monoccular

Playing his designated role to Roos' satisfaction.

I must say I haven't noticed that....will look more closely in the future. Though one would have to say others seem to target Jesse too.

.....and haven't played him in defence at all....did he play in defence in VFL at the weekend? If so, how did he go? Having been a bit of a Garland fan for a long time, I hate to say I think the game has overtaken him.

And I would disagree with both of you - it seems to be a minute to minute decision, or even second by second If you are referring to the one in ?Q4 in front of the MCC I saw it as a throw deliberate OOB - neither of which were paid

Dawes has had only 2 games and is far from match fit, and he won't ruck so please give me a genuine relief ruck option.

I wonder if Dr Peter Dohrmann, neurosurgeon and former board member, and I believe sometime poster on this forum is still involved. His opinion would be valued and appreciated. IMVHO he needs to see a neurologist or neurosurgeon for a full assessment of his current situation, and be given the appropriate uncompromised amount of time away from the game. His health is so important to his long term future and if he can return to the game much later and have the impact he had then it would be great for the Demons too.

I must say Garland is a glaring weakness - not the right size for anyone, fumbles, poor vision. May be a really nice guy but nice guys don't win flags. IMVHO Frost must be given some games as a defender in Garland's place, and O Mc also needs game time when ready. However the whole team upfield right from deep forward need to exert more pressure in the ball carrier and no doubt will as the team matures together.

SaberFang - I hope you aren't an alias for Chris (The Joker) Connolly! Could have us pinged for some yet to be defined offence.

Are either (or both) of Weideman or Huelett looking like getting a run sometime later in the season? Both sound impressive for their age.

He (Angus) certainly is having an absolutely awful run of bad luck, when all was looking great for him after an amazing debut season. Absolutely none of it due to conditioning or player management, thus far at least..... IF indeed this is another concussion, he should see a neurologist / neurosurgeon for advice, but IMVHO he should be told to take a month off from footy, keep fit, and hit the reset button in July. So what if he misses most if not all of this season if it means getting everything right? There will be a place for him in our exciting midfield, meanwhile the likes of ANB, VDB can get a run. What we and he do NOT need is a season of repeated knocks and him ending up like Roh Bail or others like him.

And all this INTO a four goal wind? Really?

Please explain. How does he take responsibility for speculation? How would you make him take responsibility? Will you go and stand over him and demand he do? And I very much doubt if The Great Gawnius Maximus would chuck all over Jesse either.

Totally meaningless unles we win and keep winning.

OMG prancing pony picks another deliberate from a miskick under pressure. They really do not understand footy. Thanks Gil for another blight on our once enjoyable game.

In the 8 right now but meaningless unless we kick the Dogs.

Two HTB against the Crows from high tackles. Poor umpiring but Cats too good

Cats look home now. If we can beat the Doggies we will be in the 8.

Another ridiculous deliberate OOB from a fumble this time against Cats They just do not understand the game

Seeing him, in his first few games, just nail those handballs often under intense pressure, just takes my breath away at times. Just awesome.

I must say I don't really understand the "modern game": why won't anyone "man up" Motlop? Some sort of zone I suppose.

I am sure he will when he is the best option for a role. Interesting - has he been recalled to attend the Dear Leader's party in Pyongyang?

Why wasn't that handball OOB not called deliberate? Not that I agree with the general interpretation but that was as bad (or worse) as the earlier one

It was a Selwood style high tackle.

Walker a bit stiff. HTB when taken around the neck.

I wore #31 on my Dees jumper (just the one, none of this clash strip or away strip cr@p) as a kid. Was devestated when he left for the Cheetahs but he remains my absolute favorite Dees player of all time. Leadership qualities never repeated by anyone anywhere.