Now, first of all, I know a lot of you are not fans of Rob Eddy. Anyone who believes they may not be able to contain themselves from bagging our players in this thread can leave.
But, I can't help but think that maybe Eddy gets a go this week at McQualters expense. Mini's main role, most of you would agree, is defensive pressure inside the forward 50. On top of this, Ross would expect him to contribute to the scoreboard most weeks.
I just don't think he is currently doing enough. Maybe Eddy should be brought in to play this role, because this might do a couple of benificial things.
1. Eddy knows that Ross has confidence in him. I know some of you don't rate Eddy, but no one can take away his great work ethic on the field. When it's his turn to go, he will go. He is very team orientated also. Eddy could really take this challenge on, and it could provide massive dividends.
2. Lets Mini know that, as good as he was last year, he still needs to prove he owns a spot. It will encourage Mini to work harder to regain some of his 09 form. I know he is a leader at the club, but Ross has dropped senior players before. The kick up the backside might be what he needs. Just like the little message Clarko gave to Sewell a couple of weeks ago.
Thoughts?
Remember, critisism is acceptable in a constructive manner. Any blatant bagging of our players is not good enough.
Does Eddy get his chance?
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Having watched him try hard in a pretty depressingly dismal Sandy effort on the weekend I'd say he was 1 probably 2 weeks away from being ready to put his hand up. Was puffing pretty heavily at the siren and on rotations...
Stanley looked like a reasonable 'effort' player in a crap side. Gaertner was the only other listed bloke who looked anywhere near good enough.
Heyne, Lynch, Smith, Patto did sweet FA to then point I was whacking the boundary fence very hard with my Record. No second efforts. Lazy. IMO.
Stanley looked like a reasonable 'effort' player in a crap side. Gaertner was the only other listed bloke who looked anywhere near good enough.
Heyne, Lynch, Smith, Patto did sweet FA to then point I was whacking the boundary fence very hard with my Record. No second efforts. Lazy. IMO.
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Hard to fathom why all the fringe players wouldn't be busting their ar$e$ and thrusting their names in front of Ross and coThinline wrote:Having watched him try hard in a pretty depressingly dismal Sandy effort on the weekend I'd say he was 1 probably 2 weeks away from being ready to put his hand up. Was puffing pretty heavily at the siren and on rotations...
Stanley looked like a reasonable 'effort' player in a crap side. Gaertner was the only other listed bloke who looked anywhere near good enough.
Heyne, Lynch, Smith, Patto did sweet FA to then point I was whacking the boundary fence very hard with my Record. No second efforts. Lazy. IMO.
.............especially at this time of year. Not a good sign and very disappointing if the effort is as you say.No wonder you were going off...
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Maybe it was just a dirty day against an underestimated, fast and young opponent, but geez...35...LEGEND wrote:Hard to fathom why all the fringe players wouldn't be busting their ar$e$ and thrusting their names in front of Ross and coThinline wrote:Having watched him try hard in a pretty depressingly dismal Sandy effort on the weekend I'd say he was 1 probably 2 weeks away from being ready to put his hand up. Was puffing pretty heavily at the siren and on rotations...
Stanley looked like a reasonable 'effort' player in a crap side. Gaertner was the only other listed bloke who looked anywhere near good enough.
Heyne, Lynch, Smith, Patto did sweet FA to then point I was whacking the boundary fence very hard with my Record. No second efforts. Lazy. IMO.
No wonder you were going off...
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I heard HE was back at the club recently.#1GILL wrote:StPeter wrote:Neither Eddy or McQualter should get a game this week.
Who would you like to see instead?
Now a young Tony Lockett standing at full forward in front of our present mid field would make Malthouse, Thompson and Eade raise the white flag.
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I would think Geary is much more of a chance to replace Mini.
I cannot fathom why Mini is still in the team. Yes, his tackling is reasonably good, but this defensive forward role is becoming a key element of many top teams.
For example, Osborne pulled it off to perfection against Gilbert, whilst also being dangerous on the offensive.
Now if we want to compete with the best, we must have the best players on every line to do the job.
If Mini hasn't figured it out this late in the year what to do, then its time for a replacement.
Not quite sure who. Maybe a minor shuffle when Baker and Raph become available, or Geary. Not quite sure. But the facts remain that he is a player, playing a very important role, and not up to standard.
I cannot fathom why Mini is still in the team. Yes, his tackling is reasonably good, but this defensive forward role is becoming a key element of many top teams.
For example, Osborne pulled it off to perfection against Gilbert, whilst also being dangerous on the offensive.
Now if we want to compete with the best, we must have the best players on every line to do the job.
If Mini hasn't figured it out this late in the year what to do, then its time for a replacement.
Not quite sure who. Maybe a minor shuffle when Baker and Raph become available, or Geary. Not quite sure. But the facts remain that he is a player, playing a very important role, and not up to standard.
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58% game time this week and only 2 tackles says the coach has had enough. Only 1 tackle last week as well. He'll be at TBBO on Sunday.FQF wrote:I would think Geary is much more of a chance to replace Mini.
I cannot fathom why Mini is still in the team. Yes, his tackling is reasonably good, but this defensive forward role is becoming a key element of many top teams.
For example, Osborne pulled it off to perfection against Gilbert, whilst also being dangerous on the offensive.
Now if we want to compete with the best, we must have the best players on every line to do the job.
If Mini hasn't figured it out this late in the year what to do, then its time for a replacement.
Not quite sure who. Maybe a minor shuffle when Baker and Raph become available, or Geary. Not quite sure. But the facts remain that he is a player, playing a very important role, and not up to standard.
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