Milne.. time is up

[older saint]

Watching tonight and the last 2 weeks before there is no 2nd efforts without the ball, no defensive pressure he has either seen the game go by or has fallen in to bad habits with Saad and Milera there to do it for him. Big test for Waters to jump on this and demand more and he is bludging defensively

[saintspremiers]

Milne is perhaps now an Etihad-only player.

[Sainternist]

Ridiculous thread.

He is the kind of player who goes missing and suddenly materialises late in a match, like tonight.

Wouldn't surprise me if he dobs 5 goals next week.

[battye]

Wouldn't surprise me if he dobs 5 goals next week.

I would be surprised.

[Teflon]

Ridiculous thread.

He is the kind of player who goes missing and suddenly materialises late in a match, like tonight.

Wouldn't surprise me if he dobs 5 goals next week.

We play Nth at Etihad yeah?

Ofcourse he'll kick 5 - but dont ask him to slot the goal HIS JOB away in an 8 pt game...that requires composure and he has none.

[hungry for a premiership]

Milne must have a spell in the magoo's.


For a senior player this year he has shown a distinct lack of on-field leadership, his continual refusal to jump for a mark and instead try to work his opponent under the ball is becoming infuriating, and to top it off he has missed quite a few CRITICAL, easy shots at goal this year, tonight being the most glaring.

[james rose]

Was almost the man who won us the match in the end.

Kicked crucial goals- set up Armo a sitter who then missed....

3.3 for a small forward is a good return.

vs

Riewoldt 2.1

Kosi 0.1

Milera 0.1

Schneider 2.0

And you think Milne cost us the game.

I'd suggest either get a grip or loosen it buddy.

[The Fireman]

I think the times up for ridiculous threads like this to be erased. Or at least amalgamate them all into one dumb thread.

[Old Mate]

Kicked a few junk goals...missed the crucial ones when it mattered.

Milne, Kosi and Blake are great club men...but tough decisions need to be made at the end of the year. Lack of height may save some.

[james rose]

Kicked a few junk goals...missed the crucial ones when it mattered.

Milne, Kosi and Blake are great club men...but tough decisions need to be made at the end of the year. Lack of height may save some.

I think Junk goals usually refers to the game being over. Not sure his qualify.

[widereceiver]

His time may well be up... Thank Christ we won't be relying on your evaluation of his worth. Why not barrack for the Craw, their fans clearly don't understand te game.

[SydneySainter]

Was almost the man who won us the match in the end.

Kicked crucial goals- set up Armo a sitter who then missed....

3.3 for a small forward is a good return.

vs

Riewoldt 2.1

Kosi 0.1

Milera 0.1

Schneider 2.0

And you think Milne cost us the game.

I don't think anyone is saying Milne cost us the game, but two quick goals after the Crows prematurely took their gloves off doesn't hind the fact that his disposal and erratic behavior around contests make him a bit of a liability.

I don't think Milne is done for, but I think a spell, maybe a few wouldn't hurt. The guy is 32, playing more 6 days breaks and interstate trips than humanely reasonable.

I'd suggest either get a grip or loosen it buddy.

[To the top]

Not only is he a liability on goal game after game - but his continuing to rely on initiated body contact (defended over the top and the ball to the bounday and safety as an example tonignt), his very ordinary use of the ball in general field play (a woeful, limp handball resulted in Adelaide running off for a goal as an example tonight), his lack of intent or effort on defensive plays, his inability to lead as a target (compare to Saad) and his refusal to play as a small forward (compare to Steven roving Kosi) have his papers marked.

Should have traded him to the romantic Sheedy (his first coach and the resultant publicity Sheedy would have thrived on) as an AA player when he still had currency.

Has none now and the opportunity has been missed.

[Teflon]

Kicked a few junk goals...missed the crucial ones when it mattered.

Milne, Kosi and Blake are great club men...but tough decisions need to be made at the end of the year. Lack of height may save some.

I think Junk goals usually refers to the game being over. Not sure his qualify.

the game was over for sure - u just didnt know it.

Oh...and had Crows kicked straight to...it wouldve been over much much earlier...same for Richmond game also.

[bigcarl]

Was almost the man who won us the match in the end.

Kicked crucial goals- set up Armo a sitter who then missed....

3.3 for a small forward is a good return.

vs

Riewoldt 2.1

Kosi 0.1

Milera 0.1

Schneider 2.0

telling stats there

[Rosco]

Time is not up.

But

If he's not going to even try to mark the ball, the mids should kick to someone else and he can chase the crumbs. It's what he does best.

[whiskers3614]

Was almost the man who won us the match in the end.

Kicked crucial goals- set up Armo a sitter who then missed....

3.3 for a small forward is a good return.

vs

Riewoldt 2.1

Kosi 0.1

Milera 0.1

Schneider 2.0

And you think Milne cost us the game.

I'd suggest either get a grip or loosen it buddy.

AND how many goals did he cost us going the other way?

[Teflon]

Was almost the man who won us the match in the end.

Kicked crucial goals- set up Armo a sitter who then missed....

3.3 for a small forward is a good return.

vs

Riewoldt 2.1

Kosi 0.1

Milera 0.1

Schneider 2.0

And you think Milne cost us the game.

I'd suggest either get a grip or loosen it buddy.

AND how many goals did he cost us going the other way?

correct - how many "rabbitt ion headlight" handballs...or balls bombed to a vacant fwd line...that went nowhere????

not a smrt player so cant be used as a mid.

[whiskers3614]

Play him as sub?

[SainterK]

I'm a bit confused, who is the whipping boy this week?

Could you all be a bit clearer...

I'm thinking it's no longer Gram, not Gilbert....

Least your all consistent in your inconsistency

[older saint]

Disappointing how critisism by fans of players performances turn in to personal attacks. Having posted it last night i watched a game from last year and the pressure acts and 1 percenters i maintain are still not there. Sure he can pop up and kick a couple afetr doing nothing for a game but I do not think we are good enough for that and clearly RL did not either , hence why Milne was an AA last year - he tackled, harrassed, gut ran to the wing, assisted with goals, as well as kicked them.

I think the heat on the "effort" things need to be turned up on him as we are a better forward line with 5of 6 who can chase and harras rather than only 4.

[PJ]

He had a poor night but he won't be dropped and neither should he be. 2013?? who knows but in the right here and now he's our 2nd best goal scorer. His chase and pressure have dropped off and I'm sure Scott will remind him of the team ethos.

[SainterK]

He is old and tired.

The guys 30 and over would feel the pinch more than most.

I don't think he doesn't give a stuff, more than he is stuffed.

[Junction Oval]

For the first time, Milny is under pressure to lift his game, particularly his intensity. Let's see what he can deliver. He looks at times to be playing like a park footballer. In his role, those easy 35 metres out, dead in front shots are "must kicks." That's his role. Very deflating for those who have worked hard to get the ball in there. Saad, Milera, Schneider, Milne. There is not room for all of them in the same game. Fortunately for him, Milny has the score on the board to date. Let's see whether he can lift.

[SydneySainter]

Was almost the man who won us the match in the end.

Kicked crucial goals- set up Armo a sitter who then missed....

3.3 for a small forward is a good return.

vs

Riewoldt 2.1

Kosi 0.1

Milera 0.1

Schneider 2.0

And you think Milne cost us the game.

I'd suggest either get a grip or loosen it buddy.

I don't think anyone is saying Milne cost us the game, but 2 quick goals when the Crows prematurely threw their gloves off can't hide that he his erratic use of the ball is becoming a liability. Everytime he gets it, or comes near to it, he almost panics.

Don't think he's finished, but surely in need of a spell.