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Trouble is Jimmy is going about as well as the Greek economy. Next contract may be in drachmas.

I think Roos rates Garland, as do I, so I would surprised to see him go.

Far more confident in our list management these days. Happy to accept their decisions - if they want Prestia it will be for good reasons. The recruiting so far under the new regime has been impeccable.

No - I think it was Robert Menzies

Carlisles kicking will certainly fit in.

We'd be lucky to get a Morton for Dawes

We progress through good development and stability. I think the fundamentals are now in place to allow that to happen. There will be some change anyway through retirements and delisting. Just don't want to see solid players traded without a clear benefit.

I think garland is very under-rated and harshly judged. Currently he is playing very consistently and smart. Would hate to see him go. Likewise Howe is important to us and shouldn't be written off until he returns to the forward line. Saturday showed he has plenty to offer in that position. Would like to see us make minimal changes for next year - may be bring in one gun midfielder eg Prestia and a couple of young draft picks.

I'll make a judgement after Hogan plays another 295 games

Tony Lockett

like most things in life the truth probably lies between the two extremes expressed here re Connolly. He obviously did some good work for the club but I suspect he carries a chip on his shoulder about not being given the coaching gig and I doubt ever fully supported the coaches who were there during his time. I can't understand him buying in to the Hogan/ Freo thing without there being some angst behind it. He was only stating the obvious after all

No we won't

I'm not surprised or particularly worried but galled by Connolly's seeming delight in stirring up trouble. This combined with his behaviour when he was with us makes me think he was a white ant in a past life.

Chris Connolly carrying on about Freo making a play for Hogan stuck in my craw - fuelled by massive sour grapes I would think.

Is that the coach giving a spray

It would be strange watching Lyon, Stretch, Lovett and Viney line up together - back to the future

Kieran Jack would be another example.

Diversity makes a great side and Toumpas is a distributor rather than an inside mid, as is Watts and probably Salem. They will be the beneficiaries of our new big bodied midfield.

What sort of player is Tyler Roos? there are obviously strong connections. ? a rooky spot.

Pity Georgiou isn't still with us. A photo with Petracca would be priceless

I can spell TOMATO backwards - it's forwards I have trouble with.

I'm still not excited by Scullys highlights package

A big bodied, explosive, ready to go mid who can kick goals and seems driven to succeed. What's not to like?

Why not make the comparison with Dustin Martin who has settled down to be one of the top midfielder/forwards in the business despite coming from a long way back in the attitude dept. I would back our new development staff of McCartney etc to sort out any issues.

FFS the kid is 18 and full of testosterone. Give him a break. We don't need any more introverted shrinking violets. Love his attitude when he said pick me and I won't let you down. Any rough edges can be smoothed over. Show me anyone who is the full package at that age.