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Turnovers ,missed tackles ,fumbles etc .Same old.

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I did not watch swans game (thankfully as it turns out) but prior to that I thought morton was doing ok and improving nicely? Can someone tell me why he was dropped from last week's performance?

It was Morton circa 2010-2011 i.e. lack of intensity, soft, poor disposal. Disappointing really given that he played a couple of good games a few weeks back.

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it's why he was dropped, one player that is made to go back, work on something and come back when he's showed he's worked on it. morton wont be a game changer, but he'll be a good player in a good team. gilbee like.

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It was Morton circa 2010-2011 i.e. lack of intensity, soft, poor disposal. Disappointing really given that he played a couple of good games a few weeks back.

I think Neeld wants to harden up the Dees. I wonder about Cale's future.

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Chook ,

He may not deserve it ,

but he has worked hard on us Demon fans to get to where he is today with us .

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Unfair that he is the whipping boy but.........

Bottom line is his decision making & kicking is terrible for a pik 4!

His development over five years in these 2 areas has not improved & he continues to turn over the ball with no pressure. Imagine as a fwd getting passes like that after you busted your gut to get into position!

Question is to the recruiters why were these flaws not identified????

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Chook ,

He may not deserve it ,

but he has worked hard on us Demon fans to get to where he is today with us .

Speak for yourself. I was once a hater, but I'm willing to accept the good things I see in Morton. Nowadays, I'd have to say I'm a fan.
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If our senior players worked as hard to get the footy as Cale we would be far better off.

Have a go at them, not this kid trying to salvage his career.

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Have a go at the bloody club for their dismal effort in developing him.

He's not at fault for the appalling lack of resources put into developing our young players during the majority of his time at the club.

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Unfair that he is the whipping boy but.........

Bottom line is his decision making & kicking is terrible for a pik 4!

His development over five years in these 2 areas has not improved & he continues to turn over the ball with no pressure. Imagine as a fwd getting passes like that after you busted your gut to get into position!

Question is to the recruiters why were these flaws not identified????

Who cares where he was taken. His commitment to the contest is lacking. His decision making is prone to massive lapses. He consistently plays off his player. His second efforts are almost non-existent. Posters point to his supposed elite skills but I just don't see them. I don't get the love for this guy. Give me a Couch/Magner/Jones anyday that will bleed for the team.

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A quote from Dermot Brereton at half time as reported by The Australian:

Cale Morton is often maligned but it is doubtful he will ever receive a greater clip than that delivered on radio by Hawthorn legend Dermott Brereton, who said that while most Demons would be eating oranges at half-time, Morton's preference would be fairy bread.

Says it all really.

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Cheap shot, really.

That's all.

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If our senior players worked as hard to get the footy as Cale we would be far better off.

Have a go at them, not this kid trying to salvage his career.

Coudn't agree more i would have Morton every day rather than the has been Green How he got a game yetserday amazes m.e Even Dunn showed him up

2 easy chances fro goal two misses his man ran off him all afternoon he is part of the problem

even though Morton made some mistakes I agree RPFC he had a go

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Coudn't agree more i would have Morton every day rather than the has been Green How he got a game yetserday amazes m.e Even Dunn showed him up

2 easy chances fro goal two misses his man ran off him all afternoon he is part of the problem

even though Morton made some mistakes I agree RPFC he had a go

Coudn't agree more i would have Morton every day rather than the has been Green How he got a game yetserday amazes m.e Even Dunn showed him up

2 easy chances fro goal two misses his man ran off him all afternoon he is part of the problem

even though Morton made some mistakes I agree RPFC he had a go

Give me Petterd any day of the week.

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I just finished watching the game again.

Cale wasn't bad actually, he did alot more right then wrong.

His only real stuff up was that one kick that resulted in a collingwood goal. (yes, a very big stuff up)

However when he came back on he made a goal saving sprint to put pressure on Jamie Elliot.

He has really improved his intensity from years beofre and I think we should continue to show faith in him, he is working his ass off and I think that if he grows in confidence he could be a solid contributer.

Now don't [censored] up Cale now that I have put my faith in you !! ;)

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I just finished watching the game again.

Cale wasn't bad actually, he did alot more right then wrong.

