Dr.D

out: simon goodwins game plan, watts in: effort

1. I called for him to be traded 3 seasons ago. 2. the only reason watts has lasted is because of all of the new coaches we've had over the years thought they could put some aggressiveness in him. 3. So many people on this board have defended Watts for years because they defend all melbourne players but Watts plays such a soft brand of football that it probably has an effect on those around him. 4. Also, IF we play finals football, the intensity of finals footy would make watts even more insignificant than he already is. People think im harsh on Watts, which I am, but i'm not as harsh on Melksham and Harmes which cop a lot on this board. both these guys crack in every week!

we need to give Jason taylor the plaudits he deserves. we talk about Goodwin a lot but much needs to be said about Jason Taylor and his recruitment of players. since he started he has brought in: petracca, brayshaw, oliver, weideman with high picks hunt with a pick in the50's. vandenberg and Harmes as successful rookie picks. vince, bugg, Hibberd, Lewis as trade targets. Kennedy Harris, stretch, neal-bullen, Oscar McDonald and Salem (considering the talent behind him) are all speculation at this point and haven't proven yet to be anything more than fringe players. all competitors in that batch.