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  • Flying South
    Regular in the Side
    • Sep 2013
    • 585

    Originally posted by Mug Punter
    Horse seems to have set out his stall re the talls, Naismaith is a great guy to have on the wings if we need him. I just feel he doesn't quite do enough around the ground just yet and he may never get there on that front.

    Fierce competition for spots so I absolutely no reason complacency should be an issue. After the way they bullied us in R6 I expect to see a bit a statement from us Saturday. Cannot wait!!
    I fear there could be a bit of payback for roughing up Mills last time. Hope they don't do anything stupid and risk a suspension for 1st week of finals. Jones and Franklin will need to be very well behaved.

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    • Mug Punter
      On the Rookie List
      • Nov 2009
      • 3325

      Originally posted by Jeynez
      +1

      I hope this is what is being planned for Aliir next year. Having Mills unleashed into the midfield, and having Reid play as a permanent forward adds even more incentive for this move.
      If McVeigh is not playing for us next year then I wouldn't be surprised to see Mills move into that QB role in the backline (apologies for the Matt80 clich?) but it would still free up a spot in the backline.

      Smith Reg Rampe
      Mills Melican Newman

      + Aliir as a sweeper

      If McVeigh stays it potentially blocks the development of a player coming through. And it probably costs the club an extra $100,000 - 150,000 in cap space because even at a cut price salary he'll still be on vastly more than a draftee.

      I don't think there is too much doubt that McVeigh could still add value on the field next year but if I had to lay money on where he plays next year it would be somewhere else. Sure Jared would understand if that was the case

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      Originally posted by aardvark
      I must be the only one apart from Mr and Mrs Sinkers who's happy to see him keep his spot over Big Sammy. I hope he has a blinder tomorrow.
      I'm not overly disappointed. I can see the logic in going with Sinclair as he has an extra string to his bow. Throw him forward and he can take a good contested mark and is a genuine avenue for goal. And he provides cover down there is Sammy has to go down back. Effectively gives us injury cover down the entire spine.

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      • barry
        Veterans List
        • Jan 2003
        • 8499

        The problem with playing Carlton is they can make ordinary players look like stars. What if Sinclair or towers kick 4 goals?

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        • liz
          Veteran
          Site Admin
          • Jan 2003
          • 16763

          Originally posted by dejavoodoo44
          Yeah, but what does the fluoro green cap worn backwards mean?
          Not sure if wearing a cap backwards has any significance, but during pre-season, certain players donned a fluro cap for some drills that signalled they weren't in full contact mode. Naismith wearing the cap suggests his body may not yet be fully right.

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          • KTigers
            Senior Player
            • Apr 2012
            • 2499

            I think it's more likely that his haircut is not fully right, and he has finally realised. I know he's a ruckman, but his visits to the salon this season have yielded some appalling results.

            Originally posted by liz
            Not sure if wearing a cap backwards has any significance, but during pre-season, certain players donned a fluro cap for some drills that signalled they weren't in full contact mode. Naismith wearing the cap suggests his body may not yet be fully right.

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            • Mel_C
              Veterans List
              • Jan 2003
              • 4470

              Originally posted by undy
              I blame Malcolm Turnbull, he seems to have the reverse-Midas touch over the last few years.
              [and please don't let this descend into a political @@@@ fight thread, its just that ever since AA was applauded by the PM, AA's form and health have been down]
              No I blame the umpires in the Geelong preliminary final. If the umpire had paid the mark, (or was it a free?), in our forward line towards the end of the first quarter, then the ball wouldn't have come out and then Allir wouldn't have done his knee!! Who knows what would have happened the week after if he had played ????.

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              • AnnieH
                RWOs Black Sheep
                • Aug 2006
                • 11332

                No aardvark, me too.
                He's worked very hard for it and deserves to keep it.

                Originally posted by aardvark
                I must be the only one apart from Mr and Mrs Sinkers who's happy to see him keep his spot over Big Sammy. I hope he has a blinder tomorrow.
                Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
                Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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                • ugg
                  Can you feel it?
                  Site Admin
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 15969

                  Jordan in, Jordan out


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                  • Billericay
                    Regular in the Side
                    • May 2013
                    • 712

                    Originally posted by ugg
                    Jordan in, Jordan out


                    Just like they planned it. The Dream is still alive. Can we please have a late change ... Towers out, Dawson in?

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                    • AB Swannie
                      Senior Player
                      • Mar 2017
                      • 1579

                      Originally posted by RogueSwan
                      the singlet theory works again:
                      Naismith Foote and Hanners all in yellow
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                      No wonder they didn't release the photos before team announcement

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                      • Ludwig
                        Veterans List
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 9359

                        Originally posted by aardvark
                        I must be the only one apart from Mr and Mrs Sinkers who's happy to see him keep his spot over Big Sammy. I hope he has a blinder tomorrow.
                        I'd set my sights a bit lower on this one, like:

                        I hope he doesn't have a blunder tomorrow. But it's still a long shot.

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                        • Blood Fever
                          Veterans List
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 4044

                          Originally posted by Ludwig
                          I'd set my sights a bit lower on this one, like:

                          I hope he doesn't have a blunder tomorrow. But it's still a long shot.

                          Still reckon Naismith will play in seniors' first final. No yet sold on Tippett as his partner. Sinclair more than handy and gives 110 per cent effort each time. Also more physically sound.

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                          • Number 43
                            Warming the Bench
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 168

                            I reckon they'll leave Buddy out.

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                            • Ludwig
                              Veterans List
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 9359

                              Originally posted by Number 43
                              I reckon they'll leave Buddy out.
                              Well, they're already leaving out Aliir, so why not all the stars.

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                              • dejavoodoo44
                                Veterans List
                                • Apr 2015
                                • 8582

                                Originally posted by KTigers
                                I think it's more likely that his haircut is not fully right, and he has finally realised. I know he's a ruckman, but his visits to the salon this season have yielded some appalling results.
                                I must admit, this comment is more in line with what I was fishing for.

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