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I can reveal I had a massive $10 on them.....just paid for dinner.

No Libba and no Minson

I think it's a great stat, as for being 2nd to the ball.....look at a stoppage situation with the congestion there your not always tackling your direct opponent. We won the game by 32 points, had more disposals and more tackles.

Need to offer new contract next year, don't wait until 2017 and don't insult him with the first offer. Straight off the bat 5 mill for 4 years. Remembering the cap will be increasing.

Agree with all that Jumbo but to be fair lots of other players faced those same challenges. Most of us on here are over the no.1 tag and we understand the difference between inside and outside or contested/uncontested. I've written before about watching Watts kick the ball and wonder where the f##k it's going only to have him spot someone up through heavy traffic. But his decision making is terrible at the moment along with other aspects of his game. Grimes is out of the team at the moment and I've drawn a line through his name, not fussed if he never plays for us again and seeks a trade at years end. Watts being dropped doesn't mean the end but it could be just what he needs, go back and focus on certain areas with help of McCartney and Roos. Something as simple as being dropped for a few weeks could change his whole mindset, but if we don't try we'll never know and the mental pressure will increase each week on him.

Was that you BBO? They showed footage of a dees supporter getting his shirt off.

All teams should have that mindset.

I had to laugh when I heard Rance was considering walking away from the game....just go then.

His class isn't in question Jumbo, it's the frequency of it. I wrote in the "changes for round 5" thread that his decision making used to be a highlight of his game but that too is missing at the moment.

Bagging or constructive criticism. Great teams continually look to improve.

Last year Grimes was supposedly untouchable even though he churned out some ordinary performances. Was that because of lack of options? I don't hear many complaints about our backline or Salem for that matter. If Pedo was to make the team I think he'd play like every game was his last. Imagine if he took a couple of marks inside 50 and then kicked a couple. Suddenly the pressure is on Watts to lift his intensity. Now we all know Watts has class and can be an elite user of the footy, now imagine he's playing with an increased level of intensity......what a concept.

His decision making used to be a highlight of his game but that too has currently gone missing along with his confidence. Some of his defensive efforts last night were questionable. As others work their backsides off running both ways, Watts at times seems to take his time. You can selectively use stats to suit any argument for or against. The work in progress/potential card had been played a thousand times. I think he would benefit from a stint at Casey and some extra tuition from McCartney. Give him another run in a few weeks.

Thank you Stu, I'm aware of that. Yes I did read my own post but I think the context surrounding them was lost on you. Next....

Most of us have gotten over what number he was taken. According to many on here we are no chance the next 3 weeks so it's a perfect opportunity to swap him for Pedo. Watts can go back on work on a few areas of his game.

Ever consider being dropped might do him the world of good.

Did you read the previous posts Stu? Again the point i was making is, why is Grimes an automatic selection for Jetta.

Rather it in his than Grimes, Toump is another option. I would have thought Bail was quicker than Grimes, if he were to be selected it would be as a lock down defender not as the go to man.

If Jetta is to miss one week for concussion why does has Grimes have to replace him? Why can't Bail play that "role" for a week.

Dont panic Sue I'm sure he'll get another game because he's got potential.

No because he's looking at where he's about to land.

Its easier to mark the ball with your eyes open. If you don't understand this then......

work in progress/getting 4th defender.....closes eyes in marking contest, poor defensively. There are numerous arguments you can mount for and against Watts. I want to see Pedo given another chance. Watts can join Grimes on the trade table come years end.

Because Grimes disposal is a highlight of his game.

If Pedo plays well again he should come in for Watts.

I 2nd that.