Have a look at the Pros and Cons thread JD.
The general feeling is that Jamo is not on song.
That implies that his form is down.
You're on your own. Have another look at the last month's footy.

I think you missed a bit of footy if you think Jamo failed on 2 occassions for the game.
Geez, just have a look at the shots at goal by his opponents in the 1stQ alone.
Have a look at some of his spoiling attempts...against kids...terrible timing.
Have a look at the frees and 50's he's given away last night and the last month.
He has to change his ways. He is a shadow of the player he was in the early part of the season
I think you may be a tad bias.

If he continues to play as he did last night, Hall will kick a bag on him.
What do you expect from Jamo in his current form when Minson goes down to play FF.
Are you with me? I'm not confident in Jamison any more. Too many mistakes. Liability.

Unfortunately we don't have much choice. SOS has retired...long long time ago.
TBird use to do it when we had no other choice. Jamo is looking like TBird did in the past.
Austin is no FB. Bower is an attacking HB. Setanta is playing forward...not much choice for FB I'm afraid.
Hence why White is being considered in discussionas a possibile look in.
Jamo needs to get out of his slump and lift.

Keep up the Bluebagger spirit, but...
Please do not use the word 'retarded' when describing anyone.
It is highly offensive and unecessary.
It's been on my mind since I read this post last night.
Do you understand?
Do you know anyone with Down Syndrome?

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Outs:
Thornton- not needed
Joseph- He too often gets lost in the D50, he has lost his midfield tagging job to Carrots & doesnt do enough anywhere else to warrant selection
Setants-needs to find form, cant keep carrying him, his past 4-5 games have been well below par

In:
Bower
Lucas
Wiggins or Fisher- whoever performs today


Wouldn mind seein Kerr have a crack, not dominatin in the Ants but sounds like he has the composure, skill & decision making abilities of a veteran

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We're not St Kilda or Sydney, we may be slow and negative at times, but I wouldn't go as far as dour.

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If the upset masses all cry something in unison it doesn't make it correct or representative.

Jamison made a few mistakes, but the whole game was one of mistakes. Russell made some obvious mistakes but he's not up for demotion (although the same Pros and Cons thread has it in for him). Jamison didnt have a natural matchup and perhaps underestimated Cornelius in a couple of those one on ones or pack marks.

Suggesting he's on the outer or up for demotion is plain wrong. One of the first picked each week, one of the best players on the list and one player not considered for demotion by the MC this week. Hall will be a good match up for him and looking forward to it.

Jamison is more in the Presti mould with his stats - <10 per game - and I think is trying to do something about it by playing on and making position (much like AJ is). Id say its a team instruction because there is wide recognition now we need more polish in defence. He plays his 50th in 2 weeks time so at this level he is still on a learning curve in some aspects of the game, but he is miles ahead of any other player on the list for deep in defence. Miles ahead. EVen if he makes a mistake or two.

Right on!!!!

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I'm a fan of Jamos. I'm disappointed and have been disappointed in his efforts over the last month.
I know Pych has him demoted on his team, by White.
Interesting that it's White who was plucked from obscurity (just like Jamison was from Nth Ballarat as a rookie) who is earmarked as his natural replacement if Jamo's shoulders break down.
But FFS, the guy isn't immuned for criticism. I'm not living in denial. He's just out of form. That's all.

If you wish to cut him some slack and accept a few mistakes that's cool, but that's not the same Jamo I have learned to admire.
I prefer to question his efforts and output when he is down. I know what I expect of him and it isn't unreasonable.
He will react from the truth and his failures if they a known to him, or he can take things for granted because people choose to protect him from any criticism.

I expect him to beat kids. I expect him to show maturity (because he is mature and intelligent) and not give away undisciplined frees and 50's. If every one follows that rule we will be much better off. It was a theme after the game. Lets look at him: he is a leader after all.

He's an integral cog in the team. He needs to lift for the team. That's all.

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Having watch the Dogs / Hawks game last night I'm a bit worried.

At present the Blues are not playing with the same intensity that last nights game was played at.

However lets hope the Dogs will be a little drained after that match. I noticed Minson was limping pretty badly and Johnson was also.

I'm interested to see how Judd pulled up after Thurs night. I think he hurt a shoulder

Here's hoping Bower is finally right to go. He's one of our best backs.

