Abyssal

Whilst I would much prefer our ‘World class’ training facility to be near the MCG it appears we have ‘missed the boat’. Time to go All In at Casey.

I’ll remind you. You ridiculed someone for their opinion ( omitting Neal-Bullen ) only to agree with that same opinion one week later.

I needed the clarification, although I see you still didn’t say , YES Neal -Bullen omitted. Furthermore, pleased to see you eventually came around to agree with my “stilted opinion” ( your words ) albeit one week and one loss too late.

NEAL-BULLEN Are you saying he should be dropped ?

Re :- your reply in Changes v Sydney thread Just wondering whether you’ve changed your mind about Neal-Bullen ?

Oliver Henry - Not a KPF - Dodgy kick - Inconsistent / goes missing - ATM can’t cement a place in Coll 1st - Was ordinary in VFL elim final last week No thanks.

To all Demonland “devotees” of NEAL-BULLEN, could you please advise the following, - Rate, out of 10, his Offensive output, ie disposals, goals, assists. - Rate where he would sit ( 1-22) on form , in the 22 for this season. - In nearly 150 games, how many times would he have been in the best 11/ best 50%. - Other than “trying hard”, ( something every player should be doing, and more) what is his real worth to the team ?

I’ve “bagged” plenty over the years without using any expletives or even at times, raising my voice. Bagging, slagging AKA criticising. Each to their own.

I beg to differ. In my world of 6 + decades they have always been the same thing. Ps. At a game, have you ever expressed disapproval of an umpire’s decision ?

If required, Turner is already a more than adequate replacement for Lever.

What I’d like is Harmes for Neal Bullen Bowey for Spargo Smith or Van Rooyen for B. Brown Hunt to the wing, Jordon to midfield rotations. What will happen, No Change

I’d like to see Hunt played off the wing, replacing Jordon who can fold into the midfield rotations.

NO !!!! thank you.

‘Pressure Acts’ are stats for stats sake. 1.2 points for “corralling” , big deal. If ANB is to be so well regarded for his ‘pressure acts’ and leadership, and not winning the ball, disposing it well and hitting the scoreboard, then lets start officially counting the number of fumbles and poor choices he makes.

Adjudicating and then tallying “Pressure Acts” is laughable. Stats for stats sake. 1.2 points for “corralling” , struth ! May as well give them a point for running to the bench. ANB Vastly more valuable to the team by winning the ball and using it well than knocking up cheap stats for chasing an opponents ar.. I thought it was a non negotiable that every player gives his all, which includes chasing etc.

IMO , stats for “Pressure Acts” are very overrated , ie. 1.2 points for “Corralling” All players must bring more to the table than just applying pressure. Where would ANB sit on a League table for Fumbles and/ or being caught with the ball ?

We would be a better side if ANB , Hibberd , Hunt & Melksham were not in our best 22.

ABN He has all the attributes of a Cattle dog.

ANB & Hibberd How would you rate their games tonight ?

ABN Agree with the above. Will also add he was run down from behind twice, when he shouldn’t have been :- had plenty of time.

ANB In my view he should be doing a lot more than tackling and “pressure acts”. Re. “Pressure Acts” , I was surprised to see ( recently ) that “CORRALLING” gains a player 1.2 points in the PA stats. That’s an easy way for players to build up cheap stats ! To me, corralling usually means a player has been beaten to the ball by an opponent and rather than apply direct pressure would opt to take the easy way out.

Harmes in, Neal - Bullen out Brayshaw to stay in the middle, permanently.

Out : Neal - Bullen In : Harmes

AFL Umpires @ Adelaide oval Like deja’ vu , all over again.

When Turner is available, Hibberd May Lever Rivers Turner Salem Jordon Brayshaw Langdon Viney Petty Bedford Petracca Weideman Fritsch Gawn JACKSON Oliver Pickett Spargo Bowey Dunstan sub Harmes