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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.

funnily enough, we did look more structured with him there. I thought he did enough today to warrant another game. At least he competed better than Miller and Bailey didn't use him as key forward half as much. He appeared to be benched a lot in the first half.

 

I thought he played as a decoy aswell, didnt see Heath Shaw either today. I think they may of played on each other not quite sure though.

So if he wasn't used as a key forward and spent a lot of time benched how did he impact our structure?? I think you'll find Green, Petterd & Dunn deserve that credit.

 

Newton straightened us up today. He's another target that stays relatively inside 50 most of the game. He may not have been in it much, but his one shot at goal was straight through the middle. He kicked through the ball, so it was good to see. Last season he showed that he can get a lot of opportunities on goal. Today wasn't necessarily his day, but against Adelaide last year (at the 'G), I remember him having quite a few shots on goal and missed some sitters. If he can convert those next week and gets in it a little more, he's still worth a game.


mmmm lets just hope next weeks game isnt at all like the game last year. When we didnt kick a goal till the 3rd term. I`m struggling to see who can come out for Sylvia, maybe Bartram or Bennel, but I didnt mind either of their games, even though Bennell shirked out of a few contests, But defiantly keep Newton in, provides more for us than Miller

Not a terrible game today as many would have justifiably expected. Warrants another go next week. He is only 22 so there is still faint hope he may become a footballer who can contribute. His efforts in the ruck for someone who hasn't played that position were noteworthy.

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

That sums it up.

 

Didn't even notice him today. If you compare how much you saw him today opposed to how often we had the ball to Miller's 2 goals from 2 kicks last week and the choice is clear for me. Even if you hat eMiller, drop Juice and play Watts.

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.

i guess its newtons turn to give us 9 years of nothing?

he is rubbish

theyre both the same

except miller has the looks


Not a Newton fan, but did enough to stay in the team. He looked interested for once and played his part. Keep him in and see how he goes.

He has lost confidence, but his 29 touch 4 goal effort last week has given some of it back. His demotion to the rookie list was a good kick up the bum, and now he needs to lift some more.

The 5 or 6 displays of chasing, tackling and mongrel were what I wanted.

Keep it going Juice

I think everyones being a bit harsh on Newton. He cant be expected to come into the side and kick 4 goals. I was at the game today and when in the forward line he provided a real forward line option. Last week we had Spencer playing his role for the majority of the afternoon. I know who I would prefer. At least Newton has a presence about him today which was pleasing and did provide adequete support in the ruck for Jamar. He needs time to prove himself.

mmmm lets just hope next weeks game isnt at all like the game last year. When we didnt kick a goal till the 3rd term. I`m struggling to see who can come out for Sylvia, maybe Bartram or Bennel, but I didnt mind either of their games, even though Bennell shirked out of a few contests, But defiantly keep Newton in, provides more for us than Miller

I thought Bartram played one of the best games I can remember him playing since 2004.

I think everyones being a bit harsh on Newton. He cant be expected to come into the side and kick 4 goals. I was at the game today and when in the forward line he provided a real forward line option. Last week we had Spencer playing his role for the majority of the afternoon. I know who I would prefer. At least Newton has a presence about him today which was pleasing and did provide adequete support in the ruck for Jamar. He needs time to prove himself.

Newton was ok today... not brilliant but worthy of another game atleast. His game today was better than Miller of last week !!

Not a terrible game today as many would have justifiably expected. Warrants another go next week. He is only 22 so there is still faint hope he may become a footballer who can contribute. His efforts in the ruck for someone who hasn't played that position were noteworthy.

Good point, Forever Faithful. He and Dunn both did well in the ruck against Jolly and Fraser.


Juice did alright today for a rookie listed player, he must have been nervous, and i think he did enough to get another crack in the senior 22.

Bring on the Crows.

So, Newton might have done a better job today than Miller did last week. Get rid of them both!

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