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I think it's the worst game of football I've ever seen. The game as a spectacle is the pits.

If only it was as simple as you portray it. Melbourne weren't fined for a joke.

Footy is all about matchups and for this reason I would have played Fitzpatrick yesterday to line up on Daniher. It was an error at match selection. But I wouldn't choose Fitzpatrick this week, because there's no obvious matchup. Brisbane don't have dominant tall forwards. And I wouldn't choose Fitzpatrick just to release McDonald to the forward-line. An occasional foray forward is fine, especially when you can catch the opposition off guard, but he's a defender first and foremost; albeit one who leaves you with your heart in your mouth.

Can't believe what I'm reading here. There is zero problem with letting your hair down and having a few beers after a game - win or lose. I like the fact that these young guys clearly enjoy each others company and their bond will only get stronger. Armchair amateurs upset with another insipid performance expect the players to wallow in their misery until it suits them. Sorry, it doesn't and shouldn't work that way. And to draw the conclusion that they're not hurting as much as you because they can still function as likeable humans post-game is a visceral reaction at its finest.

Useless campaigners.

He's just put together the best 4 week block I've seen from him, but let's hope the selectors keep one eye on the weather; as Watts is the worst wet-weather footballer in the history of the game.

Roos was more versatile. I remember him as a 19 year old starring on the wing.

Why do you care what others think ?

They were playing one man short with Watson. Now we know why. He's no loss for them.

I hope Roos reminds the boys that the week after we lost to Hawthorn by 105 points, and had 20 less scoring shots, we came out and beat Footscray the next week by 39 points.

They've never had a rivalry. They've always liked each other. Naitanui was at Watts' family home after the draft in 2008 for a celebratory BBQ.

If you have no "prior", but merely place the ball on the ground in an attempt to dispose of it you will rightly be pinged. What annoys me is that some players with no prior opportunity get wrapped up and are unfairly pinged. Also, at he beginning of the year I loved the new interpretation of holding the ball. The umpire didn't give a player an inordinate amount of time to get rid of it. If he had "prior" and got caught they quickly said holding the ball. That has gone out the window and they're back to the same rubbish they've been doing for years. Players can get caught and take forever to get it out.

You mean it wasn't the best 8 possession game you've ever seen ?

Simpson is getting the most out of a bog ordinary group. They're well drilled. And better than us - at the moment. The competition has never been more even. There's not a lot separating top and bottom and there are very few good teams.

Clearly, he has some attributes, but you NEVER want the ball in his hands.

If he's ready, he's ready, if he's not, he's not.They certainly won't be "resting" him.

So he's a liar, Stu. Phew, I owe you one.

I reckon it's pretty obvious that the OP gets good mail, but, upon deeper thought, I reckon accurately deciphering the information and presenting it in a clear format may be more challenging. Chinese whispers and all...

I coined the name Doughnuts for Jamar some 10 years ago, Stu, so it's fair to say I've never lost much sleep whether Jamar has played or not. That said, I'm more than happy to offer a suggestion that allows more erudite thinkers, such as your goodself, to show me the error of my ways.

Who has said otherwise ? I get you're an emotional guy, Stu. Deep down you have a heart of gold and often get misunderstood. I'm on your side though,

I don't think anyone cares whether you believe him or not, Stu.

For me it's clear this poster receives information. Naturally, that doesn't mean everything comes to fruition. But he's more likely to be right when it's an in-house Demon topic than a player trade.

You can always tell when a poster is legit. The OP is legit. He has form. Will this be in-house, public, or a bit of both ?

You do realise that the "Cox effect" relates to all of Naitanui's stats and not just his Melbourne games ? Btw, the stats only reinforce what my eyes have always told me. Jamar has had his measure for the reason Rjay mentions.

To illustrate my point, here's his record against all opposition teams: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1942 His worst record is against... you guessed it, Melbourne. And that's the Jamar factor.