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DB was unlucky to be there when the concessions were in place for GWS and GC. Trading or clearing out the list wasn't a realistic option.

That's why we have had terrible turnovers in the first few games. We are trying to move the ball quickly. INstead of being composed, assessing the options quickly and pulling the trigger. Frawley I reckon has become like a frightened rabbit when kicking in because he is thinking too much. It's a delicate balance and one that is incredibly difficult when devoid of confidence as we are. The good teams are composed and don't second guess themselves. We are clearly not there yet. I am sick of waiting....

I am so sick of the MR and their inconsistencies. They should be held up for bringing the game into disrepute. Re the Jackson on Grimes incident Fact. Jackson was out of bounds Fact. Jackson 'slung' Grimes in a secondary and intentional motion Fact. Grimes was knocked out The movement was a sling as far as the definition is concerned. Where was his duty of care to Grimes?? Why was it not even reviewed? Why was the result of the incident not taken into account like it was with the Grimes tackle on Jackson earlier? The game is forked.

Yes it was enacted but No-one has EVER been charged with staging let alone suspended. Another p***weak rule of the week.

What about the guy who dives on the ball and in the same motion takes out the legs of a player going for the ball - The Hawks were masters of that a couple of years ago. IN many cases the player falls on the first player and receives a free for in the back. Another professional free that should be outlawed.

Isn't that what we were supposed to get by being at AAMI Stadium?? Some free lessons from the Storm????

Green had something like 16 kicks, 9 handballs and 4 tackles in two games. But if you look at the first halves it is something like 4/3/1. Woefully out of form and confidence. Great warrior for the club but has to lift, We have no leadership and sadly he is part of the problem.

Yep Last week it was 9 head high tackles. This week it was 'let's go for the waist but don't grab an arm and make sure they can do a 360 degree spin before dishing off to an opponent." Ably assisted by the maggots.

Well done genius. You don't think Neeld has been teaching that? Clearly the players are not doing it. Now what does he do? Give us some non-sloppy analysis from a thinking supporter?

What a cracker of a comment. Improved performance?? Wow he must have been really bad before. Exactly what are these areas of improvements?? Pass the Kool aid

I hope we are tanking, At least there would be a reason for playing crap football with no heart or intensity.

I disagree with this. That is clearly what they are doing but that is not the game plan. Neeld is not telling them to play this way. They are not capable at present of playing the way he wants them too. They are getting confused, they are frightened of making the wrong choices hence they are like rabbits in headlights. PLayers need to generate some confidence in their ability to hold on to the ball, take the game on, deliver to an uncontested player. Players without the ball are not running and spreading and this is a huge problem for the ball carrier. It's clearly not working. ATM

Are you Cale's love child? Never let the facts get in the way Chook. Cale played in rounds 3,4,6,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,21,22,23,24 I am sure Neeld din't tell him to hang 5-10m off his player all day and watch him get cheap kicks I am sure Neeld didn't tell him to drop a straightforward mark that caused a direct goal I am sure Neeld didn't tell Cale to turn the ball over I don't like Cale as a player. Never have. He is in fact infuriating. I have heard Rawlings say that the players over summer had to "re-build their trust" in Morton so the playing group clearly thought he wasn't carrying his weight. I do agree, that having played him he probably has to play again this week but it burns me up that he gets another undeserving game. Neeld has to see for himself what he can and can't do. I just won't be watching it.

Well what can he say? They are shite and I will drop 19 of them for next week. Then what? He has no doubt realised its a much bigger job than anticipated. Can't do anything else but try to build the team he wants with players who have a go. I fear for a whole generation of lost Melbourne supporters. Can't keep the kids interested in watching em any more. "They are crap Dad" "Why do you barrack for them Dad?" "I don't know. There is no good reason"

Where do you dream this stuff up? One hand on the keyboard one elsewhere.

You are dreaming. Morton did not go near his man all afternoon. He ran where the ball wasn't all day. His dropped mark caused a direct goal. His turnovers were abominable. He is too scared to go near a contest.

There is nothing to say about this pea-hearted mob.

Thanks Mrs Morton You are delusional. He was by far the worst. And stop excusing him from having a pea heart.

Well at least you have seen the light, Nothing today that hasn't been seen from Cale in the past 2 & 1/2 years. Did you watch him hang 5 - 10m off his man all day. Drives me nuts. And his man continually gets the pill. Has no footy brain, doesn't go in when he has to. Sells his teamates into trouble. There is nothing about him that warrants a game at the MFC and that is saying something.

There is actually. Do your homework.

There is no way Morton is 87 kgs. I have stood next to him and I am 90kgs. I reckon he would be 82-83 kgs at best. BTW It wouldn't be the first time that a club has put misinformation on its player profiles. Big Red F Some more facts for you: Morton need another 8kgs Morton has been gifted more games than any player in memory (maybe Brad Miller qualifies too!) Hasn't helped him one bit. I am sick of hearing this pre-season interruption crud. Morton hurt his finger and missed a few weeks. That does not cause a loss of aerobic capacity, running ability or even weight building. Morton is simply a player who does not want to play AFL badly enough. Look at his brothers if you want to see how the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Morton has played many times in the backline - hanging in the fwds pocket getting cheap kicks. As for winning the Larke medal. FMD. What do you want? Valenti won two Listons. So what. Even Ezra Poyas has won one. It means nothing. Absolutely nothing about a players ability at AFL level. We have seen enough of Cale to know what his strengths and weaknesses are. My bet is he won't last 5 games under Neeld. His most infuriating habit for mine is hanging 10-15m off his player when the opp'n has the ball. WTF is that about?? Does he think he can run the player down? ALl it does is give the player an easy possession. You can mark my words and I'll be watching him closely today.

Hey, He was a good supporter of Fat Tony!

Thanks guys

Anyone go? Reports?

And if Davey fails again this weekend? Where does that leave us? We drop him to Casey to find form?? What a schemozzle that will be.