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Not necessarily as GMHBA Stadium is much narrower in shape than the G and you can be locked in by the Cats defence whereas at the G there is a lot more room to use your pace and skill.

Maybe If BBB isn't up to it ( I think he will come through then Petty ( if msybe Wrid could try defence) Mitch Brown or Kye Declase be given a chance or even Majak. Surely one of those could average 2 goals a game and take a first defender. With regards to the Lions defence name or rate the players as individuals in ability. I think they come up short on star power except Andrews say compared to us. They may be slow also. I always look at a team and clearly we now realise you need at least half of A and B + graders. Then role players and a couple of X factor types. That said you then have to jell as in a team and don't we know how elusive that's been over the years. Lions aggression and scoring potential not unlike the Bulldogs is their greatest weapon. On the last two blockbusters they both still have a bit of a gap matching our defensive system and on ball brigade which both give our much improved forward line enough chances to win.

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No Gawny is playing a much more rounded game in as team orientsted plus handball shirt padding and defending and attacking. At the moment he is down a little on marks but more up on the 1% ers and his field kicking has improved. He is a more rounded player and as such useful ( valuable) to the team. Brayshaw is having his most consistent year since 2018 in a reprised defensive wing role so valuable to the team. And our selfless ethos and team unity are the glue sticking all of it together.

In all my posts pre season I emphasised that tangible improvement would not come in the team sadly if we continued to play Nev Jonesy Melky and that Hibbo might be a watch this space although his 2020 was good. I still think on occasions we need a small defender Lockhart or maybe in the future Bowey. But that may be nit picking but Locky might have had a chance vs the speed of Bailey last night. So this post is so correct with the under 26 gamers.Youth brings speed daring no boundaries and new skills to a side and that's what we get from our youth. it's almost as if the Full Forward spot is jinxing us Weid underperforming and IMO clearly lacks confidence.He now should play in the Casey side at CHB to get his marking and body positioning more positive to or hopefully a big attempt to bridge the gap to AFL standard. Good and all that Petty has been in defence I still think he could go forward if needed and make a fist if it if Weid or BBb do not. In saying this yhecCoaches I am sure are more concerned about the Ff position having acrole player first who ms blossom into a 40/50 goal kicker a season. Prrhsps dome patience is needed in view of our results but a high marking player st at FF helps Tommy Jacko and Fritta in marking duels and the first to fourth defender minding them. BBB needs a solid 3 games footy to get right into it agsin.

And don't forget Hibbo and Melk were traded for second rounders. Tmac pick 53 Harmesy a late pick ( Rookie?) plus Hunty a middle rounder I think. Extraordinary success rate plus our first rounders and Gawny a 40/50's pick if I think correctly!! Combo of Taylor and List manager prior whose name escapes me. But rhecreal story is the at long last player development program that had improved since Roosy came. Added also is Burgos fitness programs which have proven elite on most occasions.

Probably needs to star in the Ginals and grab a flag to be in that conversation. But boy he is evolving in his running snd seems determined to not let Jacko be the only Rick who follows up his tap work. Also his hand balling is getting so much better and short passing. My Hod we could almost have 1,2 and 3 in the Brownlow snd Bluey with Max Trac and Clarry Also some time in the future there will be the question about how great are our great first ruck trio in Club history as well as the AFL/VFL.

ANB got the last goal and Spargs missed a snap just before Trac hit the post.

Please keep to the script ! Let's get 2021 over with and 1st or 2nd you are right it's potentially 60,000 also if COVID is off the ticket radar.

Fair enough Colin didn't pick up that subtlety. Well done.

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I think it's time Perty and his Admin got some credit PJ has bee gone nearly 3 years although I realise some ground work may be responsible.

Won't get straight out a12 first rounder unless Gus is the Norm Smith Medallist.!!

Don't ever call us a basket case again D/Lers.

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Bit salty tincan They Petty must get done credit in these times They have offered some bonus type membership deals and NO DOUBT our success is a large factor. But in the next 8 weeks before closing on July 31we break our all time record of course they must get some kudos. To not recognise this is ignoring the reality of our Club operations or holding a grudge of some sort or both. Lets all work together like the teams are for our success.

Whoever says Capt Jack doesn't listen to the Injury reports !!!

Other way round IMO Hibbo on McCarthy ( taller consistent marking player) and Riv on Cameron as did job on minding smaller faster Weightman last week.

There us no doubt that Covid has knocked off between 5/8,000 members and consequently a similar amount from our match day attendances. ITS NOT TOO LATE TO GET TO THE "G" WHEN CROWDS GO BACK. Most of these absentees will want Finals tickets in September to attend and hopefully 100% safe Covid Plan will be in operation. We will ( as Perty said last week) break our all time record this year of 52,000 odd before July 31 close of totals. Are you or your friends still among the absentees or are you still a doubting Thomas?? Act while the iron is hot!!

So what other players or positions do you think we should look at trading Gus for Dr? A/B graders from other Club OR get say high 2nd rounder for Gus or even a very low 1st if possible.?

Dr Drake Your prediction is based on your own assumption thst Angus is set yo play as a winger for the rest of his career. He has embraced his move snd team role as a professional athlete should. And guess what if he happens to be on that Dias in September with a medal around his neck your prediction will go out the window. I would say that he is fulfilling a team role of extreme importance where necessary but this won't necessarily be a career long move as we have Rosman and now Kye Declese in the wings. So who else is trade bait you can move on in your Fantasy list management?

Was 2017 that Tommy won the game over WC in Perth fir us Great moment!!

Sadly Vanders is cooked but may play in a Casey flag if VFL ever resume!

Well put KDAL. The secret is to prioritise the NOW but in the rear vision mirror keep the future balanced and active for those rainy days ahead. Great work Footy Dept and JT. All that is missing from DT's photo in his white uniform looking like Eagles Gov was a WC guernsey. His very slightly overweight physique plus his highlights reel marking and interception plus quick movement if the ball all looked so Guv I reckon we have a real salt of the earth defender in the making. Maybe the boys can nickname Daniel "Gov" in honour! Also the very positive reviews from a local or two and DD reflect his character and ability plus potential for his age to date. Another potential future rising star ( with an asterisk) JT and FD looks as though they have nailed another gem.

ANB and Tmac have virtually reinvented themselves ( as has Hunty) from the 2018 or prior versions. Just shows that along with Coaches patience and understanding is required at all levels within AFL Clubland. I believe the selflessness factor plus the maturity and feel good role playing being just as important as starring ( and maybe a few slightly bruised egos occurring early days ) has enabled all of our players to believe their importance is crucial also so don't let the team down! Its taken years since this seemingly missing intangible factor was discovered during the 2020 and this season and as all have remarked it's the glue binding the rest of our plus factors of some very elite ability, frustration of lack of success a natural desire to improve and greater motivation in the coaching plus other factors like training at Casey our fitness and good old genuine Lady Luck with injuries so far our hero. Team Demons2021 is a train ride still "work in progression" but it's travelling nicely and it's still got plenty of room for more travellers until the journey is completed.