The first match proved it and now the second match of the season has reinforced the fact that we have very few players that are up to it through the guts of the ground. We only have 4 players at best that can play through the middle of the ground at a real competitive level.

A top team needs 10-12 players to be successful. The Eagles had them by the truckload.

We need to draft players this year that play in the middle of the ground. I understand that this coming draft is full of them. We need players that can run and use the ball effectively.

Unless we are competitive through the middle of the ground our backs and forwards will be fighting an uphill battle.

Neeld can have whatever game plan he likes. But it will not work unless he has the players that can make it work.

Looking at the list I fear we do not have nowhere near enough of them.

Yes we have Viney coming. But he needs a lot of others to come with him as well.

The big test for Neeld will be the 2012 DRAFT. He needs to get the right young/older players.

There are at least 3 other threads on the main page this would've fitted in to. Please use one of those next time.

My suggestion would be the post match thread: http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/29818-post-match-discussion-v-west-coast/