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  On 07/12/2024 at 21:52, Roost it far said:

I’ve come around to the potential of this group over the last few months. It’s got 21 vibes written all over it. There seems a real excitement within the group to get season 25 underway. We’ve got an excellent top end and an incredibly talented group of youngsters coming through. For mine the fitness of May doesn’t hang heavy as it did last year with Petty going back. We’ve got Langford as the replacement for Gus, Windsor, JVR and Turner with another preseason and the opportunity for Oliver to once again become a midfield great. Throw in a fit Rivers and of course Petracca to the midfield and all of a sudden we’re top 4 again. With Gawn still at or near the top and the likes of Chandler, Bowey, Langdon, Salem, McVee, Sharp, Tholstrup and Spargo kicking into forward 50 there’s not a lot of weak spots in the team. Throw in a fit Pickett, a tweaked game style, an easier draw and a committed coaching line up and I for one am back to being very bullish about our chances. I also think Lindsay will be best 22 and with the extra run he and others bring there’s little to stop us. 
Time to win one at the G is now. Unleash hell Demons!

The gameplan will be the key to the puzzle and if they hold their nerve with it.

 
  On 07/12/2024 at 23:44, demon3165 said:

The gameplan will be the key to the puzzle and if they hold their nerve with it.

And what are you suggesting they'll need to hold their nerve with specifically?

  On 08/12/2024 at 00:00, Adam The God said:

And what are you suggesting they'll need to hold their nerve with specifically?

Kicking it to players in space, forward of centre. It hasn’t been our strength. 

 
  On 08/12/2024 at 00:00, Adam The God said:

And what are you suggesting they'll need to hold their nerve with specifically?

I’m guessing sticking with it if things don’t work from time to time and not reverting back to the defensive, slow ball movement game

  On 08/12/2024 at 00:00, Adam The God said:

And what are you suggesting they'll need to hold their nerve with specifically?

 

  On 08/12/2024 at 00:12, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I’m guessing sticking with it if things don’t work from time to time and not reverting back to the defensive, slow ball movement game

Spot on.


  On 08/12/2024 at 00:00, Adam The God said:

And what are you suggesting they'll need to hold their nerve with specifically?

Trusting your teammates.

  On 07/12/2024 at 01:47, buck_nekkid said:

kalani’s shoes ain’t made for running!

Smart ... but a bad choice most probably.

  On 07/12/2024 at 20:25, Lucifers Hero said:

To hear Trac's commitment to the club is the best news of the preseason.  Thanks. 

Good to hear the group is all in - reminiscent of 2021.  Bodes well.

Wonderfully confirming news, Tracca is our winner.

 
  On 08/12/2024 at 00:10, Roost it far said:

Kicking it to players in space, forward of centre. It hasn’t been our strength. 

Nailed it...just add pace as one of the ancillary requirements in so doing.

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