DemonDave

Thanks HT, hadnt delved into that thread. Ive heard rumblings, they're eminating from my stomach which tells me its time to go get some lunch old boy.

Does anyone have the link to the article in the Australian this one is referring to? Cant find it on their site.

Kevin Sheedy is a senile forgetfull fool. This article is published April 20, 2010, yet have a look at what he was saying on April 19, 2006: Hands Off Anzac Day-Sheedy I rest my case, your honour...

The FD are either supremely and eternally optimistic, or they know that there is value in still having Juice on our list after all these years and that he may well 'click' at senior level eventually. One of lifes great mysteries is the Juice!

Did Jack Fitzpatrick play for the Casey magoos this week? Didnt see him mentioned in the goals or best,and cbf looking up the selected teams from the paper..

I just hope we dont get any injuries out of this weekend. And I reckon if I dont pay close attention to Relations with the missus this week, I might be in some doubt for a big one next Thursday night.

How is the old Kingswood going Bazza?

No rockets needed this week then?

I've never heard of 'Bleeze' 'Batrum' 'Pettard' or 'Bennel'? Who are these guys?

Bennell for mine. Has limited impact on games overall so far, but his electrifying pace would be an asset in the last 40 minutes, especially if its warm over there and fatigue/fitness is a factor.

Imagine if we'd had Norths draw in the first 4 weeks, with the type of footy we've been playing we'd for certain be 0-3. So until we've played everyone once, its hard to get a gauge on some of these type of teams..

Agreed, and so does the Herald Sun. He's leading their player of the year award with 15 votes, or 3 BOG's. He was tagged from memory in the forgettable Hawks game. So for mine talk of him playing out of his skin to prove a point this week gives short shrift to his overall output levels this year. He'd be a clear leader in our B&F right now...

Why is it some people call for Bartram to be dropped every week, as if by default? Do you even watch the games or the role he plays? Given the size of the ground, and the likely lineup of our opponents, I cant see there being any change. Watts will enjoy the space provided to him at Subi, will be able to roam a bit higher up the ground as I think this is so far what he's most comfortable doing. Similarly Morton should love playing on a big vast wing at Subi, his running strength can be utilised. The Weagles forwards are quite tall, namely Lynch, Kennedy and Darling. We'll need all three of Rivers, Chip and Garland to be on their game. If they also throw Naitanui forward, Martin may need to take hime on as a backman. Big test in two weeks as to where our side is at against a fit, confident eagles side.

A good win, but I think it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. North Ballarat only had 6 of their premiership players line up last week, and I'm assuming it was a similar number today, I think they'll go from chocolates to boiled lollies and be one of the cellar dwellars this year. Given we're virtually injury free at the moment, its pleasing to see its competitive for a spot in the team. How did my man Tom McDonald go? Really looking forward to his developement and expect him to be the first debutant this year.

Interestingly for the Suns two of their so called 'experienced' eight are out this week in Krakouer and Brown. Add Harley Bennell who has looked very slick at times this year and was a Top 3 draft pick, they're 3 decent outs for them...

Thats a good question. One suspects Jurrahs retrospective career highlights when he's done will be significantly longer than Jakas, but I think I got more fulfillment out of watching Jakovich play overall. He was a genuine old-style 'spearhead', a player that you looked for 11 times out of 10 like Dunstall-Hawthorn, Lockett-St Kilda, Beasley-Footscray etc. His 14 game tally of 71 goals 57 points for that his debut year is beyond comprehension. Thats 128 shots on goal in his first 14 games or 9 shots at goal a game (not even counting the OOFs of which there were several). I love the fact people will come to watch Jurrah play, and the visible roar when he goes near the ball. We havent had that arguably since Jeff Farmer in his prime. In a way Jurrah reminds me of Buddy Franklin. Franklin kicked 21.13 in his first 20 games of football in 05, and 31 from 14 in his second year, before truly exploding with 73 and 113. He was seen as having a poor year last year but still kicked 64. I hope Jurrah can get to this level of output expectation.

Ahem. Allen Jakovich, whatever planet he's currently residing on, passes on his regards. Just look at his 1991 debut season: Allen Jakovich

So if you were to substitute the name Hurley for Tappscott in this statement, would you be any less excited by Tappy? Hurely is already a very good footballer, would love him in our side.

To me the Captain is either carrying an injury, or if not has lost half a yard of pace. I really hope its the former.

Just because they name those four on the bench does that mean we have to start with all four of them there, if I remember the rules correctly. The only time the starting bench and sub have to be finalised is 90minutes prior to the game. So theres nothing to stop them naming Jamar, Tapscott, Jurrah and Grimes on the bench on the day with Jamar as sub. Happy to be corrected but I still believe this to be the case? Davey started on the bench last Sunday and certainly wasnt on the 'froms' in the paper team on Saturday,

By creating these new circumstances that lead to fatigue, it's been pointed out that we may no longer see the likes of the magnificent speccy that Goddard took in the last quarter of the tied GF last year as players will simply be too tired. A converse effect of this is that players like Brock McLean will now have a bit more of a platform to flourish despite their lack of outright pace. McLean always did his best work in the last half of each quarter when the speed of general play had slowed down to his pace. Its now less tailor made for guys like Brett Peake who have genuine explosive pace that makes up for their lack of field kicking skills and stamina.

I think Maric may be the first, but certainly wont be the last player from a side dropped back a level after only getting limited game time as a sub. It cant be good for a player to only be playing 30-40 minutes on a weekend, it makes more sense to go to the VFL and get a good four quarter hitout.

The Lions team if anyone cares: B: Jed Adcock (7), Daniel Merrett (21), Cheynee Stiller (32) HB: Pearce Hanley (11), Joel Patfull (24), Ash McGrath (9) C: Tom Rockliff (38), Simon Black (20), Jack Redden (30) HF: Luke Power (6), Ryan Lester (35), Jesse O’Brien (34) F: James Polkinghorne (31), Mitchell Clark (1), Todd Banfield (18) Foll: Matthew Leuenberger (23), Andrew Raines (29), Daniel Rich (10) Int from: Aaron Cornelius (44), Claye Beams (17), Rohan Bewick (43), Amon Buchanan (33), Tom Collier (22), Jared Polec (4), Broc McCauley (46) IN: Aaron Cornelius (44), Tom Collier (22), Jared Polec (4)

My stab at the bench: Dunn, Watts, Petterd, Morton (sub) As a sub, Morton doesnt even need to be 100% match fit if he only plays the last quarter and a half. Third week in a row Warnock has been named on the bench isnt it?

Grimes got a game in round 22 last year Jerry. Which is eerily identical to what his brother did...