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I am glad to see that Warnock was named BOG for Casey this week. Personally I think he is important in our back setup. One of the quickest full backs I have seen, and verygood defensively for our side. Can't really understand why he was dropped unless team orders or something like that. Given Rivers new two year contract is M Warnock now trade bait. If so, I think that would be a big mistake.

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Ive always liked Warnock, he is a good stopper who often plays above his natural size.

However he does have flaws when it comes to our other KPB, mainly the fact that he is not very damaging with the ball in his hands (Garland and Frawley are).

In my opinion he and Rivers are on a pretty level playing field but Rivers is younger which is another negative for Warnock.

He will definately be retained on the list as he deserves to be at the MFC for a few more years. But I think slowly but surely he will be chosen in the 1st's less and less.

Currently I rate these guys ahead of him for the backline bigger guys...

Frawley

Garland

Rivers

Macdonald (only because I liked his game on the weekend)

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MacDonald is a stop gap until the kids develop.

Not a long-term prospect.

Very true.

Anyone who attended the draft event will tell you that Predergast made it absolutely clear that Joel MacDonald was an insurance policy in case Garland never recovered

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I am glad to see that Warnock was named BOG for Casey this week. Personally I think he is important in our back setup. One of the quickest full backs I have seen, and verygood defensively for our side. Can't really understand why he was dropped unless team orders or something like that. Given Rivers new two year contract is M Warnock now trade bait. If so, I think that would be a big mistake.

Warnock has the potential to be a great full back for the MFC, but needs to really smarten up on his disposal. He turns it over far too much.

His spoiling efforts are excellent, and I think he can play a huge part if or push for top 4, if he gets the above sorted.

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MacDonald is a stop gap until the kids develop.

Not a long-term prospect.

Agreed.... However Warnock is not a long term prospect either.

Both Warnock and Macdonald are now 26 years of age.

I think people forget that when they talk of Warnocks "potential".

He deserves to be in the team right now but is not going to get much better.

What you see is what you get.

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I am glad to see that Warnock was named BOG for Casey this week. Personally I think he is important in our back setup. One of the quickest full backs I have seen, and verygood defensively for our side. Can't really understand why he was dropped unless team orders or something like that. Given Rivers new two year contract is M Warnock now trade bait. If so, I think that would be a big mistake.

So do I- IMO he also should gain a two year contract.

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Agreed.... However Warnock is not a long term prospect either.

Both Warnock and Macdonald are now 26 years of age.

I think people forget that when they talk of Warnocks "potential".

He deserves to be in the team right now but is not going to get much better.

What you see is what you get.

26?? Done and dusted ?? the name Fletcher mean anything ?? lol

I would expect thered be still 4-5 years in them barring bad injuries. It does however raise the question of where the club is thinking. Warnock I would think is the 'nomiated' FB but with the nature of fluid match ups he may not take the FF on some days. He is however capable of that position. JR is a bit lost in that role more suited to teh 3rd tall defender gig.

So youd think then on a normal day Warnock Frawley and Garland would pick themsleves... it then Rivers and MacDonald who either provide choice ( height v opposition ) or insurance I would think

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Agreed.... However Warnock is not a long term prospect either.

Both Warnock and Macdonald are now 26 years of age.

I think people forget that when they talk of Warnocks "potential".

He deserves to be in the team right now but is not going to get much better.

What you see is what you get.

FBs can play well into their 30's, and given Warnock was a late bloomer, it wouldn't surprise me if he does.

He is definitely in my best 22 and eventual premiership team. He doesn't need to be a good user of the ball because he won't ever be a rebounding defender. That job can be left up to the likes of Chip, Garland, Grimes etc

For me, it's Warnock over MacDonald, Cheney and Rivers.

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They dont look to be retiring Scarlett (31) any moment soon !! lol... Strangely a similar build to Warnock !! how about that !! lol...if --only :)

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Warnock is not particularly big...

Warnock does not have extremely long arms....

Warnock does not read the play better than anyone else.....

Warnock is not Dustin Fletcher......

Warnock is definately not Scarlett.......

I have stated that yes, he will play, definately, because he is a great option at this current point in time.

However surely we can admit that Frawley and Garland are ahead of him.

Plus to me it is clear that Bailey loves Jared Rivers and his leadership.

I am not bagging Warnock, I am simply saying that in time, he will be removed from the 22 on a consistent basis (which is already happening).

I predict a 2 year deal, with the same solid output we have been getting.

However I am of the opinion he will not be playing FB at the MFC in the long term.

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Warnock - 194cm 95kg

Scarlett - 192cm 94kg

now Warnock is no Scarlett... but he is actually bigger

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Warnock......

However I am of the opinion he will not be playing FB at the MFC in the long term.

If not...then who ??? FB's dot grow on trees..and they take a little while to come on !

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When we were playing well early in the year, Warnock was an integral part.

He got beaten badly a couple of times recently and i reckon was sent back to Casey to get his confidence back and work on some particular aspect of his game.

I reckon Bailey is very much aware of Warnock's value and his ability to play on the monster forwards, thus freeing up Frawley and Garland to play on the next two forwards and use their running ability.

Make no mistake, he is big, strong, valuable and vital to moving forward.

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