Demon Disciple

For all the many things Neeld did wrong, or one's that were totally out of his control, he did do a few good things. As said, he brought in Clark, Dawes and the Gysberts for Pederson deal has to be deemed as a stroke of genius.

I'll always have time for Jordie McKenzie, because he always gives 100%. You can't ask for any more than that.

Jonesy was one of the few, if not the only one, who improved under Neeld. I think it just says something about Jones as a player and person. Hell, he'd improve with a nutless monkey at the helm!

I also posted it in another topic, but if he keeps this up for the rest of the year, he could very well be a smokey for the Brownlow.

Definitely haven't written Kent off. But i see him mainly as a forward rotating through the midfield when needed, and not the other way around.

Imagine in a couple of years, with Trengove back and hopefully returning to pre-Neeld form, the kids with a few more years development, and the ace in the pack.................Angus Brayshaw if we recruit him this year! Starting to look like a very respectable midfield then.

It's quite clear, that the recruiting manager who wished to go unnamed was Barry Prendergast.

If he keeps this form up for the rest of the year, i reckon N Jones could be a smoky for the brownlow! You could say jinx, but i don't believe in that superstitious crap.

The very worst it will be, will be 2 weeks downgraded to one with an early plea. So would miss the Port game, but even with him in the team. we wouldn't be much hope of winning anyways (ducks for cover). Have him fresh to take on the Pies!

Banner or not, loved how he has been able to turn his fortunes around. Has gone from being a whipping boy to starting 22 (and good on him too!!!). Hope he keeps it up, amazing what confidence can do. I'd love to see him use his big body a little bit more. In no way a detraction, but someone of his size could really impact the game physically, not recklessly, but positively to advantage the team. Similar to how Dawes goes about it (minus the forearms). Took some good grabs today as well as his tackling and pressure. Excellent stuff from the big man. Meanwhile, how's Gysberts going?................Came out on top in that trade!

You'll have to take that game with a grain of salt. After all, Juice kicked a lazy 8.1 for the redlegs.

Yep, they are calling out for their next big KPF. He fits the bill big time for them.

That on its own is all the reason i need to know we made the right choice.

One year wonder, that is all.

was as fit as a fiddle, even until his untimely passing. RIP. Surely this will fire the Tigers up.

The game is quickly passing O'Keefe by. 3 years would definitely be unrealistic, 2 well...............maybe, would be limping towards the line. Would have him over Byrnes every day of the week though. But Byrnes will be gone come years end.

If we are complaining about umpires, i thought the boundary umpires were woeful at throwing the ball in. Some were too weak to throw it in 10 metres, whilst the others threw the ball in at right angles????

186 cm, 81kgs. So will get physically bigger/stronger. Just wait until he tips the scales at 86kgs.

Tonnes of man love for him. Great pick up, will be our best player before too long. Done more in his first 8 games with us, than his #12 predecessor ever did (and it pains me to say that, as i was a huge Sylvia fan).

So far, we clearly have lost that one. Though all hope is not lost with Toumpas. Confident Roosy can turn him into an effective player for us. Doubt he will ever be as good as Wines though. But time to move on. You win some you lose some. For every Toumpas, there's a JKH. The Tyson and Salem decision appears to be a good decision too (more than happy with that trade).

On a night suited to small crumbing players', and a night showing we needed them even more, Byrnes did jack sh!t. Used to be quick, but has lost all his pace. Will surely retire at years end. I won't have a go at him, but will say that his absence will not be missed. Howe numerous times went up to spoil only to turn it over. If you leave your player, you either mark it or kill the contest. Watts...........not sure what to make of his performance tonight. Laid a good tackle though before half time. All i want from him, is to show that he wants to play. At the moment he just seems to think he'll get a walk up start in the 22. I want hunger from him, i know it will never be on the level of a Jack Viney, but just some hunger to play and for the contest, PPPLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE. Salem, Viney, Tyson and JKH...........good signs from the kids. All tough players, particularly the first 3. All want the ball. Tyson will be our best player before too long. Matty Jones, kicking needs a fair bit of cleaning up, but he's got more toe than i thought he had. Some good runs through the middle, good stuff (just clean up decision making and disposal - but you're not as bad as Tom McDonald when it comes to those). Dawes faded drastically, but we can't expect him to dominate every game, though he tries to. I know it doesn't help, but him and Mitch would have made a fantastic partnership, so MN at least got that one right. If only............ Bail is playing some good footy too. Done better than what i thought he would. Was on my delist category, but turned that right around. NJ just a workhorse display. When was his last poor game? Not as effective or influential, but a real blue collar effort again from the skip. Grimes was very quiet. At least he didn't hurt us with his regular howlers. Terlich doesn't fill me with confidence when he has the ball in hand, but he takes the game on. Will have a headache tomorrow for sure. Jetta was quiet, but no other small defender is raising their hand up for his position, so he should continue to play games. Chip provided another avenue to goal, and is becoming quite serviceable forward option. Ain't nothing wrong with having a quality swingman. Would be happy to give him 500k - 600k a year. Garland will take a little while to settle back in to AFL pace, but he clearly belongs out there. Pederson has really found his niche, and good on him. Had/has a lot of haters, but Roosy clearly knows how to use him. Would love to see him use his big body a little more. Crossy whilst getting no younger, definitely is worthy of getting another season. Hell, here's hoping he signs another few more single year contracts. Sure he gives away a few free kicks, but he continually does the basics. Bernie, would love him to stand up more, but he is a kick first type player, which we could do with a few more of. Dunny had his colours lowered tonight. Crameri clearly won that battle. Free kick wasn't there so not his fault. Though we had the run of the umpires for the majority of the game. Found it comical that paid holding the ball for the first time of the night with a minute or two to go. Cooney's was way more worthy of being paid, but oh well. Jamar had a lot of hitouts, would love to know the amount to advantage though. Kicked a nice goal. Does a lot more around the ground than Spencer and is way more physical.

He'd want to be getting his ass into gear pretty quickly. Apart from the usual highlight reel cameo, he doesn't get enough of it, doesn't get to the right spots enough, and his goal kicking is sub-standard (which is bemusing, because he is usually a very good field kick).

Stand in awe? Why? He has done nothing special so far in footy. All he has done, is what is expected of him. Just because the majority of our list don't seem to quite understand that they are professional footballers, doesn't mean Jack should get more credit than he is due. I'll stand in awe of him when he has put many good consistent performances in, but not before. I don't understand why many on here seem so keen to applaud what i would determine as the bare minimum. Our last true on-field leader in any sense, was Neita. Here's hoping Jonesy can continue his good run and push himself into such company. If there is anyone on our list who is awe-worthy, it is Nathan Jones and only Nathan Jones.

Stuff the mo, he's been fantastic ever since he shaved it off.

I'm all for trying to get as many people to the game as possible. But 50,000 is a pipe dream. I'd say we'll be lucky to get 35-40k. 15k at least - MFC 10k at most - WBD 10k at most staying from FOW. 5k extra as leeway. 35,000 is my prediction. Saturday forecast atm isn't looking too good. So weather will also be a factor.