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Owies kicked another 3 goals in the ressies. At what point does he push Eddie out? I have always thought you have to reward effort and if the guy keeps consistently hitting the scoreboard he has to play.

Dow seems to have been good again and another who probably needs to be playing now.

History shows if you leave guys in the ressies who are performing well they leave and go to another club who will give them a go.

Agree on Owies ...I was impressed a couple of times saw him play for the NB's...leads well, can find space and a good kick for goal.
If it was anyone else but Eddie he would probably be given a game but Eddie even out of form isnt going to get dropped anytime soon IMO as he seems to have a positive effect on Martin and Gibbons as they all team nicely together.
Gibbons or Murphy you could maybe rest to give Owies a go but given finals are still a chance its unlikely.

I’m not so sure that Eddie is out of form.  He hasn’t kicked goals but his forward pressure and ball use has set up plenty of scoring opportunities.

Owies seems to be developing into a very good small forward but, if he gets a game, it’s more likely to be at the expense of Fisher or Gibbons.

It is a healthy sign that we have a couple of players pushing for selection for several spots.  It’s also a healthy sign that we’re not rushing new players into the 22 but are allowing them to develop.  I don’t think that too many of our youngsters will be looking for spots elsewhere, particularly with reduced lists on the cards.

I’m not so sure that Eddie is out of form.  He hasn’t kicked goals but his forward pressure and ball use has set up plenty of scoring opportunities.

Hard to see Fisher going out....the one thing he does bring is real good leg speed....not something we're overly blessed with. And Murphy BOG on the weekend against GC...hard to see him going out. Cottrell might be the unlucky one if Kennedy is fit.

Definitely stick with the two ruckman. TDK is very athletic and can go forward....with him, Harry and Casboult, we can stretch them for sure if we can get plenty of ball like last weekend.

I’m not so sure that Eddie is out of form.  He hasn’t kicked goals but his forward pressure and ball use has set up plenty of scoring opportunities.

Owies seems to be developing into a very good small forward but, if he gets a game, it’s more likely to be at the expense of Fisher or Gibbons.

It is a healthy sign that we have a couple of players pushing for selection for several spots.  It’s also a healthy sign that we’re not rushing new players into the 22 but are allowing them to develop.  I don’t think that too many of our youngsters will be looking for spots elsewhere, particularly with reduced lists on the cards.

Perfect opportunity will be for the Swans games from a 5 day break in the middle of the all that run of games that we have . Will give Eddie a rest and freshen up for the run home and finals if we make it.

If not for the slippery pill last Friday Betts would have had about 5 or 6 shots at goal from inside F50, that's pretty good form for a small forward, the hardest part of the gig is finding space and he found plenty.

If not for the Tattslotto machine throwing out the wrong ping pong balls last Saturday night I could have had 5-6 numbers...😉
Marc Murphy as an older player didnt seem to have much trouble handling the ball....

True, but you can't ignore that Betts had the ball in his arms on the full inside F50 multiple times, and in conditions that did not really suit him.

If there is a criticism it can't be that his good form isn't good enough, but that it not consistent. Even so it's hard to argue that he isn't bringing something to the team, and I say that as a very early critic of his recruitment.

 Betts deserves credit where credit is due, he has been better than I expected!

If the conditions on Friday didn’t suit Eddie then just who did they suit ?

Friday Eddie looked like his reflexes had slipped and it surprised him, I don’t want to pension him off early but time waits for no man !
He hasn’t had much return for effort over the past few weeks, but started the season brilliantly.
He’ll play out the season before a judgement is made imho.