Mark Johnson

[adamcf]

I'm not sure that he's putting in enough. He seems to think that you need to take a specky to be an influence.

Other than very minor glimpses in the Anzac Day game, has he done much else in the 6 games so far?

 

[Pevers-Legend]

Send a mesage to the team and drop him.

Dropping younger players does nothing - he is a senior player not pulling his weight -drop him and make him earn his spot.

 

[Boris_Bewick]

Apart from Scotty, he was arguably best on ground against Adelaide, but you're right he is struggling at the moment. Give him a spell in the two's let him remember what it's like to dominate again, then bring him back in. Is still a valuable player

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

I think there can still be a role for him buts it's not in defence.

The modern game requires you to be able to run and attack from defence and I don't think he can do it - doesn't have the pace or the kicking skills.

The past few games he has been exposed for pace so coaches are getting smarter and isolating him on the lead.

I think he can rotate up forward, wing and on ball and give us some value.

 

[RED AND BLACK SOLDIER]

Forward pocket will be the only place he'll be able to have an effect on games.

 

[monty1104]

He just doesnt have it anymore. He is too slow and his disposals are below par. He has escaped criticism so far this year. He deserves to be dropped if he doesnt play well this week.

 

[Bombs Away]

Why wait, lets drop him now and get a look at some of the kids coming through. He can come back when he gets some form and confidence

 

[Crave]

I predicted he'd struggle this season. He should be tried in the forward pocket and perhaps drop Monfries for a short spell in the VFL to find some much needed touch.

 

[High Ryder]

No need to drop him, plenty of players who have been performing worse than MJ.

 

[monty1104]

But more players playing better. The only ones that have had worse years than MJ IMO are Monfries (who will keep his spot), Bolton, Laycock, Bradley and NLM (who has only played 1 game)

 

[High Ryder]

Thats a fair list though which is concerning as we cant afford to carry any players like West Coast.

 

[DaSawx]

I'd love for MJ to play up forward permanently, would do him wonders IMO. Bring Cole in for some run out of defence, I have faith in him, if he struggles stick with him at least until Nash can come in.

 

[monty1104]

Thats a fair list though which is concerning as we cant afford to carry any players like West Coast.

Bolton, Laycock and Bradley are not in our best 22 though, they are only there due to injuries.

 

[High Ryder]

Bolton, Laycock and Bradley are not in our best 22 though, they are only there due to injuries.

Still having depth in your list is a must. Rarely does a team have no injury concerns.

 

[adamcf]

I'd love for MJ to play up forward permanently, would do him wonders IMO. Bring Cole in for some run out of defence, I have faith in him, if he struggles stick with him at least until Nash can come in.

Houli, Lonergan, Hocking, Hislop (when not booked), Danny Chartres.. any more on the list before Cole?

 

[Astute Observer]

All (bar Chartres) are midfielders/on-ballers. Attack is certainly required from defense. I saw Cole against Sandy and he stank! We need NLM before Cole and we need a Houli/Hislop/Reimers to come in and have a crack. Heath Hocking I'd love to see as a HF option like a Chapman...Heath is playing as a midfield/hf and can really present well and is a good contested mark. With him and Froggy in the forward line, there's the defensive pressure on the opposition backmen. Then either H/H/R into the midfield rotations to add some fresh legs and passion.....

 

[DaSawx]

Houli, Lonergan, Hocking, Hislop (when not booked), Danny Chartres.. any more on the list before Cole?

How many of then can play defence as well as run it out? One's who are on the list currently?

Try reading it context, Houli, Lonergan and Hislop are all close to selection and will play in due course.

 

[bomberstomake8]

He just doesnt have it anymore. He is too slow and his disposals are below par. He has escaped criticism so far this year. He deserves to be dropped if he doesnt play well this week.

are you serious? you dont think he has it anymore? he has had a bad start to the year but he was awesome last year... its a lot like JJ last year.. started poorly ended strong.... he just needs one good game and he will find his form again.... dropping him to bendigo could be good only to get the message to the younger blokes.. for any other reason i wouldnt drop him

 

[Slattery_20]

I saw Cole against Sandy and he stank! We need NLM before Cole and we need a Houli/Hislop/Reimers to come in and have a crack.

Just got BOG against Willie (not Dean's dad, Williamstown)

 

[dave_27]

Dont foget he was poor last year for the most part aswell.

As a defender or midfielder he is well passed it, either Sheedy tries him forward or forget about him because he's done.