The Lobster Effect

Looking at WCE changes this week - is that called list management or tanking?

I would have given them the benefit of the doubt but they left Cale in!

Oh thee of little faith I think we are a good show, its easy to beat north.

well, they've beaten us 10 times in a row so apparently not that easy for us

not much love for pederson on this site!

Good article on afl.com from Bluey Mckenna on selecting assistant coaches

"People often ask how much weight coming from a successful club carries when you're selecting a coaching panel. The short answer is, a small amount. Sometimes blokes have done it tough in clubs where they've struggled for success, but you've actually seen growth. You've got to look at that. Sometimes a coach in a good organisation that is successful can also be lazy because, let's be honest, the players are doing 60 per cent of it and you've just got to turn up and manage the drills."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-24/hot-gospel-starting-from-scratch?utm_medium=RSS

He's here at my place. Cooked him a ripper fat steak and got rid of a few brewskis whilst trying to convince him to take on the top job.

All he's giving me is "not at the moment," whatever that means...

Make sure you keep Roos hostage, don't let him leave until you've signed him for 5 years

Are there any Demonland physios or surgeons that can elaborate more about this type of injury? I guess maybe even Clark's doctors don't know the full extent.. or aren't willing to disclose what they know.

I did a bit of googling and there are some scary articles about career ending injuries to NFL players. Statistically most people who get the injury recover though...

This site has some photos about what it looks like: http://www.footeducation.com/lisfranc-injury-fracture-midfoot-sprain

nope carlton supporter

I guess it's all irrelevant in the wash-up hey.

I've always wondered who the players who play for a few teams end up supporting when they retire...

BUMP..... accidentally came across this thread looking for something in google

Anyone got any additions to the below team of former Dees supporters?

Garry via Barrett saying that Roos has officially knocked us back.

This is depressing news if it's true.... It was good dreaming for a while

What sort of a contract is Gillies on? Hopefully not another Neeld "moneyball" disaster.

just this year...

mjt - I suggest you go back and read over some of your own posts.

BB... I agree, but my question was what will we do if it becomes a sticking point.

Hardtack, what the hell happened to Nath Jones in your avatar?

commentators... 'a gift wrapped goal to reiwoldt'

8 possessions to Clisby is a good start

Farren ray.... so close to being a demon last year

His problems are many. The 15 minutes it takes for him to get the ball to his boot is a fair problem. The fact he struggles to touch the ball away from a ruck contest is another problem. And if he does touch it he's a liability. Someone please end the experiment.

yeh hasn't he now been on our list for 6 years, i know ruckmen take time but geez....

What do Romsey blokes get up to?

Heard a rumour Clarkson s a done deal on 5 year contract, too good to refuse, whether he wins a premiership or not.

Is he bringing Buddy too?

So after the zillion threads about this..... are most of us happy with the decision?

Not that it matters very much because the entire list is on a very well deserved, hard earned break this weekend but cop this anyway:-

Mitch Clark (foot) 4-5 weeks

Chris Dawes (ankle) 1-2 weeks

James Frawley (hamstring) 3 weeks

Jack Grimes (shoulder) 3-4 weeks

Jordie McKenzie (face) test

Jack Viney (toe) 1 week

is Jordie getting a new face ala Travolta in Face off?

Must be those big legs....

My understanding is Mark Neeld said he probably won't play again this year.

umm what

He said Clark's foot injury was "a great wait and see" and he would be pleased if the key forward played another game this year.

"The way that it gets explained, the boys say it's a very unique injury," Neeld said.

"The ligament is going well but they had to take the screw out early because it shifted.

"He does four days of rehab and he's got to rest two.

"On the second day that he rests he goes off and sees some very expensive specialist who then tells him what he can do for the next four days.

"How frustrating is that? I get that report every six days.

"So if Mitch plays another game for the year I'll be really pleased. It's that unknown."

Actually looks a solid lad

Nath was pretty massive in his debut year, I remember Triple M nicknaming him Little Chief after Dunstall...

Needs to shave his head

http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=Zak%20Jones

Damn... was hoping the eagles lost.

Can anyone foresee the scenario of the eagles missing the eight, then deciding not to renew worsfold's contract, then the dees stepping in with a four year term he can't refuse?

He does fit the category of experienced coach who has had success.