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Ten showed the interview with Bailey. They are adamant Moloney was dropped not injured. I was actually surprised he didnt drop his head last week and he played better than I gave him credit. But it is all relative! I still dont rate him as a real loss because he is easy to coach against, but my belief is that he will still play. Im still getting used to expecting nothing from the full forward. Dont forget we had nearly the same amount of inside 50's as hawthorn. Yes it does depend on the quality of the input, but it is definitely the forward line, and the dearth of any silver linings that has me worried the most. I would rather Robbo be given enough rope than have to watch someone swing in the breeze.

I think we may have traded better for some players that would have been happier to play under Sheedy. One of his forte's is that he can get quality players to come and play for him. Would this be better in the long run? Maybe not.

When was the last time anyone believed the injury update?

I kept seeing Richo pleading to the umpire "Why have you forsaken me?". And then he arose as if from the dead. But Fair Dinkum how can anyone compare him with Robbie? (todays paper) Beware false prophets I reckon.

I trust Francis Leach. He has integrity. i also think you should wait until another regular poster gets a chance to read your plight. Stick with it.

This is an uncomfortable but valid point that by excluding, does not paint a fair and complete picture.

George Bush.

Thats very good. I can actually hear your Homer Simpson voice. You should add a "doh" occasionally.

There is nothing wrong with Wheatleys speed or skills. He is a great long and accurate kick. He trains beautifully. When he plays and the pressure is on, he plays within himself. He does not go. If he is kicking out from full back he will wait and then kick 20 meters to someone in the back pocket. He may kick long from full back one in every three or four kicks. he has a leap that is rarely seen. I think he should be an elite player. However, he has whatever you would call the OPPOSITE of White line fever. I find him deeply disappointingly as he has been on the list for eight years. If I had to pick someone to play for my life, I would rather have Simon Godfrey in my team. Those that keep pumping up Wheats tyres are IMO believing what he is capable of (a fair bit)and not what he shows. If Dean Bailey makes headway with him, he has won me.

Me too.... and I am not Robinson Crusoe. You are very astute to sort the wheat from the chaff Rhino!

Maybe we can sell this new grandstand i just saw.

Yes its that time of year to put off decisions. Ive heard so far: 1)Lets wait for a practice game. 2) lets wait till we get some of our 22 back 3) Bailey is experimenting 4) Wait till the real thing starts 5) Wait until round 2 when they have played themselves in 6) lets wait until round 15 until we can see what we have got I havent yet heard but I am waiting for: We will be much better for Queens Birthday We will be better after the break Bailey hasnt got a settled Marketing/Membership division Bailey was stuck with such and such assistant coaches Bailey didnt have time to assess the national draft and get a better swap for TJ The real reason we dropped the Demons from our name

Greg Denham on SEN with KB has just said he considers McNamee is "over the line" for the CEO Job

Chris Connolly may very well be our best pick up over summer.

Dyer repeated that story often. He thought it was cruel that RDB was given second placing behind Ted who touted himself without any modesty. Dyer didnt come at Teddy and Lou's immense self appraisals. Barass always had a modicum of modesty about his achievements. Or he tried to anyway. Anyway I saw most of them play, but I was too young to assess Ron. I saw Lethal at his best and I saw Ablett and Carey at their best. I put Leigh Matthews (who as I pieboy at the MCG I saw often) and Gary Ablett as the best I witnessed. I dont know who's on third base because these two were a fair way out in front. It would be out of Williams and Carey I guess. i dont rate the Doulls Walls and ayres who were luxutiating in flanks when they should have been CHB/CHF. I cant split Flower and Daicos as favorites because their play was truely inspiring and they would be in my top ten. Thanks for listening....

Yes. That is good spinning. I didnt read into the article what you did. I think it says bunker down. There is a Low pressure system on the way. But the brightness you refer to may be a silver lining... I guess.

Yes I dont believe Hannabal should be allowed to be a Master demon. Lets Vote! This thread is boring.

No. Although I do understand how some can view it as part of master plan.

I am genuinely feeling sorry for Dean Bailey. The season hasnt started yet and he cant win a trick. I wonder if he is giving direction to the leadership group? Im glad that we now have a no-nonsense approach that has unfortunately made Brock a three time loser.

This is as hopeful as I can be... Geelong West Coast StKilda Fremantle Port Adelaide Hawthorn Brisbane Collingwood Adelaide Sydney Carlton Melbourne Essendon North Melbourne Richmond Bulldogs Rodney Eade to be sacked by round 16.

Well I thought the fire had died out a bit too. It still seemed strange to read that the venerable H was being accused of being an apologist for the MFC. I was half expecting to read that we did well to select Chip Frawley soon. But no, Mo. FWIW I agree with you, BUT youve walked into the King St Sportsbar and asked the wrong guy to pay for the pool table.... (went to school with Phonse, as he was called then, never saw it coming. Thought I knew him well too...)

He isnt the first. Doug Hawkins tried it in the early 90's and it worked. He was very lucky as it only works occasionally. Mark Doran talked about it on SEN. They use Goretex. kevlar wears out! if it works and it still apparently is a bit of a long shot, he will be back by june. Otherwise he goes back to a more traditional rejig.

Wheatley and Green do play for their career all the time. Just like the Ooze plays for his. They want to play 250+ games in their career. So they manage themselves through games. They rarely give more than necessary. Green goes sometimes and it sticks out when he does. None of them go like Neitz, Carroll, Jones or McLean. They dont put their careers on the line. They put their bodies.

Well that clears that up....

While I think Aaron is a very good player, we dont really need another in the same mold.