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No its not. Though I would have thought wearing the mask itself would be pretty self explanatory in itself for some sort of facial protection...

Saw a picture of him yesterday in a Casey jumper.

Stats from yesterday.

My take on yesterdays game. Whilst it was only a practise games against one of the worst AFL teams of this decade then yes, just have to temper expectations. At the same time, there are many positives and glimpse you can still take from yesterdays performance. Finally for however long I can remember, we are actually going to be fun and exciting to watch this year. The speed on the ball was something we haven't seen in a long time. We will leak goals fairly easily this year but I thought our defence was rock solid at times yesterday. I do agree with a previous comment that we will miss having a big bodied defender like Steven May just to take the bigger 198-201cm type forwards. Quick summary on a few players: Mihocek - A pity he was out early. Hes got such a big presence up forward and put that alongside JVR and Kentfield/Jefferson then I think we will be fine in that department. Kentfield - exceptional game. Really surprised me once again with his ruckwork and ability to work hard around the ground. Just an old fashioned tough bastard who doesnt take a backwards step. 3 goals in the 'Pederson' role has him pretty much locked in for a round 1 debut. Heath - Similar to Kentfield. Just another hulking angry [censored]. He was getting stuck into that thug Xerri and was laying blocks for his teammates. I have always like this pick up the moment we showed interest. What I didnt realise was his incredible leap at the centre bounce and ability to palm it in front of his teammates. Something Gawn isn't good at. He is a round 1 lock imo. Howes - i am surprised not much has been made about his performance. I thought he was exceptional and would have easily had over 20 plus disposals off half back. His ball use was neat and he actually provided run which we havent seen from his game before. Players like Howes will thrive under the King regime because the shackles have been finally released and it showed yesterday. Lat Pickett - my god we're in for a ride with this kid. Can I say its heart warming to see the #33 out there dazzling away at half forward. Interestingly he was playing the high half forward role Similar to how ANB use to use. His work rate was exceptional, just needed to tidy his disposal but that will come with experience. Get the ball in this kid hands in the wide open spaces of the G and let him cook. I was thinking of player comparisons.. Nas Wanganeen with a touch of Lewis Jetta? Koz Pickett - Enough said. He was going at 70% and taking the [censored]. Laurie - I really liked his game. Working hard up the ground and provided some really good deft touches with his ball use. Once again, played the role imilar to the ANB which Laurie is more then capable of locking that position down if he badly wants it. Steele - Was so clean and neat with his disposal with the added bonus of providing on field leadership and guidance.. something Oliver and Petracca didnt do. Everytime I saw him side of the screen he was pointing away at teammates just marshalling them around. No fuss and just goes about his business well. CJ - Another who is going to be a bargain pick up. His ability to leap and spoil is going to be an asset down in defence plus we saw the glimpses of the run and dash down back. Him and Bowey down there will provide us with the quick sling shot and rebound. Langford - he is good on a wing but he is a gun as an inside mid. Leave him there. Special mentions to Fritta, Chandler, Langdon and Sparrow. Lastly, North are an absolute shambles.. I'm not one to feel sympathy for opposition supporters but it must be demoralising for them to sit and watch that with the amount of talent they have on their list being coached by a 4 time premiership coach. Something stinks down at Arden.

Its been mentioned several times on here now that its due to a facial injury.

They didnt play GC at all.. Yesterday was the clubs first hit out with an opposite team

Yeah well they dont, they get special treatment just like @Garbo said. There is a compelling argument that if you look back through time, some of our biggest stars in the game have recieved special treatment where thats off the back off field incident or just in general.

Unreal to see the #33 zipping around..

Oh my.. we're going to be fun to watch this year..

Heath and Kentfield are two big angry bastards.

Very impressive. You can tell the shackles have been released. Providing more run then i have ever seen him

That transition 👌 🔥

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Oh boy koz

Also, Max Heath can jump!its a practice game i know.. but this is fun to watch! Pickett to Pickett 💦

Mihocek is such a huge presence up forward

Is Jefferson playing?

While we're on the topic of the Suns.. There is absolutely no way Jamarra is even in their best 26. Jed Walters would be ahead of him by a mile. Looks completely out of touch and has barely gotten near it tonight. Needs to spend a good 5 weeks straight in the VFL.

Suns missing Rowell, Anderson, King and Collins. They will be fine.

Feeling i got from reading that article is that the penny has finally dropped with him and he now has a better understanding of what it takes from a professional sense. We get this with so many young kids that come through the syste.. They struggle early initially with the demands and professionalism of being an elite athlete. With time comes maturity and then a realisation that it is up to the individual to grab it with both hands. My tip for a break out year.

Think you will find the complete opposite on this. Carlton supporters know hes got enormous talent and want to see him succeed as a player. If he gets a gig then its because hes worked incredibly hard (which he has) and put in the work off field.

Watched tonight's game. Jagga Smith looks an absolute jet. Wade Derkson played a bloody good game....