Will Martin get his chance back or will they give Cook a go....

[Hells Gates 505]

Certainly Martin adds size, skill & ruck attribute to his game.

Or will they blood the youngster in Lucas Cook at full forward.

I think Martin may get the nod ahead but its a good time for Cook to step up.

Thoughts....?

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Certainly Martin adds size, skill & ruck attribute to his game.

Or will they blood the youngster in Lucas Cook at full forward.

I think Martin may get the nod ahead but its a good time for Cook to step up.

Thoughts....?

Cook, please.

There's finally some structure and some discipline to this footy team.

Having Stef Martin in the team is like having a big labrador run through your freshly laid concrete.

[Moonshadow 17,676]

I think Cook will Endeavor.....

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Cook.

It's time to unwrap the cotton wool. You've got blokes like Cameron who is as skinny as Morton, Watts debuting as a stick insect- injuries can happen to anyone- just ask Clark FFS

Unleash the cookie monster. It's time, I'm growing impatient. Been looking forward to his debut ever since we drafted him and I need something to look forward to now after the bad news we just recieved

[old dee 23,787]

Cook, please.

There's finally some structure and some discipline to this footy team.

Having Stef Martin in the team is like having a big labrador run through your freshly laid concrete.

JR did you see him on saturday?

Cook is still a skinny kid who looks average at Casey.

He would get killed by the Lions back line as well as be pushed out of the road by an average size backman.

He would be as imposing as the sea gulls that wander around during the breaks.

If cook is to make it at AFL level he has to do a lot more yet at Casey.

First step would be to put on 20KG.

IMO it is Martin In, there is no one else at present, all the other possibilities are injured or not fit enough for a full game at AFL level.

So it is your Labrador I am afraid

[old dee 23,787]

Cook.

It's time to unwrap the cotton wool. You've got blokes like Cameron who is as skinny as Morton, Watts debuting as a stick insect- injuries can happen to anyone- just ask Clark FFS

Unleash the cookie monster. It's time, I'm growing impatient. Been looking forward to his debut ever since we drafted him and I need something to look forward to now after the bad news we just recieved

That is a really poor reason to play him SMF.

Cameron is played by GWS because there is no one else and the kid has talent.

Watts was played too early and we know what happened he should not have played till the following year.

Cook is the same, it is 2013 when he is up to playing with men.

Don't feed him to the Lions because you are impatient.

Edited June 25, 2012 by old dee

[Hells Gates 505]

Cook.

It's time to unwrap the cotton wool. You've got blokes like Cameron who is as skinny as Morton, Watts debuting as a stick insect- injuries can happen to anyone- just ask Clark FFS

Unleash the cookie monster. It's time, I'm growing impatient. Been looking forward to his debut ever since we drafted him and I need something to look forward to now after the bad news we just recieved

Good point.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Old dee I don't think it matters if he gets pushed around a bit, this season is shot. If we wait for him to put on another 20kg we will never see him play.

Time to start getting games into him now!

[Striker475 696]

Cookie is miles too small and should play out the year at Casey. Martin for mine.

Or give the Fitz a run at perma-FF, he knows how to play it.

[Hells Gates 505]

JR did you see him on saturday?

Cook is still a skinny kid who looks average at Casey.

He would get killed by the Lions back line as well as be pushed out of the road by an average size backman.

He would be as imposing as the sea gulls that wander around during the breaks.

If cook is to make it at AFL level he has to do a lot more yet at Casey.

First step would be to put on 20KG.

IMO it is Martin In, there is no one else at present, all the other possibilities are injured or not fit enough for a full game at AFL level.

So it is your Labrador I am afraid

Cook is skinny at 196cm and 86kg, Cameron & Watts only 3kg heavier, but from reports has been doing well at Casey kicking a couple of bags and on different days presenting and marking well.

Sometimes a step up in competition can make people improve quicker also. I couldnt imagine good delivery at VFL level either.

Having said that if its Martin I would also be supportive.

[old dee 23,787]

Old dee I don't think it matters if he gets pushed around a bit, this season is shot. If we wait for him to put on another 20kg we will never see him play.

Time to start getting games into him now!

We are going to disagree on this one SMF.

I think it matters a lot.

Cook is seriously under size

Playing too early could ruin him.

