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I feel like it was all mixed in together with the Hogan/May trades, and Langdon this year. Seemed we were the only offering to Freo, in the end of things. I see it as sorted now.?

Often this is a lack of backing himself, a lazy mental attitude of hiding behind others leadership, and not talking responsibility for his game. And what he Could bring to the team. A bit about shyness and boyhood stuff. He has to Want to lead first, before his mind-set will change on-field.

I hope he doesn't listen to you. Critique can motivate to prove them wrong, for those stuck on a low plateau. You sound like a supporter too much, more of the same ways of past failures. If Petracca has just started to think he needs to pull the finger out himself, then why not two years ago.? 'Cruising along', is a part of Melbourne's wasted talents, of a list that would stretch around the boundary fence at the G. Max Gawn was guilty of it for years, until some talk arose of trading. He started to fire up after that 'burn'. We are often too kind and overly supportive of our young players, once they've matured. Support our kids with encouragement but not criticism, until they been in the system 3 seasons. Approx 21 Yrs. That should be when Some critique could be applied from outside the fence. Petracca was overdue as was Maxy back then. Oli is now in that mix,. as he needs to stop wasting the footy, as he does so often. Same with Brayshaw. And yes, I've known D players in the past, and understand how some waste their talents.

Jetta / May / Hore/OMac Hibberd / Lever / Salem Tomlinson / Petracca / Langdon Melksham / Weide / AVB Fritsch / T Mac / Hunt foll: Gawn / Oliver / Viney ic: Harmes / Brayshaw /Jones / Hannan emerging: Jackson / Petty / Jordan / Sparrow / Pickett

Cordner, either should cut it, or grow it. Yes/No?

Know him, do you?

Agreed. words are cheap and easy, and can leave a hollow ring, after they've been used. see scomo. Seeing is the believing, in the AFL.

Yeah, but missed training sessions need to be caught back up on, or they would have just said cancelled. Casey would have cleaner air more-so than Gosch's, most days. And the secret sessions, as you mention.

We can't afford to lose real pace. And physical maturity, replaced by a first Yr kid. Baker is safe, unless he thucks up badly. 2021 imo, will be make or not.? I think he's safe until end of 2021. You haven't considered any trades Out, instead of just dee-listings.?

Forward pocket or goal square, i don't mind, depending on Match-ups. If hunt was in G/Sq, then I'd have Weide in the pocket, with a clever small/short in the other pocket. Maybe IF Petacca starts in the on-ball pack, then he might rotate through the bench.? This could allow another to play HFF.? A Hannan or Dunkley, Spargo, or AVB.? it adds flexibility to our forward lineup.

After postponed training Re smoke. Today in Gippsland is much better, cleaner air, so I imagine Casey would also be better than previous days.

SWYL, i'm his pappa.

So the roasting we dished out on him last year, has not been wasted on deaf ears, apparently. A little flung Mud can do wonders, for false self perceptions. Get the right message into young heads and development Will most times occur. False praise is 'THE Most' destructive type of support anyone can spray on our young players.

Planet Retro. Where vintage is the new black.

Yes indeed, the kid hasn't even kicked a ball in anger in the VFL, as yet. Let him NOT be the next Watts.

Teams to lineup at start of game, according to the listed team sheets as of Thursday evening. And restricted number of positional moves Per Qtr.

Start time: 4.00 O'clock. or 16.00 hours Thursday.?

I share the feeling that Hunt might mature more in 2020.? Midfield, or deeper forward.

Maxy was at our club for years, before he showed he could play. Same with the Jet, being played out of position, and under the wrong administration. Vanders injured for plenty of time, before we all sore whet he can deliver. Pedo was one who went from outer, to a fresh approach, and delivered on many occasions, when he was needed to. I'm still undecided on Lever. I'm confident on May. Same with Weide. We've seen what Weide can do when he's fit and strong. The desire was their to witness. So for him, its a matter of getting the body right to go, and get some confidence. Confident in Petty. Unsure at this stage of OMac. Imo he needs more intensity. Thats more than attitude. Unsure of Preuss. He has to show he can last, rucking thru a game of AFL.?

You would have been saying the same theme about Vandenburg, 3Yrs back, OD.? Some players are worth persisting with. Pedo another. Possibly Lever. Nev Jetta. Max Gawn.

I think the AFL have, and are on a process, to help the bottom clubs be more competitive and well run. Helping the competition, from the bottom side up. Maybe the bummers will get their poor year in 2020, and then that AFL legup at completion of this year, as Worsfolds farewell, and the new coach takes the joy stick.?

2 weeks time

OD, what about holding the breath, underwater.? would that work.?

You don't want him to improve further.? Do you think he has topped off on his best? I think he's got more in him, another level. and he has this year to raise his level again. Many think Petracca is good enough, as well. I think he needs to get more professional and ruthless as a player. And, so far he seems to be at another level, going purely on appearances of his physique. Weide is only now starting to fill out, and at 97kgs, is starting to get stronger. This will hopefully show in his games. Time will tell on all these youngish players.