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12 - 7 scores 22-19 i50s 71 - 58 CP's 192 - 159 Possies Can people actually contribute something constructive instead of these single words criticisms. Clearly we have to work on decision making under pressure and finishing inside 50. To me, they're the major talking points from the first half.

All those plonkers going on about VFL side. Zaharakis, Goddard, Chapman and Daniher are not VFL players. Geez whiz.

Decision making still seems a major issue. Missing JKH or Kent up forward, for the I50's we've had we should've converted more. Tap work has been very underwhelming, feels like we got hammered in the clearances in the 2nd Q.

I'm doomed.

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It's probably a fair point, but I just don't know if he presents as a forward too well at the moment while he appears to offer some run in defense. I suppose the coaching staff would say that we don't need him in defense, but there is a hole in attack.

That is interesting re Frost, particularly with what G R.R.M posted. Seems as though we may see how he goes this week. Still really like him down back though. Still, maybe he'll be our Stef Martin replacement.. both very athletic.

Would love to have a look too, but I really don't mind that he's being held back. Build confidence in the 2's so he feels right at home in the 1's. Might make a few of the midfielders above him more accountable as well, I'd want to play well if I knew there was a budding jet posting big numbers down at Casey.

Whats going on with Fitzpatrick, out of favour?

Ablett has apparently been super conservative in his recovery, including his decision to forego the remainder of the season to have surgery when advice existed that he could delay. From what I understand, a lot of the current reluctance to engage in contact has been driven by him.. interesting. Wouldn't surprise me if he was looking at us Rd 1 and thinking, "I can probably sit this one out". My money's on him sitting.

Think you're being a bit over the top here. Sure he's more of an outside player, but its not like he's had zero contested possessions. You'll no doubt highlight several occasions where he has been pushed off the drop of the ball but I've seen him take plenty of contested marks. I hope I didn't just open pandoras box here.

I think you're spot on with Watts. He'll definitely take that 2nd or 3rd defender and burn them repeatedly. What's more, a combination of him, Dawes and Hoges will at different times drag the defense up the ground allowing whoever to go 1 on 1 with Garlett/JKH to crumb at their feet. Very mobile fwd line! I'll admit that I was more excited this time last year about our forward set up (Clarke, Dawes, Watts), but I'm not far behind right now! Disclaimer: I'm a long time Watts apologist.

Understand why they're trialing him up forward but I hope they put that idea to bed for the start of the season, has shown a lot more form down back for me.

Nice Choke. I'm gonna jump in here. Dommy, take it easy man. No one was having a go at you, we simply couldn't read what you're writing. Here, let me give you an example. I really like writing I like writing so much that I like to write without puncutation sometimes when i write without puntuation people get mean why do people have to get so mean I only write without punctuation because I like writing so much I'm sad Not easy is it? Second point I'd make... Have thicker skin old mate!

Thought we saw plenty of that in he first half.

Reckon watts effort has been alright, he looks a lot bigger too. Ordinary Q by the boys then, but a few of those set shots go through and it might've been a bit different. Looks to be a doozy of a breeze.

Mckenzie playing a lock down defender role, doesn't seem to be anywhere near the ball. VDB got a cut early and came off, reckon we'll see him subbed at the half.

For gods sake. Either you're having a good ol fashioned troll or you're never going to be happy mate, talk about glass half empty. We're flogging a team for the first time in god knows how long and you immediately focus on a negative (a negative that doesn't even exist from my point of view, I think we've look very solid). Cheer up pal, enjoy the game for once.

Hilarious if it wasn't insane...

I thought he looked pretty good actually. Thought his defensive pressure was much better than I expected and he looked composed whenever he touched the ball, don't think it's a major drama of he doesn't collect a load of touches at this stage.

Steady on old man, I was specifically talking about Terlich/Reilly vs Vanders and volunteered I had seen little. I've been a staunch defender of you old boy, I think you can sheath the unnecessary sarcasm

Think the difference with between Vanders and Terlich/Reilly is that Vanders offers flexibility (from the very limited footage I've seen of him). I'm willing to give Reilly time, but I think Terlich has done his dash.

This may just be the most nonconstructive post in the history of Demonland

Was there another McDonald running around last night that I'm not aware of??? EDIT: That is to say that he played really well last night and is critical to our set up. I'm honestly beginning to think I watched a different game based on the McDonald criticism on this site.

I reckon you're pretty well on the money, will be interesting to see if Grimes/Garland do actually get there. On last nights form they shouldn't be. Loved Frost's run, bloody hell he's a unit and so quick! Agree with bing as well, if Vince is out I don't really have a problem with Michie coming in. He's definitely next up for me. Just think what we could have with Vanders. Bloke came in to the team injured, had an interrupted preseason after being on a semi-professional training program at Ainlee. Looking forward to seeing him next year!