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Last year I was on the "trade him bandwagon" but then when Roos signed up followed by Jack I could see how it could work. Watts must be stupid, Roos coaching is half the equation, Watts applying himself is the other. His deficiencies were known to all before preseason started and yet nothing's changed. What worries me now is other clubs would be thinking to themselves the skills have always been there, if Roos can't get inside his head enough to motivate him to realise his potential who bloody can. Last year we could have got a first rounder for him, now any club that sees themselves as challenging wouldn't bother touching him. Would be interested to know how much were paying him.

I was thinking more Nick Reiwoldt but a better kick.

Again.....read post above.

Fair call, I don't even agree with my own comment. I had a big four days.

Tyson has played all of 20 games, Salem a qtr and a bit. Some great kids who will develop together. Dunn's been brilliant. When Garland comes back Pedo might be dropped. Yes he's improved his game but he is depth for the list.

T-Mac stays, Toumpas stays as does Howe. McDonalds disposal isn't as bad as people make out. Toumpas is a 2nd year player. Would like to see him off half back. We need some class from the back half. Howe needs to go back up forward. When Garland comes back this should happen. Still undecided on Grimes/Trengove Watts......my main concern is he's alright. I'd hate to see him put out for a second.

Not sure about the shrink. With regards to his decline in contact since round 1, I put it down to round 1, new coach, new season, clean slate to an extent. Saints were serverly undermanned and had lots of kids in. Now as the season progresses and we start to play more experienced teams he goes missing. In the past a player will leave then play a decent game for their new club and we all say "were we the problem, couldn't we develop him". If Roos can't get the best out of a Watts this year he must be traded, might get a 2nd round if were lucky. Can't go into games with players who refuse to put in 100% regardless of how good your disposal is. We are building a culture, he is not setting a good example.

Round 1 against an undermanned Saints he was impressive but as each goes by he becomes more exposed.

Exactly, take the game on. His has pace on his side.

I'm going early here. We will beat the Tigers in 3 weeks.

F'N classic CB

Was really impressed the first three weeks having seen 4-5 games each week. Umpires interpretation of prior opportunity is puzzling.

It will be diddums for Watts should he find himself dropped. Has to happen. Team must come first.

Need I remind you I posted this amongst others earlier in the week. It was having a go at those that still defend him. If you can be bothered read pages 3&4 of this thread.

I want Howe back in the forward line.

Are Carlton still interested?

How quickly people forget Watts hasn't gotten over his debut game.

Another [censored] weak tackle where the player being tackles can dispose of the ball.

Not happy .

It only we could tackle effectively.

Must be dropped next week.

SUB WATTS NOW

Yes he deserved to be dropped. Not sure where he fits into the team. One supposedly good game against Ablett doesn't constitute a career. Modern day taggers need to be able to hurt teams going the other way and tackle, something he fails to do more often than not. In the first couple of weeks star players were not only racking up 30+ touches but also accumulating large tackle numbers. Wouldn't even muster a pick in the 60's so were stuck with him.Yes, Cross should be dubbed " The Tackle Machine".

Only two year contracts unless your an established player or high draft pick. As we try to lever ourselves from the bottom of the ladder we can't afford to be weighed down.

The tackle machine dropped. Where to now?