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I hadn't realized Melican was near a return.
That does change things a bit - hence I withdraw my suggestion that Gould might get a debut.
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That does change things a bit - hence I withdraw my suggestion that Gould might get a debut.
alex4445
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Melican always takes weeks to find anything like form after an injury. Its why i would look to move on from him when his contract is up if he cant show an ability to stay fit and perform at the level expected.
LukeParkerno1
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1 week is about right move on.
Yeah gould is a bust IMO.
Doesn't seem to have that AFL level hunger and intent.
Maybe its a swans thing... he may play better in SA.
Hate to be that guy, but there are one too many syllables in the top line. 10/10 for effort, 5/10 for execution. More time needs to be spent clapping out the words.
Yeah not sure what the team's plans are for Gould tbh. I think Pyke said in June that he will get at a game at the top level this year but nothing seems to stand out.
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It appears the club won’t challenge the ban.
Probably what he deserves
Probably what he deserves
LukeParkerno1
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Was due a rest anyway.
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Yea it’s not the worst thing in the world
LukeParkerno1
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Just a shame it was this week as his record against Essendon is amazing
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I agree on Gould. It's kinda surprising as he just looked like such a "sure thing" pre-draft, like even if he didn't go on to fulfil his Shannon Hurn/Dane Rampe-like potential, he'd at the very least be a solid player. That even that looks like a very borderline prospect right now is perplexing.
My one hope with him is that he came from the SANFL, and I don't subscribe to the theory that SANFL gives you any more readiness for the AFL than any other league or junior competition. In fact I think it's more the opposite. If Hewett and Dawson (who are both guns now but spent some time in the 2s before they were deemed "ready" for AFL) before Gould taught us anything, it's that it takes some time to un-learn some of the bad habits you can pick up from starring in the SANFL as a junior. But I guess the difference between Hewett and Dawson (and even Stephens) is that they at least showed plenty once on an AFL list playing in the reserves. Gould hasn't even shown that yet.
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Gabba 740
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With 7 commentary. Blah
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Gah Saturday night when all finals are on grrrrr
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Are Mills, Cunningham, O'Riordan, Sinclair and support staff due out tonight at midnight, or sometime tomorrow?
This weekend:
Swans v Essendon
Olympics
Crossfit Games
(also think North v Cats could be a massive upset too)
What a weekend
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AND the perfect time to rest him whether suspended or not.It seems he might have baby sitting duties and allow Jacinta to attend the gabba with the girls.
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Yeah struggle to not watch the Olympics
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Gotta hit that Big 4 quotaCarlton Friday Night..
TheMase
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Whilst true I still reckon he’d show more than Gould at this point. Hopefully it’s not an issue and Melican gets a few weeks minimum before it would need to be considered (and hopefully it won’t be needed at all).
Melican is also contracted until the end of 2023 so we have him for a while yet!
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Theres going to be some serious channel changes Saturday night.
Don't mind the week off for Bud. All but guarantees goal 1000 won't come till next year now. Round 1 SCG v Hawthorn. Pencil it in. Crowd invasion incoming.
Don't mind the week off for Bud. All but guarantees goal 1000 won't come till next year now. Round 1 SCG v Hawthorn. Pencil it in. Crowd invasion incoming.
alex4445
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Yeah I havent been impressed by Gould in the reserves. He looks like he is lacking any real confidence in his play and if he were a rookie player i think the expectation would be a delistment at the end of the year.
I just find Melican a frustrating player as he takes weeks (sometimes many weeks) to find form and then after playing a few good matches gets injured again (obviously not his fault) and the cycle repeats - thought his contract was up next year but at the very least he should be able to provide decent backup.
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How good was the Aussie girls swimming coach today
Goes off haha
Goes off haha
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Reckon he may have knocked a BIG hole in the 17 left.
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