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(05-13-2017, 12:09 AM)DJC link Wrote:I just can't see it. Sumner reminds me of Dylan Buckley but without the attitude and big kicking.
I hope he proves me wrong but I think he's been left behind.
When Sumner is on he's a better footballer than Buckley, but I'm not sure either has a long term future based on current form.
We would all love the romance of young Buckley getting stuck in for the Blues, but the chances grow slimmer day by day!
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(05-13-2017, 12:08 PM)LP link Wrote:When Sumner is on he's a better footballer than Buckley, but I'm not sure either has a long term future based on current form.
We would all love the romance of young Buckley getting stuck in for the Blues, but the chances grow slimmer day by day!
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(05-13-2017, 12:08 PM)LP link Wrote:When Sumner is on he's a better footballer than Buckley, but I'm not sure either has a long term future based on current form.
We would all love the romance of young Buckley getting stuck in for the Blues, but the chances grow slimmer day by day!
Has Sumner ever been on though LP? He looks OK in cameo appearances then becomes the invisible man. Buckley doesn't do nearly enough to justify a first 22 spot but that's not through lack of effort.
Some folk reckon Sumner's inability to get the pill is down to interrupted pre-seasons but I'm not sure that excuse is valid for a bloke in his sixth season on an AFL list. As I said before, I hope he proves me wrong but his career prospects aren't looking too bright.
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Army will pull the plug at the end of the year.
I would hope that he continues with the NBs.
Buckley, Sumner and Lamb will all be axed. Just not quite good enough.
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(05-13-2017, 10:12 PM)sandsmere link Wrote:Army will pull the plug at the end of the year.
I would hope that he continues with the NBs.
Buckley, Sumner and Lamb will all be axed. Just not quite good enough.
I would like to see Army continue in a playing/development role at the NBs.
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Don't be surprised if McKay is being rested as he has been pencilled in for his first game next week in the seniors.
Hes a top 10 pick and needs to get a decent run in the firsts imo soon to see how he fares. With the bye round in 3 weeks time makes sense to play him for 2 weeks leading up to it and then gets a rest.
Then again what do I know.
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(05-14-2017, 02:03 AM)shawny link Wrote:Don't be surprised if McKay is being rested as he has been pencilled in for his first game next week in the seniors.
Hes a top 10 pick and needs to get a decent run in the firsts imo soon to see how he fares. With the bye round in 3 weeks time makes sense to play him for 2 weeks leading up to it and then gets a rest.
Then again what do I know.
IMHO, it would be an awful mistake to bring a 1st year player into the 1s off a rest. Just as it was an awful mistake to play Fisher in the 1s first week back after an injury lay-off!
I have no problem doing this with typical experienced players, but 1st years and beginners do not have the muscle memory yet to switch on from cold and should only come in off the back of a good game!
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Not an expert, but the lack of enthusiasm, and a clear front runner out of Sumner, Lamb and Buckley does make it seem like more than one decent game ( possibly against weaker or cue-in-the-rack opposition ) would be required to retain a player who have not shown they can be consistent contributors at senior level.
There would still seem to be a spot for a really good shutdown back pocket, and reports have mentioned Buckley playing in the back-line, so maybe of the three Buckley may be retained as a "squad/depth" player.
Good to see the Bullants are at least competitive this year.
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(05-14-2017, 12:40 AM)LP link Wrote:Game is live streamed 2pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMncze0k...tion=share
Thank you, Spotted One. Phew, I was getting ready for the journey in (1 hr drive, or just over 1 1/2 hours by train). So now, pies in the oven, computer next to the TV, HDMI cable and away we go... Must keep a better eye on the VFL website. 
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