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Big Rasputin and now Little Rasputin...

 

I liked Jack, was sad to see him go and would like him to do well (except against us) however the game against the swans was the first time I watched him without my Red and Blue glasses on.  For the first time I saw what a lot of posters were talking about when he was with us. He will need to improve on that outing and Hinkley was being kind to suggest he added anything to their structure.  

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    On 24/03/2018 at 8:14 PM, KingDingAling said:

    It wasn't our finest moment.

    If he'd kicked just two goals per match for us so far this year from the more than 12 goals others had missed, so far, we'd be in second position on the ladder, right now! What is that likelihood? Every bit as likely than not. He is the best kick at goal in the league. At half forward, he is a great mark, too. He is also a very good space-finder on the way to goal. Jesus schwepped. He also thinks so quickly on the field that others cannot keep up, so once in a while during a game, someone catches on to his intent with the ball and converts. As we are reminded so constantly by those on DL who regard themselves as 'oracles'  of the game, we are over that transfer to Port. Like hell, we are over it. 

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    4 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If he'd kicked just two goals per match for us so far this year from the more than 12 goals others had missed, so far, we'd be in second position on the ladder, right now! What is that likelihood? Every bit as likely than not. He is the best kick at goal in the league. At half forward, he is a great mark, too. He is also a very good space-finder on the way to goal. Jesus schwepped. He also thinks so quickly on the field that others cannot keep up, so once in a while during a game, someone catches on to his intent with the ball and converts. As we are reminded so constantly by those on DL who regard themselves as 'oracles'  of the game, we are over that transfer to Port. Like hell, we are over it. 

    Probably need to get over yourself first....

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    This thread needs a mercy killing from the mods. Some dingbat will bump it every week to either bemoan or cheer his departure. Talk about self flagellation.

    He’s gone. Can we not end the obsession now?

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    3 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

    Probably need to get over yourself first....

    That's productive thought and somewhat of a gross assumption. Inaccurate, too. Brainless post, once again. Congratulations....

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    7 minutes ago, P-man said:

    This thread needs a mercy killing from the mods. Some dingbat will bump it every week to either bemoan or cheer his departure. Talk about self flagellation.

    He’s gone. Can we not end the obsession now?

    This.

    I can't believe that the season is well under way and this thread is constantly being bumped with mindless posts on both sides of the coin.  He's gone - some are happy, some are ambivalent and so are still annoyed about it.  Great.  Feel that way in your own time.

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    46 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If he'd kicked just two goals per match for us so far this year from the more than 12 goals others had missed, so far, we'd be in second position on the ladder, right now! What is that likelihood? Every bit as likely than not. He is the best kick at goal in the league. At half forward, he is a great mark, too. He is also a very good space-finder on the way to goal. Jesus schwepped. He also thinks so quickly on the field that others cannot keep up, so once in a while during a game, someone catches on to his intent with the ball and converts. As we are reminded so constantly by those on DL who regard themselves as 'oracles'  of the game, we are over that transfer to Port. Like hell, we are over it. 

    Speaking for only yourself here. 

    Bayley Fritsch has given us some excellent work up forward....

     

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    1 hour ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If he'd kicked just two goals per match for us so far this year from the more than 12 goals others had missed, so far, we'd be in second position on the ladder, right now! What is that likelihood? Every bit as likely than not. He is the best kick at goal in the league. At half forward, he is a great mark, too. He is also a very good space-finder on the way to goal. Jesus schwepped. He also thinks so quickly on the field that others cannot keep up, so once in a while during a game, someone catches on to his intent with the ball and converts. As we are reminded so constantly by those on DL who regard themselves as 'oracles'  of the game, we are over that transfer to Port. Like hell, we are over it. 

    You missed out on cures all known diseases and walks on water. 

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    2 minutes ago, bing181 said:

    You missed out on cures all known diseases and walks on water. 

    There is only so much he can type one handed

    Believe Beamer Moloney performed magnificently in the dressing room aftet the game at the Gabba


    2 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If he'd kicked just two goals per match for us so far this year from the more than 12 goals others had missed, so far, we'd be in second position on the ladder, right now! What is that likelihood? Every bit as likely than not. He is the best kick at goal in the league. At half forward, he is a great mark, too. He is also a very good space-finder on the way to goal. Jesus schwepped. He also thinks so quickly on the field that others cannot keep up, so once in a while during a game, someone catches on to his intent with the ball and converts. As we are reminded so constantly by those on DL who regard themselves as 'oracles'  of the game, we are over that transfer to Port. Like hell, we are over it. 

    My favourite bit...

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    2 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If he'd kicked just two goals per match for us so far this year from the more than 12 goals others had missed, so far, we'd be in second position on the ladder, right now! What is that likelihood? Every bit as likely than not. He is the best kick at goal in the league. At half forward, he is a great mark, too. He is also a very good space-finder on the way to goal. Jesus schwepped. He also thinks so quickly on the field that others cannot keep up, so once in a while during a game, someone catches on to his intent with the ball and converts. As we are reminded so constantly by those on DL who regard themselves as 'oracles'  of the game, we are over that transfer to Port. Like hell, we are over it. 

    Move On Deemania.

    For me Jacks negatives far outweigh his positives so I like the decision.

    Ease your pain & focus on Bailey Fritsch, strap yourself in & enjoy our latest excitement machine.....

