Jordie_tackles

I agree with this, i think one of the significant downfalls is the number of midfielders drafted between 03-08, who did we recruit that is in our 22 between this period? Jones, received a trade for Moloney and maybe Sylvia (who plays more HF)...... staggering really Other players recruited throughout this time are Bate, Dunn, Bartram..... this is our problem

Also this thread is here to discuss sylvia, not all aspects of our on field performance over any period of time, and levels of mediocrity, This is demonland plenty of threads to discuss those topics

If he only does a few things well occasionally, and is worth trading etc then our list will also have another 35 players up for trade,

People who are saying Sylvia struggles against the better teams are right, but when you play off a half forward flank for 3/4 of a game and we get far less I50's than even Richmond atm i cant see him getting many opportunities. When are midfield competes alot more against the lower and mid rung teams his opportunities increase, i also disagree about his ability through the middle, he goes in for burst and provides a spark imo, couldnt do it all day, he isnt a pure midfielder People saying he isnt consistent, he has had his best season for us by a mile, we have done the stats before and people dont care, but a guy who is about second for goals scored, first for goal assists and first for I50's cant be that bad or inconsistent..... that reaks of a dominant player in a team Also he will finish top 5 in the Bluey, and will go a long way to winning it, he has been to good, he was dropped the other week to make a statement, one senior player had to go and he was it, only lasted one week

Scully isnt that good he is that GREAT give it up robbie, you have nothing to offer with that last post

Ok people say we havnt improved this year, lets see if any of our players have, pick one on each row Jamar vs Martin - offers so much around the ground, and tapwork was great when Jamar was out, plus 4 or so years younger Jurrah Vs Howe - Does the defensive things, takes marks, kicks goals works hard, and that little bit of X factor for the suffering fans Frawley Vs Watts - was the hardest one for me to pick, Watts looks like he is turning into a prime CHF type, but will always take the stopper over the forward, think Frawley would take Watts to town atm too, future less so OK so the last one might be a stretch at this stage, but like the other 2 comparisons would have laughed off the forum 12 months ago My selections highlighted, couldnt think of a midfield comparison, more a young mid we wouldnt take over the older variety, maybe Davey vs Tapscott? thoughts? feel free to add comparisons

I think he said as you read "he would guess" or assume so Life isnt peachy, everything at the MFC isnt peachy so why would he assume so? The report wasnt ordered to pat everyone on the back, i would assume it was to focus on weaknesses or shortcomings within the organisation, pretty obvious imo

These are the two scenarios, - wont agree because he wants the senior gig elsewhere - or will try get [censored] off at Bucks etc, realise he is twice the coach Bucks is and then he will plan to take down his own empire

I would assume that would be one of the questions they would ask

Wow great humour.....not

Means to the same end, no job

I doubt that sort of thing would be announced mid season, we have major sponsors for 2011 and thats what they are paying for, any announcement would be quite crude towards their interested imo Can wait till offseason

Go for it

Would def pay $1 dollar for it, would also pay a bit more, i dont post on my phone atm.... just to difficult with the size of the browser ect

It is just warming up free agency, forcing clubs to spend all their cap, if their current players dont deserve it lure a star from another to strengthen your team because you have to spend 7.5% more than before

Non of my arguements have been based on him deserving to be paid massive amounts, and i dont believe thats what he wants, if he stays at Melbourne he as already turned down his pay day and it will be for football reasons, he will be paid well no doubt but not crazy as some people believe imo Edit for other midfielders : http://www.finalsiren.com/PlayerCompare.asp?SeasonID=&PlayerName1=brent+moloney&PlayerName2=nathan+jones&PlayerName3=colin+sylvia&PlayerName4=&Compare=Add+to+Comparison&SelectedPlayers=1960%2C1975%2C seem he averages more disposal per game so far than any other of our top midfielders

Did you read the thread mate?? we are talking off field more so than on-field, Nobody is suggesting that we are in any way shape or form close to Geelongs 2010 form

People who deny that this sort of thing has had a major impact upon our season are in denial, and professional pessimists

So finally people want him to "just play football" thought he had been doing this, averaging 19-20 possessions a game, need s to work on his disposal by foot and his K to H ratio, tackling is solid also 6 per game i believe

I believe that we somehow still need to trade with him from Brisbane.... sounds silly i know but i think the AFL has said this, probably to do with how crap they have drafted and gotten screwed by him..... not that they could ask for much, 4th rounder

I am all for this campaign, but i dont see how it can all be about "paying 100% of the cap", this should be one of our first expenditures and others eg marketing come after, they are using the term "cap" but it will be used to subsidize other other of the football and non football departments, its just a much more friendly thing to ask money for. Anyway, even $10 from each member would equate to what 4 and a bit desks.... and some will be even more generous so we could raise quite a bit for not alot each, is a good cause, would be amazing to bump up the foundation figure to close to 1.5M, thats alot of desks edit for shite grammar

To point that GWS need to spend their salary during the first few seasons on some decent players rather than none and rookies Media attention it all gathers, if i was GWS i would have started rumours with about 300 more players than they have

I love the OX, great to listen to but really, as a reliable source when it comes to TS contract??? who the hell would tell him that sort of information??? More likely that he jumped on the bandwagon when everyone else was spruiking it, 3rd or 4th chain of supply i would suggest, even if he is proven correct

Dustin Martin has the IQ of a Potato.... doesnt stop him being an exceptional footballer Seriously has anybody seen interviews with this guy, wow

And your willing to judge a highly respect MFC football player Tom Scully, on subjects relating to Tom Scully, when he has expressed his view and desires And praise a Carlton and GWS stalwart in relations to Tom Scully when Tom Scully has made his stance clear, as a current MFC player Nice