A General in the Forward Line

[Thryleon]

when Willo comes knocking?

He hasn't kicked a ball for 18 months.

I'm not retiring a 300 gsmer for a third year player who hasn't played more than 10 games of football and hasn't fired a shot for two years.

[Baggers]

I guess a mistake in the forward line doesn't cost you a goal. So from that point of view, it's fair enough. But it just seems to be a move to where he will be less risk, which is not a great way of building a team IMO.

I think the original suggestion from Principal LODS was more related to his leadership ability and obvious high regard and respect within the playing group. And this was brought about due to the obvious zero leadership there is in the forward line at present... just look at some of the footage from last week's game, running around like headless chooks not knowing what the flock to do!! We've got player leadership in the midfield and backline, but none up forward.

Being the forwardline coach at our club would be like trying to fill a wheelbarrow with cats.

[cookie2]

He hasn't kicked a ball for 18 months.

I'm not retiring a 300 gsmer for a third year player who hasn't played more than 10 games of football and hasn't fired a shot for two years.

I don't think anyone is suggesting that. The premise was that Willo was fit and had become established. He isn't yet so in the meantime Simmo plays on this year.

[kruddler]

Simmo doesn't play forward, never has.

My vote would be for daisy or even Murphy. Let them have it before a more obvious candidate presents themselves.

As for Charlie... Daisy referred to him as a reindeer. Gallops around in an unpredictable manner and you never know what he'll do next.

[PaulP]

Simpson's knowledge of forward line craft would be minimal at best.

[Lods]

Simpson actually did play a bit of football at wing/ half forward early on.
He's kicked 136 goals
Only Murphy has more...
He would know a little bit about the link between the midfield and the forward line.

But thinking about it... Daisy would be my choice.

[PaulP]

Simpson actually did play a bit of football at wing/ half forward early on.
He's kicked 136 goals
Only Murphy has more...
He would know a little bit about the link between the midfield and the forward line.

But thinking about it... Daisy would be my choice.

Actually, that is a fair point. I had no idea he kicked so many. But then checking the figures, he hasn't kicked a double digit total of goals since 2012, despite having played 20 or more games every season since. From 2006-2012 his seasonal tally was usually in the low to mid teens.

I just think we need to do better than Simpson if we really want to progress. This may be his final season, so I still don't see it as being a good idea. Just my 2 cents.

[Lods]

Actually, that is a fair point. I had no idea he kicked so many. But then checking the figures, he hasn't kicked a double digit total of goals since 2012, despite having played 20 or more games every season since. From 2006-2012 his seasonal tally was usually in the low to mid teens.

I just think we need to do better than Simpson if we really want to progress. This may be his final season, so I still don't see it as being a good idea. Just my 2 cents.

His goalkicking dried up when we moved him back....I think that was a Malthouse initiative from memory.

[PaulP]

His goalkicking dried up when we moved him back....I think that was a Malthouse initiative from memory.

Yes, no doubt.

[LP]

I just think we need to do better than Simpson if we really want to progress. This may be his final season, so I still don't see it as being a good idea. Just my 2 cents.

I think Simmo can help bridge the gap until Charlie, McGovern and McKay are synchronised, a year might well be enough!