And lay off Jamo. He's got that many points in the bank it's not funny....

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He should get a week and was lucky not to give away a 2nd goal.

Extremely confident this week..the Dogs are our bitches

Have a feeling the Dogs would like to play Lake fwd for a whole game....this could be the week.
Hope it happens as our blokes will run riot.!

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Couldn't agree more with your outs...Thornton is too static and upsets the whole Ratts game plan of run from the back....and his attitude is and has always been negative..Bower for Thornton and I was surprised Lucas was dropped in the first place so he must come back in for AJ IMO he has been appalling the last few weeks... the Irishman well what can one say I have watched him closely the last month and he really is in the top 5 all time worst footballers I have ever witnessed...here I am talking football ability and smarts...he has none of these traits and only brings passion to the table...reckon Fish or Austin must be able to offer more surely...

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I'm still convinced that our forward line functions better with Setanta and Hendo together.

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Bulldogs have only beaten us twice since late 2002.

Not since July 2006

You're right, a total fluff article - but if he were to be reading this, he could be just as critical of your spelling and grammar

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ive been goin to all our games
i just think jammo is getn harshly judged
against brisbane it wasnt his night
apart of that was lack of midfeild pressure
he usualy has great closing speed
number 1 in comp for spoils
has not even played 50 games yet!!!
last time he got injured our backline fell in a heap

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The standard of the Hawks-Dogs match was at so much a higher standard than the Blues - Lions game and it was played in worse conditions.

Unfortunately I think we will cop a beating.

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I agree with both sides of the argument.
Jamo has been struggling but is absolutely vital as our "ROCK'.

His first quarter on Thursday was woeful, not only being beaten by his opponent but also his disposal.
If you watch the replay; i think you'll see he got a little better each quarter.

His last 10 minutes were back to his best.
He attacked the ball, dummied an opponent and hit up a great pass.
I think he's back!!

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There's no way Griffen should be playing next week, shoulder to the head of Mitchell in the second quarter should put paid to that.

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We are Carlton, @#$%&! the rest !!!!!!

In - Bower Lucas
Out - Thornton Joesph

I believe White had the flu and that is why he didnt play for the bullants yesterday. If he had played then i think he would have come in for strong debate about his inclusion for this game.

Joesph has been ordinary all year and he must be one of Rattens pets to be still in the side given there are other's in the bullants who surely warrent selection before he does.

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I've looked at the game a few times and I also did note that in the last 10 minutes of the game Jamo really stepped up.
He did attack, dummy and pass well. He looked like he knew he had to make amends. I hope he turned the corner.
I like that kind of urgency.

His 1stQ was ordinary. I think we all agree on that.
In the 2nd Q there was 2 times his kicks didn't make the mark: one out of bounds (missed Judd by 20m) and the other right into the hands of the Brizzy player. Really bad disposal and lacking confidence, timing....something was amiss.
The 3rdQ he did nothing, and then we overran them. I think Brizzy tired in the last.
Without a doubt, Jammo will be one of the first pencilled in.

So there's a good chance Minson, Johnson and Reid are out injured this week. Big chance of that.
There's talk of Lake being reported for striking in the last few minutes. I didn't think much of the hit. Doubt he will miss.
I'm hoping Griffin is injured too.

With Freo 2 games and % ahead and only 8 rounds to go, I think the final 4 is settled, unless the round 22 decides that for us.
If North lose today (and they should), we have 3 Vic clubs fighting for the last 4 spots (Blues, Dogs, Hawks) and Sydney playing for a home final against 1 of those 3.
We have to win this one if our Final 4 aspirationa are to stay alive, otherwise Freo will be 3 games ahead of us after the next round.

Really hope to see Bower back to bolster the back six and increase our run from there.
Really should have Lucas in the firsts...someone has to make room...it should be Grigg imo.

I don't know what we should do about Setanta. He's clearly lacking touch, but he might be playing a role for the coach.
Fisher for Setanta? Fisher kicked 4 goals in the Ants. Against the fast moving Doggies Fisher's lack of pace will be a liability imo.
There's no one to replace Setanta. Waite is still out.
If Hammer was to be the tall KPF instead, it implies Warnock would come in the take the 2nd ruck position. I don't see that happening.

We've got to win the keep our finals campaign alive....same goes with the Doggies.

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