I like MM's philosophy "it's my way or the highway!" Any player who has a problem with what he wants to do and how he wants to do it will not be there sooner or later, and will be replaced with more willing people.
This is what we've needed for a long time - break up the cliques, break up the nests of favourites, clear out the white ants. Seen it many times over my career in the corporate world - leaders who don't do this fail.
For me Robbo was the stand out - he will come back in for sure. I would also give Graham a run too. Must not go up there with one iota of complacency, this is definitely "a danger game".
Are you suggesting we have too many "softies" RR ??
Just suggesting that Mick is trying to address a few shortcomings and might be having some effect.
I totally agree with this observation - I was at the game on Friday (I know I vowed not to go) and I think MM's influence is becoming noticeable in our approach and unwillingness to be intimidated physically - despite our fade-out in the game which I think showed up our lack of real fitness.
Mitch interviewed going off the ground at 1/2 time, great attitude and loving the conditions. Said that being hard at it has to happen at both 2s and 1s.
I think that the players that are being selected on a regular basis will be unlikely to go unless a very very good trade deal is available that truly advantages us.
IMO we would want an established and well performed KPF or KPD in return for Yazz if we decided to reduce the 3 amigos to 2.
I don't think there's anything sinister going on with the three amigos. Like other players they are struggling a bit with the transition to the MM way of playing. In fact I thought Jeffy started to show a bit v. the Saints.
I remember a doco on TV a year or two ago about 3-4 young footballers and their lives. CY was one of them and he showed the guts and will to be eventually drafted into the AFL. All others fell by the wayside.
That showed me that he has got inner strength and yes EB1, maybe a mentor such as Mickey O would be a good idea for him to help him reach inside to that inner reserve?
The show was called 'Three Boys Dreaming' and got replayed just last week on ABC1.
I remember a doco on TV a year or two ago about 3-4 young footballers and their lives. CY was one of them and he showed the guts and will to be eventually drafted into the AFL. All others fell by the wayside.
That showed me that he has got inner strength and yes EB1, maybe a mentor such as Mickey O would be a good idea for him to help him reach inside to that inner reserve?
I was hoping that his getting down and dirty with Geary last Fri might fire him up a bit - get the adrenalin flowing! I'm pretty sure though he's struggling with how/what role MM wants him to play - mind you I've always thought that he's a bit of a cruiser.
