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Turner should be returned to defence. I do like the idea of May playing forward this year.

I think we need to start to plan for the future. Build our side from the back half. For me, Turner, Petty are our future key backs. Tried them forward and it hasn’t worked. Get the right small defenders in place. This for me is Bowey, Rivers and perhaps a Kynan Brown type. Then for now add in a May or Lever for experience. One of these guys to go forward. McVee to replace Rivers when he is back. Midfield should never include all of Tracc, Oliver and Viney. They are too slow and not defensively minded. Need to add in some dare and dash. Lindsey or Windsor to the mix. Forward line needs to be revamped. We need a ruck option forward. So Campbell or Fullerton to play with Roo. Then either May or Lever for this year. Then I’d go small and agile in the front half. This is the area we need to draft next year. Midfield is the real issue, but backline is one area we can sure up quickly. I think we have the players. Midfield with young talent should be the focus and blend our current aging stars

Our flag wasn’t a fluke. I’m not sure how much attributed Goody, to me most was to Burgo, Yze, Choco and the players. I’m sorry if I upset people, but Goody has never struck me as a motivational coach, nor an analytical one. I think he arrived with the right supporting coaches and the list. I think he is not taking us to the next finals, so good time to move on

Only thing saving him is that the players like him. Players always love a soft coach. But not the members

Heard from a very recent Melbourne retiree who said Maxs body is stuffed. He can run, but cannot jump or be physical.

Goodwin fluked a flag

Would have if it was up to me. Players love him apparently. I love anyone who lets me sit on the coach and do nothing and tell me I’m special

Max might not see the year out.

Howes in the air plays like he is 178cm and on the ground like Max

I was there and felt it might have been closer to 28-30k. Living in regional Victoria this year I’ve committed to 6 games, 3 of which will be the first 3 rounds. Loving the family friendly schedule this year, as I cannot attend night games easily.

Yes, he and Stringer will miss our match.

Negatives- Backline look to panic and cannot handle fast entry. Howes, Lever and Bowey shouldn’t play together. Billings is not in our best 25. Koz will be missed the first few rounds. Positives- Trac and Oliver look to have the chemistry back. Clearances are our biggest asset and will allow us to setup behind the ball! We have found Pedo 2.0 in Johnson. Works hard, competes hard.

Blake Howes might have played himself out of round 1

Agility is not something we have or draft for

Agility is not something we have or draft for

Billing’s can’t handle pressure. Gameplan is still a mystery, looks slow and uncertain

It’s a fair statement. 3 first rounders in a compromised draft, could be 3,15 and 22 for example. I’d argue Koz is worth more than that.

Kako will be a star. He has great instincts on where the ball will drop and is footy smart. Looks a nice young kid too. Doesn’t get too carried away, seems respectful. Not sure he suits Essendon. A Blue guernsey would suit him more than black

Not sure. I’ve not seen enough of him live in the back half. He certainly has the disposal, but AMW and McVee are defend first, attacking backman. Rivers obviously can, but he appears to be too valuable in the midfield now.

AMW would have played as he is an excellent tackler and good on the very quick crafty small forward. Not sure we have a replacement. Bowey is a poor tackler and Salem too slow. Kynan Brown has pace and DNA, but not been playing in that role. With McVee out and GWS with elite small forwards, it’s a glaring issue.

ACL by the looks. A couple of big F words as he comes off.

You would never get a job at AFL house… you make too much sense.

Laurie and Brown could play the role. Also like the idea of Bowey eventually playing as a small forward.

Clarry looks to have trimmed down over the break and looks AFL fit! Thought the break could have went either way, but looks committed to elite footy.

Instagram showing Casey training on now