Jude Bolton is it time to go.

[Nico]

Okay, so a lot of people would be happy if JB was dropped (I'm on the fence ATM). Who would you have take his place? Schmidt?

No doubt Schmidt. He reads the play at centre bounces and gets possession way better than Bolton has his whole career.

If we improve our centre clearances with clean running possession our forwards will slaughter any backline. Clean centre clearances over the past 4 years has been our 1 glaring weakness. Witness the first 10
seconds of the 2006 GF. Quick to Hall, hands off to Goodes, goal.

Jude Bolton has been there the past 4 years. He cant read the play, reacts slowly and cant kick. His stats dont lie. We have a top tap ruckman now, why waste him on the likes of Bolton.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

If we improve our centre clearances with clean running possession our forwards will slaughter any backline. Clean centre clearances over the past 4 years has been our 1 glaring weakness. Witness the first 10
seconds of the 2006 GF. Quick to Hall, hands off to Goodes, goal.

We have the best forward line in the comp, which might be a pretty bold statement, but i believe it to be true, and it's not utilized to it's full potential, certainly not enough anyway. Even if our midfield became %10 more attacking, we'd improve drastically!

P.S. Stats do lie sometimes. Isn't it Jolly who has the record for the most hitouts in a match?

[swantastic]

Okay, so a lot of people would be happy if JB was dropped (I'm on the fence ATM). Who would you have take his place? Schmidt?

Any one would be better ATM

[JudesaGun]

You guys are all idiots. It's been one game. He's been our best player in the first half of the past 2 seasons.

[NMWBloods]

Schmidt or Moore.

[Claret]

I think you'll find that J Bolton was thrown forward to play as a defensive forward on Wirra.

He was killing us down back when Phillips was playing on him - the ball was coming out far too easily.

From the moment Bolton was put on him his influence on the match was greatly reduced.

However, if you'd prefer him to be a possession gathering, goalkicking midfielder then perhaps we can see if West Coast are happy for a straight swap during Trade Week - Bolton for Judd?

[Jeffers1984]

Jude was horrible yes. But he was playing in a role that he shouldn't of been. Keep him in the middle.

[dread and might]

Talking to the supporters of most other clubs, most think he is a great player...

[swantastic]

I think you'll find that J Bolton was thrown forward to play as a defensive forward on Wirra.

He was killing us down back when Phillips was playing on him - the ball was coming out far too easily.

From the moment Bolton was put on him his influence on the match was greatly reduced.

However, if you'd prefer him to be a possession gathering, goalkicking midfielder then perhaps we can see if West Coast are happy for a straight swap during Trade Week - Bolton for Judd?

Claret i like the sound of that but i dont think hell has frozen over.

[Nico]

You guys are all idiots. It's been one game. He's been our best player in the first half of the past 2 seasons.

Yesterday's half hero.

[swantastic]

Yesterday's half hero.

Yep spot on we should have got rid of him last year when he was worth 2 bob,now we would have to pay for some one to take him.

[giant]

I think you'll find that J Bolton was thrown forward to play as a defensive forward on Wirra.

He was killing us down back when Phillips was playing on him - the ball was coming out far too easily.

From the moment Bolton was put on him his influence on the match was greatly reduced.

However, if you'd prefer him to be a possession gathering, goalkicking midfielder then perhaps we can see if West Coast are happy for a straight swap during Trade Week - Bolton for Judd?

Yep, spot on, Claret tho I think I'd argue Wirra still had a (reduced) impact with Bolton down there. My issue was that he was practically unsighted for the first half - actually as far as the people I was with were concerned he was in fact totally unsighted.

[Plugger46]

No doubt Schmidt. He reads the play at centre bounces and gets possession way better than Bolton has his whole career.

How on earth would you know this? You're comparing a bloke who has played 160+ games against a bloke who has played one.

Jude is clearly in our best 22.

[NMWBloods]

Jude is clearly in our best 22.

I think that's arguable, particularly if you are taking a longer-term view.

[Plugger46]

I think that's arguable, particularly if you are taking a longer-term view.

He's only 27.

He's certainly no star but I couldn't have 22 players on our list ahead of him at this stage.