Moonshadow

I reckon Spencer already has more mongrel than Jamar. As has been said before, he chose Aussie Rules above basketball because he liked hurting people. Spencer Viney Tappy Clark are our true mongrels going into 2013. Oh, and of course, Cale Morton........

Whereas we have a habit of not getting the best out of our current players and rarely out of recycled players (Clark aside, though he's hardly 'recycled'). Keep Moloney, one year deal. He has experience, body size and has shown in the past that he can play well. A one year deal will say to him that if he doesn't lift his game, then he's gone, and no one would want him after two bad years in a row. With Green's experience missing next year, I think Moloney needs to re-signed. Unless we can pick up some good FAs, Beamer is a required player. Let's not eat our own, like some clubs do.

Great clips DD. I had forgotten about that biting incident. Brings back a lot of memories. Football wasn't such a business in those days, hey.

And more muscle. But that too will come, especially with Misso on his tail. Really want him to come back from his end of season leave in tip top knick. Gyz as well.

Davey.... I just can't get it that a seasoned player with such sublime skills (when on song) is having such a crappy couple of years. Yes, he's had some injuries, but many would argue that his time on our list is nearly up. Should be an A grader, but so far from that now.

Next they'll start asking Lawrence about his knowledge of tanking.

Rookie listed only.

Great, insightful post. Soooooo... I guess your suggestion is trade him or delist him. After all, "turnovers are killers".

Better skills than Chip?!!! Must be a typo.

He's a big unit as well, very solid. Imagine him with another 2 preseasons and 25-30 games, especially if he keeps improving at the current rate. Confidence will certainly help to sharpen this Pencil.

I think they do it for marketing opportunities. I've always liked the idea of reversing our home strip. Blue V on red, anyone?

Next they'll play Junior in the ruck!

Despite what his team mates or his team Docs say? Weight of number shifts when people fess up.

from AFL website. Sounds like he's had great treatment. Now its rehab time. http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/144140/default.aspx

and 5 out of 4 people don't understand maths...

Inflicted the worst loss of his coaching career. Perhaps hastened his downfall???

Good post JC. Balanced and insightful.

Ahhhh, the optimism of youth! I like it YDE. Don't let the bastards grind your energy down!

No. He showed really poor taste for all the reasons that many other posters have brought up in this thread. FWIW Cale is contracted in '13 and, given his shoulder injury, is unlikely to be sought after during trade time

I'm guessing (read: hoping) that Viney, Harrington, et al have workshopped this extensively and have a strategy worked out I may get canned for this, but do we want to be giving away the best JV plans by putting them in the public domain for GWS, GC and Dimwitreou to see?

Quality post. Thanks for your thoughtful insight.

??? Are we playing GWS twice in the remaining rounds?

Yes. There's no doubt that Neeld has had the toughest introduction to senior coaching possible (so far). And if it is true that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger, then perhaps we'll have a lot to look forward to. I can't remember which ex player/coach said it (Roos? Wallace?), but if we trade well, pick up some wise FAs and select the best draft youngsters, we could turn around quickly. Perhaps we are only a half doz key players and 12 mths away from finals footy??? IMO we have a good coaching team, good facilities and no debt. Neeld will get the best out of the players, but it will take longer than one season. Edit: spel.

And I want to know (but I'm a bit scared to ask) if there is a leash on that collar of yours, BBO...

Not that that's a compliment. Andrew Krakouer would be leading our goal kicking if he were a Dee. Edit: spell.