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If we go back to the GF he was in the first Q backed off in the 2nd and then it was game over in the 3rd. So, yes...when he's getting up on the kicker he's a really important part of the puzzle and puts on a lot of pressure. ...he hasn't been hitting up on the kicker as hard lately but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be playing that role. It's just another area we are not on song with at the moment. When it works it works...

My opinion...it's a blight on the game and needs to be stamped out. Not only that, as you point out it's dangerous. At the start of the season all indications were that the umpires would crack down on it. ...but then again, Scott's in high places. I am concerned that the media have made it a Ginnivan verses the rest issue as now every [censored] magpie thinks it's a conspiracy against them... If anything the issue would be attribute to Selwood, the instigator of this stupid tactic and not a kid at the start of his career..it should never have gotten this far down the line. Should have been outlawed back when it started.

I'm sure it's to do with his captain...If he didn't condone it old Joel and the Cats family would be mighty upset.

Roos is a great Roos person first and foremost.

The only thing I hope is that our competition aren't also here, otherwise we are in trouble. Serious question but surely they are following a similar strategy? The winning record in the first half of the season I guess gives us an advantage but...

Hard to tell on the TV (Computer) but didn't seem to be giving any height away to Weid when they were standing together. He would be certainly over the 193cm quoted when drafted now. 195 - 196 would be my guess, and he's no skinny kid.

Spot on 'dazz'... edit: and Maxy has to learn not get in his leading lanes.

Laurie can play...very solid kid, got the Leigh Mathews thighs means he can stay balanced over the ball.

How about we talk some of the positives 'wayne'??? Laurie was excellent tonight, in trying conditions his ball handling was spot on, used the ball well and applied plenty of pressure. JVR is developing nicely, good grab, nice kick and imposes himself. Chandler can play...

Pro is the word...'willmoy'. A professional sportsperson will give their all in the contest at hand. I would be surprised if it has any effect on his or the teams performance.

I also think the knee injury he picked up in the first practice game has been an issue. A more seasoned player can maybe deal with these things better but his mobility has suffered and along with that so has his form.

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There will be others taking votes...Walsh at Carlton for example poles well, not sure how Rowell is going this season at GC. Neale will be the one though, a bit of an umpires pet.

They were having a long friendly chat after the game on Saturday...

He's looking after a future teammate....

...and that's the one he got a free kick against for shepherding out in the ruck or some such nonsense.

That's just not true, his kicking has been excellent this season and a real improvement in his game. Did have some misses yesterday but on the whole very good. I think sometimes you need to look past your confirmation bias of past seasons.

Yet to be seen if he plays ruck...

There was nobody else 'mo'...

Tomlinson is the same height, Brown is not a ruck and at his age it's not the time to start so it made sense for JVR to do some ruck time. It's good for his development and it wasn't taking time from anyone else. As others have said it looks like he (JVR) is a bit taller than the 193 he was at draft time. For what it's worth if Jackson misses I think Tommo will probably come in as back up.

I don't see what that has to do with anything. If Jackson is out then Weid will take the ruck role, maybe Tomo to take a relief role possibly even JVR. The Casey decision is based around JVR's development and team development. Brown is a depth forward, Tomo is a depth defender it's where they should be playing their footy...

I haven't seen a lot of him this year but he didn't do much against us and last night he was very average. At this stage of his career with his ability and size he should really be imposing himself on games.

Before his knee he looked ok & seemed to be on track but just seems to wonder around the ground aimlessly now. When the ball falls into his hands he wonders why his opponents are tackling him. Absolutely no intensity in his game at the moment.

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Clarry signs on to be a Demon for life