Mitch Clark - the recovery

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

We aren't going to be a one man forward line, like we were when Neita controlled the Goal half.

If Mitch isn't there we'll have Pedo, Dawes, Howe, Sylvia, Fitzy. Rotating around creating confusion.

Throw in Gawn & Spencer when fit and I'd hate to try and match up on them.

Then think about big Jesse next year.

Edited January 22, 2013 by Chippy

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

We aren't going to be a one man forward line, like we were when Neita controlled the Goal half.

If Mitch isn't there we'll have Pedo, Dawes, Howe, Sylvia, Fitzy. Rotating around creating confusion.

Throw in Gawn & Spencer when fit and I'd hate to try and match up on them.

Then think about big Jesse next year.

All we need up there now is a genuine small forward. Byrnes will probably play as a small forward in 2013, but he's heading into the end of his career. I wonder what the plan is for the future;there aren't many in our system that I think would be able to fill the role effectively.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Plus gives a chance for the other forwards to settle in a bit.

good call.. we get a chance to see what Dawes and Pedersen can do without Mitch's influence on how they set up, should be valuble for the coaches. Then when Mitch comes back we will be in a stronger position strategically

[Satyriconhome 10,878]

All we need up there now is a genuine small forward. Byrnes will probably play as a small forward in 2013, but he's heading into the end of his career. I wonder what the plan is for the future;there aren't many in our system that I think would be able to fill the role effectively.

There are a few 'pure' small forwards left, Milne springs to mind, but the game is changing at such a pace, think personally we will have rotating midfield/forwards such as Blease, Howe, Jones etc with possibly a defensive forward Tapscott...Byrnes will do what he did at Geelong...up and down the wings.......the forward line will be packed with firepower this year....hoping with our revamped midfield we can get it to them

[McQueen 17,864]

So nobody knows what he actually said??

[Robot Devil 1,895]

So nobody knows what he actually said??

"Fear not supporters! I will return and smite the other 17 teams." - Mitch Clark*

*may not be an actual quote

Edited January 22, 2013 by Robot Devil

[Hannibal 5,814]

There are a few 'pure' small forwards left, Milne springs to mind, but the game is changing at such a pace, think personally we will have rotating midfield/forwards such as Blease, Howe, Jones etc with possibly a defensive forward Tapscott...Byrnes will do what he did at Geelong...up and down the wings.......the forward line will be packed with firepower this year....hoping with our revamped midfield we can get it to them

I reckon they've been coming back into vogue. Jetta and Davey - Essendon; Betts and Garlett - Carlton; Milne, Saad and Milera - Saints; Callinan - Adelaide; Ballantyne - Freo; Rioli - Hawthorn; Nahas - Richmond; Motlop - Geelong ...

[Josh 1,420]

Just play Jack Viney at full foward. I wonder what the Jack Viney medal should be for...

"the best most awesome player at everything can turn a club around" award

[ILLDieADemon 804]

We have sam, why are we not using him as a small forward?

[DemonWA 3,934]

We have sam, why are we not using him as a small forward?

Blease's run and carry & footskills are too good to be confined to forward 50 only (IMO).

He will play down there for periods but he needs to play in the midfield for longer periods (IMO).

A fit Aaron Davey and Shannon Byrnes will do for another year or two

[tappysquads 618]

Missing Mitch for the start of 2013 is not the end of the world as we have some new players to test and kids to expose to afl, but a few things that hurt us without Mitch

He is going to be a big part in changing our habits to winnings ways

He is still a younger player himself, and every minute he misses is a minute of development he misses

Mitch will make Dawes and pedo and even howe better! He's aggressive, and takes the number 1 defender away from a bloke like Dawes who needs the confidence

And for once I would like to start a season well, maybe crush port round 1

I know if we wanna be any good we can't depend on one player, and we must take it easy with Mitch, but gee he makes our side look so much better!

[beelzebub 23,377]

Amazing how quickly people not only jump to conclusions but proceed to enshrine them as psuedo-fact.

Some ought to get jobs in the media lol

[old dee 23,792]

Amazing how quickly people not only jump to conclusions but proceed to enshrine them as psuedo-fact.

Some ought to get jobs in the media lol

Do you think he will play round1 bb?

[jumbo returns 6,741]

All we need up there now is a genuine small forward. Byrnes will probably play as a small forward in 2013, but he's heading into the end of his career. I wonder what the plan is for the future;there aren't many in our system that I think would be able to fill the role effectively.

Dom Barry?

[beelzebub 23,377]

Do you think he will play round1 bb?

think or know ?

Yes I think he will. Know it ? Can't possibly lol

My only caveat is I expect his training to start ramping up soon. Providing he can take to the field in some useful fashion then I don't see why he couldn't play out ogf the square whilst he builds match fitness.

If he can kick, he'll play. No real reason not to. (If foot given the aok by the docs)

All indications suggest he's on track . His own forecast was to play round one al things being equal. Why should I second guess him :-)

[Deecisive 1,709]

As we are not playing for sheep stations, a premiership or extra draft picks this year Neeld does have the ability to experiment a little with who goes where.

[hardtack 10,537]

As we are not playing for sheep stations, a premiership or extra draft picks this year Neeld does have the ability to experiment a little with who goes where.

I expect to see this post misrepresented in the SMH tomorrow morning.

[Carrot Top 947]

Just play Jack Viney at full foward. I wonder what the Jack Viney medal should be for...

"the best most awesome player at everything can turn a club around" award

"Player with absolutely no expectations on him at all"

[Matt Demon 1,457]

As we are not playing for sheep stations, a premiership or extra draft picks this year Neeld does have the ability to experiment a little with who goes where.

Please don't use the word experiment, you could be slapped with an 800 page please explain...

[Roost It 1,434]

OPTIMISM... POSITIVITY... FAITH... FINALS....DREAMING

Go DEES!

[rjay 24,928]

think or know ?

Yes I think he will. Know it ? Can't possibly lol

My only caveat is I expect his training to start ramping up soon. Providing he can take to the field in some useful fashion then I don't see why he couldn't play out ogf the square whilst he builds match fitness.

If he can kick, he'll play. No real reason not to. (If foot given the aok by the docs)

All indications suggest he's on track . His own forecast was to play round one al things being equal. Why should I second guess him :-)

He will need to build match fitness and the only way is playing but will need to come in with a good level of fitness to start with. The game these days doesn't allow anyone the luxury of playing out of the square, defenders will take advantage and run him into the ground.

Your caveat was his training to ramp up soon, if it doesn't and they are being conservative there is no way he will play to build up his fitness base.

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,248]

"Fear not supporters! I will return and smite the other 17 teams." - Mitch Clark*

*may not be an actual quote

Not an actual quote? Really? I could imagine Mitch using the word "smite".

Edited January 22, 2013 by bingers

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,248]

Missing Mitch for the start of 2013 is not the end of the world as we have some new players to test and kids to expose to afl, but a few things that hurt us without Mitch

He is going to be a big part in changing our habits to winnings ways

He is still a younger player himself, and every minute he misses is a minute of development he misses

Mitch will make Dawes and pedo and even howe better! He's aggressive, and takes the number 1 defender away from a bloke like Dawes who needs the confidence

And for once I would like to start a season well, maybe crush port round 1

I know if we wanna be any good we can't depend on one player, and we must take it easy with Mitch, but gee he makes our side look so much better!

Not the end of the world? You can't be serious!!

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Dom Barry?

I doubt it, it's definitely the position that he's being groomed for. According to all the training reports he'd ideally be a go-to out of stoppages and on the wing.

[Whispering_Jack 30,169]

Does anyone have a link to SEN for the interview?