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demonchris

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  1. Thats depth... something we are starting to have!
  2. Question... Does anyone think Fitzy could possibly become a defender? He has height,weight and good speed... Could be a bit like Jordan Roughead at the Western Bulldogs.
  3. If players like Dawes and Frawley have even the slightest hint of a niggle.. rest them. Theres no point putting them at risk. I know they are winnable games, but a players health should be above that.
  4. If we notice one thing about Neeld, it would be that he got rid of the players who did not want to improve, who were werent in long term plans. Sure this may bring more short term pain, but guys like N.Jones,Grimes,Garland have really stood up and thats why Neeld gave them leadership roles, he knew they were decent players. Under Bailey i would not have said Jones was our best mid or Garland was near AA. add to that: M.Jones- He drafted Terlich- He drafted Kent- He drafted Toumpas- He drafted and gave a contract extension too Viney- He drafted Clisby- He drafted and suddenly our drafting doesn't look to bad at all. Then there are guys like.... Howe,Mcdonald,Trengove,Gawn and Blease who have bought in and really as young players, have stood up. I really could not see what Neeld was doing early in his coaching career but, if you look at the stance he has taken, and how much certain players have improved, I actually think he has the makings of a decent coach. You can say all you like about Gillies,Rodan, Pederson and Byrnes... But Byrnes is best 22... Rodan has actually been playing OK footy, same with Pederson and anyone at the start of the season would have taken Gillies. The players that left... Gysberts... hasn't played a game.... Moloney... very much a one way player.... Pettard... very skilled needed a new start.... Morton.... hasnt played a game...... Cook... No one picked up...... etc. these were not his drafting calls and Neeld knows what he wants and how he wants to get there. So I feel he should have the whole support of the club. Whilst he is coach and whilst he is shielding our players from a raft of media barrages, he deserves our respect.
  5. I actually rate Pederson, not as a great player, but one who will always have a go and never give up.. He is our best swingman. I think he may seal his spot and become best 22 material by years end.
  6. Definitely see Clisby being elevated, probably our top rookie. I would say Magner will be upgraded, the way he goes about his training, the wya he dominates the vfl. It will ensure we have someone pushing for senior selection. I rate him as a depth player, could even take the Ryan Crowley/Clancee Pearce role and maybe become our new tagger?
  7. I agree Magnar should be getting a game, but Bail and Nicholson play different positions to Magnar.
  8. They said Mcdonalds been in full training for 2 weeks and was probably good to go last week, but they gave him an extra week.
  9. Same here! It's obvious what a better board and a better FD can do. The effects they can have on the whole playing group and their development is extraordinary. Now we're starting to see what a good board actually does.
  10. I dare think that either Nicholson or Jetta will come in and play on some of the pie smalls in Elliot,Blair,Krakour and Dwyer..
  11. Cant trust those yellow pages salesman!
  12. Ok... so we have no real leadership on field... and we want to drop Jamar? even though he is competing well in the ruck? I dont think Gawn is ready to be a first choice ruckman just yet. Next year will be his time.
  13. Have Watts and Howe push up through the midfield?
  14. Question for next year..... Can we have a forward line with Clark, Dawes,Hogan and Watts? with Howe and a small crumber in there too. I think it may be able to work well... there are a few weapons in that forward line.
  15. So if what you say is correct about Mclardy, Neeld wont be sacked tommorrow. I doubt a president would go around telling of changes if a coach was about to become sacked.
  16. You do know he averages about 6.5 tackles a game this year? He also averages 17 possies.... after coming off no pre-season... and foot problems? I think he does deserve a place in the team.
  17. 6 minutes left in the first quarter, roves dawes and breaks 2-3 tackles and has a shot on goal... worked hard to get the crumbs and showed how well he reads the play.
  18. Bit harsh on Trengove, I feel he is actually starting to hit some form. Today he had 16 touches and 7 tackles, not bad and that is improving from week to week.
  19. Just heard on AFL game day, Possibility of Mark Williams and James McDonald packaging up and coming to Melbourne. They went on to say it would be well taken and a good sell to the members.
  20. Add Ablett to our side and suddenly were a whole new team... He brings amazing talent and ability, leadership and just an awe about him... suddenly our players step up because they have a role model. If GC win a flag within the next 8 years... Ablett is to thank, even if he isnt there.
  21. Imagine if they picked up Boyd at the end of the year... wowee
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