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Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought Dunn was the emergency who didn't play for us. Which in a way makes him even more stiff if Miller walks in ahead of him. But I've noticed Bailey generally likes to drop blokes for a few weeks, then bring them back in when they've got the form, and at senior level likes to give them at least 2 weeks to find their form. So Dunn has areas to address at Casey before he comes back.

Ballantyne also had a go at pulling Harry O's hair on Friday night did he not? I don't mind it. Because I don't like Harry, and I think Nason looks like a tool and Mitchell is only trying to help him realise that. Some of the above comments are calling Mitchell a girl for pulling hair, but do we want him suspended because of it. Also it doesn't count as a dog act for mine. Having a go at someones family, or race or religion is a dog act. A low blow or a cheap shot when someone isn't looking is a dog act.

The argument for playing Miller is that he improves the development of the rest of the team more so than compromises it by being out there. He can then get cut as Jurrah and Petterd come back to the side. At the moment our marking targets up forward are Green, Bate, Hughes and Watts, and the resting ruckman. I'd be happy for Miller or Newton to replace Bate (if injured), Hughes or play as the resting ruckman. I don't really think we are playing short of marking options (they are certainly undersized) but just not playing well enough.

I've got no problem playing Wona in Darwin. I'm pretty sure he'll perform as the hometown hero. If we ever play a premiership match in Ringwood or wherever Gysberts is from then we'll give him a free pass into the team too.

GAME PLAN. Forward pressure - Midfield pressure - turnovers or easy ball from the backline - corridor footy - half forwards, full forwards. YESTERDAY. No pressure - WC getting easy, deep and hard to defend forward entry, resulting in pressure on defenders and midfielders to get the ball out (resulting in not enough attacking play and too much sidewards crap), resulting in everyone moving up the ground, resulting in no forward line when we do win the ball back. It's all related to other parts of the game. The way we played in our wins this year combined with an improving forward line will see us kick plenty of scores.

He's too slow and his disposal isn't better than Bartram's, I can't believe the footy department gave him another contract. I'm willing to write him off as a spud. I'll be waiting to be proved right or wrong.

Wonaeamirri is a moral to play this week. They'll probably chuck Jetta in as well (Sylvia could have a week off if the hammy is no good, or a week at Casey). Sounds like Macdonald deserves to come in, especially if Bruce is injured. Morton is too good for the VFL. A trip to Darwin must be the perfect time to give Trengove or Scully a week off, and probably isn't the ideal match to bring Gysberts into. I don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater, multiple changes generally don't do much (ie. Richmond dropping 6 most weeks). It will be a very tough week at selection. I'm hoping they pick guys who will 1. work very hard with increased pressure 2. Take the game on 3. Aren't PJ.

Titan I think the fitness (and also his size) are the reasons he is up the ground. Plenty to look forward to with Jack.

Definitely can't carry him purely as a loose defender. If he's in the team there has to be a matchup for him (and for Warnock, Garland and Frawley as well). Otherwise bring in Macdonald, Strauss or MacNamara. The second two (and probably Cheney who I don't rate) need to be played more to continue investing in the future.

Great to see you posting on here Cam. Don't want to derail the thread too much but a little piece on the club website about Tapscott and where he is at would be greatly appreciated from my point of view, especially now he is no longer listed as indefinite. Gotta get Burgatron doing something! As for Watts, I think we should all chill out and see what he can do against WC. Even in his games last year (which have so unfairly been criticized as bad performances) he showed some glimpses of some amazing talent. Hopefully he can just keep building throughout this year and what better place to start than at a pumped up MCG.

Great depth: Morton, Gysberts, Strauss, Bail, Wona, Jetta, Not sure: Macdonald, Dunn, Maric, McNamara, Cheney Years away: Spencer Bad Depth: Bell, Newton, Miller, Healey Plenty still to come as well.

How does Lynden Dunn have a deal for 2011, wouldn't that mean we gave him a 2 year deal before the end of last year? Surely we wouldn't have given him a 3 year before the start of 2009. It's crazy if he does. Surely as the last 3 to sign on last year Cheney, Bartram and McNamara only got one year deals?

I think Strauss and Bennell will get more time on half back flanks and back pockets as the time comes. If they don't and we remain with Bartram its not the worst thing. In a good side Bartram is probably decent enough to win a flag (is he really much worse than Steven Baker for StKilda). There is nothing slow about Grimes either, he went practically step for step with Rioli last year. We might need to draft another quick small defender specialist because I'm not keen on Cheney (think he lacks the speed for AFL and the size to play on taller players) and if McNamara is going to make it is off a half back flank. Warnock, Frawley, Garland, Bartram and Grimes are the 5 guys who are comfortable as deep defenders at this stage.

