Synbad wrote:
Well in that case...how come then you worship the ground some players walk on from their feats of 5 / 6 years ago???

I'm just saying, for livo if he doesn't deliver in 06, will you be hoping for a big 07? Livo is only 1 or 2 years younger than fevola and is always brought up as a project player.
Yes, i have seen glimpses but thats all i've seen in a 5 year career. No stand out games, just a few solid efforts.
To my understanding, Lance Whitnall does his best with what he has got, a shit body. He has turned things around in his application and output on the field since the start of 2005 (pre-season) and has changed his work ethic around for the better.
Unlike Scott Camporeale, he remained loyal when he was to get more money from MFC and by all reports is healthy and in fair shape and looking forward to 2006. Why is he the scapegoat? as you said about livo, you can only do your best out on the field and that's what lance did in 05.
Before 2005, I had very little respect for Lance, to the point where I was dying for Lance to piss off and get out of Carlton (I had had enough of his weight and performance issues). In 2005, I saw a glimpse of the past and I think Lance can improve on that and his 2006 could be a great one.
If he fails in 06, I no doubt will join you in the criticism of Whitnall as I have been frustrated countless times with his performance and weight.
He is on the back of a good season so I will support him.
Livo is on his last chance. I was looking forward to his development after a promising wizard cup. But like the whole side, he fell apart at the seams in the most humiliating of ways.
2006 will be interesting. Bring it on!