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4 hours ago, rjay said:

If Weideman gets his chance and takes it,  the question would be where does Tommy Mac fit??? not who he replaces.

To me he's not yet a guaranteed walk up start.

 

40 minutes ago, Undeeterred said:

Sorry, are you joking?

No, why would I be?

Last year Tommy was a walk up start, it doesn't make it so this year.

If Weideman comes in and performs well where does Tommy fit?

We're not going to be taking 3 tall forwards into games and Tommy is a bit one dimensional.

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    1 hour ago, rjay said:

     

    No, why would I be?

    Last year Tommy was a walk up start, it doesn't make it so this year.

    If Weideman comes in and performs well where does Tommy fit?

    We're not going to be taking 3 tall forwards into games and Tommy is a bit one dimensional.

    Normally in your camp rjay but not on this one.  He is a power running tall who can take a contested grab and hit the scoreboard, and can also play a defensive role. 

    One of the first picked.

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    1 hour ago, rjay said:

    No, why would I be?

    Last year Tommy was a walk up start, it doesn't make it so this year.

    If Weideman comes in and performs well where does Tommy fit?

    We're not going to be taking 3 tall forwards into games and Tommy is a bit one dimensional.

    I would imagine he fits into the backline and Frost would miss!

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    http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-04-10/viney-mcdonald-continue-to-progress

    Viney and Tommy only a month away now. Will they be brought in straight away or will they play in the VFL?

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    19 minutes ago, Stretch Johnson said:

    Normally in your camp rjay but not on this one.  He is a power running tall who can take a contested grab and hit the scoreboard, and can also play a defensive role. 

    One of the first picked.

    I hope the pressure is on 'Stretch', not saying it will be but if Weideman can fire it will certainly make selection interesting.

    Tommy had some good games forward last year but I don't think he's a natural in that position. Certainly has good hands and running capacity.

    This kind of selection dilemma would be a good problem to have though. 

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    Even with Weid firing I would still prefer Tmac up fwd. Runs on the board but I guess he would replace Frost or dare I say it Lever. Weid for milkshake.

    But whod come out 4 Jack makes it interesting.

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    Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) – indefinite
    “Vanders is starting to get some really good volume in his running – doing six, seven or eight km sessions now. Importantly, he’s pulling up really well, so he’s another one we’re pleased with his progress.”

    ??????????indefinite.

    Sounds like hes ok.

     

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    12 minutes ago, rjay said:

    I hope the pressure is on 'Stretch', not saying it will be but if Weideman can fire it will certainly make selection interesting.

    Tommy had some good games forward last year but I don't think he's a natural in that position. Certainly has good hands and running capacity.

    This kind of selection dilemma would be a good problem to have though. 

    I think it will be some time before Weideman can come in and play a consistent role week in week out.   I don't think he is the burst on to the scene type athletic freak. 

    Hopefully we see some solid games, consistent application and some glimpses in his lesser games. 

    We have had cases of premature adulation before on kpfs.

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    What in the end was wrong with Tmacs foot anyway ? I know he had operations on both ankles at the end of last season, and I thought he had a toe problem after the pre season games.

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    20 hours ago, bazza226 said:

    I’m concerned that Viney may not be back this year...

     

    On baller........

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    3 hours ago, rjay said:

    I hope the pressure is on 'Stretch', not saying it will be but if Weideman can fire it will certainly make selection interesting.

    Tommy had some good games forward last year but I don't think he's a natural in that position. Certainly has good hands and running capacity.

    This kind of selection dilemma would be a good problem to have though. 

    What a problem to have eh? If Weid made a case that he could not be dropped then I would be forced to play TMac on the wing, drifting forward, if not needed down back. He has to play, he is too good not to when in form and he provides leadership as well. I also want him forward because he is our most accurate set shot at goal. If we can increase our set shot accuracy by 20% we win an extra 3 or 4 games in my opinion, given our inside 50 numbers are so high because of our game plan to kick forward at all costs. 

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