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I would assume that most people would know now that we have a good one that wingman cant really be made from anyone. You need a certain set of base attributes which starts with gut running endurance, repeat sprints and the discipline to maintain your width in situations most players would be drawn to the play. Baker is a chance with another preseason where he should be partnered with Langdon, Bedford has the endurance and repeat rate but unsure if he can find the ball and maybe a touch small. Hannan I dont think has the endurance or focussed discipline to play the role. Unless he agrees to a one year base contract I would delist him. He is the type of fringe player we seem to hang on to for too long.

I would look at Preuss to GWS for Riccardi or Himmelberg, preferably Riccardi. There is no reason to give him up unless we get something we value.

This is due to two things in my view. 1. We don’t defend the stoppage when we lose it. 2. When we get first hands on it we don’t execute the next disposal well. I think we tried to solve both with Melksham in the middle late in the year. We could have solved it better with Harmes as the third banana all year.

I would have a touch of confidence if Walters was playing as he can win games off his own boot however cant see it without him. I think the dogs have a mental steel that we lack but very happy to be proven wrong.

Has high talent but looks heavy in this legs and wonder whether he does the work to make up for his lack of height as a true power forward. I dont think he Is a priority that solves our problems but would not say no if it made sense as part of a broader plan.

I could have split the 1 between May, Brown and Salem. All three were good.

It could be worse. You could be Essendon watching a player they delisted play like that against them.

6. Gawn 5. Petracca 4. Lever 3. Oliver 2. Hunt 1. May

After the Fremantle and Sydney games I promised that I would never trust this side again. This side does not fill me with confidence that they have week to week or collective mental resilience. Essendon have been putrid most of the year, partly injury and partly game style embedding. They are playing for nothing which in mind will be our issue. They will free wheel and we will over think it. A good side with a maturing culture would just get it done. Let’s see who can stand up two weeks in a row.

No. He has recurring soft tissue injuries which is the first sign. The second sign is surely he can see when has been in that the game has started to pass him. Thirdly surely he understand he will be holding back the development of a younger player. In a year where list sizes will be tight it seems like a very self centred decision. This was his extra year, we owe him nothing more than that.

LJ and Hibberd are best 22. Ignore LJ’s height he is quality on ground and in pressure just as much as In the air (maybe more so) Jetta out for Hibberd or Lockhart (if Hibberd not ready) Hunt or ANB for LJ I would personally play Harmes over AVB but cant see them doing it.

Disagree I suggest he would have a kicking efficiency as good if not better than Salems.

Has already made a half back flank his own but i reckon he has all the traits to be a seriously good mid as his tank improves.

Whilst he is not directly having a massive impact. Melksham into the midfield in a defensive role improved both our midfield and forward dynamic tonight.

I dont think its confidence. Maybe we should consider in a shortened year the young 40 game player who has been the key target in 11 straight games may be tiring? Its not like with LJ and Petty out and TMacs form we’ve had viable options to give him a rest. He has clearly dropped off his impact but his effort is still there and he is halving more contests than not. Hopefully a weeks break will recharge him for the Bombers.

Out: Jetta, AVB, Fritsch In : Lockhart, Harmes, LJ

Ryan also debuted at the age of 21. Pickett is only going to get stronger with better endurance and composure within a game plan. To play at your best under last nights pressure shows a clear talent who can play to the occasion. I look forward to seeing where he takes it.

Great to see us back to playing with some flair and dash. I’ll accept the higher errors when you give that style a go. May and Langdon are immense. Trac and Oliver in particular refused to lose. However that’s a win for the role players Baker, Rivers, Koz, Spargo, Jetta did what they had to do. Let’s at least give ourselves a shake next week,.

6. May 5. Langdon 4. Trac 3. Rivers 2. Oliver 1. Spargo

A good game of footy to watch. Let’s see if we have the want, the run and the nerve to give it a shake in the last.

At 26 he will not improve his decision making nor will he suddenly play first option selfless football. Goes hard which is important but that’s it.

Couple of shocking turnovers but at least they are trying to play with dare, The game has been even pretty much even throughout so levels scores at the half about right. Need to get back on top at the stoppage and if Viney could please just take first option.

Having a dip and playing with some dare. That’s all you can ask.

List for me the best small backs in the league that you would rate higher?

He’s not B grade but he wont cost a future first, If you can convince him and he chooses to leave they will find a way.