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Felix Redleg

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I know.... How annoying is it??

The other thing is, why the hell is Matt answering these repeat questions??

how about this one...

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There are obvious issues with the game plan but like Essendon they can be corrected over time. My issue is, have we maximised the potential of the privileged draft position we have had over the last few years, Morton ahead of Dangerfield, Watts ahead of Hurley, Trengove ahead of Martin, realise we need to be patient but the signs aren't good. Premierships reward those that get everything absolutely right

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Felix Redleg

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What I would love to know is what has Martin done wrong that he gets dropped ahead of guys like Davey who were shizen last week and since round 1.

Lots of shuffling of deck chairs on board a sinking ship really. Very ordinary ins but I suppose the only two good players we have left are injured.

Matt basically said, poor game and someone had to be dropped!!!

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hoping the I/C will be the folowing

Jordan Gysberts, Michael Newton, Rohan Bail SUB Austin Wonaeamirri., Wonnas pressure in the last quarter and a bit, may be much needed...

Jetta is really on the cusp of hitting the main squad, he is also looking good over at Casey.

I reckon Aussie has 10 minutes of forward line pressure then he's cooked.

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The Backyard Charizard Redleg

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how about this one...

Comment From Peter

There are obvious issues with the game plan but like Essendon they can be corrected over time. My issue is, have we maximised the potential of the privileged draft position we have had over the last few years, Morton ahead of Dangerfield, Watts ahead of Hurley, Trengove ahead of Martin, realise we need to be patient but the signs aren't good. Premierships reward those that get everything absolutely right

And if any of those 3 sides win a premiership before Melbourne, I will be very surprised! Junior players who make an immediate impact do not concern me.... The only one of that list that could possibly be questioned in years to come will be Morton ahead of Dangermouse.... That kid is going to be a gun!!

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Felix Redleg

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And if any of those 3 sides win a premiership before Melbourne, I will be very surprised! Junior players who make an immediate impact do not concern me.... The only one of that list that could possibly be questioned in years to come will be Morton ahead of Dangermouse.... That kid is going to be a gun!!

that is what i was referring to, stupid comment to make about Trengove, I think he will become a fantastic player..

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Happy to see Morton get the chop, in his 4th season, 53 matches under the belt, should be giving us more. Failed to add any significant bulk in that time and disposal remains questionable. Something bout the morton's that aint quite right, I know that WCE were happy to get rid of Mitch as his old man was constantly round the club tellin everyone how good mitch was and where he should be played.

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that is what i was referring to, stupid comment to make about Trengove, I think he will become a fantastic player..

Once Trengove's body and fitness is ready for a full crack at the big time (another pre-season or two) the kid will dominate.... I have seen first hand how he played in SANFL finals over here and his poise and decision making were first class... Also his overhead marking in defense is a sight to behold... He is our future version of Jimmy Bartel

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Happy to see Morton get the chop, in his 4th season, 53 matches under the belt, should be giving us more. Failed to add any significant bulk in that time and disposal remains questionable. Something bout the morton's that aint quite right, I know that WCE were happy to get rid of Mitch as his old man was constantly round the club tellin everyone how good mitch was and where he should be played.

Two injury riddled pre-seasons has not helped this.... I agree his disposal has been poor, but I am willing to give him another couple of years before I judge him harshly.... Eat boy! Friggin' eat!!!

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Once Trengove's body and fitness is ready for a full crack at the big time (another pre-season or two) the kid will dominate.... I have seen first hand how he played in SANFL finals over here and his poise and decision making were first class... Also his overhead marking in defense is a sight to behold... He is our future version of Jimmy Bartel

Jimmy Bartel wishes he will be that good...

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Our depth of bigger bodied blokes looks very thin. Thought Spencer would have been a chance.

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The Backyard Charizard Redleg

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Comment From sam in sydney sam in sydney: ]

Hi Matt, tough next couple of months,its going to a test of character for the board and staff

Hi Sam in Sydney, there is no doubt last week was a poor result, but I have said to many people this week - we are in the eight. I know we've played teams we're expected to defeat, but Hawthorn was always going to be tough and West Coast - we haven't beaten there since 2002. But everyone is working tirelessly and it is still a long process - and we all need to hang in there. The positive is that we're eighth on the ladder and considering the scrutiny - it's a fascinating situation. No doubt we need to perform this week - but the season is well and truly alive and I wouldn't give up hope. It's a test for all who love the red and blue - but we've got to remain positive and hang in there. Matt.

