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I’ve had a bit more of a think about it and as much as I’m disappointed for Jonesy, I’ve come to terms with it more. Melksham might be lazy at times, but he’s usually good for a goal or two and can be damaging with limited possessions. 

I imagine dropping Nate would’ve been done with as much respect as possible, and he’s not done yet. He’ll be playing a leadership role at Casey and be telling the younger lads to stay on their toes or else he’ll be ready to step up. 

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    Not that it will matter for this game but I think we need to bring in another mid for rotations now Jones is out, Kade Chandler and Sparrow both seem to be up and about in the game on Friday I’d like to see one of them brought in for a Fwd as we seem to have one to many, as many have said first out for mine is Melksham but I’m sure Goodwin will probably drop 21 other players before him so who knows.

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    11 hours ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

    Last 2 rounds combined. It’s pretty clear cut. 

    Jones  24 possessions 6 score involvements 13 pressure acts

    Melksham 22 possessions 11 score involvements 24 pressure acts 

    He was rightly carried to 300 and I doubt he will get back in unless as sub.

    Fair play.

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    12 hours ago, old dee said:

    Did you really think milkshake would get dropped?

    Was hoping but it seems old habits die hard. 

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    14 hours ago, Nasher said:

    Is he in the 23? The pic in the OP just has him listed as one of the four emergencies (along with Jones, Baker and Petty). We don’t know the 23rd player yet.

    I was looking at the AFL site on my phone. Initially they had 5 interchange for each team.

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    14 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

    Chandler is not in the 23 he played in the 2's Baker and Petty make up the 24 going to Tassie.

    It was from the AFL site ,which initially listed 5 interchange players for each team.

    I shouldn't believe anything the AFL says.

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    17 hours ago, Nasher said:

    I don’t care about the optics, it was obvious we were shepherding Jones through, and any club who reckons they wouldn’t do the same are full of it.

    One or two games yes, but if we gifted him an entire season to carry him to 300 I would be dissapointed in the professionalism of the club... Nothing against Jones, he is an absolute legend of the club!

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    I’ve also heard this morning that Viney out with a 4 week injury -  hoping it’s not his foot again! 

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    Jonesy needs to win back that 'yard of pace' that he's lost. 

    Age waits for no one but with the help of lots of sprint training he might just get that yard back 

    He'll never be as nippy as he once was (and that was his strength) but he could get a bit of nip back through sheer hard work

    His skills are fine and his endurance is ok as well. 

    It's the pace of the game

    I truly hope he gets his form back and gets back into the team

    If not, it's been a damn fine career.  300 games is some sort of achievement

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    30 minutes ago, Canplay said:

    I’ve also heard this morning that Viney out with a 4 week injury -  hoping it’s not his foot again! 

    Something smaller....his toe.  Ye old toe turf?

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    I will never understand why we gave Viney a 5 year contract when he hasn’t had an injury free season in forever and has had foot issues for years. 

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