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exactly!

then beat me to a pulp

he'd have a laugh

He could give casey a marking option (if he takes them) down forward

he and viney could be 'the little guys' running through the midfield. cute.

We just need to keep doing what the players do. Feel down for a few days perhaps but get ready for the next game. Keep looking for improvements. If you don't put these horrible games behind us you can't move on.

exactly right. I see him as being as honest and open as he chooses to be.

I agree with everyone. He has been more than average down back. He has been exposed this year and does'nt have the intensity to play this role. It looks like if he continues this way he won't be at Melbourne this year so I agree that he probably should go. But we can't do anything about that until the end of the year. I think play him at HF or even CHF. Chris Dawes should be dropped or given a break (as Roos said in the last press conference, Dawes isn't moving well and clearly not playing well enough). Howe can mark and get into space on the wings. Melbourne were'nt able to get any deep forward entries at all on the weekend (Dawes and others marking outside 50 and out wide). Having a good mark in this area is really important to get the ball into Jesse and [Pedersen]. With him and Watt's at HF they should have a strict focus on creating more inside 50's for Melbourne and keeping it in there as well.

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yes I agree leads from the back. One of our more intelligent players also. Yeah alongside Rivers, Frawley, Grimes and Tapscott I think he is perfect. He uses his long frame well and has a good long kick. Usually a good decision maker. If he can get consistency I think he is in Melbournes top 5 most important players. Reminds me a lot of Fletcher.

He was effective in the mid at VFL level but its a different pace. He needs to get more grunt in my opinion. Really throw his weight around and take the opposition on more. Maybe he could be used in the midfield to try and out muscle a swan or something. Perhaps if he can really work on his pace and movement he can be a good wing or flank player to spread and mark with those sticky hands..

Evans was held back mainly by injury. I agree his work rate was great! I think very very highly of Bail. I think his ability to run and break through the stoppages makes him a possible go to running midfielder. He is physically very solid and quick. Maybe just needs to improve his ball use.

if he wants 11 and knows who is suggesting it and has worn it I reckon he should have it. Inevitably yes 'who cares'. But he's got that great running and decision making that jimmy had so I reckon it would be a good fit. If he does get it he should wear a cap for a game to dedicate to Jimmy.

I agree Martin rotating with Jamar. Rest both on the bench. Have them both concentrate on what they do best. Definately not having to worry about tagging a key forward or anything. Maybe drift forward to relieve Clarke and or if he or watts is injured.

Although he did play injured he was still able to think through situations and will occasionally out think his opponents. He is too clever around goals to push further up the ground. Leave that to Watts and Clarke. I think the forward structures will have a lot of options next year. Leigh will have his hands full. Only a good thing I reckon.

I agree with the master. I think it has been highlighted, but Neeld's pursuit of Clarke should and has been awarded with a good strong tall to add to our lineup next year. The thing I like most about Clarke is unlike the thicker, bigger forward types (e.g. Dawes) he has pace and flexibility and can move to play in different positions around the ground if he is not finding the ball or having a bad day down forward. He uses the ball well and is clever much like Watts. He will allow Jack to move up the ground and get involved in the play which is where I think he is most effective (then drifts back every now and then). To have two of these sorts of tall running marking options makes me really excited about next year. This has probably already been said but I mainly wanted to sign up just to say WELCOME MITCH CLARK!