If the season is shot then why risk him?

Let him play at Casey for 2012.

Oh for Darling right now!!!

[Hells Gates 505]

We are going to disagree on this one SMF.

I think it matters a lot.

Cook is seriously under size

Playing too early could ruin him.

If the season is shot then why risk him?

Let him play at Casey for 2012.

Oh for Darling right now!!!

Don't you start!!!!!

[old dee 23,787]

Cookie is miles too small and should play out the year at Casey. Martin for mine.

Or give the Fitz a run at perma-FF, he knows how to play it.

Agree on one Striker

Fitzpatrick is under done follow his illness he only played Casey 2nds on the weekend.

I doubt we will see him at AFL level for some time yet.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

If we were in the running for anything this year I would say Martin, but we aren't. We aren't going to make finals, it doesn't matter how many more games we win, so get some games into the kids.

Cook doesn't have to be the replacement for Clark, I just want him in the forward line getting a taste. This week I would bring in Cook and Tapscott to replace Clark and Moloney. I would play keep Tappy and Sylvia around the forward line to make Cookie walk taller.

[old dee 23,787]

Don't you start!!!!!

That was quick Hells gate

Just threw it in for a little fun.

Tonight we need a little humour.

Amazing how quickly things have changed in just 24 hours.

High to despondent

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Old dee- yes Cook is undersized, but playing him too early isn't going to ruin him.

This isn't the 80's

[Hells Gates 505]

That was quick Hells gate

Just threw it in for a little fun.

Tonight we need a little humour.

Amazing how quickly things have changed in just 24 hours.

High to despondent

I know what youre up to you cheeky old busted!!!

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

What kind of shape is David Neitz in since retirement? Could sit him 1 out in the square...

[old dee 23,787]

I know what youre up to you cheeky old busted!!!

Compliments will get you everywhere HG!

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Cook is skinny at 196cm and 86kg, Cameron & Watts only 3kg heavier, but from reports has been doing well at Casey kicking a couple of bags and on different days presenting and marking well.

Sometimes a step up in competition can make people improve quicker also. I couldnt imagine good delivery at VFL level either.

Having said that if its Martin I would also be supportive.

MFC Site has him at 81kgs not 86kgs.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

JR did you see him on saturday?

Cook is still a skinny kid who looks average at Casey.

He would get killed by the Lions back line as well as be pushed out of the road by an average size backman.

He would be as imposing as the sea gulls that wander around during the breaks.

If cook is to make it at AFL level he has to do a lot more yet at Casey.

First step would be to put on 20KG.

IMO it is Martin In, there is no one else at present, all the other possibilities are injured or not fit enough for a full game at AFL level.

So it is your Labrador I am afraid

Can't say I watched the entire game, but, from all reports it was a 'difficult' day for all.

I understand where you're coming from, but given the choice, Cook has great hands and he's a converter - Stef has always had the yips.

[Hells Gates 505]

MFC Site has him at 81kgs not 86kgs.

Yeah mate that hasnt been updated since the start of the year. It has Watts at 91kg when he is actually 89kg & I know Lucas is 86kg.

[Moonshadow 17,676]

MFC Site has him at 81kgs not 86kgs.

No, 8.1kg.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

If we were in the running for anything this year I would say Martin, but we aren't. We aren't going to make finals, it doesn't matter how many more games we win, so get some games into the kids.

Cook doesn't have to be the replacement for Clark, I just want him in the forward line getting a taste. This week I would bring in Cook and Tapscott to replace Clark and Moloney. I would play keep Tappy and Sylvia around the forward line to make Cookie walk taller.

I doubt that Neeld will want to play someone that needs a couple of minders, if he can't look after himself he shouldn't be there.

This is starting to look like the "play Juice campaign" we had on here and on Ology, it was only after we did that we found Juice was where he should be, at Casey.

[Hells Gates 505]

Can't say I watched the entire game, but, from all reports it was a 'difficult' day for all.

I understand where you're coming from, but given the choice, Cook has great hands and he's a converter - Stef has always had the yips.

Yeah someone on this forum who knows the ground well said it was a shocking ground for forwards down at Sandy, quite narrow from memory. Cook has been doing well in different roles.

Edited June 25, 2012 by Hells Gates