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Once this kid loses a bit of the puppy...and whacks a bit more solid on him....he'll be scary out there........how goods that !!

exactly....he leapfrogged over many just because of this..

I'll be only 100% convinced when he takes the field in a continuous fashion. The talent /ability is there in spades....its just that niggle.... I dont like niggles in footy players. But he's here, he's ours ( and not theirs..lol ) so go Weed...Go Dees

Something many dont know is that despite there being a great rivalry between Melbourne and Collingwood ( as there ought to be ) there was back in that era a great respect for each other. Funny you mention those two..first two pairs of boots were Ron Barrasi's...and after Weideman White diamonds....... How could I have known !! lol

Something some may like to ponder. Some has been made of Clayton "Brick" Oliver's non appearance at the U18's.. Given he got to play VFL and handled himself very capable I really couldn't care. Im always wary kiddy ball has some restrictions about how the game is played.. the VFL is more like the real footy they are coming to. Often we see some talented kids fall over once they step up. Oliver already knows what thi is about in a way. That has to be good and think its one of the reasons he was drafted. He CAN play...not he 'might' be able to.

How about "BRICK"...he's going to hit the opposition like a ton of them a big red-brick !!

NormallyI wouldnt think so either... we probably hadnt expected Brayshaw to burst onto scene and own his place either...but he did I would think all things equal Weed would be coming into prominence in 17 save for two things possibly... We do need someone else down the front who can MARK...and Sam has put it out there he want to play1st's next season. So who knows.. If he gets fitness sorted.. we might see him...we might

lol... Love the passion, and why not enjoy. Practicing my siphoning currently. Just the one posting would have sufficed btw I branded Weideman as Suss1 because he obviously comes aboard with a few questions about his niggling injuries. We've had a bad run ( npi ) with players coming into the club only to waylayed early. He obviously has prodigious talent and I certainly hope this translates into a long and rewarding career ( for all concerned ) I wish him well and success. I wish us that success. Cant wait for next years QB game

A delicious irony.

Glad we got an Oliver ..eventually Looks the goods. Give him the time to get up to speed

My only concern about Weideman ...and hence my giving him a suss1 monicker is his feet ( foot ) We've had such a bad run ( npi ) with such injuries. If the club after due dillgence has awarded him the all clear.. Well...welcome aboard son...Im sure your new play mate cant wait to wax the footy with you

might have happened when we actually managed to wrangle 3 and 7 from 6. Options officially changed...just my guess

My only question: Is he the Claytons Olliver....or the real thing ?

Better before than after

10 effectively though 10th pick... 7 live

oh ...nicely done there.. lets distract to a corner over there... really.. I , like other s were just discussing the merits of Curnow... can you do that too Whos jumping to a conclusion...Im stating an opinion. You really just dont like it Ben when anyone supports something you don;t get over it . So lets dispense with the straw...and back to Curnow. Yes he's 18...they often make silly decisions. He's in a position where he's being groomed to play footy at the highest level. He should have his wits about him,seems he's forgotten 50 % of them. Did you actually address my point ? No Recent drafts have been about recruiting kids with their heads firmly planted on their shoulders. Their disposition has been professional towards their immediate futures. They're swtiched on. Curnow strikes me as a bit of an idiot. That he does this..and gets done for it makes this reader/writer immediately start to think what other stupid things might he have done that he hasn't been caught for ? The Saints are already ruing taking Carlisle. Why would you knowingly do the same. Its about the person not his playing position. Too much of a reach for you ?

recruiters just washed hands !!

Im just mulling over who the club has drafted in recent years... The type...the character.. Curnow reminds me of...........no one...just saying

what are your leanings ?

why broadcast your intentions needlessly ? Remote ..but impossible ?

I did think both Weed and CC would slide a bit from their lofty elevations...That was before this too. A lot of what will go to selections are how the lads interviewed and such. Be difficult for may scribes if any to be privy to that and at this end of things might just nudge one player forward and others along as it were. We only see from the outside and clubs are deciding with 'inside' knowledge. Whilst I think you do need to bank and build for rainy days Melbourne has no such luxury. If we are to maintain momentum and retain the interest of the list it has to get moving and very quickly. Players who will take that time to develop arent adding to the cake a great deal in the near future. Who ever comes will need to be dead keep on pushing for games next year. That doesnt mean to say they will get them , but they might, nor do we NEED them there , but it helps. Just as Gus said Im here let me at it...and made selecting him irresistible I think Parish could do similar... The effect of more ability in the guts will be a tonic for this team.

really ?? just failed the no DH test id have thought !!

No...nor would i but i might roll out a trojan horse as it were.Pick 3 is hiding in plain sight. Pick 7 ...hmm. I keep thinking about why we played shenanigans for 3. Has to be for someone whod be there at 3 but not 4 . Only one really fits....Parish.

and what chance a player OUTSIDE of that six is taken ?

iys just a question . I wonder though how often you would as compared buy a lemon ?