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Just now, dazzledavey36 said:

Utter disgrace Jefferson was dropped.

Jefferson I have seen enough of.

The other selections are fine too - selection integrity is a laughable idea at AFL level to begin with but arguing over the comparative performance of players in one uncompetitive VFL game is as rich as it is stupid.

Imagine if Bluey was a more committed supporter, a more articulated poster, a calmer person.

Would we have one another flag? Quite possibly.

I would gift him a game.

Jefferson and JVR are getting that treatment so why discriminate?

On 19/07/2025 at 23:46, dazzledavey36 said:

Leave Jefferson in please. I think he struggle with the dewy conditions but there were still moments like the smothers and bringing the ball to ground.

Him and JVR just need to continue that forward synergy.

2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

The full Carlton squad for this week's game pictured this morning.

Just when you think AI is useless…

15 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

He's miles from top 3. To put him ahead of RBD is shameful.

Way behind Stynes, Alves, Lyon, Hardeman, Wells, Jones, Neita & several others.

Still bombs away over the forwards heads - perfect punching practice for opposition defenders.

And in 2024 & 2025 he's been bog ordinary.

The last two years don’t erase the previous 7.

He was our best player, and one of the greats of the game, for a solid 4 years during which we won a flag. He is up there, and certainly beyond most of the names you just pulled out of your arze just then.

1 hour ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Great article. My favourite quote Re his preference for playing forward or back:

"I love playing both positions, so as long as we're winning games I honestly don't mind where I play," Turner said.

Top attitude, which I really hope is shared by all our players

They always have a preference.

Ahhhh, the comforting embrace of low expectations…

6 hours ago, adonski said:

Never wrong, just early

🤣

Michael Newton just sighed aggressively

The DeeBrief Bros are not worth anyone’s time.

CP5.

Fight me.

1 minute ago, Stiff Arm said:

IMO it would be good to leave Jeffo in the side for the rest of the year. Then we'll have an answer about his ability at AFL level once and for all. He was very, very quiet today, at half time I wasnt sure he was playing 😳

I have an answer for you - and it won’t cost us gifting any more games away.

2 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Congrats to him but shame that Melksham kicked 5 goals. He's not the future

I don’t quite get this. His absence is not going to mean JVR kicks 5. If we don’t have the young forwards to replace him than the shame is only on the recruiters, not on Melksham.

21 hours ago, bing181 said:

If we're going to bring in younger players then Melksham has to stay. He's the forward line's Steven May, marshalling the troops and providing the on-field leadership and guidance that they need.

Quite. And also, can these young player supplant these cheap senior players.

On 16/06/2025 at 10:47, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Melk has been a fantastic servant but he is not the answer anymore this year is done finals wise so let's give the likes of Jeffo, Adams and Laurie a run.

The time has come to give the youth a go for our 2026 plans.

Even young Verrall play him with Max give him some exposure for 20 or 30 percent game time what the worst that can happen?

We are already losing by 4-5 goals what's a 7-8 goal loss going to do that's different?

Change the mix Goody and Co.

I am over gifting games.

I don’t think Melksham should miss out for players that are clearly not up to it or ready.

For those that lament ‘selection integrity’ - you cannot then turn around and play Santa with games to the kids and not be a hypocrite.

17 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Goody on 360 was as positive on Caulfield as he could be.

He said we are closer than ever and we will be at Caulfield and it will be great.

He should know what is going on.

As I have said often, IT WILL HAPPEN.

We’re turning on Caleb? Wow, that was quick.

Langford better get 4 extra possessions next year or he will be a plodder…

Honestly, look no further than our best players as to why we are where we are this year. Suspended to start the year, MIA, out of form, injured, returning from injury, one dimensional, and cannot kick straight in pressure situations.

Make your own matrix from the above but let’s give our young Ute some space.

23 hours ago, dice said:

He can't be serious. Their taxpayer funded HQ only opened a couple of years ago, complete with an altitude training room with 45 wattbikes.

There is nothing at Casey or AAMI that gets close to it. Has he seen both club facilities recently?

He said what he said. Maybe because he was a footy coach and not training the Soudal Quick-step team to challenge Tadej Pogacar on the Col du Galibier…

WhAt AbOuT eXpEcTeD sCoRe?1!?

Casey is there.

Good thing it is.

I have been thinking about the management of our list lately and the laser focus of Viney, Roos, and Mahoney on tough ball winners and defensive stalwarts set us up well for the 2021 flag but the over commitment to that is what we are straining over now. We don’t seem capable of picking the right kid or pro with forward instincts or with requisite skills and decision making behind the ball (McVee was a rookie pick). Perhaps XL and Windsor belay the last point but our forward line really struggles beyond Pickett, Melksham, and Chandler for consistent and empathetic forward movement and nous.

2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Does Oliver still have currency?

I honestly don’t know, he has to perform against his salary so it makes it harder for us to move him, let alone get the majority of his salary of our books or even remotely get any pick of value.

When I think currency with him it’s if he can repair his reputation enough so that we can shift 75% of his salary. Pretty sad place to be in.

Goodwin getting no favours from the group with days like today. Past the winning stoppages and contests - it’s the same old story.

Goodwin has at least next year - I think it is very clear that we need to surround him with a new slate of voices and if there is no shift then that is that.

Ultimately, the players coach has to get them to adapt, make better decisions, and commit to the way they want to move the ball. Otherwise…

Oh how I wish we were a plucky bunch of middling players that are still paid at least 92.5% of the cap…

Honestly, it’s utterly ridiculous.