I had a chat to Jordie on Monday night, he is embracing everything, wants to get back into the team, loves working with Daniel Cross, gets "really good and honest" feedback, knows exactly what areas he has to keep working on.

Who are you?

Who are you?

thedeeman is the way you have asked that question necessary?

You have been around Demonland long enough to know who Saty is and his connection to the club.

If you don't I suggest you read a few training threads.

I little civility never goes astray.

thedeeman is the way you have asked that question necessary?

You have been around Demonland long enough to know who Saty is and his connection to the club.

If you don't I suggest you read a few training threads.

I little civility never goes astray.

I wasn't being rude?

I was just asking because I was wondering if he had something to do with Melbourne like a coach or something

No need to get angry

I wasn't being rude?

I was just asking because I was wondering if he had something to do with Melbourne like a coach or something

No need to get angry

Ok I will accept you were not trying to be rude.

Ok I will accept you were not trying to be rude.

Sorry if it came off that way.

thedeeman is the way you have asked that question necessary?

You have been around Demonland long enough to know who Saty is and his connection to the club.

If you don't I suggest you read a few training threads.

I little civility never goes astray.

Civility is a two way street, OD.

Civility is a two way street, OD.

So you think I am not ok

We all have our opinions jr.

Anyway, back to the subject at hand...

There seems to be general consensus that Clark (obviously), Byrnes and Nicholson will go the way of all good things.

The latter two have 13 rounds to prove the doubters wrong, I guess?

If Pedersen can do it, so too can they.

Civility is a two way street, OD.

Not where I live.

As a matter of interest, is there a time limit on Westrupp? That is, are we forced to make a decision at the end of the year about whether to keep him?

I spoke with Maia last night. Yes a decision has to be made at year end.

Is Westrupp clogging a spot? Is he part of the main list?

So you think I am not ok

We all have our opinions jr.

No, not you OD.

Saty feels that he has an obligation to be a champion, white knight for every player at the MFC.

Perhaps he could redirect some of his energy on other things.

Is Westrupp clogging a spot? Is he part of the main list?

No. We are allowed up to 6 rookies and then another 3 "class B" rookies. These class B rookies include" an International player who is not an Australian citizen, and has not lived in Australia for a substantial period"

Is Westrupp clogging a spot? Is he part of the main list?

No, he is not *taking* a spot on the primary or even the rookie list.

Edited May 22, 201411 yr by rpfc

I had a chat to Jordie on Monday night, he is embracing everything, wants to get back into the team, loves working with Daniel Cross, gets "really good and honest" feedback, knows exactly what areas he has to keep working on.

Hey Saty, have the midfielders taken certain midfielders under their wings a little bit, like with Cross and Jordie as you mention but have Vince and Nate Jones got particular players they work especially closely with?

I can't think of a better mentor for Jordie than Cross. I hope Jordie makes it, but his time is certainly running out.

I think Westrup was a good punt, like that new Adelaide guy Charlie Cameron (who is amazing). But if he can't make the seniors at Casey by the end of the year...I don't think they can afford to put so much time to bring him up to speed.

Agreed with general consensus:

- Clark (obviously although still think its such a waste of talent)

- nicho (decision making and skills),

- Byrnes (needs to retire: both lacks pace and lacks awareness),

- Tapscott and Strauss have to have momentous improvements before the end of the year

- Blease will have to show consistency which he has been incapable of so far but think they will look to trade him if they can

- Pickles and any others will be a decision of what happens around trade, FA and draft.

Most of the rookies will be safe I think this year, Jetta would have to be the prime candidate as has been stated often for upgrade.

Would love to be a fly on the wall for discussions on mid season player reviews and candidates for senior assistant coaches.

Will be a win/win either way with Frawley. Really want him to stay but could get a seriously good key defender from the draft with his compensation and go hard in the trade period with cash to spare.

Edited May 22, 201411 yr by BigMacjnr

I really hope we hang on to Evans; I'm a big fan of his.

Woulding be to fussed about seeing Tapscott, Strauss, Blease, Byrnes, Nicholson and Barry go.

Retired: Clark

Gone: Byrnes

On the edge: Nicholson, Evans, Barry

hmmm: Blease, Tapscott, Strauss (trade 2 of these blokes if possible).

I see us grabbing 3 more players in trade deals and 3 more through the draft including Billy Stretch

We may re-rookie Barry in my opinion.

I really hope we hang on to Evans; I'm a big fan of his.

Woulding be to fussed about seeing Tapscott, Strauss, Blease, Byrnes, Nicholson and Barry go.

Evans is a spud. Same boat as Nicholson. If it was for his 2 year contract last year he would have been gone.

I really hope we hang on to Evans; I'm a big fan of his.

Woulding be to fussed about seeing Tapscott, Strauss, Blease, Byrnes, Nicholson and Barry go.

I like Evans as well & think he can play, but gee he looked slow & fumbly to me the last time I saw him play AFL for us this year. That has concerned me about him since that game. I thought he was quicker than what I witnessed.

Think Evens is gone - injuries have taken their toll and disposal efficiency has plummeted. Run out of time I'm afraid.

Evans is contracted until the end of next year, I thought. That means he has time coming out the wazoo.

With Spencer signing today, Strauss, Blease, Tapscott and Nicholson are all surely toast now unless a miracle happens. That would make 6 if added to Clark and presumably Byrnes, which is a lot; there is time enough for one of them to change my mind. I said in a previous thread that Barry may go, but I expect he'll be awarded one more year for additional time to prove his worth as we will have moved on more than enough players as it is.

Retired: Clark

Gone: Byrnes

On the edge: Nicholson, Evans, Barry

hmmm: Blease, Tapscott, Strauss (trade 2 of these blokes if possible).

I see us grabbing 3 more players in trade deals and 3 more through the draft including Billy Stretch

We may re-rookie Barry in my opinion.

I think Strauss has about 7 matches to show his willingness to push himself beyond his comfort zone. If he can't show it he's run out of time imo. I wouldn't be against rookying him. Tapscott similar.

Byrnes is surpassed by others maturing. kent, toumpas, etc. Evans I think has one more year on his contract.

Nicho? hmmn, hard worker, extremely fit. not sure... I think Kent & MJones & others thru the middle undermine his position.

Blease trade. he needs a fresh start. he needs a change of colours to lift his imagination, imo.

Don't know much about Barry other than a bit I read from Stone... sounds like he may need more time, as does westrupp, imo. rookie.

Evans is a spud. Same boat as Nicholson. If it was for his 2 year contract last year he would have been gone.

He signed a three year deal. He's been cruelled by injury, but when he has had a run at it, he's not particularly impressive in any one area. There's a little bit of Bail in him, but he seems to be on the outer at the moment.