Adam The God

At this stage, that is more likely.

Well said, Redleg. I strongly agree.

This is an interesting topic actually. I was thinking about it myself, yesterday. Whilst, watching the Eagles v Essendon match, Worsfold used this tactic a number of times, to allow free players on the wing.

I know it's very early and dangerous in many ways to talk about this too early, but hypothetically, we get the first two picks in the national draft and we end up drafting both Scully and Trengove do you sign them for 4 to 5 years (can you do that?), to prevent Trengove from leaving within our premiership window? Wow, what a thoroughly negative and cynical post.

He would only intimidate defenders if he was dangerous. He barely kicks any goals and therefore 99% of the time is totally ineffective. I see Bate, Pettard and even Watts playing that lead up role. We don't need Miller for anything else, as he doesn't provide anything else. His leadership this year has been non-existent. I'd be seriously considering delisting him. Especially, if we pick up another tall forward in this years draft. I'd put game time into him next year. Miller wouldn't even be getting a game with players like LJ, Wonna and Watts to come back into the side, therefore he'd be list clogging. The fact that we've kept a player with Miller's limited ability and extremely modest output, for so many seasons, makes me think we'll hold onto Newton after next year's end. Unless, the FD make the decision and delist Miller and Newton (if the latter doesn't perform next year).

Nope, wouldn't give it a second thought. Carlton are a dirty bunch, but I can tell you right now, they couldn't give a rats about 2007.

Dunn's a bit of an average player, but I'd have him ahead of Miller in that forwardline. I just wonder if his time is up? He was hapless yesterday.

Wasn't Grimes brilliant today? If he had another season under his belt, I'd just about give him the captaincy.

For someone who went to 15 of our 22 games last season and 13 so far this season, yes, we bloody well do deserve it. Whilst, we've definitely improved since the gloomy days of 2008, we still need help and that's what the system is for. Getting lowly teams off the bottom of the ladder.

Agreed. But in the end, I can't believe how well it's panned out for us.

You did. I had a laugh myself. :D

We could still beat the Roos too. I don't think we will, but on today's performance we could very well win it. Then there's Carlton, who aren't the most reliable side either.

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Agreed. That said, I think I saw enough of him last week to indicate he's worth a game next year.

Thanks mate.

And he supports the Dees.

I wouldn't say that's one of his strengths, to be honest, but each to their own.

LJ a strong possibility to miss. http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...99/default.aspx

I think he imposed himself, via his tackle count and general defensive pressure. Whilst, the body language comment is purely down to a lack of confidence.

Hang on. So Robbo is allowed to reap the rewards, without working hard for it? The other players should chase for him? I thought that's how it worked. Oh and Robbo the heart and soul? I'm not sure I agree. That would have been Neita.

I think there were signs earlier this season that he was beginning to find his feet. He was getting the ball a lot and in dangerous positions, but he just could not convert. If he gets it right, I still believe he could be a player.

His movement and penetration by foot reminded me a lot of Paul Wheatley actually. His replacement, perhaps? As for the topic itself, we must get our hands on two elite/class mids and finish off our midfield stocks, before we look to our rucks. I think everything else will fall into place, if we have a good enough midfield. IMO, ruckmen aren't as important as some people think. If your centremen are clued up enough and read the play well enough, as long as you've got a big man competing against the opposition ruckman, you should win most clearances.

Lots of petrol and absolutely freezing conditions. I still had fun though. :D

I disagree. Jetta, like many of our young talent (including Bennell) has a small body, with an undeveloped frame. Jetta's tackles might occasionally slip, but that is only because he needs to build up his core strength. That will come with time.

Well said. Bennell is going to be a beauty. His speed and balance have been noticeable since his very first match. Give him some time and he'll learn from his mistakes. We didn't need a thread on this. That said, I was at the game and missed this, it might have been up the other end? Could anyone tell me which quarter?