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6 - Gawn ( ruckwork was as dominant as 2016 ) 5 - Petracca ( we can rest assured that he has the motor ) 4 - Oliver ( prolific and he CAN kick) 3 - Jones ( if only others possessed his will to win ) 2 - Vince ( slow to start but become important) 1 - Lewis ( same as Vince )

Should I sue??

Jetta - loose and slow Lever - disappointing debut game Hibberd - looked disinterested early Hunt - poor first half McDonald - made no errors Jones - indefatigable and inspiring Gawn - dominant all game Oliver - maintained the rage Vince - better second half Salem - impressive first half Neal-Bullen - just lacks finesse Lewis - important but costly Petracca - outstanding 3 quarters Pedersen - was rarely involved Harmes - tried but limited Fritsch - cause for optimism Garlett - disappointingly often missing Hogan - had little impact Wagner - just lacks skill Hannan - little peripheral awareness Maynard - out of depth Melksham - a huge disappointment

Much like Gary Lyon’s trite interview with Goodwin during the 1/2 time break in the StKilda match.

Fritsch<>Brad Green - both left footers - both strong overhead - both mercurial around goals - both have meticulously groomed hair

Ummm.. I have an opinion ?‍♂️

Yes I have , and I don’t mind it

I don’t understand why everyone is taking the station’s financial decision so personally. Hitchison has made huge decisions to enable his company to ultimately make a profit, and the sacked ,underperforming ‘talent’ were not part of his vision, no more, no less.

I met Robbie a number of times and he was always a modest, unassuming and courteous man, whose skinny, accountant-like demeanor belied a driven and passionate footballer who loved the Dees with an intense desire, and played the game as if his God- given talents were a reward for us mere mortals who could only marvel at his feats.

2 - Robbie

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He's paid to be a commentator not a Melbourne supporter. He wears his heart on his sleeve but there's no doubt he'd die for the club

From recollection , I believe the Ox even wore a bulky leather strapped brace around his knee during one of his comebacks, such was his desire to return

You once promised you'd never read my threads again?‍♂️

Cause for optimism? I had some free time and called SEN yesterday to specifically ask David Schwarz one question that’s been nagging me for years. I know he has a son and was wondering ( hoping ) if he had the makings of a prospective father/son nomination in a few years time David was very honest and admitted that whilst his son played football , he was only 12 and pencil thin , thus not monstering opponents yet . On the positive side he WAS projected to grow to 6’6” ( in the old measurements ) and The Ox hoped he’d be good enough to play for the mighty Dees eventually. We can live and dream? because realistically there’s no other superstars in the recent history of the club that we can hope for similarly gifted offspring.

I actually have confidence that Kent will be e revelation this season. Just as a matter of interest , when is the coaching staff seen as responsible for not getting the right output from a player who obviously has ability? Is it ALWAYS the player's fault alone for not living up to supporters' expectations? BTW, that was a rhetorical question.. I know the answer

Idiotic comment

Any space for Clarrie?

Read my lips .. Gaff

This is not exactly on the topic but does relate to Robbo's involvement with the club: Has the club got enough public liability insurance to pay out those victims who break their necks during the 1/4 time Hogan's Heroes speccy marking contests? That Robbo hosted event is a tragedy waiting to happen?

Watts for Stringer... straight swap of 2 prodigiously talented but underperforming players

I've been saying it forever elsewhere...prolific but wasteful. The sooner we move him on the happier I'll be

Jones - always the warrior ( 8 ) Viney - injuries cruelled year ( 6 ) Hogan - year from hell ( 3 ) Salem - only occasional glimpses ( 5 ) Watts - impressive first half ( 6 ) Petracca - teased and underperformed ( 5 ) Lewis - performed as expected ( 7.5 ) Trengove - cannot be retained ( 3 ) Brayshaw - understandably limited output ( 4 ) Gawn - disappointing and underwhelming ( 5 ) Tyson - lacking basic skills ( 5 ) Oliver - talented and consistent ( 8.5 ) Hibberd - decade-best recruit ( 8.5 ) Stretch - has gone backwards ( 3 ) Kent - little to commend ( 3 ) Frost - fine first half ( 6.5 ) Melksham - a surprise packet ( 6.5) Hannan - made an impression ( 6 ) Pedersen - rough but capable ( 7 ) Vince - slowing and mistakeridden ( 5 ) Kennedy-Harris - not Goodwin's favourite ( 3 ) T.McDonald - highs and lows ( 6.5 ) Weideman - far from ready ( 3 ) O.McDonald - coming of age ( 7.5 ) Hunt - exciting but tired ( 7 ) Neal-Bullen - break out year ( 6 ) Bugg - tried but limited ( 5 ) Spencer - little to assess ( 3 ) Garlett - exciting but restricted ( 6.5 ) Jetta - slow but cunning ( 7 ) White - didn't show enough ( 3 ) Wagner - rarely imbued confidence ( 4 ) Harmes - occasionally stood out ( 5.5 )

Are you an idiot???

If we're fortunate enough to make it through to the finals I'm certain the players will know what levels they have to aspire to. Yesterday's debacle may be a blessing in disguise