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Let Redleg members who take guests that are barracking for Melbourne to sit in the Redlegs area rather than forcing them upstairs to 2A. If the guests support the opposition fair enough as people pay to sit amongst their own supporters, but it's not as if bays N1-N4 are full. If they enjoy the experience they might sign up.

He's gone, it's over, move on.

I have been critical of Garland in recent weeks amongst others. I hope he does recapture his form as it will make us a better side. If this were to happen I would have him on a back flank, push H up onto the wing and have Toumpas on the other flank(could rotate with H).

Like them or not they do exist at the moment. This is due to their individual form last year/our form as a team/lack of other players in a certain position/need for experience as opposed to playing all the kids.

Cant agree here RJAYThis would be my walk up start team - JETTA EMPTY DUNN H MCDONALD EMPTY WATTS JONES EMPTY VINCE DAWES EMPTY GARLETT HOGAN HOWE EMPTY TYSON CROSS VINEY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY I'm not a fan of the term "walk up start" but if I was a fly on the wall in Roos office looking at his whiteboard I reckon it would read something like that.

Stealth tanking mode....I like it and will pass that on to mates who support the filth.

Dunn not a lock?

Whats the breakdown kicks v handballs?

18 clubs + we've delisted our quota over the last couple of seasons,possibly best of the worst, well know soon enough. Please don't forget were still 17th.

Will be interesting to see what happens with Trengove, everything hinging on his recovery. Hopefully last year was the last time we will see mass delistings. I think we've reached our quota the last couple of years.

Cheers RPFC.

None of the criticism surrounding Jordie has been about his fitness. Out of contract at years end.

Who's cooperated? I wouldn't of thought playing dumb was cooperating.

He's good defensively(can lay an effective tackle) but poor/average disposal. Wouldn't be costing us much.

Well the good news is two of the three are in the last year of their contract.

Appreciate that mate.

I appreciate all your efforts in this thread RPFC. Some interesting names are out of contract at years end - Trengove, Bail, Riley, McKenzie and Cross (His experience this year is invaluable as our young mids get some games this year, a role similar to what Byrnes has could await next year). I have a suggestion which you may or may not like, having the players age next to their name. It would only need to be updated once a year. Knowing a players age and length of contract is something I think would be of interest to readers of the thread. Cheers

Jones, Dunn, Tyson, Cross, Dawes When Cross didn't play last year he was sorely missed. Probably his last season but I believe still an integral part of our midfield as Viney/Newton/Mitchie/Salem/Toumpas continue to learn and grow. Excellent role model for the new draftees with regards to training. We need Dawes to have a more consistent year and regain some confidence as Hogan debuts( I also hope Howe returns forward) Recently there has been some discussion on his strengths and weaknesses so we are all aware, no need to rehash. ( I did like when Dawes was interview post match after a loss and rather than roll out the company line was dirty on himself and the team )

I traded him out during his flat patch only to be burnt.

Yeah I know, the discussion had already started....Next year might be to early to have both of them there at once, but could be an option in the future. At least the club looks to making the move, multiple option being the key.

Im not familiar with the junior footy played by any of Salem/Toumpas/Michie but I'm excited by the fact that the club has told the players positions on the flanks are up for grabs. I'm assuming they're meaning back and forward flanks. Roos is a smart operator and would have identified the need for elite kicking off half back but as we know last year we were limited for options for various reasons. There has been some discussion about who would be best suited to this role, I'd say give them all a crack. Geelong had Kelly and Bartell who could go back as well as play midfield(Bartell can be dangerous forward as well) and Stevie J and Chappy play forward and midfield. They were such a good side over 5/6 years( yes they're still good now but not what they used to be) it was like they had unlimited options, shut a few of them down and the others stand up. Hopefully we are moving away from having 2 tall defenders, 1 third versatile tall, 1 small then have 2 more mid-tall defenders. It's too much of the same. We're all rapt that our defence improved last year, and it can get better again. The more options we have the better, if we just have one and he becomes injured were back to where we were. If H is having a run in the midfield the back six could line up like Jetta Frost Dunn Toumpas T-Mac Salem Rotate them through.

I think you make a good point but I'm not sure if I agree. I've got no doubt it affected his decision making at times but as you've alluded to, kicking isn't one of his strengths. Reading training reports about Salem it makes you think you've got it or you haven't. 2015 looms as an interesting year for a few players for different reasons.

Yes but unfortunately every now and again it helps if you can get it yourself, not always but sometimes. Did you read the example I gave on page 2 regarding the 2 on 1? If that sort of effort was to cost us a game of importance in the future would people be so forgiving?

Pretty sure I mentioned one of Dawes defensive efforts when I was bagging out Watts yesterday in the "surprise packet" thread.

I like it Hood and it's certainly worth a try. Some here think Hogan is more suited to CHF, if that is the case it would be worth trialing in a pre-season game.