Many have been calling for this change. Here's almost a confirmation of Davey going back to the future (or is it forward to the future?).

Davey to return to defensive forward role.

It was more Brad Green shooting from the hip again.

We would all like to see him recapture any form, and we are crying out for a small forward, however, despite what Neeld says - he has obviously been struggling this pre-season and I would not put too much expectation on him being a defensive forward, a role that requires a great deal of pace and mobility, too early in the season.

I agree with what the vocal Green says in the article regarding Davey putting pressure on in the forward line defensively. But I'd prefer to take Neeld's stance on being a "suck it and see" by seeing him down back, middle or forward during NAB Cup.

Let the coach be the one who is transparent.

Could be geting mighty crowded with all thesupposed forward changes.Think Ill just watch and wait..or is that wait and watch.

Of all the players in the squad since Neeld was announced coach Davey is the one i am worried about most

Neeld is a no nonsense coach and will have definate plans for Davey

Davey has to play to his strengths and the one that might be hardest to overcome is his confidence

we all know how effective the Flash can be but who is to say he is currently in Neelds best 22

Neeld isnt interested in past reputations only what he sees on the track

He selected the Captains and Leadership group on demonsttrated ability and it will be the same ingredients when picking the team

the only guy that can stop Davey being in our best 22 and play where Neeld wants him to play is Davey himself

Like Sylia Davey will come to a fork in the road this year although it will have 2 paths backwards and one forward

Hope he chooses forward

Hard to second guess Neeld but would be very suprised if it was not a forward or back pocket

maybe the designated kicker in defence

I am certainly concerned that Aaron could turn out to be another "coodabeen" something special throughout a career, but wasn't.

It will be up to him to get over the injuries and over the sulks if he really wants to be part of what looks like a genuine excitement machine going into 2012 and beyond.

Question remains: doe he really want it now, or would he just like it?

It sounds as if Sam Blease may well be seriously challenging for the 'crumbing forward, with pressure' role.

I think we will know next week if the Coach will stick to his word that you must earn your spot in the team.

If Davey gets a game after his performance today itt will all be just words and same soft approach as coach's before him. He must not even be on bench, 2 to 3 weeks at least in the Vfl.

This performance and attitude can no longer be accepted.

Davey wasn't great, but he gave it more than half the team.

Honestly, I'd give him a chance next week on the off chance he was struggling to get his head in the right space today.

If he produces the same, drop him to Casey for 3-4 weeks minimum.

Davey is a joke of a player these days he has lost all of his pace and has a pea heart

And should not to be in the team for the rest of the year, he has no interest other than getting his pay check

Trade him for 2nd/ 3rd rounder

Davey gave an insipid performance today. Totally apathetic with his forward pressure - which is his specific role in the team. Must be dropped.

Davey has to be bannished to the VFL immediately and should not return until he can spit out 3-5 BOG performances. Pathetic!!!

Honestly, I'd give him a chance next week on the off chance he was struggling to get his head in the right space today.

If he produces the same, drop him to Casey for 3-4 weeks minimum.

He had a disgraceful season last year, crapping his pants often at the sight of a contest.

Today he had to make amends, and he didn't.

If it's good enough for Tynan, Magner and McKenzie to throw themselves head first at a contest, it's good enough for Davey. If it's not, he needs to go away and fast.

And it's a real shame, because he is one of the very few players on our list with actual talent.

how long til daveys (huge?) contract is up?

Davey has got to be replaced by someone who will have a dip.

Talent is no good unless you can use it.

If it's good enough for Tynan, Magner and McKenzie to throw themselves head first at a contest, it's good enough for Davey. If it's not, he needs to go away and fast.

Perhaps I'm being harsh, but I thought Tynan was pretty soft on a couple of occasions. Shirked the contest.

how long til daveys (huge?) contract is up?

Next year. Signed for 4 years in 2009

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/aaron-davey-signs-new-four-year-deal-with-melbourne/story-e6frg7mf-1225781210716

Perhaps I'm being harsh, but I thought Tynan was pretty soft on a couple of occasions. Shirked the contest.

I thought he was pretty good. Didn't panic under pressure and went hard. Maybe it's just me trying to find some silver lining.

Also, he looks 5 years old and weighs about 8kgs wet.

Perhaps I'm being harsh, but I thought Tynan was pretty soft on a couple of occasions. Shirked the contest.

I did not see a single one of these. Do you know his number?

Of the small forwards today, Davey at least showed some enthusiasm on the chase. Blease was disgusting defensively and should be first dropped IMO. Davey wasn't great but the skill level generally is a bigger issue. He and Watts were the only ones that looked like hitting a target all day.

Must be dropped.

Pathetic. I lament over Morton's style of play and Davey is playing the same now. We can not have players who are not willing to go when it's their turn. Too many times he hangs around the contest waiting for the handball receive out the back instead of getting the pill for himself.

He has lost his pace too, and that was one of his biggest weapons.

Thanks for the service, delist at end of season. Same can be said for Green. The game has passed both of them by.

I thought he was pretty good. Didn't panic under pressure and went hard. Maybe it's just me trying to find some silver lining.

He was bloody hopeless.

Perhaps I'm being harsh, but I thought Tynan was pretty soft on a couple of occasions. Shirked the contest.

You can put Blease in that category - shirked a hard ball twice.

He was bloody hopeless.

Now I know you did not watch the game.

Concur with others. Used to love Aaron. He has lost all interest and spark and this must flow through to the young guys,

Must go the Casey next week if Neeld has the ticker to do so.