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A rough gem with a great attitude, and I reckon he/we can add the necessary polish! Clearly appreciates the opportunity that he has been given, and is grabbing it with both hands! Fantastic news for all concerned.

I'd like to see that!

Reading between the lines on 'Roos Views', I think Vanders might be playing at Casey this weekend. Coming off a hammy, which would have had him off legs for a while, it wouldn't surprise me if that's the way it goes.

I hope so Sir Paul. He has an excellent CV, and would be a fantastic addition to our midfield. If he is indeed contemplating a move south, the Dees would seem to be an obvious choice. Pick 5 would be fair and reasonable if we are satisfied that his knee will stand up.

Great vibes from Plapp's review. My feeling is that he is a 'strait shooter' who doesn't to 'sugar coat' performances. Very encouraging in relation to a few of the youngsters. They just need to back it up week after week..

I'm as passionate as anyone about our beloved Dees, but somehow my heart wasn't in Darwin in Saturday night. Sincere condolences to the Walsh family and friends, and all associated with the Adelaide Football Club.

Late, but for the record: 6. Vince 5. N Jones 4. Viney 3. Tyson 2. Garlett 1. Garland

I'm sure that's true Pipe, but that doesn't change my view. Bennell, despite his obvious football talent, has a history of breaking team rules. Clearly he is a very 'high maintenance' player, and I don't want players of that ilk on our list.

No way! I understand the principle of high risk and high reward, but stupidity is never rewarded.

With so many possibilities, this week's selections are fascinating to say the leas! It's hard to imagine that just 12 months ago we wouldn't have been having this delightful dilemma ....... and what's more, we still have a handful of our best 22 on the sidelines. I know that the bye immediately after a great win has me starved for football, but I can't wait to see this week's team. Was anybody near Tullamarine when the boys flew out this arvo?.

No contest!

It seems like Roosy is almost as confident about the prospects of some of our players in the back half of the season as many Demonlanders. If he (we) are close to the money, we can look forward to an exciting ride. Bring it on!

I'm really enjoying the insight from Roosy in these reviews. For the most part I think he is being as honest and straight-forward as he can be in a public forum, and not papering over player weaknesses (which we would see through anyway). Good work coach!

Franklin decision is pizz poor. If his name wasn't Franklin, or if he played for anyone else (apart from the expansion clubs), he would have copped 3.

I'd be very, very disappointed if that happened. I thought his family moved from WA to Melbourne when he was drafted.

If we really turn up, we might even go a bit better than that (or maybe I'm still feeling warm n' fuzzy after the Geelong upset).

I agree with you Steve. I really like Garlo. He is a long serving player who consistently and capably plays his role, but perhaps to a lesser extent when the 'chips' are really 'down'. I think his record shows that he is not a player who will turn, or even slow the 'tide', when momentum is running hard against us. Further, he seems not have the leadership qualities that we probably should expect from a senior player in a young team (confirmed by his fairly recent demotion from the leadership group). I generally think loyalty is a very important quality, but (sadly) it now belongs more to a bygone era in the AFL. Unfortunately, we need to keep pace with this trend, or we will fall by the wayside. I would argue that our Footy Dept. should make what it deems as a reasonable offer to Garlo given what he brings to the team ......... and that offer may well be less than what he currently earns. I certainly would not 'up the anti' to keep him on our list. Tough but realistic call imo.

Demonland definitely needs a footy game this weekend.

I agree dazzle. It's not just a very long injury list that's affecting the GCS's performances on the field. In fact, there is a fair chance that there is a connection between the 'culture' discussed in the article and their long injury list.

You make some good points in your two posts immediately above Steve. Thanks. I would add however, that Garlo's versatility does extend beyond the defensive half, although I acknowledge, that his moves forward are more likely to be 'stop gap' measures. He is more likely to be a reliable 'role player' than a 'weapon'.

Agree ..... nice story though!

Come on James, don't be so sensitive .........

Great theatre!. I'm sure there's nothing in the rules which outlaws sledging about taking performance enhancing drugs.

Its a very, very slim hope I reckon Curry. Integrity is a key plank of the culture Roos is building at Melbourne, and I do't think there's any way he would undermine that (or his personal credibility) by staying on as senior coach beyond his tenure (unless doing so was dictated by extraordinary and transparent circumstances). My hope is that Roos will stay on in some sort of senior football capacity after 2016, where his influence will continue to be very important. I seem to recall hearing a while ago that this is a possibility, and if my recollection is correct, l expect that Peter Jackson will have it in hand.

..................... and Viney I reckon.