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I'm guessing that no-one who is questioning NN's ability watched him on Friday night then? My god, he is talented. Looks every bit a top 2 draft pick. Will be an absolute superstar if he stays fit.

Because its in the middle of nowhere and if we want to be able to attract the best talent in our support teams (admin and football department) we need to be central, near our home, the M..C..G!

Seriously, can we all just give him a break? Has looked very solid to me and is a player with good experience in a young backline. Once Riv comes back that will be a couple of cool heads to support the young guys when we will invariably be under the pump on many occasions this year

Really really impressed with Rohan so far. There is just something about him watching him get into the right places on the field, and has a real poise and class about him when he gets his hands on it. Think he may be a bit special, and expected nothing of the sort.

I would have thought the most important game since 2006 was the 'Jordan McMahon' special last year. Still can't believe we managed to steal defeat from the jaws of victory. Thanks christ!

Totally agree. As great as it has been to see our boys win 2 on the trot, they are clearly at this minute the worst performing teams in the comp. Loved yesterday, but Richmond were pretty pathetic for the most part. As with the Collingwood game, I will be happy to see us put on a good hard struggle against one of the top teams. Massive test for our backline who are getting a bit of cudos in the media right now.

Absolutely [censored] myself when I read the title of this thread. And it gets better when you read people giving it some credence. Last week everyone is falling over themselves to sack Bails and now we are top 4? No wonder the club advise players not to read the site. What a roller coaster ride. If you think we are a top 4 side you're off your head.

Watching the game tonight and he just did it again and got pinged. Midway through third quarter

Juice is such an enigma. Showed a bit early. Crashed a few packs. Lovely lead mark and goal. And then.... Nothing. Can't quite work him out

Basically, very very proud of our guys today. Bennell decision stole a win but I've never felt this good after a 1 point loss. So many positives. Can't wait for the good times ahead

I guess you're wondering the difference in prognisis? Quite simply the shoulder is a very complex joint (in fact it is a series of joints). I dont know the details of their injuries specifically, but if one has done an AC (acromioclavicular) joint for example it is an entirely different injury to the GH (glenohumeral) joint (ie the ball & socket part we generally think of as the 'shoulder')

Nobody knows that, only time will tell. And if you actually somehow do know for a fact, then you'd better call the club and let them know you should be in charge of our recruitment.

And where do you think we're suddenly going to come up with the money to pay him out a 2 yr contract exactly?

All the Bailey speculation is absolutely useless anyway. He is the coach for 2 more years, end of story. Deal with it.

IMO it's an absolute joke of a publication, and I haven't bought it in years. I also used to like it for players numbers, but I have this awesome little device at home called a printer. Job done!

I would have thought that being a man down would mean more changes in order to give guys a rest?

We can't actually draft EVERYONE. Of course there will be players out there that are better than the ones we draft, and SHOCK! Some of them will even have been picked later in the draft than our guys!!

Not sure what this means, there are better observers of footy strategy out there than myself. Interesting though that we had by far the least changes of any team last weekend. The Age

Have heard the same thing GNF. CJ has done nothing at Carlton to cause me to lose any sleep whatsoever over him walking out the door on us.

Newton & Hughes.... The Pies must be quaking in their boots at the prospect.

He is a sloppy unit and an even sloppier journo. I have my doubts.

Shuffling deck chairs on the titanic.

Have a few of issues with this idea: a) why would we be so keen on him? He hasnt won a premiership at Collingwood with unparalleled resources (althought this year could be the one), so why would he do any better with us? B why would he bother working at Melbourne when he has been at Collingwood and West Coast - 2 of the best resourced clubs in the AFL. It would be an amazing step. c) he's getting on, why not identify the next great coach ourselves and have him in charge for 20 years?

According to their website they have a practice match this Thursday. Round one is not for a couple of weeks yet from the look of it.

You guys should get a room