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Hope he goes out on top, staying healthy for most of the year. Over the past 3 years when he's played more than 4 games in a row and built momentum, he's looked just as good as at any time in his career.

The man is a champion and deserves to captain us in our 150th season.

Loved his comment about the mark. I think he was trying to nicely imply that Robbo is a bit fatter than Juice

I fuly expect Neita to pay on next year, play every game he can and have an impact. Maybe he won't be in the running for the coleman, but by gee he'll be important for our big 3 KP forwards in Bate, Dunn and Juice, as well as guys like Garland and PJ.

I actually reckon he could have a place in 2009, but in all seriousness, 2008 could be his last chance at a great year. I'm going to be there every week pretty much for him.

im not sure his injuries have been age either, more bad luck. but his ability to heal does seem to be diminishing...

Would be good for David to play at least one more year. I think Juice would benefit from his prescence and learn.

im not sure his injuries have been age either, more bad luck. but his ability to heal does seem to be diminishing...

Which is why he should take the rest of the year off!

He is not needed this season, and he shouldn't be made to play alongside the embarrassment that is our team at the moment.

If I was a prospective coach of the Dees, I'd be watching our leadership group very closely over the next 6 weeks to decide who should and who shouldn't be there (in an official capacity) next year. If Neitz is going to captain the team next year, I'd like to see him lift a few of his team mates over the remaining rounds. It's easy to lead a team enjoying a Geelong-like run. The best leaders make a stand when things are at their most challenging. I wouldn't be surprised if Neitz gets us over the line in a couple of games once he's got his touch back. But I'm guessing most people aren't interested in us winning any more games. A couple of upset victories might be just the advertisement we need to provide in regards to attracting the best available in a now competitive search for a coach.

Neitz playing on always seemed likely. Good to hear it though.

I actually reckon he could have a place in 2009

Yeah, it's possible. Lynch went on for a fair while, but he'd missed a fair bit of footy with CFS.

Nice to see he'll just be on a one-year contract though. Both parties can reassess at the end of '08.