Norm Smith's Curse
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Two things about Sellar's game I noticed. Good disposal and good decision making under pressure. he was good last night.
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Someone told me we have more than the saints this year.
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I like the outs at least.
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Jamar isnt going anywhere. Ive heard him say emphatically twice that he wants to be a Dee for his whole career to 'repay the faith'. And unlike others who will remain nameless, I believe he is being honest and not resorting to $cullduggary...
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Forget Boak - what about Chris Yarran - out of contract and Carlton are maxed out on salary cap.
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Just chucking this out there: 1. Players drawing large salaries: Sylvia, Davey (contracted until end of 2013) and Moloney (free agent), Green. 2. Coach's contract ending at end of season: Brian Royal. Assuming two of those players are off the list at the end of the year this will free up a significant amount of money to add to the front loaded contract saving. 1. A future star that has a contract that finishes at the end of the season and which has avoided all trade media speculation: Chris Yarran 2. Young midfielder available at end of season: Travis Boak 3. Ex player that has coaching potential and has actually stated that he wants to coach next season: Cameron Ling
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If we got Sylvia and Moloney off our list we would have plenty of coin for Boak.
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iNTERESTING observations. thanks for posting.
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I liked his spoil, when he chased a few and surprised them with his pace, and how he backed himself to kick goals (got one, missed two but had a crack). I can see why he was picked now and I think he is on par with Scully at the moment.
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If we lose that game I may have a mental breakdown! And if its all hugs and kisses with Scully ill vomit...
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The general feeling at the club from people who play in the same golf club as a few of the players is that Jack is carrying a lot of the load and sheltering others from criticism. he gets more ball than many so errors are more likely just because he has more chances to make them. There are moments where i admit I cringe and it annoys me that everytime he shows some great composure or decision making he will go and do something that makes you wonder. But he is getting the ball and as others have said that puts him in front of others.
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Bailey and Neeld - worlds colliding
Norm Smith's Curse replied to Dee man's topic in Melbourne Demons
It was interesting how Carlton anticipated our entry throught the pockets and double teamed us forcing us to centre to corridor and bang - actual forward 50 entries that looked dangerous. -
Get ready for the pain this week v Ess.
Norm Smith's Curse replied to Total-Dee's topic in Melbourne Demons
I very much dislike Essendon. Im not sure im going to able to handle this game sober... -
The ball was in our attacking half more than the blues. We just didnt capitalise.
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Watts is getting the ball.
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I miss these days:
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Blease, Gysberts with a few preseasons and the addition of Viney gives me hope. We were BETTER without Davey and Sylvia. hard decisions loom.
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Look up some older footage of Trengove and compare it to the last few games. He HAS to have an injury. He was super fast and reknowned for it. Now he cant keep up with Brock - there is no other answer.
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Quit the Dunn bashing - he actually applies forward 50 pressure and he can kick. And he has more physical presence than many. if you want to look for scapegoats ask yourself whether Sellar has shown anything that suggests he is at AFL standard
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Probably disagree with most of that. Tapscott didnt get rewarded for what he did in the forward 50 and I was right in front of the goals so I could see. he moved into space twice and on one occasion had himself placed right where the ball was heading but the whistle went, otherwise he would have had a few goals. And unlike most of our side he intimidates opponents. the selfishness goal kicking-wise was three running goals that missed when we had two forwards at least in open spaec in the forward 50. Bartram's effort is high but his disposal is still frustrating. Why bring back Sylvia and Davey when this week we were much more competitive without them? Syvlia has done NOTHING this year - let him earn his position for a recall. Davey is finished. Sad but true. Blease in the backline - wtf?
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Dont agree Nasher, he was good Sunday evening - had things gone slightly differently he could have had two goals. He always moved to space and to the right location so he reads it well.
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Yeah we cant afford to lose him. He has composure and good decision making - two characteristics not that common at the Dees.
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Square Peg, Round Hole - Exactly why we need Neeld!!!!
Norm Smith's Curse replied to Vipercrunch's topic in Melbourne Demons
I had my first doubts about Neeld tonight. Often the only time we made dangerous forward 50 attacks was when we were FORCED to use the corridor because Carlton were double teaming our pockets presuming we would come in along the boundry. SDecondly defensive gameplan didnt really work in the last quarter... -
I dont think its soft - sometimes he just seems like he is between minds about what to do or already thinking about what he is going to do two steps ahead and then not capitalising on the now if that makes sense?
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I'll tell you what annoys me...
Norm Smith's Curse replied to Adam The God's topic in Melbourne Demons
I think your probably right. Watts is getting a lot of the ball so more posessions may mean more mistakes by default. he did some great things but some silly things.