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I really hope you’re right Redleg - Kolt I can see it with Jefferson I just can’t despite wanting him to succeed

Maybe but reckon JVR will always be a better back up ruck than Fullarton - he’s much more aggressive and physical Imo if Fullarton is going to make it as a an AFL footballer it has to be as a KPF - over to you Tom

I’m pleasantly surprised how well Howes is going at AFL level because I’ll admit I had my doubts that he had the requisite intensity to play at that level This week Casey were blown away in the first 15 mins and then spent the remainder of the match killing any chance of of a comeback through shocking skill errors and costly turnovers I was quite impressed by Tholstrup who did some nice things and showed that he was fine competing against stronger more mature bodies - a couple of time he probably did the team things when arguably he could of achieved a better outcome by being a bit more selfish - he has the right attitude though of the others Tommo - was playing in a backline that was under siege for most of the day and was not helped by some terrible turnovers - he was guilty of a couple of these himself mind you. Serviceable game I think but not screaming pick me imo Adams - I’d like to be seeing more but he reminds me of a very green Petty so hopefully he keeps improving during the year - he has the tools to be ok Jefferson - I’m really not convinced and I can see a lot of Schache and Weed in Matt - his first efforts are passable - his second efforts are non existent. Yes he is young and yes some talks take longer but there are also some that just don’t have what it takes. Hope I’m wrong but he looks like he is going to struggle Woey- ok but struggled a bit with disposal. Still think he will be useful as a an AFL player the question is whether or not he is a best 22 player Fullarton - like KFW he was monstered in the ruck by Meek who is a very big boy. I think there is a reason he spent his last year at Brisbane VFL team as a forward predominantly - rucking against taller and heavier opponents is tough for him and let’s face it at AFL level that is going to be the norm. We would be better off playing him as a KPF and trying to get him good at that - next season he may be one of our only options for that position Laurie - he has ability but his lack of consistency is a bit disappointing. Does some good things and then either goes missing or makes silly mistakes. Still can make it imo AMW - feels like he would perform better with more talent around him - not sure where he would get a game at AFL level though - HFF possibly- but replacing who? Schache - looks ok at VFL but still really doesn’t impose himself enough given his size - I would be surprised if he kept his place on the list next year

Both he and Adams are a serious concern at this stage - really should be showing more

No

With injuries to May and Lever there are openings for Tommo or maybe Adams ? Haven’t seen much of Jed this year and thought he was a fair way off last season but will be interesting to see if he can put his hand up

Anyone hazard a guess at the scoreline if Mr kicker didn’t get off?

This week it’s The poos and wees last week it was the scraggers next week it’s the drop kicks from port hmmm a pattern emerging 😀

No doubt in my mind that’s what is going on

Agree - I said the same a while back. The way he handballs (particularly off the left side) you would swear he is a clone of the great man. Will he reach the same heights? We can all dream. He has a bright future ahead given he appears to have a good head on his shoulders and seemingly a great work ethic.

Looks like a kick to me whether there was more or less force seems a bit irrelevant But we can have our differences on kicking being acceptable in our game - I’d prefer it was banned How about eye gouging? - not much force required to do some serious damage to someone’s eye - just a quick poke and wallah impaired vision for the rest of the game (if your lucky)

I was joking but Someone moves 50cm on the mark after being told to stand - umpire awards a 50m penalty and the player kicks a goal and wins the grand final Is the penalty commensurate with the act - of course not But that’s the rules You introduce shades of grey it invites all sorts of problems imo Kicking someone should not be part of our game imo irrespective of the level of force it’s just an ugly look

Just kick him apparently that’s ok now

I’ll admit had serious doubts on whether he would transition to AFL level footy but in his two games to date has been a worthy addition Hopefully he continues to build confidence and strength - his disposal efficiency is certainly a real bonus

But they loved the “blues bros” - couldn’t get enough of that tripe You hit the nail on the head the AFL and 7 would rather push that whole Maynard fiasco under the carpet I hope he cops it in every game he plays and I would love JV to run straight through him (legally of course) when he fronts up to us next time

I suspect it is about $$$$$ as the group sponsoring the score review have asked or mandated a minimum no of score reviews so they get their monies worth Tine will tell but if we continue to see unnecessary reviews then this can be the only explanation Bouncing it at the top of the square is just so wrong - hopefully the umpires discuss this and don’t repeat it

I’m a big fan of Petty and I admit I have not seen the replay of the WB game yet or the Casey practice match but from the reports on Pettys performance you’d have to question if he is ready for a return to AFL footy The last thing we need to do is rush him back for him to underperform or worse get an injury - I would have thought we use BBB or Fullarton until Petty is actually ready to go

Sounds like he barely touched it today too 😳

Please cc his highlights package to the recruiting dept @crows thx

Or Collingwood just think it’s going to fall into place again without the same level of effort - or maybe a combination of these things

Collingwood look v v v ordinary it’s a wonderful thing

He absolutely did - Lever would need to have a good game

Agree I thought Tommo was one of our only winners last week - very strange

He is contracted next year isn’t he ? Then they will need to come up with some very very good draft picks - not sure how that happens

I don’t want Petty or TMac rucking I was saying they are forward options Rucks we have Max , Fullerton , Schache, Verrall and KFW probably in that order