Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

[LongWait]

Re: Match Committee- Round 8 vs Gold Coast

You can't pick an Indigenous player just because it is Indigenous Round or from the state/territory you are playing in. I remember Wallace dropping Tambling for Indigenous round a few years back. If the player deserves a spot in the team they will be picked. I get the feeling that Macca will be staunch on this. It does not set a good example to other players at Williamstown if players are continually picked on reputation or any other reason other than form.

Why doesn't every Williamstown player get a shot of playing an AFL game and getting first hand experience of what it takes at the top level?

Your point is well made.

I fear though that if we ever wait for Skinner to absolutely demand promotion with his VFL form, then he will never play another AFL game. If that was the only selection criterion he would probably still not have played a senior game. Perhaps that would be a shame - there are a lot of players who get promoted into the AFL team from lots of clubs who haven't dominated at VFL level for weeks prior. Sometimes they are a revelation. We need some X-factor badly.

[1eyedog]

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It's interesting to discuss, but at the end of the day, what you say 1eyedog is right on the mark.

He would know that he probably doesn't deserve a run himself, although I'm sure he would appreciate it and give the game his best shot. I work intimately with indigenous people across the county and the resounding theme I hear back is equality for all. He wouldn't want special treatment because it was indigenous round. I can see Zeph being on the emergencies and probably even going to Darwin, but for mine he hasn't earned a spot and I think everyone knows that.

[1eyedog]

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Your point is well made.

I fear though that if we ever wait for Skinner to absolutely demand promotion with his VFL form, then he will never play another AFL game. If that was the only selection criterion he would probably still not have played a senior game. Perhaps that would be a shame - there are a lot of players who get promoted into the AFL team from lots of clubs who haven't dominated at VFL level for weeks prior. Sometimes they are a revelation. We need some X-factor badly.

Yes I understand the position, Jurrah is a case in point.

[azabob]

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Yes I understand the position, Jurrah is a case in point.

Correct, Jurrah isn't up to AFL standard even with his X Factor.

[Eastdog]

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Correct, Jurrah isn't up to AFL standard even with his X Factor.

A bit off topic of player but what is your opinion on a player like Mitch Banner do you think he would be good in our side.

[Ghost Dog]

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Correct, Jurrah isn't up to AFL standard even with his X Factor.

Dunno - I watched him play in the VFL against Box hill and he's more up to it than a lot of blokes in their senior side!!

Went down to Ballarat at the start of the season and watched him play. Keen as mustard and I have no fear he will languish in the VFL. The kid has spirit and his head won't be bowed. He just loves to play. Just get that vibe about him. Remember too, as fans, we have to encourage him. So I hope to get down to more willy games and give him a good rev up.

He'll have to train really hard so he can be ready when a slot opens up - if it does. The other time I have seen him is in the wet, and not a good day for his style of play.

[Desipura]

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A bit off topic of player but what is your opinion on a player like Mitch Banner do you think he would be good in our side.

Would rather Eric Bana.

[G-Mo77]

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Jones and DJ in. Roughead and Vez out.

[Remi Moses]

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A bit off topic of player but what is your opinion on a player like Mitch Banner do you think he would be good in our side.

Have you been listening to that idiot who calls SEN?
Mark from Bacchus Marsh. Banner is a list clogger

[G-Mo77]

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Also to note on the team selection Zeph Skinner has been named an emergency.

[Bornadog]

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Roughead and Vez both injured?

I wonder if Roughie did his calf last week

[LostDoggy]

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Roughead and Vez both injured?

I wonder if Roughie did his calf last week

Yeah AFL site says Roughie (Calf) Vez (Groin)

[G-Mo77]

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Yeah AFL site says Roughie (Calf) Vez (Groin)

Judging by most of our selections you could change Calf and Groin to rest.

[Rocco Jones]

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Seems to me that B-Mac is using the fringe players to freshen up the side. For the last few weeks, 2-3 fringe players have come out of the side with 'injuries' only for them to come back in a week later.

[BulldogBelle]

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In fairness, I did notice Vez stretching his groin out on a number of occasions in the second half last Sunday... both on the field and also when he was on the interchange.