McVeigh

**RogueSwan** · 14th May 2007, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by DurrrtySouth

because he's no good

and I seriously hope it's "just a phase he is going through".

**lovetheswannies** · 14th May 2007, 09:47 PM

okay.. i've been on the drop mcveigh band wagon since round 1 but i've decided to change my tune...

he's got potential so i'm gonna stick with him for a bit... anyone want to join?

**Snake** · 15th May 2007, 09:14 AM

McVeigh is pathetic, terrible skills, constant clangers, no hardness. I hope he rots in the seconds for rest off his career.

**elroy67** · 15th May 2007, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by liz

It must get to a stage where confidence is so low that its not going to return by being on the receiving end of more of the same. I'm not prepared to consign him to the recycling bin by a long way yet, but give him a couple of weeks to get leather poisoning in Canberra, with almost no defensive responsibility, and the chance to put in one of those 6 goal / 40 possession performances that he and Malceski used to rack up before they cemented their spots in the senior team. Let him go back and have some fun playing football again. It may be all he needs.

Agreed. And I think that the frustration being felt by many would be alleviated if there was some form of acknowledgement of poor form through action of the match commitee, rather than simple platitudes from the coach.

At some point underperforming players must go back to the 2's, if only to provide inspiration for those already struggling there. What is the point of the 2's if senior players cannot be dropped to provide chances for the newer players? I've not seen much of the seconds over the last few years, but it is quite clear many posters are of the opinion that there are some there that at least deserve a chance at senior level.

**giant** · 15th May 2007, 10:28 AM

I'd be surprised if he isn't dropped this week. It's so obvious that he's lost all confidence in his footy. Making no impact as a tagger & with Bolton already a lost soul wandering aimlessly in the forward line, they can't afford another lame duck up there.

That said, if he is dropped, he'll need to be replaced by another tagger, probably Moore, which I suspect won't delight many people on this forum. Will depend on the match-ups as always - perhaps a week's reprieve to take on Burgoyne Jr?

**Plugger46** · 15th May 2007, 11:59 AM

I've been a long time McVeigh supporter - thought he was pretty good last year, but he's certainly running out of tickets. He might benefit from a week in the reserves - get heaps of the pill and get some confidence back.

**Snake** · 15th May 2007, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by giant

I'd be surprised if he isn't dropped this week. It's so obvious that he's lost all confidence in his footy. Making no impact as a tagger & with Bolton already a lost soul wandering aimlessly in the forward line, they can't afford another lame duck up there.

That said, if he is dropped, he'll need to be replaced by another tagger, probably Moore, which I suspect won't delight many people on this forum. Will depend on the match-ups as always - perhaps a week's reprieve to take on Burgoyne Jr?

I think the inclusion off Moore would be great, and he cant do any worse than Mcveigh...

**Captain** · 15th May 2007, 01:07 PM

If Moore and Schmidt can't get a game ahead of McVeigh then their careers must be in serious trouble.

**ernie koala** · 20th May 2007, 11:49 PM

What a contest....Mc Veigh versus Russell (remember him) out on the wing together....no 'hardball gets' here !! Plenty of ..'shirking the contest'.
One was a disastrous trade, the other a wasted 1st round pick.....they both make the Bomford trade look good !! Not to mention Ryan O'Connor !!
And who could forget the great Dion Myles??

**smasher** · 21st May 2007, 07:40 AM

McVeigh is a frustrating player.His pace is possibly what's keeping him in the team.Yes,he stuffs up a lot of the time but he does do some handy things as well.He contributed yesterday with two goals.On the other hand I think Moore or Schmidt could take his place.McVeigh is more of an athlete than the other two who are genuine footballers. Moore is very quick off the mark and has a good footy brain and Schmidt can do the brilliant thing when needed.He is very handy around goals.Both Timmy and Moorey are definately physically stronger that McVeigh.