DemonDave

But how is we could have picked Gibbs, Deledio, Murphy and Kreuzer? Your argument is flawed that we havent picked the same calibre of players with picks 15 lower down the draft order. The fact is our two number one draft picks who would be somehow comparable (despite not having had many years to develop) are $cully and Watts. One is gone, the other still figuring out where he is as a footballer. And yes, right now we dont have a 'star' player.

Anyone know why Couch didnt play?

Murphy Gibbs and Kruezer were all #1 picks. Deledio was Pick 1, Cotchin 2 and Martin 3. How can you compare them to guys picked later in the draft in the second and third rounds?

In a day that hasnt been particularly conducive for big men, Cook and Sheahan have been awful. Fieldsend clearly the best of the VFL boys.

Also Stef Martin as the game is going on is looking more and more like the Martin of old, I hardly noticed him in the first quarter. Hes getting that run and confidence back into his game which is good to see, While Spencer has probably been beaten on the day by MaCauley, its good to see him throwing his weight around.. Took great delight in seeing that pest Chance Bateman taken out of the game by a crunching Spencil bump.

Who is responsible for our improvement though? Neeld? Craig? Misson? The players?

The commentators are obsessed by Watts, its highly annoying. They keep saying he isnt doing enough, but he's leading the stats count on the ground. Jurrah looks just about ready, his class and composure with the footy has been a highlight, straight back in at the SCG next week for mine. First time apart from last week Ive had a good look at Taggert, he certainly is very clean with his skills, and doesnt mind the contest. Can definitely see him getting a game at some stage this year. Green had some great touches early but definitely looks short of a gallop

What sort of 'impact' were you expecting from our Director of Sports performance in the five months he's been in the job?

Wouldnt that list also include our Captain from last year? Surely he will come back into the seniors in a couple of weeks time. I know its not fashionable to be liking senior experienced players around here, but I for one hope Greeny gets back into form and can still offer us something as a leading forward.

A couple of big ins as far as Melbourne listed players in Green and Martin. They've obviously lost Gysberts, VIney and Lees to injury and Bennell, Fitzpatrick and Petterd promoted to the MFC.

I joined the group, but it didnt take long for me to get the gist of the level of intelligence on display there. I now avoid it like the plague. Nothing to be learnt from those sorts of public forums. May as well read bigfooty and take it seriously!

Careful! There are plenty of females on here that make rounded valuable contributions (Jaded et al). Facebook public groups do tend to attract plenty of grandstanders from the shallower end of the gene pool. Very happy with this team, with Jurrah, Watts and Green likely to return in the next couple of weeks. Bennell looked chock full of confidence for Casey last week, lets hope he can carry that over. Im excited by seeing Fitzpatrick, as I mentioned elsewhere on here this week, his improvement has come on in huge bounds from what I saw last year. Lets hope he can handle the step up in standard and contribute.

I saw one of those three senior players, the one in the video above, at the pub after Jimmys funeral. Was so tempted to go up to him and say something, but time and place of the circumstances of him being there dissuaded me.

Going to be a ripping last day of action in the EPL on Sunday. Two teams can still win the League. 3rd spot and automatic CL qualification is up for grabs, and even the last relegation spot is still a chance to be avoided. What will Foxsports run their five viewers choice games with, given there are so many crucial games?

FFS greenmachine, noone can ever see the images in your sig. Sorry had to get that out. I saw the whole Casey game last week, and Watts did little more than coast. Which for a player of his ability happens to produce 4 goals and 20 possies. I'd give him one more week to really get the urgency and hunger to want to come back in the seniors.

So any accusations of Lakers or Clippers players 'getting cold feet' in the playoffs will be not necessarily unwarranted?

Frawley-Franklin, McDonald-Roughead, Rivers-Hale, Garland-Rioli in the backline. McKenzie on Mitchell, Bail on Sewell, Morton to run with Isaac Smith in a 1 on 1. Not sure about Hodge, where has he been playing this year? Havent seen Hawks games. Dunne a defensive tag on Birchall. Sellar to play four quarters down back at Box Hill Oval (please!).

Well the Nuggets won again, back to 3-2 now! Bulls get one back to force a sixth game, as do the Hawks at home to Celts. Just watching the replay of that game now, Pierce limping around, the creaky old bones of the Celts will not appreciate an elongated series. If some of these games goto 7 it will definitely be an advantage to Oaklahoma and San Antonio who had relatively easy sweeps.

Contract negotiations by media and self worth inflation worked wonders for alan toovey in the last off season didn't it? None was willing to bite on what his manager was touting he was worth, and he ended up back at the pies for lesser money. I think once moloneys (who is this maloney character people also refer to on here?) manager gauges what his true market value will be, he may compromise and re-sign.

Err, how is this any different to the position Essendon are in with Joe Daniher? http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/essendon-draft-delight-looms-in-joe-daniher/story-e6frf9jf-1226341576023 We are lower down the ladder, so pay with a higher draft choice than them. Simple as that.

They actually showed the incident on AFL360 on Fox, and it was how I remembered it. Gawn (not Max). Note it is different to the bump then punch footage that had been on the news...

Didnt Tapscott hurt his hip again on Saturday? Surely he must be in some doubt. At quarter time he was our leading possession gatherer, yet he only had a handful more before being subbed out in the third. He certainly was noticeably hobbling when he went off.

Have you seen any Casey games this year? Did you go on Saturday? I'm assuming the answer is no on both points. From his performance on Saturday, he's quantum leaps ahead of where he was at the Adelaide Oval last year. He attacked the contest, took front position for marking contests, and was also able to be first to the ball once it hit the ground. I didnt go the last couple of weeks but judging by the best in those games this match wasnt a one off, and that he's tracking along a nice gradual improvement curve.

After seeing him play easily the best game Ive seen this kid play yesterday, I expect he will be in the seniors sooner rather than later. Definitely has a big upside in that he has size and pace for his size, and appears to read the play quite well. Skills arent super polished, but one to watch over the next month for sure!

Include an 'and' between the words 'breaking' and 'leg', unfortunate choice of words! I'd love to see Blease hit top form and be a potent option along the lines of those games we saw last year against the Suns and Dogs. He,along with Jurrah could really be the X factor we need.