 37,739]

I dont understand the NEWTON bashing that continues, people say he has no forward pressure, he is top 5 in forward tackles in the league this year when he has played.

He would make an ideal 2nd marking forward. I think everyone expects him to be the next Johnathon BROWN.

The critisism he recieves by so called supporters is uncalled for.

I know in the past he has lacked 2nd efforts up forward but he has worked on it, and if you weren't so negative towards him you would see this.

Not only will he not be traded or delisted this year but he will play round one next year barring injury.

Please band with me and get behind Newts.

Veal or chicken?

[biggestred 4,320]

its not his efforts, its just the fact that hes crap

[Jaded No More 58,227]

but he will play round one next year barring injury.

I thought we were done tanking! :angry:

[beelzebub 22,225]

Veal or chicken?

+ pot ??

[titan_uranus 22,466]

Parma, tackling isn't the be all and end all of forwards. It's nice, but Newton doesn't do anything else properly to warrant selection. He can't kick (neither for goal nor at a team-mate), he still lacks confidence after an extended stint at AFL level, he doesn't present to the right places, he doesn't run hard enough, the list just goes on. He hasn't developed like he should have, he has remained an OK VFL forward who hasn't taken the next step. And we're stuck with him for another year.

[Its Miller time 6]

If he practices nothing but kicking from now until pre-season starts i will agree with you and get behind him. Otherwise ill have to pass.

[beelzebub 22,225]

If he practices nothing but kicking from now until pre-season starts i will agree with you and get behind him. Otherwise ill have to pass.

probably his biggest let downisnt it.. had he been applying serious scoreboard pressure I suspect many would be signing his praises not lamenting another disappointment. Footy is cruel if you kcik a bit wayward huh !!

[Guest JACKtheRIPPER]

trade newton for harbrow.

[Its Miller time 6]

probably his biggest let downisnt it.. had he been applying serious scoreboard pressure I suspect many would be signing his praises not lamenting another disappointment. Footy is cruel if you kcik a bit wayward huh !!

If he was an excellent shot for goal i think everyone would look past his flaws.

Must like Anthony for the pies. I dont rate him as a footballer except his kicking for goal is almost flawless. Only needs 2 or 3 marks inside 50 per game and you can almost bank 2 or 3 goals.

[Brettmcg 24]

Because he can't even manage to make it look like he's trying.

Any time I see him go near the ball, the Benny Hill theme song starts playing in my head.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Because he can't even manage to make it look like he's trying.

Any time I see him go near the ball, the Benny Hill theme song starts playing in my head.

Ha ha that was funny

[maximum bob 462]

Ahh! This one is a real poser Parma.

No, I've finally nutted it out.

He's a dud.

[gOLLy 401]

I dont understand the NEWTON bashing that continues, people say he has no forward pressure, he is top 5 in forward tackles in the league this year when he has played.

He would make an ideal 2nd marking forward. I think everyone expects him to be the next Johnathon BROWN.

The critisism he recieves by so called supporters is uncalled for.

I know in the past he has lacked 2nd efforts up forward but he has worked on it, and if you weren't so negative towards him you would see this.

Not only will he not be traded or delisted this year but he will play round one next year barring injury.

Please band with me and get behind Newts.

I'm with you Prama

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

I dont understand the NEWTON bashing that continues, people say he has no forward pressure, he is top 5 in forward tackles in the league this year when he has played.

He would make an ideal 2nd marking forward. I think everyone expects him to be the next Johnathon BROWN.

The critisism he recieves by so called supporters is uncalled for.

I know in the past he has lacked 2nd efforts up forward but he has worked on it, and if you weren't so negative towards him you would see this.

Not only will he not be traded or delisted this year but he will play round one next year barring injury.

Please band with me and get behind Newts.

I agree he is the next big thing.......what ever it is.

[Sir Why You Little 34,605]

I dont understand the NEWTON bashing that continues, people say he has no forward pressure, he is top 5 in forward tackles in the league this year when he has played.

He would make an ideal 2nd marking forward. I think everyone expects him to be the next Johnathon BROWN.

