To state the obvious, our good players are good players. I believe the key to getting Melbourne out of the cellar this year is a big increase in output from out bottom 5-6 players (fringe players) selected each week.

Obviously our mature recruiting will help with depth, but I was wondering what improvements are you looking for from specific fringe players, and have we seen any steps forward over the last 12 months under the new system.

My examples, just my opinion

Joel mc's disposal

Mixed reports but when I've been down no improvement.

Aaron Daveys spark

Everything I've heard or seen this pre season is positive

James sellar in general

Looks fit, skills ok, a lot better than last pre season

Cale Morton's delisting

Massive improvement by cale

Nev Jetta stepping up from vfl standard

Fitness looks to have improved, skills always sharp, yet to see if he has developed a harder edge

I don't think it's a question of "specific fringe players" but the midfield as a whole.

Was carried solely by Jones last year and Moloney the year before that.

This squad would be a hell of a lot more competitive with more midfield contributors (preferrably consistent ones).