Waltham33

The game has changed, players are fitter, dont stay in the one position and can cover far more kilometers. Shake up the foundations to create more space and directly address congestion.

Fitness standards rise ever year. Another big summer for all his engine isn't up to it yet. He gets run off his feet in the midfield, and I think thats where we see a lot of his stumbles n fumbles n whatever else.

20 players total or 16 a side to please.

There is every chance Demonland is in melt down come Sunday afternoon. Not wedded to any changes

I got a feeling haha

On a seperate note - what does this say about Mick and his relationship with players that they are doing this.

Why has Fitzy dropped off so much? Was last year a mirage?

Long overdue

The mini-draft concept would suit our needs

For mine most players should be available. A lot deppends on the quality being offered in return. I really do not want more draft picks but ready made players who are young enough in their career that we can get 5-7 good years out of them. Should that be offered in return for any player it should be considered.

For mine most players should be available. A lot deppends on the quality being offered in return. I really do not want more draft picks but ready made players who are young enough in their career that we can get 5-7 good years out of them. Should that be offered in return for any player it should be considered.

HAHA. MRP doesn't like us remember

you know what gets you respect - winning. We deserve no respect from them.

Agree with this. Have to think for hos own sake that he may want to consider moving on though

Its all mental

Its all mental

My theory on what happened - the opposition teams have coaches too and they studied the squad and realised we could be intimidated eaily (still a challenge) and that actually our kicking was only ever average - as such players came back the next year being pressured like never before and most did not cope. Add to that a lack of infrastructure and free fall ensured.

Word is Frawley may suit up for Hawthorn in the finals

and I cant help but feel that having footballers more educated assists in preparing for post football life, still a problem for too many.

If you are not injured and have not gotten a game yet - things look bleak

This proposal has much merit IMHO. Players Association wont see it that way though.

I would think not getting a rising star nomination adds motivation - happy for no Dees to ever get one

Stack the backline

I wish i shared your optimism. Instead I think this needs to be developed over summer - as another layer of the gameplan

The loss can be put down to one thing, the sheer devastation of the Byrnes retirement