Goodwin: Jake Lever has improved significantly. He won’t play this week, but we’re really confident he’ll be back next week.
Goodwin: Michael Hibberd will play. He’s done a lot of training over the last couple of weeks + he’ll be ready to play up in Brisbane.
Goodwin: We train with speed, we train with intensity + there’s no question we want to maximise our year. Today’s session indicated that - I loved the way they went about it.
Goodwin: It’s been a tough year on the injury front. Joel Smith has been ruled out for the year with that groin + Jeff Garlett is going to have surgery on his shoulder.
Goodwin: To start to get some guys back from injury is pleasing, but the injuries have also given us opportunity. We’ve been able to play guys like Harrison Petty who has been outstanding.
Goodwin: We’re starting to see some real growth in our younger players. We get a chance to develop them at VFL level, develop them at training, + they come in + perform for us.
Goodwin: Kade Kolodjashnij has had a history of concussions but this one is on the minor scale of things - it certainly wasn’t a heavy head knock. He won’t play this week, but he’s progressing really well so he’s a big chance to play the following week.
Goodwin: We enjoy travelling + this is another really good opportunity against a strong club. We know there’s a huge challenge there, I really like the way Brisbane go about it, so we’re looking forward to it.
Goodwin: We want to build a winning culture + that means you go into every game wanting to win + to perform strongly.
Goodwin: Sam Frost + Steven May both have the ability to play tall + small which give us flexibility.