Just in - Melbourne forward Michael Newton given a week by the VFL Tribunal.

put him in against the Suns.. And move Green out of the forward 50.

Ah he was suspended for a week!

Jack Watts breathes a sigh of relief... although Bate and Petterd still better options

....tut tut tut. Just put himself back 3weeks

I made the same error earlier on Newton. He is officially a rookie and cant be upgraded unless there was an LTI.

Further as he was allegedly rookied to provide a pinch hit 2nd ruck option now being well coveted by Martin, I dont think there is a role for him. I am also cognisant of Newton being the perfect tweener .....capable at VFL but lacking at AFL.

I think Martin has snuffed his opportunities. He would need further bags of goals between now and mid year to get a sniff.

I made the same error earlier on Newton. He is officially a rookie and cant be upgraded unless there was an LTI.

Incorrect, Newton was our chosen elevated rookie at the start of the season. He is currently on the primary list.

Juice is dominating at VFL Level. He has been tried and failed before but I reckon he will get another chance at senior level this year as a full forward who can pinch hit in the ruck.

Did Bo Nixon get suspended for his low blow on Maric?

Newton seems to have an uncanny knack of becoming unavailable when he's nearing selection.

Incorrect, Newton was our chosen elevated rookie at the start of the season. He is currently on the primary list.

That's my understanding.

Bad luck Juice. He had to be on the cusp of selection with Watts having an average game.

Incorrect, Newton was our chosen elevated rookie at the start of the season. He is currently on the primary list.

That is correct. Available for selection all year.

Damn.

Read: Phew.

Ah he was suspended for a week!

Jack Watts breathes a sigh of relief... although Bate and Petterd still better options

I think Dunn, breathes easier.

... although Bate and Petterd still better options

Which is why they've been scoring so many more goals than Juice at Casey.

Oh wait ....

Damn.

Read: Phew.

Likewise

I made the same error earlier on Newton. He is officially a rookie and cant be upgraded unless there was an LTI.

Further as he was allegedly rookied to provide a pinch hit 2nd ruck option now being well coveted by Martin, I dont think there is a role for him. I am also cognisant of Newton being the perfect tweener .....capable at VFL but lacking at AFL.

I think Martin has snuffed his opportunities. He would need further bags of goals between now and mid year to get a sniff.

He wa upgraded to the senior list weeks ago, actually in the last week before season commenced.

Edited April 11, 201114 yr by jayceebee31

Hahaha pretty weak snipe for a minor detail jcb...

Hahaha pretty weak snipe for a minor detail jcb...

Yep- fair comment by you- however it was just a getback. After consideration,withdrawn it anyhow by deleting the comment.Thanks for bringing it to my attention.By the way- how did you think Garland performed against Brisbane - great for a key defender- hey!.

Edited April 11, 201114 yr by jayceebee31

Yep- fair comment by you- however it was just a getback. After consideration,withdrawn it anyhow by deleting the comment.Thanks for bringing it to my attention.By the way- how did you think Garland performed against Brisbane - great for a key defender- hey!.

That was one thing I noticed JCB, I talk up Garland to all of my mates telling them he'll be the next AA KPB in years to come. On Sunday he was falling over everything couldn't punch and would have gotten towelled by KHunt at Full Forward. Always next week in footy

would have gotten towelled by KHunt at Full Forward

That's going too far!