Works In Progress

[Grandson of a gun 276]

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Works In Progress

Not real ground breaking stuff, just pretty much sums up what all the astute Demonlanders are saying and thinking in relation to our list. The need for size, strength and young players to step up.

Likewise with other teams...

Have to disagree with his assessment of the Doggies though. It has been proven time and again that their game plan doesn't stack up when it comes to playing the top teams. Their record against other top 4 teams is atrocious and i don't see them improving enough to take the next step.

There will be some adjustment to a new coach and game plan under Chris Scott for Geelong so whilst i expect them to slide a bit due to natural adjustment, i think their quality will keep them firmly in the upper half of the 8.

Edited December 18, 2010 by Grandson of a gun

[jayceebee31 761]

I thought it was a fairly reasonable assessment of where we are currently at--

Melbourne

The Melbourne rebuild continues according to plan, the patient Demon fans increasingly bullish about their prospects. So, clearly, is the club, which has pointedly cut the apron strings to its kids, James McDonald and Cam Bruce no longer part of the equation. Pace and skill won't hold the Demons back, lack of strength and size still may. There's still a shortage of quality tall forwards, though a fit Liam Jurrah will make a world of difference. But the roll call of talented kids, several of whom have hardly played, is long and impressive, and the significant step up by more seasoned types such as Mark Jamar, Colin Sylvia and Brent Moloney has been critical. Can legitimately eye a spot in the eight in 2011.

What they want for Christmas: Stronger bodies, steelier minds, and a few more stepping up to fill the leadership void at the top.

With the inclusion of our list of 5 talls-in particular Campbell(if he can stand up), and our new training ground and facilities on hand should allow this to happen.After watching training several times this year, they seem fitter and stronger than years gone by- and they should.And don't forget we have natural leaders in many key younger players whom set the agenda re leadership in Scully, Trengove and naturally Grimes-they show the others the way by example.The best form of leadership IMO.

Edited December 18, 2010 by jayceebee31

[Fork 'em 6,991]

Though he's stating the obvious , he's spot on IMO.

Lack of steely minds especially has been our downfall for years .

Melbourne

The Melbourne rebuild continues according to plan, the patient Demon fans increasingly bullish about their prospects. So, clearly, is the club, which has pointedly cut the apron strings to its kids, James McDonald and Cam Bruce no longer part of the equation. Pace and skill won't hold the Demons back, lack of strength and size still may. There's still a shortage of quality tall forwards, though a fit Liam Jurrah will make a world of difference. But the roll call of talented kids, several of whom have hardly played, is long and impressive, and the significant step up by more seasoned types such as Mark Jamar, Colin Sylvia and Brent Moloney has been critical. Can legitimately eye a spot in the eight in 2011.

What they want for Christmas: Stronger bodies, steelier minds, and a few more stepping up to fill the leadership void at the top.