Hannibal

Exciting, isn't it ?

Happenstance.

Things can change quickly... You're now 30, 2 of your 3 favourite players are gone, and you were "really excited about the direction the club is heading". It headed for the kind of disaster rarely seen in sport. But who can blame you ? Most are optimists at heart.

Having had the misfortune of reading your inane ramblings for some years you'll forgive me for not seeking out your advice on any matter regarding the human race.

Not required.

I have zero interest in social skills on an internet forum. I have no interest in you either.

Pizz away.

Wow, amazing.

Sounds about right. I now look back and have zero confidence CAC would have delivered decent picks with those three that were taken away. But he may have. You're also right when you say that there's absolutely no excuse for the lamentable position the club has found itself in. I look at Sydney who won the flag in 2005. I appreciate the concessions they've had, but to rebuild and win another flag in 2012 was the blueprint of what can be done by a great club. Only 4 players that played in 2005 played in their next premiership 7 years later. Brilliant stuff. We have been nothing more than a shambolic joke. Even Richmond didn't sink to our levels. This club has been one of the worst embarrassments in history.

Trying to defend Prendergast is a sick joke and makes you look stupid.

Elaborate.

I was listening to an interview with Steve Waugh this morning in the car. He said that Darren Lehman has taken away all of the anxiety in the team. There's a belief and calmness. Lehman is hard, but he also has the players respect and they know he deeply cares about them. I suspect Paul Roos is very similar to Lehman. Nathan Jones stated in a recent interview, ''The other real noticeable thing is the morale around the place and the vibe of the playing group, and the excitement of the direction that we’re heading in. The belief that we’ve got has become really powerful and I’m pretty excited. To be honest, there is a lot of optimism.''. When he was asked about Neeld all he ever said was that the players need to ''buy in''. I thought Neeld's harsh approach was needed at the time. I thought it was the right way. I was a fool. Sport is 80% above the shoulders. Like Lehman, I suspect Roos has removed all anxiety from this group. Neeld may well have had unbelievably bad luck during his tenure, but he was also an unmitigated disaster that helped foist some of the turmoil by his approach.

You really are a silly "silly" Saty.

Waste of time. His only chance is as a small defender, but despite a terrific preseason last year he was found wanting. His dispoal and decision making under pressure isn't good enough and he has no other weapon as a player. He has a crack, which everyone respects. That said, my care factor is relatively small.

What part of my assessment isn't on the money ? Watts' talents and gifts as a footballer have never been in question. I've queried his appetite for contests and his will to influence games. I question his hunger and commitment to be the best he can. I'll back Roos to have a crack at making Watts the player he's capable of being. I'm not certain he'll succeed, but if Watts commits he'll at least become a very good player even he doesn't fulfill his talent. I give Watts a hard time because I know what he's capable of.

You're a child, so I accept you'll be silly from time to time.

Rubbish post.

If he were to make it I reckon it would be as a small back. But I've lost confidence he'll take the next step.

Of course he does. he's backing himself to get the best out of him. FMDTSTCOH

No, I have an obsession with him competing. You know, putting his body on the line for the team. I don't know anyone who ever thought he'd be a "gorilla", let alone now. I look forward to seeing what Roos can do with him. It's his last hope. If he can't succeed and understand what is required in AFL footy under Roos, he never will. He most certainly doesn't now.

I admire the courage of someone to post such crap.

I can only be honest. I was very disappointed with his game yesterday. In particular his marking attempts. But half-hearted chasing efforts were also obvious. You may think I'm a broken record, but it's the player in question who hasn't changed in the last 5 years and my observations remain the same accordingly. If i was applauding his efforts you'd have no problem. Do you only want to hear nice comments ?

Yes. i thought it was one of his softer games. He didn't hit bodies when he should have, he didn't chase as hard as he should have and in general he tiptoed around the edges. There are times when you have to hit your opponents body first with your torso when flying for a mark. You do this to better position yourself and have them off balance. Watts avoids this and missed marks he should have taken accordingly. He's a terribly soft footballer. But yes, he's a great set shot for goal.

Great summation.

I did no more than correct your incorrect assertion. Or can't you read ? comprehend