On a number of threads on Demonland the subject of player performance gets raised.

without exception a large number of people defend those being discussed.

Now there is nothing wrong with having a varying view.

Except that a common theme appears

i.e They are not playing badly just down a bit this season or last few games.

Well guess what we have so far had 7 losses by 9+ goals

We have been beaten the last three weeks by 9 , 31 and 12 goals.

We only have 3 good players on the injury list.

Why cannot people see we have a large number of players that are not up to the task.

And some of them may never be.

They cannot all be going ok.

I dont need to tell you ...do I ??

Rioli

Franklin

Walker

Harry O

Davis

Betts

Bateman

Wells

Jetta Bros

Nic Nat

Goodes

Jurrah

Davey Brothers

Rodan

Kerr

Gibson

Christensen

Krackouer

Morton

On a number of threads on Demonland the subject of player performance gets raised.

without exception a large number of people defend those being discussed.

Now there is nothing wrong with having a varying view.

Except that a common theme appears

i.e They are not playing badly just down a bit this season or last few games.

Well guess what we have so far had 7 losses by 9+ goals

We have been beaten the last three weeks by 9 , 31 and 12 goals.

We only have 3 good players on the injury list.

Why cannot people see we have a large number of players that are not up to the task.

And some of them may never be.

They cannot all be going ok.

Love your passion old dee, but if 60% of your senior school football team is in year 9, its very difficult to win the premiership. Look out when they all hit year 11 and year 12 even better. Stay the course.

Rioli

Franklin

Walker

Harry O

Davis

Betts

Bateman

Wells

Jetta Bros

Nic Nat

Goodes

Jurrah

Davey Brothers

Rodan

Kerr

Gibson

Christensen

Krackouer

Harry O and Nik Nat are not indigenous. You are getting befuddled by skin tones.

Edited August 10, 201114 yr by america de cali

Harry O and Nik Nat are not indigenous. You are getting befuddled by skin tones.

Add Rodan to that he's Fijian.

Seems the Captain is only concerned with Colour, whitey.

Add Rodan to that he's Fijian.

Seems the Captain is only concerned with Colour, whitey.

I knew someone would pick that up -very culturally sensitive .

So we kick those guys out of the team because of where they were born ?

What about Morton the Token ?

Edited August 10, 201114 yr by Captain Jack Jordan

I knew someone would pick that up -very culturally sensitive .

So we kick those guys out of the team because of where they were born ?

What about Morton the Token ?

You really are trying to turn this in to a racist thing aren't you. honkey, whitebread and invader, what's your problem?

Love your passion old dee, but if 60% of your senior school football team is in year 9, its very difficult to win the premiership. Look out when they all hit year 11 and year 12 even better. Stay the course.

But is not the"60%" that are the main problem

But is not the"60%" that are the main problem

boom - boom !!!

seems a point still lost on a lot

All of the "brothers" have had injuries or some personal issues off field.

I think all are worth a roster spot, and can all improve on 2011.

Look forward to seeing all of them playing good footy next year.

My only concern is over Wonnas ability to come back. I think he will be alright.

All of the "brothers" have had injuries or some personal issues off field.

I think all are worth a roster spot, and can all improve on 2011.

Look forward to seeing all of them playing good footy next year.

My only concern is over Wonnas ability to come back. I think he will be alright.

"and can all improve on 2011."

Adzman there is plenty of room and I certainly hope so

Race really shouldn't be the determining factor.

A determining factor about what ?

I understand there's a double standard when heaping praise... but really, if you're going to have a discussion about soft small forwards, Maric has done enough to deserve a mention here.

It's about soft small forwards ? Jurrah isn't small.

Fair argument, but 303 games, played alongside some great players in Lockett, Hall, erm Nick Daffy (kidding !!) but coached by Barassi, Roos, Eade. I suspect thats a fair pedigree... not to mention a premiership!

It's all speculation here of course, Whelan is a hard nut for sure, but is still one of our "old boys" which is a little bit too close to home at the moment, I think our club should bring experience and knowledge in from what other clubs do and learn from them as well.

O'Loughlin is a beauty, absolutely. Our boys have the skill, & Whelan would understand the game as much as Micky O'. But Whelan was/is a hard Nut, & that is needed @ Melbourne in bucketloads atmo.

with Jetta & Lawrence coming through, & Aussie Wonnaemirri @ the crossroads, I reckon they would really look up to Matty.and so would we all. Matty more than Bled for the Jumper.

Anyone knows what Mathew Whelen is up to? And any chance of getting him back into the club in some capacity?