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Well done. A great pick up for such a low draft pick. Plenty of upside too. I think it gets forgotten that he still is a baby in key defender terms.

That would be juicy - JKH at the feet of Petton in the forward line.

dGood point

You may be seen as a Sylvia tragic for a while with that number.

McKenzie May be a smoky to play as a tagger, given their mids and small forwards

Well done to him A really good footy story.

If there wasn't a great deal of substance to the dismissal there would be a risk of alienating the playing group and the Players association would have been all over it. Even Carlton wouldn't be that stupid. Or.......

I also feel for all those kids that would give their eye teeth for a chance - it makes me angry when players crap on the opportunity they have been given. Call me old fashioned.

It must have been a toxic pattern of behaviour over a long period of time. We don't know the full story but I think these days players are supported pretty well after indiscretions so he must have thumbed his nose at all attempts to help him. Sounds like the playing group also was off side. He's young enough to pull his finger out in a lesser competition with a view to being redrafted.

It's not an isolated incident - he is a recidivist and Carlscum were just looking for a excuse. An emphatic no from me.

The only reason to get LeCras would be if our premiership window is in the next 2 years - which it's not. Our focus should be on disaffected youngsters from GWS or the Suns.

What I said was not a criticism of their effort. Really proud of the boys. Our poor starts though have been an issue for a long time and really hurt us.

underestimating Ports run and spread I would say is the same as being asleep. Everybody knows that is their strength. No excuse for not being aware of it.

Wouldn't mind betting that un- named recruiter is one Barry Prendergast

He was interviewed a few weeks ago and said that he was happy to fill in as required and accepted he wasn't in the best 22

I don't think Cheney is playing a bad game at all. got to admire his persistence and willingness to fill in when required and go back to the 2s uncomplaining. Wish others with more talent had such commitment and lack of ego.

It is a rumour but a strong one.

Worsfold is now living in Melbourne I believe and wants to coach again.

Well he should be rested then. He's not indispensable,

This loss will fuel speculation that Worsfold is waiting in the wings. Dim a is gone I would suggest.

They will miss Brown and Maxwell who is an onfield defensive coach and organiser - Dawes, Pedo and Frawley could really stretch them.

The poor starts to games have been a problem for several years now. Something the coaching group need to work on. I swear they were asleep for the first 15 minutes. Hard to fathom.

A report on the match read that Grimes contained Wingard. Have I got it wrong because I was sure Jetta was on him?

Lots of positives. Good game plan, improved midfield and lots of improved players and good youngsters. Watts needs to gives us more and Grimes is a worry but we're not far off.

That was pathetic Watts