His only real stuff up was that one kick that resulted in a collingwood goal. (yes, a very big stuff up)

However when he came back on he made a goal saving sprint to put pressure on Jamie Elliot.

He has really improved his intensity from years beofre and I think we should continue to show faith in him, he is working his ass off and I think that if he grows in confidence he could be a solid contributer.

Now don't [censored] up Cale now that I have put my faith in you !! ;)

You clearly didn't watch the last quarter where he butchered it three times.

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You clearly didn't watch the last quarter where he butchered it three times.

Correct, my mistake.

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Give me Petterd any day of the week.

Deal. You can go watch Ricky play for Casey, and I'll watch Cale play for Melbourne.

Like it or not Cale will be there next year. I think they'll put some work into his upper body and he'll continue coming along.

He's an easy target now that Watts is playing well.

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Deal. You can go watch Ricky play for Casey, and I'll watch Cale play for Melbourne.

Like it or not Cale will be there next year. I think they'll put some work into his upper body and he'll continue coming along.

He's an easy target now that Watts is playing well.

i agree. We get smashed in disposals most weeks adn you want to drop our fifth highest disposal winner for #29. (Stats from footywire)

2012 Melbourne Demons Disposals Per Game Leaders (Minimum 2 Games Played) Rank Name Games Average 1 Nathan Jones 11 23.55 2 Jack Grimes 10 21.40 3 Jack Watts 9 18.89 4 Daniel Nicholson 3 18.67 5 Cale Morton 8 18.12 29 Ricky Petterd 2 7.00

I think back to how much people used to smash Jones but every year he got slightly better and now he is probably our best midfielder. Works hard both ways which is shown by hand ball recieves but he also wins his own ball. i am sure the club saw this in teh future and I am sure they have a better idea of whether Cale can continue to improve or not as they see them for 40 hours a week compared to our 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon.

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Deal. You can go watch Ricky play for Casey, and I'll watch Cale play for Melbourne.

Like it or not Cale will be there next year. I think they'll put some work into his upper body and he'll continue coming along.

He's an easy target now that Watts is playing well.

He could just as easily be traded.. Now some will arc up with...for what value,might as well keep him. He either has any value or he doesnt. He might well be more suited to another clubs forward vision than ours.

Dont assume he naturally will remain at Melbourne. All jobs in red and blue are now to be earnt. Thats the Neeld doctrine.

Some times assetts are written down and sold cheap....thats business

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i agree. We get smashed in disposals most weeks adn you want to drop our fifth highest disposal winner for #29. (Stats from footywire)

2012 Melbourne Demons Disposals Per Game Leaders (Minimum 2 Games Played) Rank Name Games Average 1 Nathan Jones 11 23.55 2 Jack Grimes 10 21.40 3 Jack Watts 9 18.89 4 Daniel Nicholson 3 18.67 5 Cale Morton 8 18.12 29 Ricky Petterd 2 7.00

I think back to how much people used to smash Jones but every year he got slightly better and now he is probably our best midfielder. Works hard both ways which is shown by hand ball recieves but he also wins his own ball. i am sure the club saw this in teh future and I am sure they have a better idea of whether Cale can continue to improve or not as they see them for 40 hours a week compared to our 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon.

Wow. I have now heard everything. Cale is great because he ranks number 5 for disposals. Thanks for that intelligent assessment Mrs Morton. How about how many times he turns it over? How about the fact he never picks up a player and he has no defensive skills? None of the things you see in Jones apply to Cale. Sheesh. Its school holidays again..

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The only positive about Morton is that we actually won the deal with west coast with Chris Masten. What an ordinary footballer! Shows what a difference it makes playing in a winning team

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Have a go at the bloody club for their dismal effort in developing him.

He's not at fault for the appalling lack of resources put into developing our young players during the majority of his time at the club.

Oh FCS gen-not-my-fault-blame-someone-else-Y -- of course he has to take most of the responsibility for his not progressing; sure maybe not all but it is HE who goes out onto the field, not BP, Bailey, Neeld or Missen. It is HE who decides whether to jump into the contest or hang around outside the pack and hope.... It is HE who despite the much vaunted "silky skills" shanks and turns the ball over.
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