"I'm a bigger Carlton supporter than you are"
Agree to disagree and move on. Don't turn this into BigFooty.

OK now let me explain myself without sounding like a complete tosser, like you did.

We are in finals mode, and, for the first time in many years we are in top four mode. Now is not the time to be holding players hands and stroking their egos if they can't produce on the field because they are still "developing" or "getting the pace of the game". I understand that many of the changes made were forced via injury and circumstance therefore I am NOT having a rant at the MC; rather a big rant at the players that have been in the system a long time yet cannot produce the standard required to maintain this team in the top four.

Yes, I agree that Touhy, Austin, Ellard and others will have long and hopefully great careers at the Blues but the fact remains that when they are mixing it with the big boys they have to produce or make way for players that will produce. Now if you read my post carefully instead of trying to compose a smart arse relpy that gave you a little snigger, I stated that when the (injured) players mentioned were available they should be rushed into the side. I know that Hammer and Jammo won't be available for some time but others mentioned may be available this or next week. The list of players that were on their last chance; should be interpreted as "last chance to perform or get moved on for the returning players". Now I know that this assumption may have been a bit complex or abstract for you to comprehend and for that I do apologise, but I assumed that most (if not all) would understand this, and not that these players were "literally" on their last chance with the club. I hope that this clarification has soothed your somewhat hysterical demeanour.

It is a simple matter of fact that there are players that are up to it and some not, some will improve and develop into outstanding talents others have reached the pinnacle of their physical and mental capabilities and will be traded or delisted. It is a fact of life for footballers and other professional athletes. There are those that have played in the firsts this year that will not be with the team next year. Deal with it.

I agree...this is the end on this topic from me.

Apologise for the inconvenience.

Did someone tell KB that Jamo didn't play in Round 1?

KB's been excited about Richmond's chances against us ever since they picked up Chris Judd in the PSD.

Is there anything more fun then tuning into SEN on a Monday morning after the Blues have done a number on Richmond and listening to KB cop it from the callers?

I have to give KB credit. He is hated but has everyone in the palm of his hands, he does a great job.

go to your rooms

I didn't know anyone listened to SEN anymore.

..sure you can.. ..players that get picked for a game 'purely' due to injuries/outs forcing our hand, when otherwise they would not make it.. ..are back out of the side when the prefered/better player is ready to resume their place in the side.. ..i'm not neccessarily saying he needs to be dropped this week, just saying that in some circumstances it's certaqinly plausible to 'drop' a player after a single game.. ..has happened plenty of times before [for reasons good and bad], and will again..

Cannot be so mercenary with the mental aspect of a young player. He knows he will only be used when needed? How will the coach ever get the best out of him on that basis. If Austin is ever to become a regular senior player now is the time. Half the backline out, the new boys not yet ready, and he is finally fit. Need to give 2 or 3 consecutive games to see if he can reproduce the promise he showed a couple of years ago. Otherwise banish him.

I reckon Austin is exactly the srt of player we need to get games into - just as the pies did with Ben Reid a few years ago. Gotta do it now. we'll be pushing to hard for flag next year to be sorting out the list

Good point.

Tell Austin he has the next 4 weeks while Jamo is out and let him prove either way whether he belongs or not.

Let Bower get comfortable with his new running action for the Bullants unless he's needed.

I'm thinking they'll keep Austin this week.

At this stage his future is looking shaky, but good luck to him and I get the feeling Ratts will give him another chance to prove himself.


I don't think Robbo has long to live at the rate he is going, so may as well just bring him straight back in and let him go nuts while we still can !