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toumpas 7 handballs 2 kicks, given his skill id like to see that the other way around

is viney being tagged? i cant watch the game from work, scores and stats look okay so far, whats happening?

I'd happily say Clark is a star, he is All Australian quality in multiple positions, Nathan Jones probably is more a very very good player in a poor team

Reading his article this morning was great, he is really passionate about turning this club around, form has shot through the roof this year and i hope we seriously consider him as a potential captain in 2014.

hird should be banned for life, 1 year is far too soft

imo there are better candidates keen on the job to consider him seriously, craig would be better.

In our case winning a flag would be a huge tick, some clubs it's less important but if we signed a coach who has won a premiership they would carry alot more respect from our young group than say a craig or eade could right away, players, supporters, sponsors can all say without a doubt, " this bloke knows what it takes " 80% of our on field problems at least come down to lack of confidence and lack of a good coach, Williams would instantly provide both of those things. Craig and Eade are good coaches, would do a good job i'm sure but Williams has a fantastic record in every way that suits us perfectly.

spoke to a couple of mates today, one involved at Richmond and one involved at Saints, both said that Watts had been discussed but they felt his [censored] attitude made him a far less attractive proposition than a pick one of a few years ago should be, he is clearly doing himself no favours.

Taggart and Magner must just be wondering what they have to do to earn a run.

Frawley is a star, best full back in the comp by a long way imo Howe i find difficult to work out what he will be, has the potential to be absolutely anything, scary to think he has only played just over 50 games.

They probably don't doubt we have any other players worth trading though, if frawley decided he wanted to leave all of a sudden maybe, Howe is probably another but i wouldn't be keen to trade either.

Dees supporter, reckon a decent pay rise and a four year deal could potentially bring on a little bit of home sickness. if we got pick 1 i reckon the pies would offer up sidebottom.

Nathan Freeman has a little bit of Chris Judd about him imo, inside mid but has real break away pace.

Mate i would absolutely love those two in Red and blue, we would have to pay overs, but that's okay

1 flag ( against the great lions team ) 2 grand final appearances, five prelim appearances, win ratio of above 50% overall, and has a fantastic reputation for developing young talent and being liked amoung the players. his record speaks for itself and really puts craigs to shame a little bit imo

1-2 quality mids and time into our young boys and that will sort itself out

I don't get it, it's just a photo of Jesse... hahah

Few points that need to be adressed when considering candidates 1. what is their capacity to sell hope to the members, supporters sponsors for mine that would be Choco Eade Craig 2.What is their track record like in developing players Choco Eade Craig who has the most successful track record as a coach Choco Eade Craig the only points i would say that make Craig stand out are he is going to be cheaper and he has already got a relationship with the players, imo these two shouldn't factor into the end decision, it's about no cutting corners and getting the best possible coach to take our club forward, no more gambles.

craig will get the nod unless someone is so good they cant say no, and it may not be a bad thing, not my preference but not my decision either

for mine the decision comes to who can develop the players the most in the next 3 years

He will try his luck at finding a new home in 2014, he has certainly been in our best 22 imo for most of the year.

We have to get things right for next year and the year after, if we stuff this decision up guys like Frawley, Hogan, Nathan Jones will start to doubt their position on the list being worthwhile, it is Vital we get the right coach to sell them hope as much as anything else.

I'd give them Sam Blease for Greenwood, i think Blease is an icing on the cake type player and right now we don't have a cake to ice, Blease or if Watts decides to leave maybe greenwood and their second round pick would be suitable

I agree Alias275, we need to ditch the search for a savior, we need to look at the candidates and decide who is going to make us the strongest club in three years time, Eade has done it all before, Craig knows the players already and they love him and Choco's record speaks for itself, i know Todd viney really rates Eade and thought he should have been the coach ahead of Neeld, not sure if that will have an impact on the decision now.

I don't really believe we will get Craig, i feel while he is a good coach, Eade is a far better option for us, loved his work at the Swans and the Dogs, while he didn't get a flag his system works in terms of building clubs, building young lists and developing players. of the credentials we are looking for he certainly does sell hope because he has done it all before develops players as well as any coach i have ever seen has a proven track record in terms of working with and developing young teams, installing confidence in a group plus i think Jack Watts will run if we hire Eade and i've had enough waiting for him to come good one day.