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I have to agree................while Cloke "could" possibly deliver in some regards the signing of him could result in losing other players on the list. As we all know AFL is a true team sport and not one single person can get you over the line. We have some Key Forward talent coming through...

I have heard five to eight changes this week?........who? For me....... Out Russell.....low on confidence Duigan.....where has his kicking gone and seems to be struggling to move properly Gibbs.....seems lazy actually really lazy! Send a message Murphy......injured Thornton.....just...

Long time between posts for me......... most of the points made have been accurate. In addition to them I would like to know what their current training loads are.....it seems even in the early stages of the preseason it was being spruiked we needed to play towards finals and finish the year in...

I agree completely..........although he may drop a peg with Mclean now at the Blues as the extractor. But, Carrotts ability to run all day and do a job while getting the ball himself is a credit to him and the team. I would like to see him this year provide protection for Judd and Murphy...

Just my opinin here bI think playing Kruezer as a permenent forward will not just stiffle his game but also the teams balance. The bigs man greatest assets include his tank, ground work and overall work ethic. Why limmit him to one end of the ground, I would say let him roam where he is needed...

..............and I agree with the effect turnovers have on a players rating/effectiveness in the team.

My problem is how to define "Bottom 6". You can have a player who gets very little of the ball in one game but sacrifices their own possession count for the benefit of the team and take an opposing teams damaging player out of the picture or you can have a guy who gets 20 touches or so because...

Carrotts is a classic case of a role player and is one of our better players at this. His descipline to a task is fantastic and when you do want him to get the ball he can..........he dominates at VFL because he becomes the go to man with other players working for him.

The "Bottom Six" is a very interesting term and in fact is a little contradictory to what the game is about. "Bottom Six" for me is a particular rating of individuals in one of the most team oriented sports on the planet. The so called "Bottom Six" can vary from game to game, are we rating...

Top 10 players we need fit and firing: 1. Jamo - We need this guy out there as our linchpin in defense. I would love to know our scores against when he plays v's when he doesn't. He allows Thornton to play on a 3rd forward and rebound. FB 2. Waite - With Judd he is the other true...

They should have a picture of Fraser Brown in the Dictionary next to Intense. I have met Fraser a few times through Dave Allison (Family Friend) and he is no doubt the most intense person I have ever met.....nice enough bloke, but just intense. Of course alcohol is a demon of Frasers and he...

Hi All, First post after Xmas, I hope you all had a good one. It's getting tougher and tougher to do these types of exercises now, the depth over the past couple of years has grown substantially..........any way heres my crack.......and not the type of crack you find on an old brickie...

Hi All, First post after Xmas, I hope you all had a ggod one. It's getting tougher and tougher to do these types of exercises now, the depth over the past couple of years has grown substantially..........any way heres my crack.......and not the type of crack you find on an old brickie! B...

IMO many are forgetting how Waite actually plays the game, as a result I feel he will not play that conventional CHF role: My take on the Team B: Joseph Jamo Thornton HB: Russell Bower Robinson C: Simpson Mclean Walker HF: Waite Carlos Gibbs F: Betts Hendo Houla Foll: Kruz, Judd...

Thorps issues from all reports spread futher than his body and his "confidence". Word has it he has had numerous altercations with Team mates at Hawthorn............and not during practice games like most clubs. He has apparently displayed no respect for his leadership group and...

For the record I know I have come into this discussion very late...........my apologies. We are blessed with an abundance of ruckman size talent, the question is how to best utilize them as they are all in our best 22 when fit. I will start with Kruz.....this guys needs to play ruck...full...

Ok lets just look at the facts without focusing on Maguire - We have lost 3 Key position players from our list (Fev, Hartlett and Edwards) - We lost Fev who is no doubt the best full forward in the game. - Our KP Forward depth was average at best this year. - Anyone who says Cloke will play a...

Wiggins is vital for our young team. His work ethic and team ethos is worth more than most acknowledge. Sure enough his kicking lets him down.............especially in front of goal, but he will provide leadership in defensive pressure and commitment to the contest. Fisher should be rookied...

I think people were dreaming thinking our "window" would be open next year! If you go through history Premiership Teams have very strong defensive units and while ours is developing it is not there yet, I have faith in 2-3 years they will be ready............in fact I can see a few AA down...

According to the game stats Hartlett had 71% Disposal Efficiency. For the record I thought he muffed a couple more than that but the conditions were less than idea for accurate kicking to say the least. I thought Fisher was a lot worse and offered very little, no defensive pressure, goes to...

Out: Houla, Armfield, Fisher, Bower (Inj) In: Garlett, Yarran, Hartlett, Thornton Outs: Houla is excepted for his softness due his skills, when his skills erode he isn't up to standard. Armfield tried hard but coughs it up nearly every time he touches it. Fisher is a great mark, but is to...

Trust me when I say Ratt's needs a hand.............I think we all understand and have witnessed Ratt's work ethic and committment to succeed over a long period of time. This is the single biggest challenge he has ever faced and his love for the club and the contest means he is having to...

Yes Hartlett has shown nothing in his mear 8 games due to no consistancy in his football due to injury..........I beleive there is still a little hope for Hartlett. Cloke offers nothing, not even a contest. Fisher can mark, but can't kick, handball, chase, tackle, is far to slow and has no...

Hughes - talented but some off field issues. Mckinley - to small at 184cm for KPF Thorp - Rock Star syndrome.......already thinks he is a star from all reports and is also as slow as a kart horse. McGuire - He is a backman not a geniune forward. We are better off developing and being a little...

Some tough calls will need to be made at seasons end. Looking at it logically and based on other poster opinions I can see the the following changes/happenings to our list: Definites Bentick - delisted due to no trade value. Cloke - delisted due to no trade value and game being to fast for...

I must agree HBF....................what damage has been done to Deledio by Richmond? I don't mean that to seem nasty, but they have had very little if any development programs in place in his early years. I would fear also he has been infected by the culture of the last 20 years at...

I don't think there is need for Walker to play back any more, I would like to see him either in the centre in an extraction type role to help Judd or as a lead up HFF who would play similar to Ryan O'Keefe. IMO the Backline would consist of: B: Armfield Jamo Joseph HB: Thornton Austin Bower...

Congratulations BB on the new cub......hope all goes well for you and family. I have noticed AJ is really beginning to get the attention of some people now.................I went to the local IGA this morning and the guy behind the counter asked me if I watched the game....of course I did...

I have no doubt he will succeed and deserves every Blue's supporters patience...............good post "30". In addition to Yarran I feel some supporters are a bit hard with their expectations on other players on our list as well, we have other players that are expected to get more of the ball...