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Absolutely not because I expect us to beat Brisbane comfortably because they're simply not that good. I have no where mentioned that I expect a loss. I'm talking about team selection not wins and losses. Have another go 'Nasher'..

I'm not going to put these selections and conservative approach purely on Goodwin. I think this is collectively a coaching group decision as a whole. Oh I'm too chicken [censored] to answer your question lol

Coaching and game plan are boring as hell and so is Simon. How on earth we go into tomorrow's games with half our list banged up and so many ordinary performances last week with unchanged line up is utter bizarre. I'll get more enjoyment watching Casey on Saturday then I will tomorrow.

Oh ffs.

Petracca was right all along. So disappointing.

Just play JVR ffs

Cal Twomey has reported on AFL.com that we're one of few clubs who have shown interest in Lloyd Meek. This makes a whole lot more sense from a $$ point of view and potentially not giving up a first round pick like its been suggested for Grundy.

Thanks for the info @Ferghus31. Much appreciated

We're trying to win games here not tank them.

Where do you get 19 from? His career average per disposals is 22. If you're talking about this year alone then you would know he missed 15 games this year due to a significant injury. So you're basing this stats alone on a bloke that's had a season impacted by significant injury? that's a cheap shot really. I mean even those numbers alone are far better is far better then Sparrows. The numbers dont lie, you're right. So that means he absolutely smashes Sparrow out of the water in every stats as a midfielder. Where on earth do you think Sparrow is better than Hopper from a midfield stats point of view? I've just pointed out that he was in the All Australian squad of 40 as midfielder. Its his best season as a midfielder. What more do you want then? You keep banging on about how he doesnt kick enough goals as a midfielder but yet he's legitimate 3 goals behind Clayton Oliver for career goals and has missed more games due to injury. He's not worth 2 first rounds picks but he's absolutely worth a first round pick and a player I'd happily have at Melbourne.

Hahahaha Tom Sparrow offers more? Right up there as the funniest things I read on here. Clearly never seen the bloke play and a good case having your rosy red and blue glasses on here. Jacob Hopper was in the All Australian squad of 40 last year as a 24 year midfielder who averaged 26.3 disposals per game. Back in 2019 as a 22 year he was averaging 26.q disposal per game. If he doesn't kick enough goals by your reckoning then what does that say about Clayton Oliver who barely kicks goals himself? An absolute insult to Hopper that anyone would think Sparrow would offer more as a player. There is a reason why a club like Richmond who have won 3 premierships in 5 years are chasing Hopper extremely hard. Enough said.

It could be finally happening! https://www.triplem.com.au/story/jay-clark-the-semi-final-selection-curveball-melbourne-may-throw-up-against-brisbane-205586 "Melbourne fans know who this man is. "Speaking to Melbourne today, they think (Jacob) van Rooyen is absolutely in the mix for a September debut."

Usually by now you'd hear whispers of potential debutant like the Brisbane one last week. Looks like it won't be the same for JVR. Shame.

Yet stark different to last year where we were still going full throttle in last quarters and over running teams.

Yes that small sample he showed great. Which adds a whole new level of confusion why he hasn't been given more opportunities when the likes of ANB and Spargo have been underwhelming this year.

How's he had his chances? He's been a sub in all 4 games this year and played one full game last year against the blues. Didn't play in 2020 and had one single game again back in 2019. Hasn't been given the appropriate opportunity at all to showcase his ability.

Really? Think again mate..

No

Not only that but it beings energy and life into the team. Jake Bowey last year was a perfect example.

Yep, I agree.

Zero depth? They were barely used at all this year. Mitch Brown played 2 games and Baker zero. Baker hasn't even been named as an emergency at all this year and even with our messy forward line Brown was always well behind the pecking order. There's depth and then there's keeping blokes on a list for far too long when they've produced little in return for a number of years. Adding extra voices? You say it as if we are are lacking voice and leadership around the joint, we don't. We have ample amount of senior players on the list that provide enough voice to our young players. Dropping two senior isn't going to drastically change all that all of a sudden.

Keeping the likes of Mitch Brown and Baker for another year after playing only a single game last year was utterly bizarre list manager. Either those spots should have been used on a developing tall either a ruckman or key forward.

Agree wholeheartedly. This is why the narrative of wasting a 1st round pick on a 29 year old ruckman just spells disaster for me from a list demographic point of view. Whilst our starting midfield is of high end talent, there is a significant drop in depth from that 26/27 years age bracket and below. Petracca, Oliver, Viney and Brayshaw is obviously our midfield set up that'll keep us going for the next 2-3 years. After that there is a significant drop in depth coming through in my opinion. Sparrow has been underwhelming for me this year and I only see him as an honest battler moving forward. He's the only young player that is usually given fair bit of midfield minutes. Other then that I don't see where the next wave of talent is coming through from a midfield perspective. I reckon topping up our midfield pool with elite junior talent is right up there as a big need for us on equal with getting some key forward depth. My other concern is Goodwins reluctance in being able to introduce fresh players or regenerate team selections along the way. We've had 3 debutants in two years. Collingwood have had 6 alone this year. Our forward line has been an absolute mess mostly the 2nd half of the year and his unwillingness to give the likes of JVR, Laurie and Chandler a go to try mix things up a touch is concerning. I was always in the belief that Goodwin has always been about rewarding form at VFL level but that hasn't been the case at all. His continued persistence of the likes of Weideman and Melksham ahead of others who have been in far better form throughout the year, who whilst Melky has been okay prior to the Sydney game is clearly not in our future plans moving forward. I think the form of guys like Sparrow, ANB and Spargo to a degree have been inconsistent throughout the year. I get that Goody is wanting throw all his faith on the same blokes that won him a flag but when teams have spent all summer examining and studying our game plan right to the fine tooth comb then of course you're going to get losses like we have this year when our team selections and game plan gets stale and not tweaked. I really do hope our list doesn't get Ross Lyon'd in the near future....

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