Newton Given Another Chance

[The Great One 99 125]

He is like a stalker ex boyfriend who won't leave you alone

And just like said ex you're only gonna go back to them when desperate, drunk, and when all other semi viable options have left the country.

Ummm, maybe too much information

[Sir Why You Little 37,127]

As has been said above....He must be a Top Bloke.

Maybe he is charge of organizing the End of Season Trip...

[Range Rover 1,935]

How good would it be if he was picked for round 1 and turned it on in the goal square against the Swans.

The G would rock.

Edited March 15, 2011 by Range Rover

[Sir Why You Little 37,127]

How good would it be if he was picked for round 1 and turned it on in the goal square against the Swans.

The G would rock.

Agreed...would love to see it happen.

[Vagg 2,439]

How good would it be if he was picked for round 1 and turned it on in the goal square against the Swans.

The G would rock.

Can't argue with that...! LOL

[dee-luded 2,959]

Given that he was retained on the rookie list in the first place is it that out of the blue that he got the nomination? I'll admit it is a little amusing that the Newton saga continues but heck we aren't losing that much here - the club simply values a player with some experience to fill a gap if required. The younger rookies can still develop in the mean time at Casey and we have the mid-yr nomination up our sleeve.

It wouldn'r surprise me that we elevated Juice now, so we can have a look at him, before campbell returns from Injury.

I think we'll bring up another rookie when an LTI occurs.

[Armitage Shanks 0]

I'd rather Scott Chisolm make a comeback than re-elevate Michael Newton.

Having said that, i hope he proves me wrong and kicks 50 goals.

[PartyTimeJohnny 537]

Boooorrrrinnnggggg choice bails.......

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

Juice must be nearing mfc life membership

[ickey_11 145]

Campbell injury is surely worse than they are saying.

Not necessarily, Campbell is backup for Jamar (or potentially the second ruckman if the Substitute rule is ditched). I see Juice and StefM competing for the same spot and I think the elevation of Juice maybe shows either a lack of confidence in StefM or a need for some redundancy in the relieving ruckman spot.

Edited March 15, 2011 by ickey_11

[Gandalf46 133]

How good would it be if he was picked for round 1 and turned it on in the goal square against the Swans.

The G would rock.

Better odds of Goodes turning up in a Lady Gaga costume.

[gOLLy 401]

Better odds of Goodes turning up in a Lady Gaga costume.

He is Lady GaGa. Overratd protected Spud...and sook

[DemonOX 8,800]

Should have promoted Fev instead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mono 455]

Unbelievable.

Don't forget he has a hand injury (broken?) which makes him 3 weeks away as of today, so he won't even be available for rnd 1.

I just shake my head in disbelief.

FFS

[Footynut 302]

Ok on the face of it this is ridiculous....

BUT

This could be about putting him on the list for the following reasons:

1. As all have pointed out spare ruck and have one last look at him.

2. At the end of the year we need to make 3 compulsory delistings, if Scully stays it will be tight to see who actually goes. Maybe the FD figure they get a year to really look at he and Steph Martin and then at the end of the year it makes at least one delisting off the main list. They then only need to find another two. I get the feeling they dont feel they currently have 3 certainties to delist atm due to most players being early on in their careers. This could give them at least one easy out....

Just a thought...

Edited March 15, 2011 by Footynut

[Rogue 585]

Not necessarily, Campbell is backup for Jamar (or potentially the second ruckman if the Substitute rule is ditched). I see Juice and StefM competing for the same spot and I think the elevation of Juice maybe shows either a lack of confidence in StefM or a need for some redundancy in the relieving ruckman spot.

I agree.

[Adzman 2,154]

Well, Good luck Juice. I will cheer loud for you if you get a game. Not sure how you managed it, but well done anyway.

Go forth and grab your final chance at the club.

[jayceebee31 761]

Realistically, Evans would have a hard time squeezing into the side when other fringe dwellers in Maric and Nev Jetta have had such great preseasons.

Agree and we also have Wonaeamirri whom played a blinder at Casey over the weekend.

[stuie 7,374]

Agree and we also have Wonaeamirri whom played a blinder at Casey over the weekend.

That's fantastic news! Any more detail about that?

[Range Rover 1,935]

one last look ...

That will be the title of Juice's football autobiography

[Real Demon 232]

Miller and Johnson or Campbell and Newton.............I think I prefer dynamic duo 1 !!

[BAMF 4,385]

2. At the end of the year we need to make 3 compulsory delistings, if Scully stays it will be tight to see who actually goes. Maybe the FD figure they get a year to really look at he and Steph Martin and then at the end of the year it makes at least one delisting off the main list. They then only need to find another two. I get the feeling they dont feel they currently have 3 certainties to delist atm due to most players being early on in their careers. This could give them at least one easy out....

Just a thought...

Even though we are 'promoting' him to the senior list, it doesn't mean he is now a senior listed player.

He will just remain a rookie who is allowed to play in the team. When we come to delisting 3 players at the end of the year delisting Newton will only free up a rookie pick. (if the rookie list still exists)

Actually if the rookie list and the senior list merges into one will probably be the best thing for us, as we will be able to delist current rookies instead of current senior players.

[BAMF 4,385]

How good would it be if he was picked for round 1 and turned it on in the goal square against the Swans.

The G would rock.

He would become a bigger cult figure than the almighty 426.

Everyone who had ever bagged him out would be forgiven and we would all rejoice!

[Sideshow Bob 2,410]

Does anyone if he has a g/f with Pia Millerish type componentry, that doesn't mind helping 'the team'..... that is the only possible way...

(can't believe i just wrote that..... no offence intended to our wonderful female demonlanders )

[george_on_the_outer 7,697]

Since he is already injured, is there any chance we can put him on the long-term injury list now and elevate someone else??

What an absolute waste of money. We have to pay him more now to do what?

As others have noted he won't be available for the first 3 matches in any case. If he is good enough by mid-season we could have elevated him under the AFL rules. WHY NOW?

Does anyone seriously think he can fit into the 22? Up forward he would have to replace Watts or Jurrah. To be the shortest ruck in the contest he would have to replace Jamar, Spencer and Martin.

IF we get to this situation we would have been able to elevate him then under the long term injury rules.

If there were no standout candidates, then no-one should have been elevated. Don't reward mediocrity or seniority. We need those with the talent and drive to succeed ( ala Jordie McKenzie)

Edited March 15, 2011 by george_on_the_outer