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On 4/1/2019 at 11:13 PM, whatwhatsaywhat said:

unfortunately, like eddie mcguire with his disparaging comments of anyone and everyone he deems 'below' him, may is a recidivist when it comes to a) not being fit and b) getting suspended

he's too small (height-wise) for modern forwards, many of who are lightning quick 200cm+ athletic freaks

may is no better / no worse than chip frawley

He's a better user of the body than chip is.   And I think has better  'vision'.   But is also more arrogant, and a sense of  'supreme'  about him...  This gets him into trouble.  Via suspensions... he tests people, including Umps.

 

He is a bit like Rod Grinter,  in his belief of self and abilities.

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14 hours ago, bing181 said:

Speculation.

I don’t think it is speculation mate. He was clearly hobbling when they put him back on. The point is that there was nothing to be gained, and more to lose by putting him back on the ground. As I said, he is now out for up to 12 weeks. You don’t think there is something wrong there???

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12 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I saw Smith undertaking a fitness test of sorts during the second quarter on the boundary line at Casey Fields. He could barely jog and looked terrible.

The club should've put a line through him then and there. Not good enough from the fitness department to allow him to return and not good enough from the coaching staff by not exercising some caution/conservatism in a meaningless practice match. I know we had other injuries during the game but you ca't jeopardise the home and away season.

I thought we were over amateur hour at the MFC. 

I have never been one to criticize this bloke, but happy to see Dave Misson out at the end if the year.

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All this talk of Smith, you would think he was the 2nd coming of Hudson....

Yes the injury is a concern & I wish him a speedy recovery.

...but he struggled to find a position last season, he's really not the answer.

A full list & I don't know where you would play him...

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On 4/2/2019 at 9:27 PM, Buzzy said:

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By the way, does someone become immune from being included in a bit of light criticism over their coin tossing ability when they lose their legs?  

Yes. Criticising someone with a disability for their struggles to perform a task able bodied people take for granted is a pretty bloody low. 

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May - be not happening for a while...

?4-6 anyone ??? ???

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If he came to us unfit, then no doubt that hasn’t helped his groin. 

So far I give him a 2/10. I really hope he comes good and proves his worth. 

I think he can be a vital cog for us in defense, but if he can’t get on the field and has poor conditioning at 27, we are in trouble. 

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57 minutes ago, Jaded said:

If he came to us unfit, then no doubt that hasn’t helped his groin. 

So far I give him a 2/10. I really hope he comes good and proves his worth. 

I think he can be a vital cog for us in defense, but if he can’t get on the field and has poor conditioning at 27, we are in trouble. 

I think he'll be OK after some adjustment. He has spent his whole adult career in a looser club mentality.  And has flourished as a player despite this.

He will learn imo to raise his standards higher with us. 

just a long as others who are not in best condition are also made to do likewise.

Set the standards Melbourne leaders.

 

Jones'y...  I'm looking in your elite fitness direction,  matey..............  dee-man 'd   their   best

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Cannot believe how unlucky and fragile are both Joel Smith and Vandenburg.  

They have missed huge parts of the last 2 years.  

When they play, they add a lot to our team.  Vandenburgs strength adds grunt to our forward 50.  Joel Smith adds versatility and ability to play forward or back. We need them back and fit. 

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On 4/3/2019 at 9:53 AM, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I saw Smith undertaking a fitness test of sorts during the second quarter on the boundary line at Casey Fields. He could barely jog and looked terrible.

The club should've put a line through him then and there. Not good enough from the fitness department to allow him to return and not good enough from the coaching staff by not exercising some caution/conservatism in a meaningless practice match. I know we had other injuries during the game but you ca't jeopardise the home and away season.

I thought we were over amateur hour at the MFC. 

Apparently not BBP.   Misson impossible?

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On 4/4/2019 at 1:12 PM, whatwhatsaywhat said:

4-6 is likely you'd think - three to de-load, three to re-load

Don't you know the injury code?

3 weeks means 4-6

4-6 means we don't know but have to tell the fans something.

The only truthful one is out for the season.

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Now that we've finally added McDonald to the injury list, when most people could tell he was struggling in round 1, when are we going to be honest about Jetta? The guy can barely move at the movement.

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While on the subject of injury there was an interesting article in the Guardian about Mitchell Starc insuring himself against injury and missing the 2018 IPL season in India.

Makes you wonder whether it's worth the club insuring the top four or five players against season ending injuries.A good example would have been insuring Lever.

Premiums may have made it unattractive but I hope someone at least does the sums.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/09/mitchell-starc-sues-insurers-for-15m-over-missed-ipl-season

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8 of our best 22-26 on the injury list now ?

Tom McDonald (Ankle) — Test
Charlie Spargo (Jaw) — Test
Jordan Lewis (Hamstring) — 1-3 weeks
Steven May (Groin) — 2-3 weeks
Joel Smith (Groin) — 2-3 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg (Ankle) — 4-6 weeks
Mitch Hannan (Knee) — 6-8 weeks
Jake Lever (Knee) — 6-8 weeks
Jay Kennedy-Harris (Knee) — 10-12 weeks
Aaron Nietschke (Knee) — season
Guy Walker (Shoulder) — season

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11 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

8 of our best 22-26 on the injury list now ?

Tom McDonald (Ankle) — Test
Charlie Spargo (Jaw) — Test
Jordan Lewis (Hamstring) — 1-3 weeks
Steven May (Groin) — 2-3 weeks
Joel Smith (Groin) — 2-3 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg (Ankle) — 4-6 weeks
Mitch Hannan (Knee) — 6-8 weeks
Jake Lever (Knee) — 6-8 weeks
Jay Kennedy-Harris (Knee) — 10-12 weeks
Aaron Nietschke (Knee) — season
Guy Walker (Shoulder) — season

Footballing maths. I suspect you might really mean 4 of our best 22.

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