    2 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    If he'd kicked just two goals per match for us so far this year from the more than 12 goals others had missed, so far, we'd be in second position on the ladder, right now! What is that likelihood? Every bit as likely than not. He is the best kick at goal in the league. At half forward, he is a great mark, too. He is also a very good space-finder on the way to goal. Jesus schwepped. He also thinks so quickly on the field that others cannot keep up, so once in a while during a game, someone catches on to his intent with the ball and converts. As we are reminded so constantly by those on DL who regard themselves as 'oracles'  of the game, we are over that transfer to Port. Like hell, we are over it. 

    Oh, like Bailey Fritch, funny same goal average  but Bailey has played 2 games.

     

    www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_compare?playerStatus1=A&tid1=12&playerStatus2=A&tid2=14&type=A&pid1=6505&pid2=3107&fid1=S&fid2=S

    2 hours ago, Robbie57 said:

    I liked Jack, was sad to see him go and would like him to do well (except against us) however the game against the swans was the first time I watched him without my Red and Blue glasses on.  For the first time I saw what a lot of posters were talking about when he was with us. He will need to improve on that outing and Hinkley was being kind to suggest he added anything to their structure.  

    Yep....  I think i speak for most posters that we all like the bloke.

    For most seeing him fail would probably just be a validation of the club letting him go. As much as i like the guy i dont think i want him to win a Coleman somewhere else.

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    So, to sum it all up ...

    Watts is a star, and a good ordinary player.

    He has the complete set of skills, and major deficiencies in his skill set.

    He is the best kick for goal in the league, and doesn't kick many goals.

    He will tear it up at Port, and he will fail at Port.

    He will humiliate the MFC, and he will vindicate the MFC.

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    Here's a tip for the simple minded who don't like this thread: don't read it, don't post in it, just ignore it. Carry on with your lives as though it never existed. Let those who want to talk about Jack Watts do so.

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    2 hours ago, Mazer Rackham said:

    So, to sum it all up ...

    Watts is a star, and a good ordinary player.

    He has the complete set of skills, and major deficiencies in his skill set.

    He is the best kick for goal in the league, and doesn't kick many goals.

    He will tear it up at Port, and he will fail at Port.

    He will humiliate the MFC, and he will vindicate the MFC.

    AND

    Like Schrodingers Cat - he is both dead and alive (to Melbourne Supporters)

    Edited by Danelska

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    watts will be dropped from Port about the half way mark. Definitely just a fringe player. 

    17 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

    watts will be dropped from Port about the half way mark. Definitely just a fringe player. 

    See, this is simply not true.  People who want to push this idea are way off the mark.

    However, so are those who think Watts will be a super acquisition for Port.

    Bottom line is that he will provide for Port what he always provided for us over the last few seasons - a couple of ripping games, some good ones, some average ones and then a few absolute shockers.  That's it.

    So it's time to move on.  Love him, hate him, wish him well, whatever.  While he still might be a Melbourne person or supporter in the future, he isn't a Melbourne player.  Let's focus on the 44 we have on our list and our hopeful rise up the ladder.  Dwelling on Watts - either positively or negatively - does absolutely nothing for us.

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    OK, my only comment:

    When he played well in the first game Mcavaney said " you Demon supporters out there must be hating this"  But when he has a quiet game there is no mention of "you Demon supporters must be relieved that the club moved him on"

    Typical carp commentary.

     

    BTW, a fan of Jack when he was at the club but very glad he has moved on ...perhaps so should we.


    2 hours ago, poita said:

    Here's a tip for the simple minded who don't like this thread: don't read it, don't post in it, just ignore it. Carry on with your lives as though it never existed. Let those who want to talk about Jack Watts do so.

    Meanwhile, there’s this thing called a thread list where a thread gets bumped to the top of the page every time someone posts in it, thereby acting as a constant reminder of a now ex player that has already been discussed ad [censored] nauseum.

    A tip on how online forums work. For the simple minded.

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    It's a pity there isn't an 'ignore thread' option so that those who can't stop themselves peeking at things that they don't want to read can stop telling us they don't want to read it.  (Actually I think it would a nice feature regardless.)

    3 hours ago, poita said:

    Here's a tip for the simple minded who don't like this thread: don't read it, don't post in it, just ignore it. Carry on with your lives as though it never existed. Let those who want to talk about Jack Watts do so.

    Just like you ignored all of the messages we sent you in regards to the Ultimate Footy League, which almost ruined the league for the entire season?

     
    8 minutes ago, sue said:

    It's a pity there isn't an 'ignore thread' option so that those who can't stop themselves peeking at things that they don't want to read can stop telling us they don't want to read it.  (Actually I think it would a nice feature regardless.)

    On other forums, placing the OP on ignore would make the thread disappear. Which I would gladly do if that worked on here.

    Anyhow I doubt it’s going anywhere so I look forward to having this thread taking prime position on a Demons forum after every single Port match.

    6 minutes ago, P-man said:

    Anyhow I doubt it’s going anywhere so I look forward to having this thread taking prime position on a Demons forum after every single Port match.

    Embrace it.

    Enjoy the spectacle wherein each round we will learn that Jack is an unappreciated star / an eternal dud.

    Make your own worm, AFL score style, of the oscillation between star/dud. Correlate it with Port's win/loss record.

    Thrill to the flow on effects about Hinkey's genius and Goodwin's flubbery. (And vice versa.)

    It's going to be a 23 week (+ finals?) ride, so make the decision to enjoy it.

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