SPC

Glad to have a new coach, wish him well in making us a strong side again. Can’t wait till 2026

Stating the obvious, but we need a tall key forward who can jump. We have lots of 192-195 types, but we lack the 200+cm key forward that other sides have. Critical for the kick to a congested contest. I think a good forward mix includes a 200 cm, King type (Petty is not the guy) a 194cm roaming CHF (JVR could be this if he learns to mark and develops some forward craft, or Kentfield) and a couple of 188-190 types mobile, yet strong aerial forwards (Fritta and possible another one required to replace Melksham)

My greatest hatred in the game, is when a player wins a free kick, for holding the ball for example, they push the player on the ground. They should reverse the free kick for poor sportsmanship.

I might be wrong, but didn’t Trac flick his agent, now his current agent isn’t accredited to engage in trade negotiations?

Not a Buckley fan, but the standards he sets will be high. Players will be hard fit.

Was a smart footballer. Like Caracella, worked incredibly hard and always found space.

One thing I noticed was how poor our defensive setup was. We played well in front and allowed Collingwood to get out the back goal side so many times. We tempt the kick, but can’t stop it.

Trac was in Boweys way

Sub Tracc offf

Pies out working us is the real issue. They flood back to defend, then spread. Until we rediscover gut running- we are complete frauds

May needs to call it at the end of the year. Father time

Big game this weekend. It could be for the ‘Christian Petracca Cup’

I think I read Lindsay is unavailable with Hamstring.

Got the same jumper. Comes out on romantic nights with the Mrs..

I would think May comes in for Adam’s, Howes and Windsor both out. Would like to see Viney dropped and Salem but not sure it happens. Lindsay, Kolt and Spargo all in the frame to play. Kynan Brown and Kentfield are Smokey’s. On another note, Petty and JVR played their best game together this year. Hope they continue to build form and connection.

I know I will get shut down for it, but still recon JVR will become a good CHF or CHB and will be a leader of the club. Tried his guts out, I think a new coach and some work with a Tom Hawkins type mentor will help him a lot this offseason

I would run through brick walls for Disco..

No home sick risk if the club where you are from don’t want you. Unless he wants a career change, he might just have to suck it up.

Cal Wilkie unhappy at Saints. Would be a great get, in the Steven May category. I would move on Lever and bring him across in a heartbeat!

Salem is a joke.. no wonder McVee is not happy. Viney is also our weakest midfielder. Oliver looked a different product today.

Rivers poor kick was a killer. Oliver had a look today, I haven’t seen in years

Just want to see the Melbourne wrecking balls the next 3 week. Physical, up for the fight!

Very different appointment. He was brought back to reset a poor organisation, where other coaches wouldn’t be afforded the time. He was there under the agreement it was only a short term gig, with a handover.

Fitness might still be against him. If he plays he plays next week, not against the Mugpies.

Kentfield off no preseason is having some VFL season. Also like seeing Fullerton down back.