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Red in short Locky form not good enough last year in forward line to replace ANB Spargo or Kossie in this years form! They play a better half forward or forward pocket role than Locky IMO.

No I don't think his (JAy) standard of hff or fp is better than others in those positions ahead of Spargo Kossie or ANB this season (hasn't played there has he? Or last year in only one game) he Doesn't have the tricks of those 3 of kicking and turning. Msybe we could also try him on the wing at Casey as insurance against Tommo or Ed bring injured or beaten on the day. BUT absolutely deserves place in a 7 defenders named in the 22 fir Round1.

Yes fir sure but Locky in the 22 giving us Harmes and Salem plus that extra versatility seems the answer. Also big question what if Langdon or Tommo are beaten or injured? Who goes wing? ( or half forward?) I think Salem Or Harmes or Lockhart would be among my first choices!! Letd see what the selectors producer?

Agree

Add Clarry or Angus or Harmesy even Jack or Jonesy I'm lieu of Trac and still a huge upside.

BS whoever came up with that needs his or her eyes checked !!!

Understand RG but with Lockhart in my opinion (even considering his inexperience ) offers something different ie pace carry and small forward minding capability more than Jets Hibbo Salem and rven Harmsey. Disposal is also an attribute in the speed of delivery being quicker even than Salem Certainly 7 defenders need to be in the team and that means Salem and Harmes are flexible for mid field or forward rotations.!

Not at the expense of Lockhart being selected.

Yes great question. Not Any of the talls Omac Maysie and Jake if the 3 are necessary as in Round 1. On exposed form Hibbo is the one under pressure. However Have the Selectors Got the balls to make a change? Or is JayL in the 22 which seems the answer. Would be a good match up for Ryan who may be a bit quick for Jets or Salo. (Am I underestimating them?)

Sarah Could well be the icing on the cake and ensure that even on bad days (like the Saints) we will Not kick ONE goal and many behinds to lose unexpectedly to a lesser skilled and more accurate opponent.

Good team but we need either Bedford or Pickett or both

It's the type of maturing of many being in the system now for four years plus new talent that can at least nail opportunities that up until this season have been left squandering. Yes there is a chance of a flag as we put real pressure on the opposition more than other teams and our defence had held up remarkably all year. All done with about 23/25 girls and the rest out injured. Team first mantra very strong is also our base.

JL is a naturally gifted and intuitive footballer who plays with aggression passion and self belief and is team orientated and breaks lines as well. Mark 10/10 PS disposal only very slight query under pressure ! Just what we need a replacement for Jayden Hunt ( sadly) who could start a 7/10 year career.

Not really he earns his spot v Crows Yes he failed to grab 3or 4 field marks but his handball was accurate and quick to other mids.

Agree

Agree perhaps this jumper could be an alternative to our clash strip against some teams but the blue is the problem I think anyway

Correct but Petty is VFL when he returns. Pruess also Casey only Seniors if Gawn injured.

How is Lockhart? No where has it been said he will miss as I haven't heard of any diagnosis of yet. Very u lucky if he misses out although we may need 3 talls and 3 med/smalls. He will change our backline in terms of line breaking and pace and aggression.

So one bump overrides Match winning games and finals performances ??? ridiculous call and Jack will be in our best 10 easily this season. my goodness some D/L posters have short memories.

Poita Just as a further comment that Club Membership figures this year are almost irrelevant!!!' Sorry but that is one of the most unwise comments to any Board Official or bean counterOr fund raiser and Volunteer and also to fans in any AFL club. Membership helps shape our profit and loss each year and as those figures quoted can move around depending upon variables mentioned. In other words our figures this year are looking skinny from 2019 but are holding up to any previous Years . As I indicated our form in Marrsh2 and early rounds will form the probable total of Under or over 50,000. Also I suspect that many Grand Final guarantee members have maintained their status. Those members (Like myself) are perennial optimists and rollover each season with the maximum possible form of membership. Will be interesting to see the washup.

Hi are not what this post reflects At no time did it mention 3 game memberships and the effect of say 4out if 5 wins and say we jag a close win vs Tigers before 70,000 plus fans are believing the 8 with some top4. If course it can go the other way but U don't know what % of our memberships are 3 gamers. Also depends on how our marketing Dept package "blockbusters".

Hardly the sort of footy that invites a rush after 2018. But some early wins and good footy will turn around some sitting on the fence waiting to see what's delivered.

Skuit thanks let's hope Petty can get a good run Free of injury to take those marks.

Please take a chill pill Skuit You are inexplicably failing to understand my response. "Petty" is added to the list of marking Demon forwards that YBlood mentioned. Then you reply with your assertion that my reply is curt as I questioned whether you were joking or had Forgotten Harrison Petty you know our back turned forward who marks well! Now you accuse me of harrying you response. I feel it is you who owe an apology in this exchange. You completely botched the whole posts as you couldn't relate to our player Petty!

I meant after season not in season .