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3 minutes ago, mo64 said:

I don't get this argument that playing against the Pies in front of a big crowd is not the time to debut JVR. We are bringing him in with the full intention that he will be part of our finals campaign. Some players thrive in the big occasions, some don't. JVR would only have to perform 20% better than Weid last night and it makes our team better. The one thing that JVR shows is that he is a competitor.

Don't read too much into today. The bull ants are last in the comp. A bit like a few weeks ago against North. 

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JVR will be a good player, but needs another pre-season to build his tank and strength to have an impact at AFL level. Would prefer to bring in Smith as a forward than JVR.

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24 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

Some good selection headaches for next week.

Great performance by JVR but the occasion of next week might be too big to debut him just yet.

Straight in for the Weid.  In great form the last three matches and couldnt do any worse.

Apologies to Weid and wish him all the best.  Lovely young fella and might turn it up at some point.  But he's had plenty of chances to solidify his place and hasn't quite taken things to a level required to cement.

We have absolutely nothing to lose by playing JVR for the rest of the season unless he gets fatigued.  Highly lilely of course but it's time to roll the die.

JVR will present a completely different prospect for the oppo.  Bloke can play and take key marks at times even against solid defenders.  Can split a pack as well and gets to a number of contests to do so.

Will take a while to settle but his time has arrived.  Exciting stuff.  Let's go Demons!!

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1 minute ago, Ollie fan said:

Obviously some people don’t remember Jack Watts’ debut. JVR needs to be treated patiently.

Completely different circumstances and team vs that debacle.

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That was some effort getting the emergency’s back from Perth and they all played good games, top effort boys.!!!

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18 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

That was some effort getting the emergency’s back from Perth and they all played good games, top effort boys.!!!

Perhaps long flights are a positive rather than a negative(?)

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If Brown isn't fit then van Rooyen comes in surely.

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Just looking at that confirms what I said in an earlier post: he is still a boy and you can’t play him against men. There is no muscle definition in his arms and shoulders. Play him in the firsts and his development will be set back years.

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11 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Just looking at that confirms what I said in an earlier post: he is still a boy and you can’t play him against men. There is no muscle definition in his arms and shoulders. Play him in the firsts and his development will be set back years.

Didn't realize the VFL was a kids comp...

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Those who saw the match where did Joel Smith play ?  How did Howes go ?

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6 hours ago, Superunknown said:

Pity about the bye next week - another solid JVR game could have been a good lead in for Carlton - NDAF - never debut against filth

 

5 hours ago, old dee said:

Another bye next week, what a joke this competition is. So they all sit on their hands three weeks from the finals.

And this rubbish, of course, is what will happen if Gillon gets his parting wish, a 19th team.  Thank Gil … great parting gesture. 

5 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Obviously some people don’t remember Jack Watts’ debut. JVR needs to be treated patiently.

Vastly different circumstances ….  back when JW debuted the whole club was poorly run and the team poorly managed.  No depth of on field leadership either. 

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5 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Obviously some people don’t remember Jack Watts’ debut. JVR needs to be treated patiently.

Congrats on the most ridiculous post ever. JVR isn't seen as our saviour like Watts. And JVR has a competitive instinct that Watts never had.

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21 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Just looking at that confirms what I said in an earlier post: he is still a boy and you can’t play him against men. There is no muscle definition in his arms and shoulders. Play him in the firsts and his development will be set back years.

You obviously never saw Robbie Flower play. Fritsch isn't exactly an Adonis.

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9 minutes ago, COOLX said:

Those who saw the match where did Joel Smith play ?  How did Howes go ?

Joel Smith played forward.  He didn’t especially stand out but after such a long lay off and playing forward for the first time since (as a guess) late 2018, I doubt much was expected of him.  Possibly the coaches are considering him as a forward option in the seniors if required.  Right now, he’d be behind Tomlinson and Turner for a big back position.

Didn’t see much of Howes unfortunately.

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2 minutes ago, Vipercrunch said:

Joel Smith played forward.  He didn’t especially stand out but after such a long lay off and playing forward for the first time since (as a guess) late 2018, I doubt much was expected of him.  Possibly the coaches are considering him as a forward option in the seniors if required.  Right now, he’d be behind Tomlinson and Turner for a big back position.

Didn’t see much of Howes unfortunately.

Smith got better as the game wore on - bit rusty early as you’d expect but he did some nice things in the second half and some good marks

It was a difficult day for talls given the windy conditions so not really ideal for him or M Brown 

Howes was ok but didn’t get much of it and turned the ball over a couple of times with poor disposal - again probably couldn’t expect much given a long time out - needs a big summer in the gym IMO 

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34 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Just looking at that confirms what I said in an earlier post: he is still a boy and you can’t play him against men. There is no muscle definition in his arms and shoulders. Play him in the firsts and his development will be set back years.

 

11 minutes ago, mo64 said:

You obviously never saw Robbie Flower play. Fritsch isn't exactly an Adonis.

He looks just as well (or unwell) developed as Weed, and Tim English last year. 

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52 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Just looking at that confirms what I said in an earlier post: he is still a boy and you can’t play him against men. There is no muscle definition in his arms and shoulders. Play him in the firsts and his development will be set back years.

Rubbish 

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1 hour ago, Ollie fan said:

Just looking at that confirms what I said in an earlier post: he is still a boy and you can’t play him against men. There is no muscle definition in his arms and shoulders. Play him in the firsts and his development will be set back years.

Like Bowser in 21?

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