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40 goals was the target or he's a failure this season. Go Jack, 3 to get or Pro will be crowing all preseason! That bit of play on the weekend when he gathered the bouncing ball, dodged Lewis and sent a 50 metre pass to Tyson which never got more than 15 feet off the ground was sensational. Congrats Jack, not only a ripping bloke who has backed the club to the hilt but now a ripping footballer. Sorry Pro, I had to think of a reason to again highlight what a great year he is having.

Troll.

So much written about one kick and the implication for his future. FMD.

Good on ya Joeboy, enjoy!

Tyson. Many wasted possessions

Showing your age! 7 kg please!

Despite what the message for the masses has been this year has been all about development and much less about winning. Hunt and Wagner didn't earn call ups on form. Brayshaw was promoted early. AVB and O Mac other. Michie, Grimes, Newton and other experienced players ignored with better form. It's been obvious for ages. It's good. Games into the future of our club is the way to go. Balance is the issue.

I hope you're right but I hold little hope. With Oliver, Salem, Melksham and most probably Hibberd in line for starting 22 positions next year I just don't see where he fits or what he brings. He still looks very very slow to me and as I watched the second quarter of the Adelaide game I realized it was highly unlikely the two Captains Jack had any role to play. I also expect Joel Smith to be really pushing by mid 2017 which will just make it harder.

We must be poor judges Joeboy - Tyson top of the coaching votes for the game with 8 and Kent, who I criticised in another thread got 4. Don't know why so many get upset with an opinion. Your 3 worder is good fun and promoted discussion.

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Casey Scorpions 2.6-18 3.9-27 6.11-47 12.14-86 Port Melbourne 0.3-3 4.4-28 7.8-50 7.9-51 Casey Scorpions Goal Kickers: B. Kennedy 3, D. Terlich 2, L. Hulett 2, J. Spencer 2, P. Pattison, S. Weideman, V. Michie Best Players: B. Kennedy, J. Hutchins, D. Keilty, J. Spencer, L. Hulett, V. Michie Port Melbourne Goal Kickers: J. Scipione 4, H. Sandilands 2, M. Rivett Best Players: S. Crocker, K. Haretuku, D. Mascitti, H. Sandilands, G. Dickson, L. Tynan

Yes, but make no mistake, we'll be preparing for their best.

You've posted more lately and with great distinction. All power to you. You've more energy than me. Sadly you won't get anywhere. Haters just want to hate.

I'd be surprised if JR's post wasn't laced with venomous sarcasm. And I understand why. Either you or I have it seriously wrong. The real test will be to see how long he retains the avatar beyond this time. *Just kidding PD, still love ya buddy.

Now up.

Disappointing that there is no replay up on the MFC website.

I'm calling it now and I'm calling it early. Billy will sit comfortably alongside Oliver, Hogan, Viney, Gawn and Petracca as our most valuable players in the next few years. Ran all day, got it 31 times, disposal and decision making were excellent, doesn't fumble, is developing an inside game, has the character to ensure he'll get the most out of himself and is the son of a great gun. All that in a 19 year old and our fifth youngest player. We've a lot to look forward to and Billy will be a bigger part than most here and everyone outside think. That is all.

Lots of things change rjay and particularly as players develop and learn their roles with new game plans. I don't think you can leave Max out of the team if he is fit, you'd lose too much, but I do think you can give him a break with Spencer playing. Anyway it will be interesting to see if the FD try it at some stage.

I'm worried about Max burning out. He looks cooked to me. So if Spencer plays ruck then who do you want. Pedo or Gawn. You're assuming Gawn can't play effective tall forward but he is marking much better this year than last and would take a lot of pressure off Hogan - more so than Pedo. I don't see it as black and white as you and others. It would be worth trailing in a development year.

To protect Gawn from burnout for one. If Spencer players it must be on the basis he is used extensively in the ruck, say 40% of the time and plays forward say 25% of the time. Gawn rucks 60% and plays forward 20%. It works if Spencer can ruck effectively and Gawn can play forward effectively. Spencer is surprisingly quick and he is also physical in stoppages. Max looked cooked to me on Sunday, couldn't jump or get around the ground. He's rucked in 11 games straight with no help. I can't see it's a bad idea to give him a rest this week and play Spence as well. Pedo is a workhorse but rarely plays well against good teams so he's not the long term answer. Reality is we are filling time until one of the King boys makes it.

Jetta Tyson Tommy Mac Stretch Viney Vince

I doubt there will be that many changes. I very much doubt that Hunt, Wagner or Harmes will be dropped unless they are "managed". We are trying to build a defence that understands the new game plan and understands each other. Yesterday we played a better team that found us out and this week we come up against a team that allows us to continue the education in a less difficult environment. If players are going to be dropped I think it will be the experienced players who are fringe. Garland, Michie, Bugg and Pedersen perhaps. I think that given Gawn looks exhaused it's quite possible Spencer comes in. For all Roos said Oscar McDonald was underdone I've seen him from Essendon on and he's looking good to me. I'm also not sold on Bugg. He's a bit of a flat track bully for mine and he struggles to produce good performances against good teams. He is hard but he rarely hurts the opposition and often mucks it up. And being hard shouldn't get you in the team, it should be mandatory for his type of player. I think he'll let you down (skill wise) when it matters and the last 20 seconds of the game against NM is an example. The kick to Stretch wasn't difficult. To some degree the FD need to decide what the footy team looks like going forward and keep to that team primarily. Next year when we play I want Harmes, Hunt, Wagner, Petracca, Oliver, Gawn, Stretch, Hogan, Brayshaw, AVB and Salem to have as much experience as possible so they get some slack. ANB and Trengove also need to be given a good run at it to see where they fit. I've also seen Weideman and Hulett. Neither are ready IMO but Hulett would be in front of the Weed for mine. Also I'm a big fan of Jack Grimes but I just can't see the point of giving him games when his papers are so obviously marked. Dunn and Garland seem to be in the same boat and Garland's contract extension now looks wrong. For all I want to win this year is really about next year.

Yes. Took some good marks and ran out the game well.

He was hit at the opening clearance. Really sad for him. On a more positive note Hulett looks a ripper to me.

Whilst I agree with Fifty-5 you should perhaps consider that the FD actually understand the process of contracting players and have many more facts than us. Perhaps they knew that if we didn't sign Jake now he would likely look elsewhere. They may also have looked at what else was available in the event Jake left and not been impressed. And they may also have decided, as 55 says, that keeping Jake and not having to spend picks on replacing him (like for like) was the best option. That's called due diligence and I'm backing them to have done it. I like the boy and obviously so do they. Good list management I say.

26 to 14. You're as bad as the umpires.