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Welcome Derek Eggmolesse Smith

Not surprised. Happy to see him and Naish next year after they have fought all pre season the mixed martial arts specialist we have at the club and Liam Baker.
 
Too harsh people. First finals-like game. If he's good enough, he'll learn and adapt. If he's not, he won't. Either way Won't hang him for that game. I still think he's a player.
 
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I don't think he has the physicality or intensity for finals footy. Was probably responsible for about 5 goals tonight. Not good enough. Houli will 100% replace him next week.
 
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Probably 2 games too many ,

Went ok initially, but badly needs a spell
 
Clearly has never played in that kind of heat ever before. Learning experience.
 
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Was exposed tonight but has shown enough to stick with him. All about development. Wiuld go back to him against the lower teams.
 
No doubt he's a very good player, tough day at the office today. I notice his pressure and intensity has dropped a bit over the past few matches. Needs a rest, will probably get one!
 
Yep support the Kid but needs a spell. He will be ok. Having said that the centre square clearance work did not help. The Umps even bounced the ball their way deadset...
 
I've been backing him to get a few games in a row but he has struggled last couple and I'd say it's pretty clear if Houli is back he will be the one making way in the backline. Will be better for the experience but just was continuously beaten for the ball tonight.
 
Too harsh people. First finals-like game. If he's good enough, he'll learn and adapt. If he's not, he won't. Either way Won't hang him for that game. I still think he's a player.

Only played 7 games, was BOG 3 weeks ago, a few worse No. 11 and 17.
 
Needs to be more competitive in a marking contest.

Sadly he hasn't got any mongrel.
We all saw the 'softest' last week but tonight it was out of control.
The one when he got caught and just gave up was disgraceful.
He just can't get a game on the back of 25 metre kicks.
 
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Great experience for Eggy. Good thing is that most of his mistakes he was trying to be positive. Only played a handful of games. Tried manfully in Bachar's absence. Time for a break and hopefully come back better.
 
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You’re either born a hard contested footballer or you’re not & he isn’t. Don’t care how well he can kick it, he’s too soft for AFL. Contrast him with Baker.
 
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