Team v Richmond

[Merv]

You don't play first year draftees at full back and throw them to the wolves. We have played him he's been ok and shown a few things. He's gone back to Bendigo played well and should get a few more games in. Perfect.

Jamison is 4 years older. Carlton have no other options. Mal would be the first picked in that side.

If thats the case then why don't we rest Fletch and play Daniher, Pears and Ryder in the backline and lets see how they develop.

This youth talk has spiraled out of control.

No team in the league has a first year FB.

Who said anything about playing him every game?

This is about giving him a game in Mals place to see what he can do and to make an informed decision on whether to keep mal on or not.

You are prepared to say someone can't do something without even giving them a chance.

carlton wouldn't play Michael in their team, as Jamieson is a better option than him at FB if you have an eye to the future.

Essendon has lived in the past for too long hence why we are where we are today and have been for years.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Johns to FB... Do it.... but not this week

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Who said anything about playing him every game?

I think we can agree on this point.

This is about giving him a game in Mals place to see what he can do and to make an informed decision on whether to keep mal on or not.

If we don't know that already via training and practice matches, VFL and early matches then we don't know what we are doing.

You are prepared to say someone can't do something without even giving them a chance.

I'm saying he shouldn't be risked putting him into one of the most critical positions on the ground. Maybe a game or tow this year but if we are going to cut Mal and rely on him next year then thats complete madness.

carlton wouldn't play Michael in their team, as Jamieson is a better option than him at FB if you have an eye to the future.

I'm pretty sure they're still playing Setanta to cover the bigger bodies.

Essendon has lived in the past for too long hence why we are where we are today and have been for years.

The future is about getting games into these kids with some senior protection. We saw that in the first few rounds but in the last 2 weeks we have had too many kids out there and we've been humiliated.

 

[Not a Wellman]

Can anyone please tell me if the afl is walk up tonight? Thanks im advance.