48 Year Now

Who are our opposition scouts. How did they not see that Xerra is a match for Gawn in strength and nearly in height. It was a no brainer to play Campbell. Agree with player analysis except Petty. can anyone understand how we set up in the forward line at centre bounces. I don’t think I have ever seen a game where I have thought a young version of myself could have beaten an AFL standard forward. Why? Because our key forwards were flat footed, didn’t lead so all an athletic tall person had to do was take a few steps, jump from behind and punch the ball, that is if the ball wasn’t kicked directly to them instead of our forward anyway

Interesting perspective Yesterday Max need some relief. By that I mean his usual time on the bench plus another 10 minutes on ground resting forward. I would have played Campbell but it could be Fullerton this week. Nothing to lose if Fullerton replaced Fritta or JVR for a week or two.

On the scoreboard at three quarter time it was still winnable but watching it I said no. All North had to do was kick one goal and a few behinds and we needed five. No chance of that happening yesterday

I make it nine players gone from our premiership team and can’t find a player we have recruited since who would have taken anyone’s place. Happy to be wrong and missed someone.

Spot on review of an ordinary team when you go through them individually

That’s ok. I just think the media and supporters haven’t caught up yet that young guns from other teams are coming hard at them and they have both had problems the past few years. You gotta be very lucky to be a star year on year regardless of talent.

Why you asking me?

I have no inside info other than to say they are not the players they were. Not sure they ever will be again, at least at Melbourne anyway.

I thought the whole presser before that was like a politician .

Like to hear thoughts on our forward line positioning. I think the way the forward are being forced to set up is disgraceful and has destroyed all their confidence.

Yes, or give him a day off if it’s a deeply troubling problem.

I would have played Campbell today.

Id give him a spell in backline

No problem with that but give him support

I hate to say this but he pulled out of a marking contest in front of where I was. I totally understand it from his point of view and what he’s been through but it’s not good.

Agree on Vic Park and Windy Hill with Vic Park a short half head in front. That said when I was 18 I pulled beers at Collingwood Social Club. Fantastic people. They would all be friendly and respectful to anyone who worked there. That included, the president, Tommy Haley and Ron Richard’s.

Yeah, Bailey Smith. Culture killer

Interesting and exciting times however I’ve never had less feel for selection changes than I can remember. Is it Campbell for AJ and Langford into the side. Change the dub? Maybe Sharp?

Yes. Love Langdon but that was a mistake. I would have gone Windsor

Yeah. It was perfectly set up, Gawn dropped the ball at Langdon feet who was running at pace. Bit of bad luck I guess.

Windsor for Langdon in the last centre bounce.

Wet weather footy. As has always been the case with wet weather footy even for us battlers, play to instructions, use footy instincts and have a real go. You will earn respect of teammates coaches and supporters.

I have a small claim to fame here. His grandad was a rep and I was a client. We got talking that Jeff was wanting to come back to Victoria. The conversation came to Ricky Nixon who I played basketball with. His grandad asked if I thought he was a good agent. I said, yes but know a better one. Ron Joseph. I contacted Ron and he soon took over as his agent and Ron organised the deal to Melb. His grandfather, Gary is a lovely bloke as I am sure Geoff is. Really think we have a beauty with the grandson. Geoff was unbeatable on his day.

Quite a few I wished returned.