Matt Thomas [merged]

[Penelope]

was definitely special

[unplugged]

Could have put 10 games into Arnot already this season.  Instead we recruit and play another mature hack.

Development is alive and well at tigerland.

[Judge Roughneck]

Helbig
Arnot
Almost miles
Mcdonnuts

?

Na matt Thomas

Plop plop plop

[big tone]

Helbig
Arnot
Almost miles
Mcdonnuts

?

Na matt Thomas

Plop plop plop

I agree that Arnot should be given another chance, Helbig and McDonnuts I'm not so sure, but wouldn't you prefer to drop players like Houli, Grigg, Pettard, Hampson before Thomas? At least he has a massive crack. The others give less IMO.
Thomas may not be the answer long term but I would prefer to watch him tackle and put his body on the line rather than that soft lot I mention above.
We need a team of goers, willing to at least have a decent crack.

[Rampstar]

Matt Thomas was another wasted spot on the list. Look at Miles then look at Thomas, what a stuffen waste of a spot, at least get a kid and give him a chance. Miles looking like a 150 game- 200 game player in the making.

[Judge Roughneck]

Helbig
Arnot
Almost miles
Mcdonnuts

?

Na matt Thomas

Plop plop plop

I agree that Arnot should be given another chance, Helbig and McDonnuts I'm not so sure, but wouldn't you prefer to drop players like Houli, Grigg, Pettard, Hampson before Thomas? At least he has a massive crack. The others give less IMO.
Thomas may not be the answer long term but I would prefer to watch him tackle and put his body on the line rather than that soft lot I mention above.
We need a team of goers, willing to at least have a decent crack.

Yes of course I rank Thomas ahead of the houlis and Griggs

Due to hard wicks unwillingness to play the youth and unwavering faith in the middle teir list blocker types, it's hard not just to lump them all in the same group

[Stripes]

Short term fix. When Jackson regains form and fitness I would swap him for Thomas.

[one-eyed]

Matty Thomas plays his 100th on Friday night.

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665

So it'll be a double milestone game for us    .

[bojangles17]

Been a pretty handy recruit just quietly, certainly justified his rookie spot, next to miles, currently sitting at  2014 best performed rookie in the afl,  nice work fj and Hartley .....again 

[the claw]

Been a pretty handy recruit just quietly, certainly justified his rookie spot, next to miles, currently sitting at  2014 best performed rookie in the afl,  nice work fj and Hartley .....again 

geez lately i ive disagereed with just about everything you have posted but apart from the last sentence i agree.

im not sure what people want from rookie picks but as a rookie thomas has been pretty good.

if thomas is such a dud how on earth does he continue to take games off the likes of arnot helbig etc. simply put hes out performed them and earnt his spot.  the rose coloured glasses are on with most and they just refuse to acknowledge thomas has been significantly better than tthe struggling kids in our system. yep if thomas is a dud and the kids cant outperform him and force him out, what does that make em???  uber duds 

[lamington]

Been a pretty handy recruit just quietly, certainly justified his rookie spot, next to miles, currently sitting at  2014 best performed rookie in the afl,  nice work fj and Hartley .....again 

yep if thomas is a dud and the kids cant outperform him and force him out, what does that make em???  uber duds 

Or the coach doesn't actually pay attention to VFL? He did say after all he was surprised by how good Anthony Miles is.

[Diocletian]

Well there you have it.....Thomarse getting games is irrefutable proof  the kids are no good.... the ten minute talent scout hath spoken...

[WilliamPowell]

if thomas is such a dud how on earth does he continue to take games off the likes of arnot helbig etc. simply put hes out performed them and earnt his spot. 

That you actually have asked the question is either simple a worry or you really don't follow this club that closely at all.

But to help you out I will literally spell it out for you !

F_A_V_O_U_R_I_T_E_S

Get it? Favourites

Thomas is one, like so many others who continue to be played you know the ones.... the players that you; yourself label as DUDS who continually get gifted games while kids in the VFL named in the best week after week get overlooked... That's not out performing them, it's called playing favourites which has been the one consistent feature at the selection table all season 2014

[eliminator]

Been a pretty handy recruit just quietly, certainly justified his rookie spot, next to miles, currently sitting at  2014 best performed rookie in the afl,  nice work fj and Hartley .....again 

geez lately i ive disagereed with just about everything you have posted but apart from the last sentence i agree.

im not sure what people want from rookie picks but as a rookie thomas has been pretty good.

if thomas is such a dud how on earth does he continue to take games off the likes of arnot helbig etc. simply put hes out performed them and earnt his spot.  the rose coloured glasses are on with most and they just refuse to acknowledge thomas has been significantly better than tthe struggling kids in our system. yep if thomas is a dud and the kids cant outperform him and force him out, what does that make em???  uber duds 

Totally disagree. Players like Arnot not being given a proper chance and are being played out of position. Arnot has shown good form in VFL over the year yet has not been selected when should have. Coach plays favourites.

[eliminator]

if thomas is such a dud how on earth does he continue to take games off the likes of arnot helbig etc. simply put hes out performed them and earnt his spot. 

That you actually have asked the question is either simple a worry or you really don't follow this club that closely at all.

But to help you out I will literally spell it out for you !

F_A_V_O_U_R_I_T_E_S

Get it? Favourites

Thomas is one, like so many others who continue to be played you know the ones.... the players that you; yourself label as DUDS who continually get gifted games while kids in the VFL named in the best week after week get overlooked... That's not out performing them, it's called playing favourites which has been the one consistent feature at the selection table all season 2014

Totally agree. You beat me to the punch. Furthermore Arnot is  a much more skilled footballer than Thomas.