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2009 Player Review - # 29 Michael Newton

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Michael Newton – When he did play, he let himself down with his inaccuracy in front of goal. He could've really impacted on games if he had kicked straight. Michael had a good year at Casey and he has improved his defensive pressure, but he was kept out because we had Jurrah and Jetta coming through. He has worked on facets of his game but he needs to bring his Casey game into the AFL – Sean Wellman on Melbournefc.com.au
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    What's that old phrase - if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

    I am scarred by that Adelaide twilight game when he missed goals from 10 mtrs out.

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    Spud.

    I hope to be proved wrong next year but until then:

    Spud

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    he's a damn fine VFL player ;) thats all

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    What's that old phrase - if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

    Correct. I'll take that advice.

    Just on Wellman's comments, if Newton can "bring his Casey game into the AFL" - I'm afraid it might not be enough. Clearly it wasn't enough this year.

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    Wellman pretty much sums it up. Inaccurate, doesn't bring VFL ability to AFL, others are in front of him.

    I think he had enough shots at goal - he just didn't kick straight.

    If he fixed his kicking - and I'm not sure he can - then he'd be useful.

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    I think he had enough shots at goal - he just didn't kick straight.

    If he fixed his kicking - and I'm not sure he can - then he'd be useful.

    Fixed his mindset??

    I am not sure he can do that either.

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    Fixed his mindset??

    I am not sure he can do that either.

    Surprised nobody tried to get him in trade week given that quite a few clubs are crying out for marking key forwards.

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    I hope we play him a bit more next year, seen him do good things at vfl level. just give him his opportunities before his gone.

    Hope he proves me wrong!

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    It seems that 'Juice' has run out of confidence in front of goal, and sadly, I'm running out of confidence that he will make the grade.

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    Surprised nobody tried to get him in trade week given that quite a few clubs are crying out for marking key forwards.

    If he cant cut it in a bottom team because.....

    I am sure MFC would have been happy to deal on him

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    Saw a number of Scorpion games and this bloke didn't have much of a game, let alone if he brought what little he has to AFL level he would be productive. Looks as though he skips when he runs...too much rolling shoulder for my liking. Bush footy stardom awaits the great man.

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    give him games in pre season to see if he can improve.Less concentrations on getting MOTY,already won a car n learn to kick otherwise Casey will b where u play

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    If Newton was going to make it at Melbourne he really needed to consolidate a place in the seniors this year before Watts and Martin mature as forwards and prior to the entrance of LJ. He may improve next year but unless injury strikes has missed the boat as far as opportunity. Needs to improve his strength over the summer both physically and mentally.

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