I like the statement to the playing group in this week's ommissions.

Although I think Waite was one of our better players in rounds 1 and 2, and so a bit stiff.

I think Lucas will probably play in Jeffy's position as small forward, like he did against NM in the preseason game.

Though I pretty much agree with everyone's sentiments regarding players being dropped as in Waite, Garlett, and bringing in players such as Lucas and even Scottland, I will probably upset some people saying if there is anyone who should have been dropped, it should have been Bryce Gibbs.

When I look at the players who've been dropped, even players who haven't been dropped, but have been pretty ordinary over the last three weeks, Robinson, Touhy, Waite, Garlett ect, for me the biggest disappointment has been Bryce Gibbs. The Port game he was nowhere except for one freakish goal. The Richmond game, missing, and against Essendon**, again a no show.

If the club wants to make a statement, set an example, draw a line in the sand, then for me it should have chosen to do so omitting Bryce Gibbs from the squad this weekend. A clear example of the team is bigger then the player, the club is bigger then the player. If there is one player EVERYONE expects better from its Bryce Gibbs. Sure its easy to give it to Robbo, what you see is what you get with Robbo. We hope for better from him, but lets be realistic, its Robbo. Touhy has found it hard thus far this season and we are use to seeing better from him so its disappointing, but its Touhy, a guy pretty much just starting out in this caper.

But Bryce Gibbs? How long has it been already? Murphy was taken at number one and I don't think anyone can argue his worth. Kreuzer was a number one too, but injury and position being a ruckman we all know his day to shine is yet to come. But Gibbs? If ever there was a player who should have, could have, would have, its Bryce Gibbs. Yes the club wants him to stay, but if its setting an example to the playing list, then this whole business with Bryce needs to be sorted - period!

I believe by dropping him they would have shown not just to the list, but the media and most important of all, us the supporter ..."wow Carlton really mean business this time, I would have never expected that!" least of which I would imagine Bryce himself seeing that one coming. If he cracks the sads over it and leaves, we know he had no loyalty to us anyway. If he cops his right whack and returns the better for it, we win. I can't see a downside to this.

This is not a hate Bryce Gibbs post. I for one wish he stays BUT I also wish he would go to the next level and PROVE his worth. This post is more about our club really really meaning their pissed off about the Essendon** game, they want the entire list to wake the hell up and start representing Carlton with some pride and passion. I believe omitting Bryce Gibbs would have went a long way to getting that point across loud and clear.

It's fair to say the TC community had a brain labotomy this evening

..I don't mind it actually.. ..hendo as main kpf and bolt and forward ruck.. ..jamo and rowe as big defenders, with walker and Everett to provide third man up and run.. ....waite and iffy are laaaaazy this year, drop them to send message, hendo will run it better without them buggering it up.. ..menz will provide another marking target, ellard as small fwd it seems.. ..lucas will run all day, I too hope cripps gets a full game right in the guts..

..first sort the selfish players, bit by bit.. ..snots will help give leadership down back as well.. ..I think this is part of a series of changes we can't do them all at once, but feed them in..

Good Statement by the MC to drop Waite, although its more like a tactic than poor Form. Waite has to be managed all year and will not be able to play every game. He will break down soon...

Like to know who is going to be a target in the forward line without Waite...

I think Scotland will start and Walker will go forward. Otherwise you've lost Betts, Garlett and Waite, our most consistent goal kickers of the post Fev era.

This is a bigger risk than it is a statement if you ask me.

I think Scotland will start and Walker will go forward. Otherwise you've lost Betts, Garlett and Waite, our most consistent goal kickers of the post Fev era.

This is a bigger risk than it is a statement if you ask me.

What's the risk? Missing finals?

Time now for statements and defined direction based on where we are as a club. Waite won't be here next year, Betts already left, Jefferey has a chance to learn and comeback a better player.

In the meantime, others get a chance.

The Port game he was nowhere except for one freakish goal.

The coach has said Gibbs is untouchable. Nothing further needs to be said.

He kicked two goals against Port and received coaches votes for the game.