"Wozza Ports" <wozzap@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Larry de Silva" <larrydesilva@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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>> "Tony" <antony76@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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>>> Even though I do not barrack for Pies, does anyone on this forum think
>>> the
>>> misty weather was a factor in the Pies losing today?
>>
>>
>> No not at all dude. I was there and Melbourne were awesome all day and
>> killed Collingwood in the centre bounces and around the ground. They were
>> simply too good on the day and any silly excuses would be taking away
>> something from Melbourne's superiority. Well done Dees, top effort. The
>> pies need to freshen up during the break and get some solid form back if
>> they are to be anything other than a pretender this year. Very
>> disappointing output from them today I thought.
>>
>> Laz
>
> Laz, during the call Robert Walls said Dale Thomas needs a few weeks in
> the twos to have a rest and eat a few big meals. Do you agree?
This is a hard one. Unrealistic expectations of players ONLY helps to set
them up for failure. Not many first year players end up like Chris Judd and
play consistent footy in their very first year. That is an unrealistic
expectation as they will have their highs and lows. Given that, I would
still play Thomas and continue to give him experience and confidence as
there is no doubt he is good enough to play in that company. He wasn't our
worst player today by a long shot and kicked two goals. He and Pendlebury
both did ok and deserve not to be dropped. However I would drop Morrison in
a blink of an eye.
Laz