We are 1 and 2, and a maginificent chance to b 2-2 with a win over the Tigers. This would be a very nice position to be in.

But just looking at the main guys who missed today - Sylvia, Morton, Jurrah, Rivers, Jetta, Maric, Watts, Woneamiri.

That is some serious talent.

The first three are obviously best 22 without doubt.

Rivers will be back at some stage, Watts will be unleashed in a couple of weeks.

I am a big fan of both Jetta and Maric, and Wonna is electric when he is on the park.

The point I am making is that we have played two very solid games in a row, and we have some real talent still to come into the side.

Exciting times ahead.

Edited April 11, 201015 yr by Trengove_is_God

Lets throw in Strauss, Blease, Gysbert,Tapscott, Gawn & Fitzpatrick

Now this is looking like a good problem to have.

Edited April 11, 201015 yr by Old Man Rivers

Just makes everyone fight for their spot in the 22. No more automatic selections anymore

That was a problem i always felt with the ND years.

Our good players were great, but they didn't have competition for their spots so much.

Bailey and the board are creating a totally different side.

Bring it on B)

I reckon Maric will be beginning to wonder if he`ll get a run. His form doesn`t sound too great and there are many more deserving well ahead of him now. Will need to lift big time otherwise he will have to wait for an injury for his chance.

Speaking of injuries, we`ve hardly had one except for Rivers in Round 1. That is extremely pleasing after our horrendous start to the past 3 years

i cant wait to see luke tapscott out there!!!

now this kid can kick over 50m which is what we need atm.

wont see him this year due to an injury am i correct or?

Players:

Backline - already solid and should be difficult to fit them all in the team in the future

Midfield - plenty of options, would love to develop some real speedsters but certainly should have a core group capable of going places

Forward line - some real talent here with the mid sizers and smalls. Talls the concern. There is still a heap of pressure on Watts and Jurrah to be our saviours

Rucks - Have a good one in Jamar. Need to find 2 more out of PJ, Meesen, Spencer, Martin, Gawn, Fitz.

Team:

Shown a real desire to compete, tackle and play for each other. Still not sure what exactly the game plan is but a zone is coming into it, the kickouts are coming along and I feel there seems to be an idea about a game that involves team defence, run and carry, swift ball movement to hit up forwards and so on.

We are 1 and 2, and a maginificent chance to b 2-2 with a win over the Tigers. This would be a very nice position to be in.

The point I am making is that we have played two very solid games in a row, and we have some real talent still to come into the side.

Exciting times ahead.

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Lots of improvements ahead, BUT 1 MAJOR problem. NO power forwards. It showed against the pies,and again today.

I lost count of the amount of times,in the midfield,they had to look sideways or backwards to pass it off, cause we had NOBODY up forward capable of taking a contested mark.

Keep a lid on it

Jurrah and Watts (when both firing) will help,but WE really do need a 'Brown-like' full forward.