stinga

A mate told me that choco sat with the spectators in the new temporary stands and explained what was happening and how the drones worked. Great PR.

From the reports it seems Seston seems to be involved more than the other recruits. Does he look like a chance later in the year or more like JVR last year and another season away

I think he was the same last year but was right by round one.

The government know they have to do something about Punt Road, and that will take years. In the meantime they are not going to allow any major project within 100 metres until at least plannig is completed.

Intercepts like Lever, Marks like Petty and accurate left foot kick like May. At pushing 90Kgs could play next year if he shows form. Great pick up that covers a lot of needs.

That's interesting. In the earlier reports he was shown as slightly shorter and only 79kgs. Must be growing and filling out

Jumps more like a Naughton

The doggies have a fairly small backline which didn't help hunter on a wing as far as defensive support went. We've a much taller backline so can get away with a smaller wing

needs updating

too slow

It took Sparrow a few years to get to his current hard body midfielder role, so any new young player will take a long time to do the role of Harmes. Dunstan might play a similar role but doesn't have an overhead marking ability, nor to kick the odd multiple goal game. Jordan is not the physical type. Maybe if howes can put on a few KGs in pre season he could fill the role. We could do with a 190cm midfielder. Will be really sorry to see him go, but can understand he wants more midfield time.

Geelong and collingwood only two teams not playing multiple injured players in finals. Same thing with dogs last year. Having a fit team is everything.

If he doesn't get a home, I hope we rookie him He's the sort that could develop later than most if we can afford the time.

I watched the kid from FREO who has only played two games kick multiple goals, and has a similar game to JVR. Why JVR wasn't given a couple of games prior to finals amazes me.

We lost last week because of 5 free kicks in front of goal, but we are not going to drop culprits Viney, Petty or May We also lost because of missing easy shots at goal, but we are not going to drop culprits Gawn, Salem or Kossie No point making whoelsale changes just because we lost.

Defenders very rarely let a forward have room to run at a ball and leap. You need the forward craft of fritsch or reiwoldt to do that. The other type has to have the build to use their bulk. He is certainly a lot stronger than 2018 when he last played forward. Maybe he can learn to use his speed to get space to jump. Worth a try. He'll certainly give forward pressure.

If JVR comes in it has to be for Melksham. JVR is too small to play as the only tall forward. If Weid goes out it has to be for BBB. We have to have one TALL key forward at least If NB goes out then it is a fight between Harmes, Dunstan and Chandler. My choice is Harmes.

We were in front for 95% of the time and only in the last quarter we were found wanting for run (not necessarily pace) Lever for Thomlinson would help there and also BBB for Weiderman. Melksham was good for 3/4 but again couldn't run in last, but maybe you could live with that, using the bench. I'd prefer JVR, but it looks like they will wait til next year. I think Turner back in for Salem who is sadly out of form would add a lot.

I think it's because we concentrate on coming out the front of the clearance. A lot of teams are happy to go out the back and wide, but when we come out the front it invariably leads to a score.

Couldn't agree more. Fritsch needs to play his usual game where we often get 4 goals from him - I think its time for JVR as his mobility is similar to TMac and he hits packs hard so at least the ball comes to ground. Dunstan for Oliver Rivers for Salem wouldn't upset the system and give it more energy. Wish either Turner or Smith weren't injured.

Agree with all that but Rosman has the most upside if he does get better. He's tall, solid build, can jump over a pack to mark, is an elite runner, and kicks the ball further and faster than most. The trouble is he doesn't do anywhere near enough of that in a game. I saw him pre season and thought how good is this guy going to be. Don't know what the answer is.

with a 8 day break I think Petty will play but definately need Hibberd as Petty is liable to go off for long periods. That's what happened in the 2nd quarter when we were a tall/bulky player short.

what happened to Rosman, he's not on injury list.

In Hibberd Out Bowie (young guy needs a rest) Salem Bedford (one small too many) TMac Weideman (Not the flexibility to go back half) Langdon Jordan (Brayshaw comes up to wing) Harmes Melksham (congrats on 200) Thomlinson May (concussion) Jordon becomes sub.

Not looking good. Injuries are taking a toll across the club - Only 11 melbourne players available for Casey today. Only D.Smith and Thomlinson had stats that would in any way suggest a promotion. Tough next 3 weeks with lots playing sore and until some come back from injuries. Great the bye is coming up.