Oh the old GCJ ? That old chestnut.
Just asking the question SLB. Hoping to promote discussion.
I'll take it you don't feel Grimley is ready for a debut ? Fine. I would select Bailey ahead of Sam particularly against the Cats. Sam played well v North and did well against the Tigers - so he did more than one or two good things and Clarko was pleased enough with him to give him a special mention. He has made great strides this pre-season.
Yes he has made great strides over the preseason, but he needs to show top form consistently in the VFL first as he's been predominantly been a VFL reserves player so far in his career. Amos has had a good preseason, but that doesn't mean he should be rewarded with a game.
As for the special mention, that mention came after Clarko was questioned about Grimley.
Grimley's got promise, but one good practice match does not make a player of his experience worthy of AFL games.
EDIT: This week is almost feeling like we are starting a Tom Schnieder pt2 thing where Tom played one good NAB game and everyone started a massive love fest over him and in some cases called Clarko inept as a coach for not playing him.