Watts almost traded?

[Its Time for Another 4,213]

Watts might be quick but he doesn't use his speed, especially in the first five metres.

And how bizarre is that given that he posted the fastest non indigenous 20mtr sprint in Draft Combine history. You'd have to think it's going to come.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Davey

The problem is that the last couple of seasons he hasn't been able to get the ball in his hands. Hopefully he'll finish it off with a bang in 2013.

Edited January 25, 2013 by Good Times Grimes

[jnrmac 20,060]

It's a big weakness to have in this contact sport. Luckily for him he oozes class and that is what is keeping him in the team. Make no mistake if he wasn't so soft (hate to say it) he would be in the forward line, where we drafted him for- instead of being a loose back.

Rioli doesn't like contact. Hardly been a big weakness for him.

[Hannibal 5,814]

I think there is a lot of unfounded criticism given to Watts...

Examples ?

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Rioli doesn't like contact. Hardly been a big weakness for him.

You're joking, right? Rioli goes harder than any other player in the league...have a look at his efforts in a game where he tackled 3 players to get the ball.

When it's his turn, he goes and goes very, very hard.

[rjay 24,921]

Examples ?

Bad wording, mine not yours. My opinion is a lot of the criticism is unfair, from some on here but more so from supporters at other clubs who have hardly if ever seen him play.

I Know you're not a fan and I can understand why but I think this year will see him develop further and the more physical aspects required will come into his game. I don't think he will ever be a Kenny Hunter with no regard for his own safety but so long as he goes when he has to and uses his assets (height, speed, kicking, decision making) to advantage then I will be happy with that.

[Range Rover 1,935]

That's crazy talk. You are just like the media vultures who demand he plays a higher standard than everyone else.

He finished 16th in the BnF despite missing 7 games.

His 18.5 disposals a game was the third best average at the club behind Jones and Grimes.

His supercoach average was 3rd at the club, his dreamteam 9th.

At the start of 2012, he had just turned 21, meaning he is a good 3-5 years away from his best football.

If you think he is anywhere near the fringe of the side you have no idea about football, simple as that

As is often the case I have been misquoted. I said he will find himself on the fringe (future tense) if he doesn't find another gear. Nothing ground breaking there.

16th in the B&F is rat droppings from a player with his talents, even with the 7 missed games.

[Range Rover 1,935]

Well Rangey. It just goes to show how temporary a concept fame and love is on Demonland. One moment a rooster - the next a featherduster.

All conditioned phenomena are impermanent and subject to change, BBO. In think it was Buddha who said that.

This maxim actually works in Watts' favour ... he has it within himself to set a new, higher trajectory.

He just needs to believe.

[rpfc 28,410]

Examples ?

Says the bloke with half the board ignored...

[stuie 7,374]

He just needs to believe.

So much irony...

[Josh 1,420]

The central umpire after a Melbourne goal?

[Range Rover 1,935]

So much irony...

How's the cheersquad shaping up for this season? Got all your stocks of tape and crepe paper sorted?

[P-man 13,366]

Ah, good to have you back RR.

[stuie 7,374]

How's the cheersquad shaping up for this season? Got all your stocks of tape and crepe paper sorted?

Yeah I can't wait for footy to start because I love my team, and I know you can't wait for it to start because you love to complain...

[Range Rover 1,935]

Ah, good to have you back RR.

Cheers P_Man. Big season coming up!

[Range Rover 1,935]

Yeah I can't wait for footy to start because I love my team, and I know you can't wait for it to start because you love to complain...

I don't love complaining. But I do like to see reality as it is and not guild the lily.

We will go into 2013 dismissed as a bottom four irrelevance. Only serious improvement across the board will pull us out of the mire.

[stuie 7,374]

I don't love complaining. But I do like to see reality as it is and not guild the lily.

We will go into 2013 dismissed as a bottom four irrelevance. Only serious improvement across the board will pull us out of the mire.

The old "reality" or "I tell it like it is" excuse is the best friend of the constant complainer... But we are in agreement on the second half of your post good old RR.