Newton's Game

[WonnaJurah 5]

After his first game Newton looks to be the spark Melbourne needs in the forward line. Ten possedsions, 2 goals, I\'m sure Dunny could be worried getting back in as well as the form of the Sylvia n Bate tag team he he.

[Jarka 767]

Wasn't a bad first up game, not great either. He's shown that he can find space in a crowded forwardline and he works hard the other way, contrary to some beliefs on this site.

He could be a very good player, I just hope he gets more games this year.

[Jaded No More 68,867]

The best thing about his game tonight, was the chase he put on in the first quarter. He kept at it, and in the end forced the turnover.

Thought he showed great intelligence, and did lots of really nice, small things to help out the boys. Had at least 2 goal assists that I can remember.

Well done Juice, excellent debut game given the circumstances and the fact that you played on one of the best in the business in Fletcher. You kept him honest, which is more than a lot of forwards can say.

[LeBron James 41]

Good team player... made all the right choices and was unlucky that the ball wasnt kicked in his direction more...

I know he dropped that uncontested mark but hey, its his first game and im sure his a little nervous. good stuff, juice

[Whispering_Jack 29,784]

After his first game Newton looks to be the spark Melbourne needs in the forward line. Ten possedsions, 2 goals, I'm sure Dunny could be worried getting back in as well as the form of the Sylvia n Bate tag team he he.

I don't think there's any reason for Lynden Dunn to be worried by Juice. They will both play many games together for the MFC and we can expect to see more youth in the red and blue. A few of the older names will soon fade into obscurity and the last two months or so will definitely see a different MFC to the one that played tonight.

It was a great game tonight because the teams played football the way the crowds love it. No flooding, no tempo shmempo and none of the fancy tactics and strategies that teams usually have to play week in, week out. The four points really didn't matter in the end as far as I'm concerned. Melbourne got itself off the floor and played good football on half the necessary cylinders and probably should have won. In that respect it was a fitting tribute to Neale Daniher because that was the style of game he promoted for most of his time at the club.

In order to stay with the leading clubs, he has modified the game plan lately and this year attempted the introduction of the run and carry style. Although his team was starting to get better at it, the weight of injuries ensured that his grand design for 2007 wouldn't be achieved. Despite all that, I believe that Melbourne has the basis there for the future and success may not be all that far away given that our record this year stands at 2/11. We are much better than that and one day we will be thankful to Neale Daniher for what he did for the club. That's my tribute for him tonight.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I thought Newton did really well.

Remember, he was playing on Dustin Fletcher who is a very good footballer.

[IWAP 170]

The best thing about his game tonight, was the chase he put on in the first quarter. He kept at it, and in the end forced the turnover.

Spot on Jaded - Juices work rate when we didn't have possession was fantastic to watch - kept on chasing all night

[beelzebub 23,313]

25 bucks well spent !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Deano74 156]

The best thing about his game tonight, was the chase he put on in the first quarter. He kept at it, and in the end forced the turnover.

Thought he showed great intelligence, and did lots of really nice, small things to help out the boys. Had at least 2 goal assists that I can remember.

Well done Juice, excellent debut game given the circumstances and the fact that you played on one of the best in the business in Fletcher. You kept him honest, which is more than a lot of forwards can say.

fianally the newton hype is over, I wouldnt say it was a excellent debut, but he did enough on his first outing to suggest they should play him for the remainder of the year. He only needs to look at Neitz to see what he has to do to be a great forward.

[Demon2 58]

After his first game Newton looks to be the spark Melbourne needs in the forward line. Ten possedsions, 2 goals, I'm sure Dunny could be worried getting back in as well as the form of the Sylvia n Bate tag team he he.

Dunny can play in that forward line..dunny is more a flanker/CHF...Juice is FF

[beelzebub 23,313]

kicked a goal...almost more.. spotted up others more than once...hassled the defenders...lots of 2nd and third efforts.

I think he might be ok this lad :-)))

[Jaded No More 68,867]

fianally the newton hype is over, I wouldnt say it was a excellent debut, but he did enough on his first outing to suggest they should play him for the remainder of the year. He only needs to look at Neitz to see what he has to do to be a great forward.

Anyone who expected 10 goals on debut was kidding themselves.

He did as much as I thought he would, especially given the focus on Neita and Robbo.

Very impressed by his workrate and his intelligence. You can't buy a football brain like that at the supermarket.

[Sleeve 67]

Yet another "Stupid Thread",

Dunn had a very similar debut to Newton, why would he worry?

Newton was "ok", nothing special.

[Deano74 156]

Anyone who expected 10 goals on debut was kidding themselves.

He did as much as I thought he would, especially given the focus on Neita and Robbo.

Very impressed by his workrate and his intelligence. You can't buy a football brain like that at the supermarket.

Jaded I didnt expect 10 goals, he done what I expected, showed glimpes of what lies ahead. So with a bit more muscle and a big pre- season, I hope he can become a regular member of the 22 next year.

[beelzebub 23,313]

as to topic of thread... i thought the idea was were were looking to have possibly Dunn at CHF and Juice eventually at FF.. they arent competing..

[demon222 0]

Yet another "Stupid Thread",

Dunn had a very similar debut to Newton, why would he worry?

Newton was "ok", nothing special.

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[mikeod 21]

Newton kicked one goal - set up 2 more with good kicks.

He performed better than expected for someone on debut.

Exciting prospect.

[mikeod 21]

Newton?

Whoops...

[occo 2]

I recon it was a great game by juice. Its much easier for Pettard to have a good first game as its easier to play midield. But to be man on man with fletcher requires some good form. Well worth the $ raised. Well done. I still think Dunn deserves to be in the team but yeah couldnt give a toss about selection yet

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

The money raised was well worth it in ANY case. The club's gonna need it soon...

On Juice, I was listening to much of the game on the radio... Nathan Buckley actually said he was our best forward in the first half... while he wasn't kicking goals he was creating opportunities and leading/marking well... defending well...

That's encouraging... unless you don't rate Buckley.

[BAMF 4,299]

He did do well. dont think dunn would be that worried. I was a bit drunk at the game, but i remeber Dunny's debut to be almost the same.

[CHAMP 347]

I thought his best effort was the goal assist he effected when he was being pulled for bouncing a soda off his chest.

[Gorgoroth 12,924]

The best thing about newton's debut was the fact the kid knew where to go to and how to find space, next week he should be a lot more confident.

I loved the mark he flew for and nearly took in the first? fletcher took it instead but a great leap.

just might see him and robbo smack heads as they both sit on their opponents shoulders

[kryton 0]

The best thing about newton's debut was the fact the kid knew where to go to and how to find space, next week he should be a lot more confident.

I loved the mark he flew for and nearly took in the first? fletcher took it instead but a great leap.

just might see him and robbo smack heads as they both sit on their opponents shoulders

First time I have seen the young man play - went ok!! Reckong he will line up again next week; given the pain Neitz seemed to be labouring with he may well miss a few.

[Nasher 33,607]

I was pleased. He worked hard, made the contest every time, and did all the team things like chasing and passing off when someone had a better shot.

I think he (and Robbo for that matter) had vaseline on his hands though. Maybe it was the nerves but he dropped a few marks he should've taken, especially that one in the last.

Overall though very happy. Definitely earned another run.