I like that response... It makes me feel a little bit better :)

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Once Trengove's body and fitness is ready for a full crack at the big time (another pre-season or two) the kid will dominate.... I have seen first hand how he played in SANFL finals over here and his poise and decision making were first class... Also his overhead marking in defense is a sight to behold... He is our future version of Jimmy Bartel

Nothing wrong with Bartel, that would be great. But he still aint Chris Judd(D.Martin)!

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If Adelaide win and smash us in the ruck. Questions will be asked about dropping Martin. Big call to dump him for mine. Especially as he has been one of the few good things to come out of the early games.

Questions will be asked about a hell of a lot more than just dropping Stef.... I have a feeling the boys will come out all guns blazing on Sunday... This is a game that we cannot afford to lose.... Staying in the 8 is top priority! The club/players know this... Forget last week and lets get out there and smash those damn Fruit Loops!

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Nothing wrong with Bartel, that would be great. But he still aint Chris Judd(D.Martin)!

Our Chris Judd is injured at the moment.... and if rumour is correct, may not even be ours anymore....

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Good to see bate get a crack. Finally a bloke with a bit of bulk in our forward 50.

Petterd & Warnock also deserve a run. Not sure about Maric but hoping he shows the form he's been promising since the NAB cup.

As for the interchange I'd go for: Bail, Gys, Jetta Sub: Newton

If the russian is struggling in the ruck on his on we can sub off our worst performing player for Juice

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What I would love to know is what has Martin done wrong that he gets dropped ahead of guys like Davey who were shizen last week and since round 1.

Lots of shuffling of deck chairs on board a sinking ship really. Very ordinary ins but I suppose the only two good players we have left are injured.

Since when does Martin and Davey play the same role? There was no way Davey was going to be dropped but send him back to a pocke t o get back to what he does best. Stefan has been much improved in the ruck but does not look capable of kicking a goal which is where he would be for most of the game. Newts deserves his chance. expect a bench of newts bail gysberts with wonna as the sub if we play Dunn as the sub again I will be physically Ill.

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Two injury riddled pre-seasons has not helped this.... I agree his disposal has been poor, but I am willing to give him another couple of years before I judge him harshly.... Eat boy! Friggin' eat!!!

Granted, finger injury would have limited his ability to add size this year, the PCL he got in 2010 should not have impacted on his weights.

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I would hazard a guess at least one more out, maybe 2.

Newton should be in for Martin.

It might look somethin' like this?

Melbourne

B: Colin Garland, Matthew Warnock, Clint Bartram

HB: Jack Grimes, James Frawley, Luke Tapscott

C: Brad Green, Colin Sylvia, Rohan Bail

HF: Jack Watts, Matthew Bate, Liam Jurrah

F: Michael Newton, Ricky Petterd, Addam Maric

Foll: Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, Jack Trengove

I/C (from): Aaron Davey, Jordan Gysberts, Nathan Jones, Sub: Joel Macdonald

Emerg': Austin Wonaeamirri, Neville Jetta, Lynden Dunn,

In: Joel Macdonald, Michael Newton, Ricky Petterd, Matthew Bate, Matthew Warnock, Addam Maric, Neville Jetta

Out: Jared Rivers (ankle), Cale Morton, Stef Martin, Jamie Bennell

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Very happy with the outs.

Would love to see Warnock, Bate and Petterd in too. Toss a coin between Jetta and maric.

"Official" Deez mailout has Bate at FUF, Petter on the wing, Warnock at FUB, Maric at forward pocket! All straight in!

Also feel better about having a key fwd at a key position - sick of seeing Sylvia/ Jurrah - ain't working!

Same with our midfield - named Syvlia, Grimey and Trengove in there - Jonesy back to the flank = much better!

Martin rightfully dropped - was deplorable last week, when it was a big man's time to shine in any pack marking situation - same with Morton

Juice may have to come in purely for ruck stocks - Dunn in the ruck??? rather have Jurrahcane!

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