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Anyone read the team sheets?? Collingwood - out Hudson, Russell What was Buckley thinking?? Two washed up players in and out of the side. They are only there for depth, play a role, now it makes sense.

So Neeld can draft decent players,

Finally a real test for Richmond. I've tipped them to fail.

Crap, Watts needs to harden up. End of case. Neeld helped destroy so many careers at the pies as did Craig and Misson at their Clubs. Thats why other clubs were chasing all three. Jacks extra training should include boxing twice a week including sparing.

Morton is now at a top AFL club, he's not to late to be saved, if we were the problem. But I think he's got the same problem as Watts. If other clubs landed Watts where would he line up??

Not sure if you're referring to my post as a joke, but in response to yours- How is Cale Morton finding it in a top side?? Top sides don't gift players games but back themselves to turn careers around. We drafted Watts as a forward, with recent recruiting Neeld doesn't want him up there, reading pre season training reports he was the go to man coming out of defence....dropped after two games. He is running out of options. Neeld, Craig and Misson are not stupid, any chance Jack might be part of the problem. We often ask should we have traded Sylia while he still had youth on his side, lets learn from that.

No one doubts the ability he has, but there is no physical side to his game. With Hogan coming in next year he won't be returning forward, leave him at Casey for at least three weeks(considering how we are travelling to drop a player then rush them back after one decent game in the seconds defeats the purpose,and he hasnt even played one yet) then try him on a wing for a few weeks. If he plays to his potential he could become dangerous and prove a difficult match up. If not i have no problems trading him at years end, his no.1 pick status means nothing, he's still young enough for another club to think they could turn him around and could be part of a deal for a midfield player from a top 6 club with salary cap issues because Watts next contract won't be worth much. We've all seen how money can change people's minds.

I have no respect for my boss but I still work to the best of my ability. Ask the question of the players ie Frawley, 'do you want to be here next year'. For those that don't you can play reserves all year. Phil Davis was man enough to put his hand up a couple of years back maybe more should follow his lead.

Players like Brian Lake and Rivers both left in search of finals glory, both were also on their last contract so were happy to play for less. Frawley would be looking at a new three year deal on big$$ then a final contract to see him out. This would automatically rule out some clubs. Someone mentioned the Saints, they might have some cash to throw around but if their window is still wide open why did Lyon walk out. If Neeld feels there is truth to Chip wanting out bloody ask him, and if the answer is yes he plays reserves all year. If you don't want to be here be man enough to say so, if you want to stay and put your hand out for big$$ then conduct yourself accordingly.

A pick or a Stanley or McEvoy?

Watts was dropped for poor form, was told he didn't play seconds due to the location of the game. So why would he come back into the side?? This was meant to be a breakout year. Whether he plays back or forward he needs to learn to be accountable. With Hogan coming in next year I would think Neeld has no plans to move him forward, yet can't get a kick as a loose defender. To be put on trade table and we all move on.

Thanks mate, was on here a couple of years ago but have been off for a while. Problems with email account so had to start fresh, was able to keep old user name though.

Neeld is smart enough to know where the above players are at. Obviously they are not part of his long term plan if he gets to stay that long. Sellar is a depth player at best, as previously stated a number of times when Dawes takes the field he won't be playing. Is that really that hard to understand. We have recruited two big established forwards in the last two years plus Hogan, please list players we should have recruited for depth. Byrnes and Roadan were largely recruited because they have come from successful clubs with the idea being leading by example at training. Anyone who thinks Neeld thought they are the answer should stop following football. The idea being if Sellar can try and play the role Dawes will it helps to maintain structure. Hogan will have time to find his feet unlike Watts who was thrown in the deep end. Having said that Watts problems is he is afraid of the contest, I was told he didn't play at all this weekend, if true it's a disgrace. He should not be recalled this week for GWS , he should be played in reserves until he develops a hunger for the contest, if it takes all year so be it. At years end if nothing has changed.........would be lucky to get a second round pick. The biggest problem we have is having to pay at least 92.5% of the salary cap. Meaning someone has to get the money. Neeld should at least see out the year, two and a half out of three games has been crap, if WC did rock up expecting an easy win why weren't they snapped out of it at quarter time. Carlton 0-3 ?? Yes they have had a crack, but they have the SUPERCOACH. Maybe it's not that easy, how much of Geelongs most recent flag was the newly appointed Scott brother(sorry can't remember which one) and how much was the players or maybe a bit of both. The players have to step up as well. Until Neeld , Craig and Misson arrived we were training like they were in the 80's.

Regardless of Watts form this weekend for Casey he should serve minimum 2-3 weeks. We need to take a long term view with him. Drafted as a key forward yet struggles as a loose backman, disgraceful. Not sure what his contract status is but if he doesn't step up we must cut our losses at years end, regardless.