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Anyone know if there is open training on Monday.

Cameron Giles KPD

He will be denounced as another leftie on this forum (after all he is an academic) just like any commentary on the ABC. Any comment other than those in the Herald Sun or by Andrew Bolt cannot be taken seriously as anything but left wing by some on here.

Maybe the players will come under the scrutiny they deserve. Nowhere to hide this time.

If we don't start winning games early on next year the tone will change. "He's not the messiah, he's just a very naughty boy" will be the cry.

Hey Hood I would start checking your phone isn't tapped after that outburst.

I too hope this is the case and I support PJ on everything he has done so far. I will totally believe when I see a club competitive both on & off the field. We have had too many people crowned as saviours in the past who have been acclaimed to be on the right track, only to send us back into the depths of despair. I will believe, this time, when I see results.

As much proof as you have that Neeld didn't convey his message to Royal. I was not saying that was the case just pointing out there are two possibilities.

Thanks for the insightful comment

It's also possible that Royal was not listening to Neeld and not sticking by the party line. A bit like when Dad says No and then Mum says Yes because it is non confrontational.

We do have the nuclei of forward & back line though.

I find it amusing the lack of hand wringing & abuse on here re PJ's ability to attract sponsors. If CS was still in charge I don't think he would be receiving the same latitude. Hopefully, sponsors will come forward soon or we will be going cap in hand again to the AFL.

The AFL not trying to kill us they are just giving us a chance of standing on our own two feet. We need to win games this year. If we do that the AFL will continue to back us financially because it is in their interest to have 18 competitive teams in the league.

Hardly an abundance of tall backs. Frawley, Garland & McDonald then Dunn (not tall enough to take a tall forward) & Pedersen ( recruited as a forward/ ruck). An injury to one of the first three leaves our backline very short on tall quality.

Was wondering whether Roos would be hands on like in the video or whether he would let others do the training a la Neeld. Hope if is the former.

Only if he can play as a KPD where we are now very light on for depth.

Some information here, seems to perform okay in NEAFL . Had foot & toe injury later in the season http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/115783/Anthony-MILES View Other Player Profiles Search or find Past Players Anthony MILES #25 GWS Giants Age: 21yr 8mth Games: 10 Born: Feb 28, 1992 Height: 179cm Weight: 77kg Position: MID Dream Team Profile 2013 Digest: Small midfielder who is ultra-competitive and can win the ball in the contests. Kicked two goals in the intraclub match and was a strong performer in the NAB Cup opener. He also has the ability to play a run-with role when required. 2013 NAB Cup: Eye-catching display in the tri-series and OK in week two. 2013 Season 1 NEAFL Added a goal and had some handy touches. - 2 NEAFL The standout performer in midfield for the Giants. - 3 NEAFL One of the best in Giants midfield around the stoppages. - 4 Melb Subbed on in final term and not given long enough to get into game. 1 5 NEAFL Consistent effort again. Good player at this level. - 6 NEAFL Bye. - 7 NEAFL Super consistent performer at this level. Good again. - 8 Haw Promoted to seniors and given enormous task on Mitchell. Had to work hard. 4 9 WCE In and out of the side, his performance should earn him another game. 6 10 NEAFL Responded well to omission with a strong display. - 11 Didnt play for UWS Giants. 12 NEAFL Won the ball well again. Keeps performing at this level. - 13 NEAFL Bye. - 14 NEAFL Solid effort in midfield before sustaining a foot injury. - 15 Foot. 16 Foot. 17 Toe. 18 Toe. 19 Toe. 20 NEAFL Tried hard but wasnt able to sway Swans momentum. - 21 NEAFL Good outing on return from injury. - 22 NEAFL Heavily tagged by among the best afield. Strong at the stoppages. - 23 NEAFL Had a dip, but was fairly well held in midfield. - QF SF PF GF 2012 Season 2 NEAFL Strong game in the midfield. Controlled clearances. - 3 NEAFL Tough in and under game, found plenty of the footy. - 4 Adel Late call up for the injured Coniglio, did enough to keep his spot. 5 5 NEAFL Prolific ball winner coming back from the AFL last week. - 7 NEAFL Tough in and under player took on a big workload. - 8 NEAFL Not his best outing. - 15 NEAFL Was a vital cog in the Giants midfield. - 16 NEAFL Again found a lot of the football through the midfield. - 17 Frem Won a lot of the ball. Worked hard all day. 6 18 Coll Couldnt maintain his form of last week but still had his moments. 5 19 Port Another young Giant who is slowing down late in the season. 3 20 GCS Good first half on Ablett but couldnt contain him. 6 21 Melb Had a tricky afternoon, which included trying to quell Nathan Jones. 4 22 StK Late inclusion for Palmer who threw himself into it. 5

Only the last 2 years?Lucky you, you give up too easily.

I wasn't suggesting they were good back up. Just pointing out we have delisted 3 tall defenders and at this stage not replaced any. Not sure whether Fitzy would be the answer down back. Hogan I think could be a possibity.

If the deal with St Kilda & GWS for Josh Bruce falls over & he nominates for the PSD can we choose him as our pick comes before St Kilda's. If so we should be into his manager's ear to try & get him to the Dees.

Definitely need to target the best available key position defender at 40. We have delisted Gillies, Sellar & Davis. We have very little in the way of backup in this area if we have injuries.

Thanks Richy. All three seem OK by the write ups . Would hope we will pick one of them up, I really think we are in need of back up in the tall defender area.

Still think we need another Key defender. Looking at key defenders around the 40 mark . Could be a choice of McStay , Giles or Fort. Anyone know who would be a good pick up.

We desperately need to pick up another experienced mid before next season. So far we have lost 2 experienced mids in Sylvia & Rodan . We have picked up Vince & 2 players with a total of 14 games plus another mid from the draft with no experience. Our midfield will be close to the most inexperienced in the league.