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I'm asking you why one would consider a twilight QB game. To what end? For what reason? In a word - why? I can think of a bunch of reasons why a twilight game isn't a good idea, but I can't think of a good reason why.

This is pretty much what I was going to post so I'll just quote you I'm excited to see how he develops, particularly given his pace. PS. Who is our next nom? Tapscott?

+1

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/respect-and-responsibility-20110606-1fpcg.html The harder you work, the luckier you become...

If someone can't enjoy the footy without repeatedly swearing then I reckon the problem is with them, rather than the rules.

Why?

That's my point - making a change won't [necessarily] be 'rewarding mediocrity'.

Err, okay. Anyway, since you've asserted that he'll be a long-term player for us I'm keen to see who you think won't make it. There are a bunch of other players that are around his age and are, IMO, ahead of him.

+ Davey. Their losses are still helpful for us.

Indeed, and I don't think he's prime small forward material either. Neither do I (hence my comments on Jetta now and in the past).

Are you suggesting that if Bartram or Tapscott were fit, and we brought them in, we would be 'rewarding mediocrity'? This:

You can use the ladder predictor and put in your own predictions Blame the player, not the game.

Interesting that BP wrote that Jetta had been playing as a small forward only because that was the vacant spot in the side and you need to take what you're given, but that it's not his forte. (It made me think that perhaps I needed to see more of Jetta before I marked his card).

I would have thought that this was pretty uncontroversial.

Both (plus Mcaffer (sic?) and someone else - maybe Blair).

Does some good things but isn't best 22 for mine.

I don't know that this is the plan all the time, but I think you're right, yeah. DB makes a comment that supports this view when Jones wins the footy in the centre of the ground and kicks to Carlton defenders at the top of our forward 50:

Interesting video. I found it amusing that while I'm in the stands getting frustrated at certain things DB is airing the same frustrations up there in the coaches box.

I mostly agree, but I think we'd be keen to move Tapscott further up the ground if we could, so that might be one less player he needs to worry about.

If DB had responded differently there'd still be a headline, so I fail to see how it is inappropriate. DB responds with silence - 'DB refused to answer questions about the future of number one draft pick Tom Scully, prompting speculation that Scully is already on the move...' DB responds by saying he's not sure - 'DB admits he's not sure if star midfielder Tom Scully will stay with Melbourne...' etc.

I wouldn't be actively looking to drop anyonee, but I would bring back players I think are best 22 if their form/fitness warranted it. If fit, Bartram is an 'in' for me.

I think this is a silly comment. Disappointing not to reach the 80K mark when only five matches last season attracted that many, and QB 2010 crowd numbered 67K? Come on.

Thanks for the report - the more the merrier.

Nice work. We need to encourage more Melbourne supporters to become teachers

Yeah, I agree with both of you.