Michael Newton

[The Chazz 4,077]

I am a big anti-Newton follower, however...

Reality is, he has some ability in the VFL, but can't transfer that in to the next level. Why? or, why not???

My thoughts - he's on our list, we have to deal with that. Another thing we have to deal with is that we WILL NOT make finals this year. My challenge to Bailey and Newton - you've got the next 6 weeks to prove yourself. If you can't perform, pi$$ off, we don't want you or need you to be part of this team. Watts will be fully fit by then, and sadly for Juice, it's your spot that Jack will fill.

I don't rate Juice, but think that in this re-build, we owe it to him to give me a chance to prove himself. Playing 1 game, then getting dropped, then recalled, then dropped, he probably does deserve better than that, but not too much!

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Forward line looks more balanced with Newton in it, rather than Miller.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Not good enough and today did little to change that. Neither Miller or Newton will be on the list in 2011.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Forward line looks more balanced with Newton in it, rather than Miller.

For the purpose of this thread, please refrain from Miller bashing. Stick to your opinions of Newton. Thanks.

Edited April 3, 2010 by billy2803

[Felix 92]

Newton out, he just had no impact on the game.

[Range Rover 1,935]

Not good enough today. There were only a couple of blokes from our side who I could say that about after the game, and he was one of them.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

Forward line looks more balanced with Newton in it, rather than Miller.

Give him another 3 weeks at least. Absolute waste of promotion if he plays 1 or 2 weeks then back to Casey for 4! He contested a bit today, but still needs dramatic improvement to play for us next year!

[red&blue&true 0]

Juice contributed today,.. i wouldnt drop him for Spencer or Miller or Martin

[Jaded No More 68,915]

The dream is over people... It's time to let go.

[old dee 23,791]

Leave him in for the next couple of games because in the end who do we have to replace him with?

[DeeSpencer 25,709]

Wake up people - Newton contributed today!!! That's what its all about!

Martin and Spencer have to earn the right to get past him now.

Juice attacked the ball, chased, forced the ball to ground - he did everything we needed, and he kicked a goal.

I don't want him around for ever, but I can't see what good dropping him for Spencer or Martin is unless those 2 deserved it.

There's a reason Mick Malthouse plays Leigh Brown (although I often struggle to see it). Today Juice was Leigh Brown like, and I mean that in a positive way.

[Chook 15,013]

For me, Newton was pretty bad today. He didn't score much, and was responsible for a couple of turnovers i50 (one in the first quarter and one in the second) and wasn't nearly creative enough to compensate. I'd drop him for Martin/Sylvia next week.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

Wake up people - Newton contributed today!!! That's what its all about!

Martin and Spencer have to earn the right to get past him now.

Juice attacked the ball, chased, forced the ball to ground - he did everything we needed, and he kicked a goal.

I don't want him around for ever, but I can't see what good dropping him for Spencer or Martin is unless those 2 deserved it.

There's a reason Mick Malthouse plays Leigh Brown (although I often struggle to see it). Today Juice was Leigh Brown like, and I mean that in a positive way.

I reckon Juice also showed more mongrel than Miller has for some time. Juice takes the odd angry pill I reckon. I can`t believe I`m saying it but I`d rather him than Miller right now!(Not saying much I know!)

[olgreydingo 51]

Juice - you had your get out of jail free chance today and you didnt take it

[Jack7 528]

I said Tuesday drop Miller for Newton and give him 5 games,i stand by that call.Newton is a better reader of the incoming ball and a better kick.How much game time was he given? He's not going to come in and be a match winner first game.I don't want Miller in again,he's given us 9 years of nothing.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Juice had as good a game this week as Dunn did last week and they kept him in the side. I think he leads under the ball and when it comes to him he relies on the big leap and grab. If he could learn to lead out and take the ball in front of him he might be OK. I don't think he should be dropped after today, the players didn't look for him and he didn't lead where he should. Of course Ricky and Brad were running hot so they took all the limelight. Maybe if he gets another chance and a bit of confidence he might be an alternative tall to take one of the big defenders.

[Melon22 174]

Happy with his contribution today, had limited game time and he made the contest a few times that led to goal chances. He offers us somthing different to what Miller, Dunn and Bate offer and he is competing with Spencer and Martin for a position in the team and I am happy to give him an opportunity ahead of those two.

[Arthur Dent 2]

Juice is such an enigma. Showed a bit early. Crashed a few packs. Lovely lead mark and goal. And then.... Nothing. Can't quite work him out

[damon the demon 57]

was surprised to see him do ok in the ruck

[Longsufferingnomore 1,631]

Juice is such an enigma. Showed a bit early. Crashed a few packs. Lovely lead mark and goal. And then.... Nothing. Can't quite work him out

I had to laugh today when the Ox on SEN commenting when Newton was kicking for gaol said that there wasnt much wrong with Newton apart from dragging his kick to the right and oh also his work ethic..... please

[dee-luded 2,959]

Juice is such an enigma. Showed a bit early. Crashed a few packs. Lovely lead mark and goal. And then.... Nothing. Can't quite work him out

Low confidence IMO, just needs to stop worrying about becoming an AFL footballer, & just go out & play, giving it his total focus on the things the team want from him. FOCUS Michael.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,053]

I agree with the earlier comment. Our forward line looks better with Newton in it. He may not justify the spot on his form, but for some reason the shape changes when he's there and the other players all work better. It must be some difference in the way he goes about it compared to Miller. Perhaps it's that he's less inclined to go running off up the field? Whatever, I would prefer to see him stay in, firstly because he makes the rest of the forwards more effective, and secondly because he might just have a couple of good games and get us over the line.

[Inner Demon 1]

When it comes to physicality, he's no better than Bennell. That's as bad as it gets for a bloke his size. Infuriatingly soft. Must be praying GC or GWS give him a chance.

[Demons 32 235]

He played his role today, which was really good.

He led, he chased when he needed, played as the decoy which was good.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

When it comes to physicality, he's no better than Bennell. That's as bad as it gets for a bloke his size. Infuriatingly soft. Must be praying GC or GWS give him a chance.

Agree.

Re his ruckwork, he was up against Flopsy Fraser. And neither made an impression. Is there a more softpuss big man than Fraser? For a former No 1 draft pick, he is underwhelming to say the least.