Ben Mathews=Trade Bait

[Wardy]

Re: Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by ScottH
But we won a flag with him, so the liability is not that big.

True, but there are players who deserve a chance to be in seniors and who weren't getting a go, yet no matter how ordinary Matthew perfomance was - he was still in the first 22. whether its got something to do with his position in the leadership group - who knows? . His injury has given the other boys a chance to prove themselves and they have done so - so in theory, and if all things were fair and equal, I dont think anyone should be dropped from Saturdays lineup just to make way for him. But we all know that someone will be dropped and he will be back in the team.

[ScottH]

Re: Re: Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by Wardy
True, but there are players who deserve a chance to be in seniors and who weren't getting a go, yet no matter how ordinary Matthew perfomance was - he was still in the first 22. whether its got something to do with his position in the leadership group - who knows? . His injury has given the other boys a chance to prove themselves and they have done so - so in theory, and if all things were fair and equal, I dont think anyone should be dropped from Saturdays lineup just to make way for him. But we all know that someone will be dropped and he will be back in the team.

Yep, just like Dumpster

[anne]

They would be crazy to bring in a slow player against the quickest team.

[The Red Barron]

Originally posted by anne
They would be crazy to bring in a slow player against the quickest team.

But they will. Roos considers Benny to be important. I guess he is the boss and would know better.

It sucks that the development of a future star is being haulted because of handball benny being in the side.

Please trade him at the end of the year.

[Ryan Bomford]

Assuming he's fit I wouldn't be surprised to see Ben picked for this week's clash against the Bulldogs.

If Roos is true to form in picking the right horse for the right course, Bennie's negating style may be just what we need to frustrate the Bulldogs midfield.

[goswannie14]

Re: Re: Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by Wardy
True, but there are players who deserve a chance to be in seniors and who weren't getting a go, yet no matter how ordinary Matthew perfomance was - he was still in the first 22. whether its got something to do with his position in the leadership group - who knows? . His injury has given the other boys a chance to prove themselves and they have done so - so in theory, and if all things were fair and equal, I dont think anyone should be dropped from Saturdays lineup just to make way for him. But we all know that someone will be dropped and he will be back in the team.

Maybe we could get Tonia Harding out here with an iron bar.

[ScottH]

Originally posted by Ryan Bomford
Assuming he's fit I wouldn't be surprised to see Ben picked for this week's clash against the Bulldogs.

If Roos is true to form in picking the right horse for the right course, Bennie's negating style may be just what we need to frustrate the Bulldogs midfield.

Put him on Scott West.

[NMWBloods]

Re: Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by ScottH
But we won a flag with him, so the liability is not that big.

Soooo last year!

[NMWBloods]

Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by damo the king
So if he is as bad as you all think he is, wouldn't it be safe to assume that at the ripe old age of "27" that no one would want him??? Why not offer support instead, you have to remember that we have a team that everyone in Australia thinks is old and slow....

A walking frame...?

[ScottH]

Re: Re: Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Soooo last year!

You are only as good as your last flag!!

[Captain]

Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by NMWBloods
A walking frame...?

This is the first ever time I have defended Mathews, and no I haven't been smoking any drugs.

But I think there is a place in the side for him when he is over his injury. Yes it will be unfair to the person he replaces, but he is a hardened senior player that is able to tag well. Having him on someone like West or Cross this week would be very valuable.

The big question would be, who does he come in at the expense of? Candidates would be McVeigh or Ablett. I would say McVeigh. He kicked a couple of goals and played ok but Mathews is a better, more experienced player.

Very harsh on McVeigh and won't help his development, but given a couple of injuries he will get his chance.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Re: Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by Captain
The big question would be, who does he come in at the expense of? Candidates would be McVeigh or Ablett.

I wonder whether Roos will consider LRT or another tall defender for the sake of team balance?

[damo the king]

micky

i'd say with the number of posessions o'loughlin got on the half back against Richmond, he could easily make way for Matthews, but i would hate to see that..

It's more than likely that he simply won't get a game this week.

I also wouldn't worry about the Bulldogs pace, i mean Geelong didn't bother us, the Eagles can't seem to break away from us and Delidio did stuff all with all the pace he has.

[Guzzitza]

Re: micky

Originally posted by damo the king


It's more than likely that he simply won't get a game this week.

Look, Roos has proved time and again that he plays favourites. Benny will sadly come in for a younger more exciting player such as McVeigh, and Dempster will again be left out.. Its similar to premiership credits deal.. Benny was there and considered by Roos to be important, so the moment hes fit he'll be in the side.

But, as I've said...
Matthews can negate, but he cant create.
Lets hope he doesnt slow down the whole team with his "where am i going?" spin moves and crappy handballs. heres hoping..

[NMWBloods]

Re: Re: Re: Re: you're kidding

Originally posted by Ruckman
I wonder whether Roos will consider LRT or another tall defender for the sake of team balance?

I can't see a matchup for LRT at all.