howsthesalemity

Without seeing the results of tomorrows game at Casey, I propose the following: Out: ANB, Stretch, Harmes, Dawes In: Toumpas, Newton, Grimes, Fitzy Let's move T-Mac forward and have Fitzy handle things down back. I am all for developing our youth but at some point we need to put our best available 22 out their to attempt to win some games. Leave ANB, Stretch & Harmes at Casey for the next month to continue building form now that they have a taste of what is required.

Just collecting my thoughts after what was a tough game to endure.... Here's my 10 cents worth: 1. Max Gawn is now our #1 ruck (he needs to play all remaining games this year); 2. Jack Watts has found some consistency in his effort; 3. All three first year players are not up to yet and need some more time at Casey (ANB, Stretch & Harmes) - all have shown enough to suggest they will be serviceable; 4. The game has past big Chris Dawes and I think he will have some currency up in QLD, let's trade him on; 5. We played today as if we were scared to win - this group still isn't ready for any expectation (Petracca looks like the kind of personality that will help erode this toxic mentality, let's draft more guys with ridiculous self belief); 6. Aaron Vandenberg has been the club's best recruit since I can remember; 7. Tommy Mac will be a star but it will take time - he still doubts himself too much; and 8. Garland's signature needs to be more of a priority than Howe's - Jeremy can be great and he will help a team who needs to add polish, we aren't there yet (he also has more currency despite his mediocre season thus far). FWIW, I am really disappointed with today's performance but subconsciously expected nothing else - the patience required with our club is utterly painful.

First time poster, long time reader, massive Dees fan! Awkward introductions aside, today I am looking for continued development in our younger blokes. I don't expect to win but I expect us to be competitive in the contest. I am excited about seeing Gawn as a stay at home forward and I would love to see Watts & Toumpas continue what I believe has been a very promising fortnight of footy. Without knowing or seeing much of Neal-Bullen at all, I am really interested in seeing how he adjusts to the pace of AFL footy after last weeks introduction. A hard, spirited contest today will confirm my belief that we are heading in the right direction. Bail the sub for me.