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I'd there was a time to trial Iaaac Heeney whether he can cut it as a midfielder you'd think it would be now. Getting smashed in the midfield.

Hamstring awareness usually means tightness

All over?

Lol.. You got sucked in by Knightmare like most have over the journey. That plonker lost all credibility when he he stated that Collingwood had a better draft haul then Melbourne in the 2019 draft period and said that Melbourne taking Jackson at 3 was a complete mistake. You also were pretty vocal leading into the draft in saying that Mac Andrew would not go inside the top the 10. You went quiet that night.. Whilst I stated that I personally didn't rate him even a top 15 prospect there was enough noise coming from actual draft experts like Cal Twomey that he was going to be a top 10 draftee regardless of of what people think. Clubs like Richmond, GWS, GC and St Kilda were heavily linked to him leading into the draft. Maybe their full time recruiters have no idea either? I couldn't give a [censored] Mac just fyi and was not fazed one bit we missed out. Means we were able to address a bigger need in bringing in a developing key forward. Just thinks it's laughable you're still finding ways to continually knock the kid.

I think so too. Their midfield and forward line is scary

Carlton supporters selling out tonight's game just shows we still have a long way to go. Certainly loud bunch.

Yeah nah. You're continually finding ways to sneak in little snide remarks still even months on. Funny you how you mention Howes and JVR being in the same Academy game but also didn't mention they too had quiet ordinary games as well. Sneaky that you left that part out.. Kid lives rent free in your head.

Bugger.. He was fun to watch. Really hope he's not lost to the game and we see him in some working capacity mentoring young indigenous footballers if that's the path he wants to choose.

All the Brayshaw siblings are extremely close. This has been well publicised and confirmed by Angus in the past.

Because if you haven't noticed old timer this is a football forum related to all football discussions.

Sure about that..?

That's actually not even the point I'm trying to make 'Fus'

Good to see not much has changed with you 'Jack' in the months that have gone by since the draft period..

I like Tom Browne. When he has explosive news like this I tend to stand up and take note. [censored] the haters Tommy boy.

I knew you'd be waiting so I said it.

But isn't that the perfect opportunity for Bedford to come in and try and stake his claim in the senior side starting this weekend? I mean would this also provide an opportunity to give Bailey Laurie a taste of AFL action? I would think that these are the games where you could easily accommodate for a Bedford or Laurie. While Harmes is out for a few weeks then this would have provided the perfect opportunity for Bedford. If it's not now then when does he get the opportunity when we are full strength again?? Sitting on the bench for another 6 games as a sub is probably the next closest thing he'll get to AFL action again now.

I've had worse. Melksham should be the absolute last resort of selection. The point of being selected when we have multiple injuries. He's well past it at nearly 31 years of age and not in the club's future plans. He shouldn't be in the team robbing games off Bedford who actually deserve to be rewarded for his consistency of form in the VFL but also the perfect opportunity to see what he has to offer at AFL level with a string of games while Harmes is off injured.

You've genuinely got to be [censored] kidding me right? We pick a bloke off the back of not playing last week being an emergency, over guys like Bedford who had the perfect opportunity to play consisten game time at AFL level. Even if it was Bailey Laurie to get a taste of AFL action. But no, we select a guy that's going to be 31 this year and we'll past his best at AFL level. Genuine [censored] selection and it's been obvious that Goody has been trying desperately hard to get his Essendon mate a game this past few weeks. Opportunity missed.

I remember his first game also. Made Lynden Dunn look silly that night...

Correct. Spargs was with our Murray Bushrangers system from schoolboys to his draft year. He was an elite junior prospect and made the All Australian under 16's playing for NSW as an on baller. That's right, he was an absolute gun playing as an inside midfielder with spurts as a half forward. Well worth keeping a close eye on this over the next few years whether he may get some midfield opportunities like we're seeing with Alex Neale Bullen. We were lucky the AFL changed rules around the GWS zoning because had they not, Spargo would be currently a GWS player. His old man Paul Spargo is one of the most revered country footy legend in the Ovens and Murray league. A 5 time premiership coach for powerhouse club Albury Tigers and was inducted as coach for the Ovens and Murray team of the century. I played senior footy for Yarrawonga when I was a bit younger and coming up against a Spargo coached Albury was definitely one of the most physical games of footy you'd play. They were dirty as hell, but it made them into the powerhouse they are today. Paul Spargo could also give an almighty spray which could be heard from the other side of the ground! All in all they are fantastic family the Spargo's. Kate and Paul should be congratulated in raising 3 outstanding kids. Despite his high profile locally, Paul always kept his distance when it came to Charlie's footy coming through the junior ranks and was never one to get involved vocally like some parents I've come across.

I didn't have the hate that some had when he played for North. In fact, I admired how actually good he was and hard to stop when he was at his absolute peak. I think the AFL industry really underrate just how good BB career has been. 3 years in a row he kicked over 60+ goals including a bag of 10 in one game and was very unlucky not be a Coleman Medallist in all 3. What's even more bewildering was he never got an AA look in any of those years. Congrats on the 150th Benny.. hopefully he kicks 7 and stick it right up them.

I wouldn't be surprised if the coaching staff may prefer JVR ahead of Weideman in terms of selection now I do wonder if the club are losing a little patience on Weideman now. He's been given a decent amount of time at senior level but he's simply not taking his chances. About to turn 25 and yet is still battling it out in the VFL while other KPF's in his draft year such as Hipwood, Curnow and McKay have become established gun forwards of the game. I reckon the club would have hoped Weideman would have overtaken a 30 year Tom McDonald this year purely that they would need to start bringing in the next wave of talent when the likes of Ben Brown and McDonald finish up. The performance of Jacob Van Rooyen would no doubt excite the coaching staff knowing that he's probably physically ready to go, but now it's just a matter of finding him a spot. A bonus for JVR's development this year is if he's able to at least play 5 AFL games then I think the coaching staff would be stoked. Not only that, he goes into this pre season knowing what is expected at AFL level in terms of intensity and the general standard. Even if he doesn't play a game and he is able to complete a full VFL season then I too think that's a win for his development.

Good to see Dr Who has made a comeback....

Awesome performance on the weekend. His presence up forward for a already strongly built 18 year is pretty scary. Bit of Aaron Naughton about him.

Yes and doing a remarkable job. The fact he's changed his role from an aggressive half back flanker who at times kills us with turnovers, to a defined simple role in locking down the best small forward and attacking at the right time. Well done Hunty. Crazy to also think that he's never tasted any finals even though he's played over 100 games. I believe he is also out of contract this year.