Undeeterred

Since the other key forward everybody is spoodging about has played 5 games, whereas Dawes has played as a premiership CHF. Since the other other key forward hasn't played in almost two years because of an injury which is pretty certain to ensure he will never play seriously again. Since the other other other key forward is 17, and a fair way off yet from being Nick Riewoldt-eqsue. Since the other other other other key forward has played 3 semi-decent games in the forward line, after playing a season loose across half back.

Bad luck mate, that was a really thought out, considered post. Sometimes, though, I really think some posters on here must just be sitting around all day with their [censored] in their hand. Seriously.

Good boy Col. Committing in public is actually the type of leadership we've been screaming out for and people have been screaming out for him to show. This is far more important than the simple fact he wants to play at Melbourne - it is about the symbolism.

Well that escalated quickly!

One final thought - at least we know now that Geelong wont smash us by 186 next week.

We do. We are pretty much double paying half our list to get up to the minimum TPP.

Good point. Better get rid of him, quick smart.

Stupid thread, because he can't be traded. Stupid idea anyway, because he is one of our senior players (like it or not), third for tackles, first by a country mile for inside 50s and, oh, had another 20-odd touches today, which is happening a lot. What would we possibly gain from letting him walk? Spot 40 on the list for pick 80 or something? FMD.

Two things in this: 1. The umpires they put on Melbourne are complete muppets. Every week. The number of times, eg, Melbourne cop about 5 decisions which result directly in goals is staggering, especially when the soft 'even up' decisions are usually in our back 50. This is just the way it is, until we get better. 2. I reckon lots of us (me included) are working on old interpretations of the rules. There really isn't an 'incorrect disposal' rule any more - if you drop it but play goes on, for example, they will let it go to keep the game moving. This is INFURIATING because it is against the rules, but they are old interpretations. You just have to live with the fact that, every single week, a bloke will take on 4, get tackled, get swung around and handball off to a running teammate. It's just not holding the ball anymore...

Spot on Ben - and Roos knows it...

I love your insults by the way. Are you 12 by any chance?

Or they wanted Craig to have a crack at getting an early win and validate the decision to boot Neeld?

Of undies?

Changes to an absolute minimum and for injuries/rests only. Nothing kills the winning feeling like being dropped...

Not sure why so many people are surprised at this. He was always going to be our most important pick up. When Collingwood were on a couple of years ago, Dawes was always more consistent and reliable than Cloke. They are fools.

Of course he got advice on this disclosure and of course Essendon will get off. That's why he's relaxed. I am astounded that more is not being made of this. But, as usual, justice does not prevail. He and his mates will be playing untouched for ever...

...is a badass mudder. He'll be really good one day. Just saying, but has anybody else noticed how good Neeld's draft picks have been, including rookies??

Absolutely. [censored]. Ridiculous. Edit: spelled both absolutely and [censored] wrong. Bed time.

Anybody else aware he's played about 7 games?? How bout we suspend judgement until he's got 20-30 under the belt.

Poor Spencer, what an unco. And as much as I'll get howled down, the video footage of the Dawes thing did look like he took it a bit, then sort of fell away in a different direction. Didn't actually look that bad, in terms of the connection, and disregarding the fact it was a blatant swing.

The Triple M commentary was pretty interesting. Every time Pedersen went near the ball, Garry Lyon went 'oh jeez' etc, and James Brayshaw commented on how good it was 'to see Jack Watts sit someone on their arse'.

I disagree, although totally see your point about tackling etc. I think Watts could be a great choice in the midfield, although we'd be exposed if he didn't get his hands on the footy. However, wouldn't you say that size (including bulk), speed, skills (precise disposal) and vision are in fact the perfect skill set for a midfield ballwinner?

You're.

Sorry, but you people are in la-la land. Yes, he'd be playing for us. Yes, he'd still be playing crap, unaccountable, inconsistent football. Hooray for him. And as for being our most vocal onfield leader, spare me. I could stand in the middle of the G waving my arms and yelling. In fact, memo to the FD - here I am and I'll take a bargain basement wage of $200k to do it. Sign me up.

BANG. This....