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2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

bedford playing thru the midfield has a little bit of shai bolton about him

Unfortunately he can't kick like Shai Bolton. But seriously Bedford is nowhere near as polished as Bolton. Can't question his endeavour though.

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JVR has a lot of raw talent. He reminds me a lot of Jack Riewoldt. 
 

He still needs time to develop though. Hopefully he gets a few games next year in the 1s but don’t expect miracles for at least another 1-2 years. 

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2 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

And Campbell Brown - it’s van Roy-en not van ruin

They’ve all called him van Ruin. We’ve got the next 12 or so years of that to look forward to.

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Maybe I'm the world's worst judge but I think Weideman has been absolutely outstanding in this game. He has taken on two experienced campaigners in Ladhams and Sinclair and destroyed them. At ground level they haven't got near him. Must have a big tank as he has rucked throughout the day. This is his role. Back up ruck pinch hitting forward and back as required. Impressive.

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Can’t see T Mac playing Friday after this hit out. Been ok but needs another run

Bedford’s pressure and tackling has been immense. Some pressure on Spargo I’d suggest. A few less fumbles I reckon he should in the firsts

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5 minutes ago, mo64 said:

Unfortunately he can't kick like Shai Bolton. But seriously Bedford is nowhere near as polished as Bolton. Can't question his endeavour though.

i dunno, they both miss their fair share of shots on goal!

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1 minute ago, DubDee said:

Can’t see T Mac playing Friday after this hit out. Been ok but needs another run

Bedford’s pressure and tackling has been immense. Some pressure on Spargo I’d suggest. A few less fumbles I reckon he should in the firsts

can only see him playing if we lose the QF against the Swans and need to change up the forward line again for a semi final...

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9 minutes ago, martin said:

Maybe I'm the world's worst judge but I think Weideman has been absolutely outstanding in this game. He has taken on two experienced campaigners in Ladhams and Sinclair and destroyed them. At ground level they haven't got near him. Must have a big tank as he has rucked throughout the day. This is his role. Back up ruck pinch hitting forward and back as required. Impressive.

I’ve liked Sam’s game but Sinclair isn’t near afl standard, he’s well and truly ready to retire and has done a lot of the ruck work, and Ladhams isn’t very clever. Weid’s always been solid and clever at ground level as a follow up ruck.

A back up ruck at afl level still has to play forward about 50% of time and make an impact. And they have to stand up in the ruck for 20-50% against actual afl rucks or back ups, who provide a sterner test aerially around the ground.

Weid can do that role but whether he can do it consistently enough to hold his spot at afl level I’m not convinced .

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Just now, Diamond_Jim said:

Strange team Casey

50 point win but once again no one really starring in a pushing for selection sense

 

I don’t really think we are hoping for blokes to push for selection at this stage. The seniors are settled. If there are injuries though, we have some depth. Guys that play our system. 

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T-Mac’s wearing second-hand boots that he bought this morning from Facebook marketplace! 🤣

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Casey are a tough group of players Swans have been dishing it out all game and they are getting a good footy lesson. Very proud of our boys and how we play the game.!!!

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40 minutes ago, Dingo said:

I think the Weid is playing ok

Probably won’t please those with the ‘Weidicide’ agenda but Campbell Brown on 7 suggested with ‘Jacko’ apparently about to deecamp. A vacancy ‘may’ exist for a backup ruckman/forward. Given Weed has battled manfully against two AFL hardened opposition ruck men and performed competatively. Maybe there is a crack of light at the end of the tunnel.

 

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Performance just rated a ‘superb’ by CB
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1 minute ago, Tarax Club said:

Probably won’t please those with the ‘Weidicide’ agenda but Campbell Brown on 7?suggested with ‘Jacko’ apparently about to deecamp. A vacancy ‘may’ exist for a backup ruckman/forward. Given Weed has battled manfully against two AFL hardened opposition ruck men and performed competatively. Maybe there crack of light at the end of the tunnel.

 

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Needs to impose a little more around the ground

Rucking alone is not enough in the AFL

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Just now, Tarax Club said:

Probably won’t please those with the Weidicide agenda but Campbell Brown on 7?suggested with ‘Jacko’ apparently about to deecamp. A vacancy ‘may’ exist for a backup ruckman/forward. Given Weed has battled manfully against two AFL hardened opposition ruck men and performed competatively. Maybe there crack of light at the end of the tunnel.

 

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It would be great if Sam could play 2nd Ruck next year. Big Job, but i would love him to pull it off

Grundy is on too much coin and won’t play another 5 years 

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