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Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

The Weid has kicked 2

That’s a positive for me

One of them was a gift from that fat explosive guy wearing number 5.

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    The make shift backline being ordinary is hardly a surprise. 

    Nor is a shock that Preuss is going to take a while to build his tank.

    The bigger shame is that we’re still making system mistakes.

    - Bombing it forward under little pressure.

    - 2 defenders on to 1 opponent with no impact.

    There’s a bunch of maturing limited players who have shown no improvement as well. Oscar, Frost, ANB, Hunt all bad.

     

     
    4 minutes ago, Dappa Dan said:

    Any opinions on Sparrow?

    Only touched it once 

    Just now, DeeZee said:

    Only touched it once 

    Yeah. Was hoping to see just a few in and under type things. Tough to do in a half I guess.


    Hunt and stretch not up to it either 

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    1 minute ago, DeeZee said:

    Hunt and stretch not up to it either 

    Not as key cogs in a side, though.  Allow them to be role players again and they'll do their job well.

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    I know it only a praccy match but there are a few blokes out there who are playing for a spot in the side and showing absolutely zilch

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    Just now, DeeZee said:

    I know it only a praccy match but there are a few blokes out there who are playing for a spot in the side and showing absolutely zilch

    And they will know it at Training next week

     

    1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

    Not as key cogs in a side, though.  Allow them to be role players again and they'll do their job well.

    Wouldn’t say they do their job well.

    Stretch can’t kick and Hunt is not much better


    3 goals in 4 mins

    I like Preuss as a second ruck to Gawn but  as I’ve been saying for months we need another ruck option to cover injuries.

    Keilty has been serviceable, Pedersen would be handy but we need another genuine ruck.

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    One player who I reckon has sewn up a spot in Round 1, if he hadn't already, is Fritsch.  He's had a great day.

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    Power blackout at stadium....temp loss radio

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