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To be honest I don't see the selection Newton just being a selection for the future.

I see it as being a selection that is rewarding a player who has shown good form at VFL level and can add something to the team.

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    I've seen him at Sandringham this year and, on his performances, I'd play him this week in the absence of David Neitz and alongside Russell Robertson.

    However, I don't think it will happen because this year Neale Daniher has been flagging the selection of a new player on the melbournefc.com.au site early in the week and it hasn't happened yet. I agree that the club will go safe and conservative and probably include Miller or Dunn in Neita's place.

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    To be honest I don't see the selection Newton just being a selection for the future.

    I see it as being a selection that is rewarding a player who has shown good form at VFL level and can add something to the team.

    I believe that Daniher is coaching for Daniher and not what is the best for the club.

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    To be honest I don't see the selection Newton just being a selection for the future.

    I see it as being a selection that is rewarding a player who has shown good form at VFL level and can add something to the team.

    Based on what you have written your probably right, however imagine if you are on the selection committee, your object is to win and have the best 22 on the field, would you still go for newton or for Pickett, I heart tells me Newton but my head says that Byron is in front. Maybe he can replace Frawley

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    how is it a choice between Juice and Byron ?

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    Based on what you have written your probably right, however imagine if you are on the selection committee, your object is to win and have the best 22 on the field, would you still go for newton or for Pickett, I heart tells me Newton but my head says that Byron is in front. Maybe he can replace Frawley

    I'd have Pickett in for Johnstone and Newton in for Neitz.

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    I'd have Pickett in for Johnstone and Newton in for Neitz.

    Seems logical. Possibly also Whelan for Frawley - firstly for Whelan to get back in and secondly for Frawley to play at CHB or FB for a full game at Sandringham.

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    more like whelan in for nathan g. brown

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    I'd have Pickett in for Johnstone and Newton in for Neitz.

    Pickett would come in for someone else as I'm certain Doggie will play because he didn't play for Sandy.

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    Pickett would come in for someone else as I'm certain Doggie will play because he didn't play for Sandy.

    I've been a big fan of Juice but also a massive critic but from what i've seen, he's getting his game together.

    He's been lacking in intensity in the past and unwilling to do the work/ one percenters but he looks to be trying to do the right things lately.

    He still goes for the spectacular way too often but he's doing the hard yards n i'm happy with that balance.

    Bring on Juice Friday nite.

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    ...I don't expect him to be the next messiah...

    don't be silly of course he is. there hasnt been so much talk about a kid before he had played a game since jesus ;)

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    i hope newton is better than essendon's supposed messiah

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    don't be silly of course he is. there hasnt been so much talk about a kid before he had played a game since jesus ;)

    then if and when he has a bad day or couple of weeks we can crucify him on here.... it all fits!

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    but we have to crucify him on a thursday so he can rise on the weekend?

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    BIG RED SIGNING IN:

    I am a massive Newton fan have seen him play 4 times this year including last weekend as well as numerous times last year. The kid is all talent but still looks immature of mind. He missed a goal from 20 metres out on a reasonable angle with a wet ball and you could see his mind was off the game for the next 10-15 minutes whilst he kept cajoling himself over the miss. I want to see the kid play for Melbourne more than I have looked forward to any debutant that I can recall in recent years but the timing is very important. The last thing you want is to bring him up too early, not get a kick and then dent his confidence at Sandy. The kid will play but lets make sure he also believes he is ready.

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    BIG RED SIGNING IN:

    The last thing you want is to bring him up too early, not get a kick and then dent his confidence at Sandy. The kid will play but lets make sure he also believes he is ready.

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    interesting point you make BRFE. i wonder if the plan for newtons promotion could also involve 'him' being ready. could the footy dept have said 'tell us when you think you're ready to take that step and then we'll consider you'? maybe not in so many words or explicitly, but could newton have some say in the process given his apparent issues...

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    Didn't you think that Newton should have played after about Round 4 or 5?

    Not at that stage nor do I think he must be played now. He is kicking goals consistently at VFL level which would make him believe he is good enough to play there. I would like to see him bag a couple more big hauls (6+ goal games) or truly dominate a couple of games. The most dominant I have seen him was about 4 weeks ago when he played across half forward and kicked 2.6. Once he is dominating at that level then bring him up. There is no rush...he will debut and if he lives up to his potential it will be well worth the wait.

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    There is no rush...he will debut and if he lives up to his potential it will be well worth the wait.

    I have to agree with you on this point. There is no rush, and we are better off keeping him in the VFL a little while longer until he is truly ready, than promoting him and stuffing up a 3 year plan to develop him.

    He isn't going anywhere, he is signed up for next year, and he is only 20. The hysteria surrounding his debut is quite amusing, but I guess in such a horrible year, we need to have something to look forward to.

    For what it's worth, I had a dream that Newton finally made his debut against the Pies, was on the bench for the entire match then Daniher brought him on with 6 minutes to go, he fluffed his only kick, and we lost the match. :o <_< :lol:

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    Didn't you think that Newton should have played after about Round 4 or 5?

    No. I think Big Red has covered it well. If I recall correctly Newton had hardly performed at VFL level at that point.

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    For what it's worth, I had a dream that Newton finally made his debut against the Pies, was on the bench for the entire match then Daniher brought him on with 6 minutes to go, he fluffed his only kick, and we lost the match. :o <_< :lol:

    You should get that seen too professionally :o:lol:

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    You should get that seen too professionally :o:lol:

    Yeah, that a whole lot of other Melbourne- related issues ;)

    If we lose to Richmond tomorrow, the therapist will have to climb up Light-Tower #4 to try and stop me from jumping. :lol:

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