The critisism he recieves by so called supporters is uncalled for.

I know in the past he has lacked 2nd efforts up forward but he has worked on it, and if you weren't so negative towards him you would see this.

Not only will he not be traded or delisted this year but he will play round one next year barring injury.

Please band with me and get behind Newts.

Footy is a multi million dollar game now Parma.

How Many chances does a very average player get?

I wanted Newton to play well this year, but he didn't & he certainly has had his chances, considering we have been a crap side for 3 years.

Christ if you cannot get a game at melbourne at the moment, you obviously have serious flaws.

I want top line players at the Demons, Not Hapless hacks. We have had enough of that in the last 45 years.

3 more games to go ....

Love a good chicken Parma with Vegs...mmmmmm

Edited August 14, 2009 by why you little

[praha 10,287]

I dont understand the NEWTON bashing that continues, people say he has no forward pressure, he is top 5 in forward tackles in the league this year when he has played.

He would make an ideal 2nd marking forward. I think everyone expects him to be the next Johnathon BROWN.

The critisism he recieves by so called supporters is uncalled for.

I know in the past he has lacked 2nd efforts up forward but he has worked on it, and if you weren't so negative towards him you would see this.

Not only will he not be traded or delisted this year but he will play round one next year barring injury.

Please band with me and get behind Newts.

Welcome to Demonland Mr. Newton.

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

The moment he shows that he can play footy at the top level I'll get on board. Not holding my breath though.

[Jerry Lundergard 382]

Freak, where are you? Parma needs a friend.

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

we're stuck with him for another year.

I hope not just because he's contracted doesn't mean they can't pay him out. He has to be on bugger all and he wouldn't be the first to be payed out. We are paying the bare minimum of the salary cap so we should have room to move.

[bush demon 1,899]

I dont understand the NEWTON bashing that continues, people say he has no forward pressure, he is top 5 in forward tackles in the league this year when he has played.

He would make an ideal 2nd marking forward. I think everyone expects him to be the next Johnathon BROWN.

The critisism he recieves by so called supporters is uncalled for.

I know in the past he has lacked 2nd efforts up forward but he has worked on it, and if you weren't so negative towards him you would see this.

Not only will he not be traded or delisted this year but he will play round one next year barring injury.

Please band with me and get behind Newts.

It's simple, Parma. Put up a website, add a splash of red and blue and then allow anyone with the inclination to cyber-stalk or 'rate' AFL footballers. Preferably from your own club. Another variation is watch the same jackals rip this home truth apart.

[w00dy 146]

I agree with the opening post... Obviously has flaws in his game, but still has that potential to become a good forward for us... Everyone says how many chances should he get? The guy has played about 20 games? Lynden Dunn just clocked up 50, and he's only just started to show us what he can do, Sylvia closer the 100 mark...

Given the stage of development our list is in, I think we should get plenty of games into Juice, see if he can string some form together when he's settled in the side...

I think the coaching staff see something similar in him, why would they have signed him for 2 seasons last year if they believed otherwise?

[Doggo 32]

To put it simply, I just don't think he is up to AFL standard.

More chances or not, IMO he's just not good enough, and his form in the VFL proves this. Nothing more than just a good solid player at that level, so my expectations of what he is capable of at the highest level are very very low.

Will be very happy to be proven wrong, but i'm not going to hold my breath.

Edited August 14, 2009 by Doggo

[Dreamin' Demon 10]

In my opinion, he is an excellent VFL player unable to make the transition to AFL. In the long run, Peter German would be happy to keep him at Casey, because he averages 2-4 goals per game.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

I think the coaching staff see something similar in him, why would they have signed him for 2 seasons last year if they believed otherwise?

What other forward options did the footy dept staff have at the time they signed him?

I doubt with a fully fit list next year that Newton will hold his position.

I hope not just because he's contracted doesn't mean they can't pay him out.

Do you understand the implications of paying a player out?? Clearly not.

Unless its a Carroll situation, I cannot see MFC paying any further contracts out.