James Magner at Essendon

[dazzledavey36 54,899]

Found it a bit ironic this bloke came out publicly kicking and screaming at Neeld and Craig for not giving him much of a go and now they have gone ahead and given him a second chance.

Interesting selection

Just waiting for Brent Moloney to get named soon.

[Biffen 12,943]

They are desperate to unlock the secret as to how we kept beating them when we were at our worst and they were fully juiced.

[beelzebub 23,368]

desperate times and money make for strange bedfellows !!

[mauriesy 7,287]

And Mitch Clisby.

[Clintosaurus 7,844]

Well he did build Eastlink by himself.

[McQueen 17,864]

And Mitch Clisby.

Surely Tom Gillies must get a run?

[McQueen 17,864]

They are desperate to unlock the secret as to how we kept beating them when we were at our worst and they were fully juiced.

[bing181 9,228]

Magner, Clisby ... Neeld and Craig.

Getting the band back together.

[bing181 9,228]

BTW, this from the Essendon site (I know, I know ...):

Bio: Clisby is a 25 year old who played eight games for Melbourne when Mark Neeld and Neil Craig were at the club. Currently on the North Adelaide list in the SANFL he is a quality outside midfielder who has a strong running ability. He uses the ball well by foot when given time and space.

List Manager Adrian Dodoro: “The former Melbourne rookie player was rated highly as a junior and comes to the club on a recommendation by Mark Neeld and Neil Craig. Clisby has the ability to play on the wing or play through the midfield. He played eight senior games after making his debut at Melbourne under Neil.”

[daisycutter 29,613]

should be a good opportunity for a comeback by an ex u18 all australian chf

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Pace, pace and more pace.

[John Crow Batty 8,863]

Pace, pace and more pace.

Cale Morton for outside run?

[Jaded No More 68,915]

I'm just waiting for this site to self combust if we lose this match.

[Breggsy 123]

Magner clisby petrenko brown jones.. Sounds a bit similar to our recruiting in 2012. Scattergun

Edited February 17, 2015 by Breggsy

[Red and Bluebeard 2,084]

They are desperate to unlock the secret as to how we kept beating them when we were at our worst and they were fully juiced.

Umm... round 2, 2013 ring any bells for you, Biff? I can quite understand if it has been deliberately scrubbed from your memory ...

[DemonOX 8,791]

Good luck to Magner hope he can make it at senior level.

[Demon Jack 6,909]

Cale Morton for outside run?

Tapscott for some sprint off half back

[John Crow Batty 8,863]

Tapscott for some sprint off half back

Only feasable if his opposition are handicapped.

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

Magner clisby petrenko brown jones.. Sounds a bit similar to our recruiting in 2012. Scattergun

Yes, I agree, although I was surprised that Clisby was dropped and I always liked the way Magner played and thought he deserved more opportunity, but we continued to play others who would be satisfied with 5 disposals for an entire game, Magner was a ball magnet.

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

Umm... round 2, 2013 ring any bells for you, Biff? I can quite understand if it has been deliberately scrubbed from your memory ...

Must have been some sort of pre season that the boys put in that year.

[DeeSpencer 25,687]

BTW, this from the Essendon site (I know, I know ...):

Bio: Clisby is a 25 year old who played eight games for Melbourne when Mark Neeld and Neil Craig were at the club. Currently on the North Adelaide list in the SANFL he is a quality outside midfielder who has a strong running ability. He uses the ball well by foot when given time and space.

List Manager Adrian Dodoro: “The former Melbourne rookie player was rated highly as a junior and comes to the club on a recommendation by Mark Neeld and Neil Craig. Clisby has the ability to play on the wing or play through the midfield. He played eight senior games after making his debut at Melbourne under Neil.”

I didn't mind Clisby.

Neil Craig was obviously a fan. Got him in as soon as he took control and kept him in. Clisby is a little small to defend medium forwards and lacks a bit of penetration on his kicks but his short to medium kicking is solid and he added some rebound to our team when he came in. I was surprised Roos didn't give him a shot.

[P-man 13,366]

Cue Mags being BOG.

[Ted Lasso 19,514]

Neeld seriously rates Evans, he would be a good chance

[Pipefitter 2,159]

This just gets better and better. I wonder how long people can possibly still #standbyhird

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This just gets better and better. I wonder how long people can possibly still #standbyhird

Until they are a Carlton 2002/03 style basketcase or worse. By that, I mean when they are close to handing the keys back to the AFL. Edited February 17, 2015 by Colin B. Flaubert