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I appreciate your passion for this bloke. But we are a footy club, not the Reach Foundation. Footy is not more important than your life and he needs to get his right.

OMFG!! I am getting sick of this place. Everyone is so bloody sensitive... We haven't butted heads BB for years, and yet I am slightly patronising and I get that?! Jurrah is a good player. He pulls out of contests. He isn't brave because he jumps on people. He can work on it. That is rpfc's opinion. By all means take offence, people.

As a defender I am taking offence at the ease of which some of you think it is to play there. Yes, it is easier to be taken to the ball rather than seeking it yourself but remember - defenders have to worry about the pill and the man, and defenders in the modern game are asked to do more and more. I don't think the 'Newton switch' is easy and I don't think it is a necessary gamble. Our backline doesn't need it. It's only a rookie spot I know, but Newton has run his race.

Really? You didn't see the sarcasm? It was pretty effective argument to - the bravest person in that instance is the bloke who shoulders are being jumped on. The guy has flaws, unbelievable!

You're stealing credit here, Chook. You mentioned the caveat of shurt bursts, Olman Emubitter mentioned Frawley as a mid. He should mention the caveat if that is what he means. Isn't it amazing that we live in a world where your words are taken literally? Annoying...

It started on our HFF. The basic premise was he was up the ground causing trouble.

Why are we expected to be such a benevolent force in this man's life? I agree that Reach should be involved - I mentioned it earlier, but the footy club is just that. Krakeour is getting a second chance because of an attitude adjustment AND incredibly good football. Peterson needs to reassess, get out of the game, and come back when he has his mind right.

Where was that caveat? Post it or we will take it as it's written. And the modern game sees Frawley doing his stuff in the middle of the ground from time to time anyway. And close minded? How did you get there from here?

To be fair, that line was meant to illicit a response. You got it.

He's on the VL which means a rookie spot will free up. Unless, we bring back Junior...

There you go! I would take the time to post that when you bring it up. Good points, but the fact of the matter is he is an AA in his 4th year as a tall defender that rebounds quite a bit and gets into the middle more than many defenders. I wouldn't be changing that much. In fact, I still think our defence is our strongest 'line.' Give them a few years to settle.

With all due respect to the idea that we 'should hear out all ideas and not immediately shoot them down' - the mention of Frawley going into the midfield was one line with no argument whatsoever. Give some backing for the argument, otherwise the arse will fall out... Posters put their ideas for them to get critiqued. If you don't agree with the previous sentence - "Blog - diasable comments"

I have little sympathy for him but no animosity. I do love the story of his exit though, Bailey used him to stamp his authority on the group. Always good to hear those stories.

I would be sending a represenative from Reach to meet with him, rather than the MFC... Some want to play footy without the pressure of the AFL, some need to play footy without the pressure of AFL footy. He's not ready upstairs to play footy in the AFL - why push it?

Yeah, you do. You're the most disappointed in the people you love. He pulls out of contests, he short steps. So, what? It's only a problem if he doesn't grow out of it. Some on here think he's perfect. Get a grip.

Well researched S. Ruckmen take ages. That is why I started that 'Backing Jamar' poll - too many people expect these kids to grow into their bodies and deliver far sooner than nature will allow. Quit setting yourselves up for a fall and stop expecting Spencer to come on next year in any meaningful way, let alone Gawn and Fitzpatrick. There was a reason we went after Hale. I have come to the point where, as we are not in contention next year, we should give Spencer and extended run even if he is struggling to make an impact. I realise that won't be ideal but we have to start forcing that structure that we want in the future, even if some of the players aren't ready.

Ruckmen take ages. I really hope that this mentality isn't applied to a 20 year old Gawn or Fitzpatrick. Setting them up for a fall at the minute with the glowing praise and expectation - JCB even said he would be the third player he would draft out of everyone on our list... I wonder how we perceived Jamar when he was 20/21. Expecting a ruckman to "do something" inside of three years of being drafted is hardly fair.

Well said. Often forgotten is the art of knowing how to drip-feed your deletions. The modern game demands it.

Nah, not yet...

He was my pick to start 2011 with Jamar. I really want him to work on using his size to his advantage. We'll see how he goes...

I was getting self-righteous and arrogant. This post mirrors that sentiment. Let's move on shall we? Players are going to get critiqued - they seem to deal with it, can the supporters?

I really would like to know where this 'viciousness' is located. If you get it AFL footy you are going to have to deal with constant judgement of your abilities.

I have never become personal about players - it is not about them as people, it is about them as footy players and on that we are all guilty of judgement. Both negative and positive. If I was going to accuse anyone of making this personal - I would start with yourself. I mean, honestly? My comments in this thread get that?

I did some good work in that thread... Tee hee.

I have no problem with these new 'plastic clubs.' The fact is - we should have two clubs in the heathen states, the AFL is in a fantastic position to push into there, and the alternative to these 'plastic clubs' is the relocation of the established ones the OP loves so much. It is such a no-brainer that I really get tired of this crap. I have moved recently to Canberra and this place is ripe for the effing picking all the way up to Campbelltown. Rugby League is a little kid playing with his .... and Union is [censored] boring.