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Instructive about where the Club's at now compared to the past.

PJ came in and his first comment was what a lack of experience there was in all areas of the Club. Neeld put together a bunch of raw coaches many of whom hadn't even been in the AFL system. That means in turn none of them had a broad network of contacts. PJ brings in Roosy, he has a massive network of contacts himself. He brings in experienced people around him, including George Stone who's been around as long as anyone and obviously has a huge network of contacts that stretches to this scenario. Those contacts contact George, he tells the Club, the rest is history.

Another example is Dane Rampe at the Swans. Couldn't get picked in any Junior NSW Rep teams, went to Melbourne played with Williamstown, Dogs said they liked him but didnt' pick him. Went back to Sydney, gave up on the dream, played at UNSW. Roosy's son was playing in the same team, he sees him, tells the Swans and bingo they get another unbelievable recruit because of the network.

Clubs like the Hawks have these networks and have been using them for years. We are just starting to get ours and its starting to reap rewards already.

This is a really good point 'It's Time', and one I hadn't considered. The network of contacts is so important and expands the resources of the club.

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It's just been confirmed that he has been upgraded here.

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I must admit I wanted them to re-rookie Tappscott rather take the punt on Vandenberg. Can someone please put the humble pie in the oven for me, 25 minutes at 180.

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Enough Magner talk. Back to my gushing over vandenBerg.

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vandenFyfe.

Can we not call him VandenFyfe. His name is VandenBerg.

Why do we feel the need to slap on the name of a player who has absolutely Jack [censored] to do with the dees.

Give the guy some respect

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Can we not call him VandenFyfe. His name is VandenBerg.

Why do we feel the need to slap on the name of a player who has absolutely Jack [censored] to do with the dees.

Give the guy some respect

This coming from the same bloke that disrespected the whole footy club by saying we should apply for a priority pick??

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One of the recruits of the year (league-wide). Just a mean looking player that bulldozes his way through the opposition. Not the most skilled player out there but doesn't need to be.

Let's not put limits on skill level. Am happy with him, but he certainly has deficiencies in speed and skill that will be worked on. One of Melbourne's recruits of the year, but not league wide. Perspective please.

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This coming from the same bloke that disrespected the whole footy club by saying we should apply for a priority pick??

always derailing. This thread is about VandenBerg, not PP mate.

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Let's not put limits on skill level. Am happy with him, but he certainly has deficiencies in speed and skill that will be worked on. One of Melbourne's recruits of the year, but not league wide. Perspective please.

Who has provided better 'bang for their buck' than vandenBerg across the league then? There probably are some, but I said he was 'one of' the best.

Dennis Cometti was marveling at him all game and I'd like to think he's seen a few players come and go over the years.

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Remind me - who is the recruiting guy who discovered this gem? He deserves huge accolades.

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Who has provided better 'bang for their buck' than vandenBerg across the league then? There probably are some, but I said he was 'one of' the best.

Dennis Cometti was marveling at him all game and I'd like to think he's seen a few players come and go over the years.

Were you there today? I believe my eyes at the G rather than a tv commentator. Like Vanders a lot, good pick up, but he has speed and skill issues that he will work on. If you cannot acknowledge that then you need to take off your rose coloured glasses.

PS. perhaps time to change your profile name....

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Were you there today? I believe my eyes at the G rather than a tv commentator. Like Vanders a lot, good pick up, but he has speed and skill issues that he will work on. If you cannot acknowledge that then you need to take off your rose coloured glasses.

PS. perhaps time to change your profile name....

Does he have speed issues? I'm pretty sure I read over the pre-season he is in the top 3 over 20m at the club.

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Were you there today? I believe my eyes at the G rather than a tv commentator. Like Vanders a lot, good pick up, but he has speed and skill issues that he will work on. If you cannot acknowledge that then you need to take off your rose coloured glasses.

PS. perhaps time to change your profile name....

I live overseas, would love to have been there. I have acknowledged that vandenBerg isn't the most skilled player already. Hasn't stopped him being one of the recruits of the year.
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There are no speed issues.

What I really look forward to is seeing this guy after he's had a real pre-season. Remember that he came to us recovering from surgery and didn't do a full load for a fair bit of the pre-season this time around. He can get bigger, stronger and faster.

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