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I agree with you opinion; it is way too premature to judge what one player does in a good (top 8) midfield with another in a bottom 2 midfield. Just unfair to compare. Were the boot on the other foot Wines may be deemed the "under-performer", unfairly.

Couldn't agree more The kid had a shocker - who hasn't?

Give the guy an opportunity under a creative rather than a negating coach and he may well blossom. Good to hear - and what some seem to forget despite being reminded, is that Toumpass is playing in a very poor midfield as compared to Wines. (Hypothetically) swap them for a few weeks and you may be surprised.

We only have one Tapscott and one Fitzpatrick, so how can we trade a Tapscott or a Fitzpatrick?

or JT5 and JT9?. I love them both!

FFS - we have Jimmy, please support him guys. We didn't pick Wines on basis of need and best fit, especially as we had Viney. And to all those drooling over Wines remember he is playing in a (for now) far better team and better mids around him. Some posters seriously will never say we got anything right.

His disposal and decision making was first class last night. Looking forward to him having another preseason and getting out there with young Viney.

LOL :-)))))) .uite right what you say about keyboard warriors. I for one can't now bring myself to hit the <homonym with Kew> button - just lack the guts..

Waiting for the next "he's not as good as Wines" post, forgetting that Wines is playing for a team that can (sometimes) play decent footy, whilst Toumpass is in a struggling team.

These Kennedys are more prolific than the USA Royals.

I agree that Frawley and Gawn should be priorities over Watts and Sylvia, though the club should work hard to retain them all, or at least get a trade for a decent hard nosed mid if they can.

If he don't want us,we don't want him. Simple. Conscript armies rarely outfight professionals.

I had thought that a veteran had to play 10 years at the one club - no doubt Vlad will have given the franchises special exemptions as he has for most things.

You missed my tongue in cheek.

you mean, since Moloney has pulled the plug he will no longer run the camp for the young Dees!

two cheap and meaningless possessions across half back there. Well done for your insightful contribution to the debate nd the pathway forward. We need "supporters" like you -NOT!

I would certainly like an up to date prognosis on Clark's recovery before I would consider this though.And interesting that you see Fitz > Martin as a forward considering he has had ? 2 games. I am disappointed that we haven't seen more of Fitz especially when we have been so short of tall timber up forward since Clark's injury; after all it is an experimental season.

Hi az_tec - if you look carefully at your keyboard, at each end of the bottom line is a key usually labelled either "SHIFT" or marked with an up arrow. This enables small letters to become big ones, like This! It tends to makes sentences easier to read, especially when there are a lot of names aka "proper nouns".

or Mt Martha Primary School -- oh hang on, they can't even play bruise-free footy there any more.

you must have missed the "silky skills".

Trouble is, turnovers cost, and his one consistency is that he does regular turnovers. Can he / Neeld turn it around? 5 years on the list (?4) and hasn't progressed in this vital KPI.

Surely must be b well ahead of (a). What have you against banana fritters? Did one burn your mouth? Should be eaten with liberal doses of ice cream

Brilliant stuff, Whisperer. I am confused, though, as to who could the dark, swarthy individual of heavy build possibly be?

Was he picked up anywhere? Pity - the name alone would draw crowds ;-)

And a few (hopefully celebratory) wines, bubblys or beers will do the same, but then again, unfortunately for those of us blokes old enough to remebmer "the glory days" the ageing prostate can do the same on it's own accord unaided!