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I think that pressure gets to even the best players, I would hardly fault his development. In fact, I would say that for him to have such an impact on a game to the extent that he did on that day was a positive sign, not a negative one.

What is the timeframe you envision? I think of 2010 as his first year, so 2013 to begin to hold down a primary forward position (whatver position that may be)with consistently good performances? Who thinks I am kicking that can down the road too far? Because I think Jack coming along to that extent at 22 is a big task.

This post is why you are struggling with posters 'mis-quoting' you, HO007. They are all trying to interpret what the hell you are going on about... It's very difficult to paraphrase crazy.

Biased source.

Unfortunately, reality isn't as simple as that. We all wish it were and if we lived in your world Frank Costa would have gotten rid of a two-time Premiership Coach before he was a two-time Premiership Coach. And it's an intangible and difficult to measure loss is Bruce and Junior. We will see...

How did I get to be the one having a go at Watts and you defending him? What just happened... Anyway, yeah he is going to be good, and yeah, he has work to do. Moving on...

But it came from a poster who rarely is negative toward players. And the term 'whipping boy' certainly conveys a sense of unearned criticism or OTT criticism. Sometimes I think we should see posts in the best way intended. Unless it's from E25. Total trolling muppet-clown...

Old deee - Watts isn't the athlete prototype that was so popular in the early naughties. He's a footy player with the only queries being his application and his willingness in the contest. And I think I'm suffering a bit of MFCSS when I harp on about either. Being quick over 20m is good skill for a proposed CHF to have (there is an understatement...). Watts will never be as good as the perception of him though; he'll have the benefit of this awesome midfield shoving the sherrin down his throat.

He's going to be a good CHF in few years time...

Just thinking... If my team lost it's captain and vice captain we would have a bit of work to do...

I agree with all of that and I was leaning toward Moloney only a few weeks ago, purely because of the expectations he places on his teammates and himself in those important two hours; he demands a willingness of the contest. I have moved away from that because of various issues with off-field related expectations that are placed on the captain. Green looks to be the best of an adequate lot, primarily because of his leadership on the field but he is on a par with Aaron in representing the club and apparently behind him with involvement in the club and the younger brigade (of which we have such high hopes). It would be a difficult decision but as I have said before - I would understand either choice.

With all that posturing aside... We would love to have you for a few more years, Tom.

The very nature of the 'whipping boy' is someone unfairly targetted by people. It's a pre-emptive strike that Satyricon is making, so when someone criticises Bate for instance, it could be passed of as 'just another go at everyone's favourite whipping boy...' Minimising the impact of the criticism. For me - posters can criticise whomever they want but if you don't bring supporting arguments to be examined you will be ridiculed. I can't stand things like 'Bate just looked out of it today. I think he should have been traded.' Infuriating.

Fa·ce·tious   /fəˈsiʃəs/ [fuh-see-shuhs] –adjective 1. not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark. 2. amusing; humorous. 3. lacking serious intent; concerned with something nonessential, amusing, or frivolous: a facetious person.

Can someone please find the monthly take-in of the Demon shop and compare it to last year. Just as important.

Yeah, he ain't perfect. But Green is the same. It still beggars belief that he could have been such a ghost at the club while injured that he didn't even make the leadership group. That worries me too. Again, I think either one would make a good choice with neither being perfect. Or near it.

Now this is an interesting comment. Does anyone (probably everyone) recall at the beginning of 09 when Green was injured and wasn't selected in the leadership group? That was because he wasn't seen or heard while he was in rehab. I thought it strange then, and mentioned it. Copped some criticism and that's fine. Also Green taking care of his body is fine too. But there are some leaders who go beyond a txt message to new players and actually call them. That's just an example not the reason for why Aaron would get the gig. It'll be between Green and Davey and I will understand why they choose whoever they choose.

Can we please panic now? I know you want to...

I just got red in the face!! Start a new thread, instead. Jeez...

I like to think of this bloke like Shepard Book off Firefly. Fans will know where I am going with this. Didn't really smother anyone with his religion and famously (to Firefly/Serenity fans) said to Mal Reynolds that he just wanted him to believe in something, he didn't care what, only that Mal truly believed in it. Man, I love that show! Anyway, my one belief - The Dees.

Can you please keep Land out of the gutter thankyou. We are hosting some Ology refugees and I wouldn't want them to think anything other than rpfc as a good and proper poster. GG and TGR can go to Christmas Island, but.

Grrrrr!!

I have seen Watts cop a bit. Bate and Morton more and more. Batram's kicking has had me roll the eyes a few time. And, stay with me here, Jurrah has copped it for the same reason TJ copped it. Looks lazy. Melbourne supporters... Tisk, tisk.

If you could do that we would still have Fitzroy and they would be an embarrassment.

I'm hardly gettin into a theistic debate here, DC. And my second post was a joke from Talladega Nights. Your criticism has excited HO007 too. There are always consequences... And yes, there is only one true religion.