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Not a big factor in saying you are going out on a limb to say Richmond will pick him up. The Herald Sun nominated it back in July. By the way, he is 176 cms tall

Good insight from Rawlings of what is currently happening at the Dees.He stated that it was very serious around the place getting into the start of pre season training.He said he was offered another role in Victoria( Ox stated Collingwood))whom he knocked back to join Mark Neeld He said he was extremely impressed with Neeld's philosophy to take the club forward. He said the club was currently challenging the players to succeed.With regards to fitness he said certain players were in the elite level and felt that others were not up to it at this stage.Seen the list as being very talented and especially his group the back line. Stated they had a very different game plan to implement requiring players to being very versatile.Game plan will be structured.In closing the interviewers concluded he was very impressive and the Dees had obtained one of the strongest coaching panels around.

Just announced after 6 pm he will be on later.

Actually with the dramatic changes we have made for 2012 we would not be able to cope managing him and his knee issues.No Doctors on site.

Agree with your point. However, never ever does a good reporter give up his or her sources! Sadly he has shown up Cam and others as being either gullible, stupid or both!

On SEN tonight, The Ox and Frank interviewed Michael Warner from the Daily Telegraph/Herald Sun, who broke the news on the Scullys. He said there is more to come and it seems that the integrity and credibility will be really questioned. More news in tomorrow's paper!

I think I'll join them on the same page and state that I now accept that Fevola will NOT be on our list in a few weeks. O well these are the breaks as they say.

It seems that we have a new player Tom Couch a midfielder from Collingwood going to train with us.This has been twittered by Patrick Keane frm the AFL.

With the announcement of Brett Lovett coaching Casey this brings a close to the coaching appointments.

Another gut feel I suppose--Neeld will make sure that Misson has got the issue of Doctors covered by start of actual play. He has covered all issues and will not leave out this one. With Misson and the experience of Craig, Viney,Royal and Neeld himself, they would know the medic's really well .I feel this is a small issue in the scheme of things right now.

The comments that WJ responded to Fan,in my opinion are spot on.Neeld has come in and shown what he requires to turn this club about.He has shown that he is a no- nonsense guy whom is going to get what he wants.At his initial interviews he stated their were weaknesses in the list that he wanted to address.Maybe it could be said that Tim had not been doing his job previously.Also no doubt that Neeld has been in will get involved to make sure that all new players will be to his liking from now on.Lastly,I feel,there will be a greater turnover of players at the end of 2012 , because he will weed out the players that can' t stand the heat in the kitchen.Cale & Aaron are two whom will be under the microscope.

Neeld has 21/2 months to get this list ready for season for 2012, it will be then when we can see if the improvement is enough.Neeld has shown he will go after and get what he wants re Clark whom he saw to cover one of our major weaknesses being a tall forward.He has identified other weakness and it will be very interesting to see if he goes after other experienced players to cover the list shortfalls he has identified.

Expected to be at Gosh'sPaddock around 10 on Monday next.

RR, I agree with your sentiments regarding your last comment, however,I feel ,it will take 3 years before the likely results of Neeld inc.staff can be judged,I year implemented, 1 year further development, then last year maintained.

Essendon

Who cares a continental about a name as long as he can play.

MY brother is a bookmaker and if he was running a book on the two applicants,I think Lovett would be very long odds on.

One last role to be filled--that being coaching Casey,with two candidates ,stated today in the Herald Sun remaining,Brett Lovett & ex Carlton stalwart Peter Dean with announcement due on Friday.

Coaching Casey maybe only a part time role now we have such a number of full time coaches already.

I have some doubt that Tuck has already been offered to train with us.

HE may have been doing part of the course outlined by Neeld as part of his penalties

Sorry I meant Trenners.Apologies Ht & others

You raise a valid point. Nason in his initial year showed pace and accuracy.I also thought they had enough small forwards. Training doesn't guarantee a listing though!

Forgot to also mention that Beau Dowler ex Hawk is training with the Saints.

Thanks for update.I was sure I didn't see him at training but another said he did before retiring early.