I'm keen to see how they fare in the brownlow and especially the bluey. I feel Brownlow votes are hard to come by without a reputation, but as number 1+2 draft picks they might be a chance to grab a few. I certainly hope we manage to get votes in our close losses to Collingwoood and WB. So far in our wins this year - Brisbane game should see Trengove in the votes, Richmond - maybe Sylvia, Adelaide - Frawley and McDonald. And in our close losses to Collingwood - Davey and Petterd, WB - Scully.

Pretty sure he didn't play, but I have no idea why.

Not Cheney, he's a spud, just a poor version of Grimes. Cheney doesn't have the size for talls or the speed for smalls. I want Grimes in the team, but I want Strauss as well because long term he is the dangerous kick that good teams have.

He'll never be the most amazing kick, we need to accept that. He is the most amazing player at getting to contests, winning the ball and making the right decisions, he hardly ever picks the wrong option by hand or foot. Despite some poor kicking he is most certainly a wet weather footballer, just like Scully and Trengove the class rose to the top. Garland's kick in was particularly poor (out of bounds off the side of the boot). Frawley's aren't great, and I'm scared when Bruce goes to pick up the ball (or Warnock, or Bartram or Rivers for that matter). Hopefully Strauss can get back into the side soon, he was certainly going ok before illness stopped him from playing in the VFL this week.

This Spencer review sounds like a Jamar review from a few years ago. The Spence is still 20 years old, by the time he is Jamar's age at 26 he might be a good AFL player, we have to remember that. He'll never be an amazing user of the ball, but he's taller than Jamar at around 204cm and could be a very strong unit.Very happy about Watts, Morton, Gysberts and Wonaeamirri. Would love to see Tommy Mac given a go in Rivers' position (as well as Strauss in Bartrams). Cheney I have little time for at AFL level. From what I've seen from Maric at AFL level he's looked a player, but his VFL reviews almost get worse by the week. Very disappointing. My mail is Wona will play up in Darwin if anywhere near fit or near selection. Base on his game today, it is possible he could have a good one next week and have 'earnt' selection?

His handballing isn't great, but he makes up for that with often good defensive work and strong running to provide an option. His kicking has always been with a high drop, they just used to go through! Grimes has a complete different technique, but is similar in the way he can have off nights.Fantastic game last night, keep it up Brucey.

Imagine if he played for Geelong and could have a piece of those Ablett dinky handballs. Could rack up 60. I was concerned about why we would take a guy with pick 1 without elite foot skills (not having a go at him but its true, where as Cooney, Hodge, Deledio, Murphy, Gibbs all elite kicks). Tonight I was reassured, because I'd already witnessed his amazing hands, his calmness under pressure, his head over the footy style, his speed, his gut running and all his attributes in bits and pieces, but tonight I saw the package come together. I loved what I saw.

A win of Geelong v Richmond style proportions, in a Grand Final!These boys play for respect, not for public adoration!

Absolutely amazing defensively. When he's near a contest you breathe easy. Offensively, had me comparing to Paul Wheatley, just not kicking it where he wanted. Nothing too worrying, he's not a magical kick of the footy, which means he'll have his good and his bad. Trengove seems to labour late in games, but when the ball is near he is still ferocious. I'd look to rest him soon, but not too soon. He might be able to get through to the mid season break. Morton back could give him a rest. Scully - needs no rest, unless sore after games.

Anthony isn't big though, he's more a of a leading type. Also apparently his ego is bigger than his out of shape head. We'd have to pay over the odds but I'd love to have Dawes. Why couldn't we have made a huge play for him last year!

All 3 of the games you mentioned we lost by around 50 points if I'm not wrong.Hope Hughes as the most low-key of those introductions can change that.

Martin and Fitz can kick a football? That is big news to me. Martin has a shocking set shot routine, and as for Fitz this video doesn't back up your claims - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB52yOScT1U.I'm a Meesen fan, I don't know why but I am. As for everyone who is so excited about Gawn, I am 100% confident that when he resumes playing it will be at Casey 2's and it will take him a really long time to step up to AFL if he does at all. Doesn't mean he's a bad recruit, but he wont be turning it on overnight.