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I don't get too carried away with wins and losses.
It's sport and these things happen.
Maybe I've mellowed out over the years.
But, I'm pretty sh!tty about a couple of things that are happening at the moment.
1. Phil Graham
Why was this bloke selected to play on the weekend?
We have a talented local junior dropped and arguably one of our best over the past 2-3 seasons in Mitchell Aubusson relegated to the bench to accommodate him.
Graham should be playing for Newtown period. The ONLY time he should be considered for first grade is when we have major injuries in the three-quarters.
2. Jason Ryles
He did a good job last year when we were re-building. His job is now finished with us. It is a professional sport now, we can't afford to carry somebody in the team because "he did a good job for us last year". It is now this year and his time is up.
If he doesn't want to play for Newtown then so be it. It's not our problem.
3. Mark Riddell
For a start, his column is cringeworthy. They are not insightful, funny or at all interesting. It certainly hasn't helped his game. He is yesterday's hero.
Friend has proven to be capable of playing 80 minutes. If he is injured during a game then we throw a make shift player in for the remainder. They are first graders and capable of standing at dummy half and passing the ball. We don't need a player like Riddell wasting a bench spot.
I understand that experienced players have their value. They also have their use by date.
It's sport and these things happen.
Maybe I've mellowed out over the years.
But, I'm pretty sh!tty about a couple of things that are happening at the moment.
1. Phil Graham
Why was this bloke selected to play on the weekend?
We have a talented local junior dropped and arguably one of our best over the past 2-3 seasons in Mitchell Aubusson relegated to the bench to accommodate him.
Graham should be playing for Newtown period. The ONLY time he should be considered for first grade is when we have major injuries in the three-quarters.
2. Jason Ryles
He did a good job last year when we were re-building. His job is now finished with us. It is a professional sport now, we can't afford to carry somebody in the team because "he did a good job for us last year". It is now this year and his time is up.
If he doesn't want to play for Newtown then so be it. It's not our problem.
3. Mark Riddell
For a start, his column is cringeworthy. They are not insightful, funny or at all interesting. It certainly hasn't helped his game. He is yesterday's hero.
Friend has proven to be capable of playing 80 minutes. If he is injured during a game then we throw a make shift player in for the remainder. They are first graders and capable of standing at dummy half and passing the ball. We don't need a player like Riddell wasting a bench spot.
I understand that experienced players have their value. They also have their use by date.
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