dee-luded

That, and we have Trade In another, Boak or Dangerfield, + Gaff, I hope.. I'd trade out quality to grab one of these maturing players. Our older 'name' players would be On the table. Jamar/ Davey/ + others, Morton, Maric, (Bennell?) plus steakknives, Dunn, Wonna, etc.

Or stern! LOL.

He looked like 'Mentally', he'd grown up in the 12 Months. He looked just emotionally tougher. And in the time trial, he looked like a man possessed.

Hmmn, I've wondered the same since about 2 weeks after the Edishat game.

Cadel, you Lil' Ripper... Absolute Aussie Champ.

'effectively, the leader tonight won't be challenged,,,, during the Champs Elysees parade.

Go Cadel! He's in with his best chance. Go you good thing.

I'd be surprised If we could afford to use these tactics against the strong midfield players of the Hawks, or Blues,,, Cats maybe, but skilled stadium is narrow & with our inexperienced forwards, it may be difficult there. Against the Eagles @ etihad we may be able to try to stretch them down back,,, & following that game, I think it's worthwhile tactic for the Tigers, GoldCoast & Port games...

The Key to this is one of the rucks, Jamar/Gawn) becoming a dominant power forward with Martin holding a tall utility role like Leigh Brown. It falls over if one of the 2 rucks don't play well. If things go wrong, it hurts the teams chances.

I don't think this thread has started over the outcome of one game, nor he being a saviour. But he blends well with the young guys in the forward zone & shares & teaches. He looks to have won the players respect & confidence. He could be worth a look.

IMO Wattsy will end up something in between a Matthew Richardson/Nick Riewoldt in body size. IMO bigger than Riewoldt.

Jamar/Martin would be get out long kick options.. Fitzpatrick is that tall like a Paul Salmon or Tippett type. What we don't have is a true full forward in the old model, to play as the different body shape style to the Rucks and the Skyscraper/beanpole types. Watts/Cook/Fitzpatrick are 3 years off being dominant. and then there's Gawn as well to come through. He's also probably at least a 2013 prospect, as a forward presence. I think a Fev would cost @ most a 2nd Rnd Pick, to maybe a rookie spot...

We've got young Fitzpatrick who'll come through to get his first game next year. At 201 cms, he's a Tall who would be in the mold of Jesse, without that transfer pricetag. And we have Martin learning & developing & Jamar to go forward. So we have a mature Jamar, a learning Martin who'll take poss' another 12 months to hit his forward straps,,, with Watts now coming through but will take another 2 years to fill out before he can play deep on a regular basis. Cook who is just showing his Class in patches @ VFL level, may get one game this year as a taste. Next year will be a year for him to get some AFL games, maybe 6 - 10,,, so he would still be most likely a 2013 - 2014 prospect... Fitzpatrick is a bit behind Cooks timeframe, 2014 - 2015 IMO for him... Watts 2013 before he has the body to match up like a Cloke does... so he'll prob' continue the leadup type role until he's bigger. So atmo we have Jamar, Martin as mature frames, & some mobile medium forwards to create mischief,,, rather than causing Havoc. If, we want to speed up our rise up the ladder, we need to find a mature deep power forward.

If scull goes and we get 2 picks... We may have some cap room for a 2 Year contract, whilst Cooky and Fitzpatrick mature. And we could then use those picks to further our young list well into the future. Cook is coming on fine, but will need a big strong forward to keep the heat off him & Watts. FF/ Martin - Fev - Davey HF/ Petterd - Watts/Cook - Jurrah

I think Walker is already signed.

OK, your on soon, for an away game. Not this week.

I think you'll find that the DEES are trying to establish New social contacts with the Casey community, whilst catering for the existing heartland centred around the Bentleigh area. It does sound like we are also interested in developing long term, a social link to the docklands area.

You can't drive WYL, if you've had a few. It would be good for many.

I get the feeling that we will oneday, have a social scene setup around docklands,,, Event,,, ually... As well as the Bentleigh area, and the Casey Zone. Another alternative site would be handy is the Elsternwick Hotel,,,, close to Great transport Facilities, trams up Brighton rd & along Glenhuntly Rd... trains nearby, Sandy Line, or the tram to Glenhuntly Station/Frankston Line... Night Rider Bus outside late @ night to City or to Point Nepean... Great locality.

Nah, I think their Idea is to setup a new complex to suit the existing supporter base within that region, Bentleigh/McKinnon,,, But in a preferred locale. I think thats a good Idea. Lets hope we get it right. I agree with WYL,,, that it needs to be in High Visability near a main Rd/RDS,,, & public transport,, obviously, with the drink drive rules, etc. I reckon casey will happen as we grow the supporter base down there. Next couple of years perhaps. I think this will follow some climbing the ladder & onfield success.

I wonder WYL, if that hasn't already started with the changing of the guard @ selection level, with chappell back. We've seen Hughes back & Hauritz dropped & Harris & Siddle & Hilf in. Part of me feels like they,ve (selectors) had a bob each way,,, in this ashes campaign.. I mean they wouldn't want to bring in raw kids into a struggling side, but were forced to replace Katich & the bowling dept is already in redevelopment mode. I wonder if these, already partly tried players were given a further chance in a weakening side, during the ashes battle,,, before we bring in Kids. To me its got that feel about it.

Bringing back Warne is a good Idea! Or was.. BUT Not as a bowler,,,BUT Rather as the skipper who can field at slip & get that side organised & playing with Spirit & confidence. He can bowl part time as required,,, but my Idea would be for him to lead & develop that side into a hard competing Unit again. The pretty boys have lossed that sides MOJO,,, & they need to find it again. Bring back Heals &/or Tubby,, offield, to assist the direction.

It sounds familiar to me. Not unlike Melbourne under a certain coach & footy dept not so many years back. And those senior players are stale. Step aside Ricky & bat down a bit. Clarky,,, ah, I'd rather have Nathan Brown from the tigers as captain. Or is it actually him with a tan.

Thats great news 'two sheds jackson'. well done bro.