I haven't watched the replay but I will. Mackie wasn't much chop and I could see that from watching the game at the time. My point is just to judge him on the games that matter because he has never looked good in pre season games even when he was at his peak.
I'm judging him on a lot longer than that mate, what do you take me for, really?
Put the beer down son. Time for bed 
Is that your opinion or somebody elses.? If it were yours you wouldn't have posted somebody elses opinion.
"Solid game"
"Steady effort off halfback"
"Did a super job blanketing Monfries and won the battle comprehensively"
"Some handy rebound" "Among better cats"
"Mopped up well" "Wise head critical at times"
"Used ball well off half back and ran hard to create"
"Brilliant with his rebound off half back" "used the ball well every time he got it"
"Among Cat's best" "attacked when he could from half back"
"Arguably team's best with ball use, run and creativity from half back"
Yep sounds like a guy "was quite poor last year" and is a "liability"
I disagree. The season starts on Easter Monday as far as I'm concerned.
I look forward to Thurlow lining up in round 1. cheers.
No, I've based my opinion numerous times over summer on what I saw at games. Other posters have echoed similar thoughts and that table reinforces that view, more than likely contributed by an impartial person.
All of this is true unfortunately.
I agree that he shouldn't have been given a two year contract.
1 quick question if I may. Do you have a problem with Mackie continually trying to kick the ball off the ground rather than picking it up? It's concerning.
Good side, fairly logical based on current fitness and form. Although I am not happy with both Hendo and Kolo in, its a bit top heavy. I'm not sure who I would drop, although I think Kolo has been slightly ahead of Hendo in the NAB neither have been kicking the door down. On experience I guess I would give the nod to Henderson. Would be tempted to bring in a Ruggles, Lang or Cowan possibly to add to the defense against those Hawthorn small forwards. I wouldn't be surprised if the selectors decided not to play Vardy and put Stanley at CHF with he and Blitz helping Smith out in the ruck and playing another med/small. I think it would be better to stick with Vardy though.
I knew you'd like that. I've always said as long as he's not in a lockdown role and he features heavily in the midfield I'm ok with it.
One thing I found naming my team was there wasn't really anyone I thought was stiff missing out. Perhaps a worry depth wise, but you'd hope guys like Lang, GHS, Cockatoo, Ruggles, Bews and Kersten will put together some good VFL form and provide some pressure.
Add Menzel to the forward line too and it's looking very dangerous IMO. Seriously hope he gets a good crack at it this year with no injuries holding him back.
Has Ruggles missed some preseason?
