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    Watts is the best at F50 entry. Not the only. You said "one of the most important" and "one of the main reasons we lost" I agree. But do you expect Harmes, ANB etc to suddenly become elite at one of the most important skills? Or in absence of Hogan, should we have kept Tim Smith to bust open packs, rather than Watts?
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    Watts is our best here. Can't kick it to himself.
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    I agree that Weid is a man down. Can't play him in the high intensity of Anzac eve. But if you drop Melksham, surely need a solid defence replacement?
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    He has the Garland stammer from defensive positions. But unlike Garland, I see him not having options. His field kicks aren't aggressive enough. He was always more value in tight or closer to goal. I agree Tyson isn't playing his best football, but neither is half the team. Tyson is capable of more, so he should get time after the interrupted pre-season.
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    Frost is a fast and tall defender. It shouldn't be Frost OR OMac, it should be Frost AND OMac. Not Melksham who doesn't lockdown like Jetta, doesn't attack like Hunt, doesn't kick like Salem, doesn't have the height like Frost.
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    I disagree on Tyson. He's often the only midfielder who runs to a position to link out of the backline. The midfield / high forward is currently too disfunctional to move the ball quickly into attack.
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    Viney's now never on the burst. There were times last year when he looked powerful and attacking, A grade potential. The system of feeding the ball backwards was figured out by Freo in the first qtr, they rushed that release player and turned it over several times. When Viney handballed backwards in the last minutes to nothing, it was the most obvious display of a system that was so broken and predictable.
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    ANB has been given a shot and played well, not break out, but good enough... The rest... Tyson, Salem, Stretch, Harmes... not great performances. Hunt is one of the few players with a role that suits his attributes. Oliver too. But so many players trying to play the system aren't playing their best. What role is Jones even playing? Or Viney? Everyone wants A grade players but how do you think that happens if you don't let them play to strengths. Hogan is one of the few arrogant enough to play where he wants. I agree with Jumbo, Trac should be tearing apart the competition, he has that level of ability. Goodwin is following a model that's already out dated. He has potential stars, he needs to get them firing.
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    The Goodwin plan is looking average. No players are going better. Viney, Jones, Tyson, Vince are all down on form. This 'system' ignores what individual attributes players offer. Jones is strong inside, but now he's floating. Bernie can lock down and then attack, now he's pure defence on nobody. Viney isn't playing at all. Roos lacked intensity to win, but he was incredible at assigning roles to players. Too many not performing well to blame it only on the players themselves.
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    Well that's obvious. The point is if taking Trenners was a mistake. I didn't see Watts exploding into career best form either. So maybe there's a fair question on how Goodwin handles individual players.
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    Now he can fly all the way back and suit up for Casey. I doubt him making back to best 22, but give the guy a chance to play good football maybe?
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    Isn't that the point? This is a player that would accept sitting on the bench the entire game is what the team required, but that doesn't mean it doesn't damage his confidence. Goodwin has pulled two stupid culture moves with Watts and now Trenners.
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    I think it's more likely them managing Gawn with the extended bench. Then playing Weed over Pedo leaves no backup, with Watts standing in the corner looking at the wall. Gawn does go well up forward though...
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    Hibberd looked incredibly rusty. As though he hadn't played AFL in a year.... His first half highlights were horrible. I'd have Frost / Jetta over Hibberd rd1.
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    True, he'll be fine. But will he be a better player for it?? Doubtful I'd say. He'll just be behind, having not played the pre-season games. He's best 22 and available, so I certainly hope he plays rd1.
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    I don't back Goodwin on this Watts move. Roos did exactly the opposite with him, protected him. Watts stepped up because he wanted to pay it back. Also don't like the Hibberd / Melksham auto selection. Prefer Frost and Jetta. Goodwin is playing favourites.
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    Bartel. More a drunken slur than whisper. Nothing in it but hasn't announced intentions for 17 I don't believe
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    I'd be surprised. Salem is exactly the type of high skilled mid we need more of. In fact, calling it now, will not happen.
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    No10 replied to sue's topic in Melbourne Demons

    JT has tricks. You said overhead marking, that's a massive strength. His skills are solid on both sides. Most important, he knows where to run. He's a link player with good vision but frustratingly doesn't attack enough. With the Goodwin program, he'll be an absolute gun next year and definite best 22 I reckon.
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    Chris Scott is the Neeld of Geel... That's unfair to Neeld. Of many failings, a massive fail was having three rucks. Apart from woefully bombing long to an out numbered forward line, they were essentially playing a man down on field all game. Applying this to us... Why would we want to add a FWD/Ruck? We have a modern system with Gawn and Watts. Both in career best form. I was at the game and asked the Geel guy next to me where they vent frustration at their inept coach and selection, to find they don't have a 'Demonland'! True or not, it made me thankful to WJ and Nasher. And to Stuie who'd never have let up if we selected such a rubbish team.
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    Dawes- the person in Bernie's B&F speech thanked for how important he is to him and the playing group. And H- whom Watts quoted when talking about learning to build a winning culture. No doubt they'd agree their contribution on field has been crap, but they're more important than you're giving credit. And Dal Santo feels more capable, he could add a lot. Maybe with the youngest playing group, we don't need to load up on as many kids as possible...
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    Look at GC, they built a team on youth with very little focus on leadership and experience. Then look at GWS. Not the only factors, but what Sheedy did was smart and actually unexpected. The idea kids will fulfil their potential without that older generation is a very big question mark.
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    I'm very interested in the game. Have been hoping for a match report from a Demonlander. Love that M Jones is winning the surprise improver award, also that Trenners is fighting back as he might be too quickly dismissed. I had both on the way out, too soon perhaps
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    Tyson + Salem = Kelly. We need a hero, they need young players. TMac on track to be every bit as good as Rance. Oscar possibly better if you believe the MFC spin.
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    TMac + OMac for Rance ? If we're serious about finals next year we need experience. Richmond need to rebuild. I rate TMac and OMac massively- Rance is ahead in age, development and will bring Frost, Hunt, Salem into maturity. Garland, Dunn, Grimes all look lost.
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