Here's a Question, Mr. President.

[Sly]

There's been Net-wide speculation about why Heath Scotland can't force his way into the Seniors. He seemingly has all the attributes required - class, skill, poise and even form. And, just as seemingly, the midfield is lacking that one viable option.

So why hasn't Scotty been able to work his way back in while seemingly lesser candidates have been given the gig before him?

Regards,

S.

Sly.
MTA.
The Collingwood Rant.

[ash]

Could not agree more Sly, I've been a huge wrap for Heath for about 2 years. That would be a question for MM though not the president.

[Lockyer24]

I am 100% with you, he looks promising and deserves a go and apparently worked hard in the offseason. But he isnt really ripping it up in the VFL is he? Hes been okay..but not brilliant..

[Dantheman]

I think he'll get a shot. He's probably busting to play seniors and won't be as fatigued as some of the others who have been carrying the workload.

[Leonin5=star]

i dont rate scotland..if tony shaw thinks hes one of the best players ever..we should stay well clear of him...

we're coming...

[Sly]

Ash, I know it's more a question for Y2Malty, but he doesn't seem to be perusing the Boards. I think the President would have some insight to the selection process.

As for not ripping up the Reserves, well, nobody does. It's a terrible competition and since Teams are affiliated (between AFL and VFL), you don't really get the unity and teamwork of a real Reserves Team, or even a real VFL Team.

The only thing the Reserves are good for is to regain fitness (i.e. Damien Adkins), or to drop a player to regain form, (i.e. Anthony Rocca). Otherwise, the competition is so shocking - as an integrated staging-ground for younger players - that it's not really suited for cultivation.



Sly.
MTA.
The Collingwood Rant.

[ash]

Sly don't take this the wrong way because us Heath Scotland fans should stick together, but the president has no input into the selection process. If he did I think I'd hand in my membership. In an ideal world we would have MM reading the BB as well.

[Kristin5]

Hey guys, we should think ourselves lucky that Eddie reads this BB and even posts on it, without expecting MM to do it too!!! We're luckier supporters than any other club - I don't know of any other club's president who reads these BB's and posts on them!!!

[Clemo]

Look for Scotty to be announced in the seniors for Round 17. How do I know ?. I don't, but he should be given a chance. Logical ain't it ! As some players may be dropped from last round.

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[Sly]

That's a cool dog, Clemo.

S.
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[This message has been edited by Sly (edited 25 July 2001).]

[Clemo]

Sly,
Thanks dude.

You can check other picks of Buckley by visiting my home page www.netspace.net.au/~clemo

I've still got pics I took from Round 12 displayed.

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[Sly]

Cool pics; reminds me of my dog (who looks nothing like yours) who climbs up on the table outside and lays down there. Not sure why she likes it up there so much.

S.
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[Clemo]

Sly,

Your dog's probably trying to get a tan or something. Have you caught it wearing shades and a cap?

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[Sly]

No, Clemo, my dog's a Husky-cross, so she loves the cold. Particularly irritating when she pushes the door open and sits in the doorway; fine for her but the rest of us are freezing.

S.
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[This message has been edited by Sly (edited 30 July 2001).]