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I have followed his progress and marking and intercepting are very strong points if not the best of his game. Last year was a disastrous decision for both us and Harrison as his nerves and again our defensive plan was exposed by over the back goals especially. I believe with some extra kilos and development he is getting near the opportunity especially before May and Lever return. This year I would have to accept advice from Casey watchers but I thought he was quite handy and composed vs Tigers at Shepparton. I do however believe Harrison will become our first choice third tall in defence by later in the season.Only exception might be Frosty on Buddy or some other match up for the horses for courses opponent. I wonder if Oscar is worrying too much about his long term position and also not as fit as he should be from his shoulder op pre season.? Unfirtunately he has gone backwards lost all confidence and judgement and doesn't even go for marks any more or if he does he doesn't touch the opposition viz Heeney outmarking two backs at the SCG. Oscar was just a very close spectator confided and bewildered. We can't afford that defense now with the cream out injured and never really if we wish to beat WC and Woods and Tigers or GWS. It will happen Petty will get the nod but I have a feeling it won't happen overnight. Until Jake and Stephan are back and adjusted and the unit is playing strong brand of footy might be the opportunity best utilised as we hopefully build towards a meaningful September campaign again.

Thought Clarry did a great example of changing the game after quarter time although Jonesy did assist.

Yes noticed that Means were in Kane's good books at last I presume!

Agree CF but nice to get better quality depth!

AFL website has 1 games played and the points then % then with wins and losses which could be left out along with for and against!

Good point CF i thought it was the most rounded and composed game from Josh W. ( must admit I am not one of his fans) but he hardly made an error and his ball handling on a dewy night was very good. Not to drop for Saints at least. Tigers will need defence of speed speed and more speed! Though.

The more the AFL survives the less the change Carlton 2018 last Carlton 2019 last. Obviously if they win today then they will go above us so hope not.

Thanks W. Many think we miss him more than any other forwards! All different skills and types if all fit!

Petty Jeffy and Kielty had a good run today and in form ( at least a good week's form) Maynard is another inside mid and contested beast Pity is not an outside runner. ANB not back in reckoning. Jetta Lewy Lockhart KK very handy to very good depth Stephen May and Jake Lever Prize recruits who deserve extended period on the park to bolster the defence to near top class. AVB Joel Smith and JKH more likely ready about bye or even further injury time required.

To quote MRO Chief Michael Christian "it's not a good look for our game " Hear that Ben and Brad (Scott)

Why ? After Jesse don't tamper with the best goal kicking routine at our Club. Along with Tommy Weid is elite in accuracy

What we've learnt from (Brian) Ch 7 and others is that Jake Lever is a cook maybe suitable MKR ? Demonland posters Poor maligned Trac for Fattest Losers and Married at First Sight any of our young eligible players (bachelors) in the off season to keep their fitness levels in check. Give Stephen May the producers ph. no please. Sorry for this trivia !!!

Not a good call A premature call. The whole Club does feed off CEO but I'm not sure what Perty has presided over or been responsible for? Membership already a record and will reach 50,000 for the first time by the way . Thats what Perty did at the Pies! His major role is the admin training and social complex for the Club and Finance is a key role as well. Oh and he is not really responsible for the injuries or operations or fitness of our players Any blame there to Football Dept and Dave Mission and Medico's. he didn't appoint any one either. So why will it end in tears? Because he doesn't say OUR or US all the time. Listen to his Demonland Podcast for an interview which should ease your mind unless it's already made up!

Patience is still required and Marty in place of Nev would have tipped the scales to single 2nd place! Maybe that also explains our form which we have started 2019 which is at the bottom of list similar to our place on the ladder.

Sorry ave age and games Interesting Thanks

And what is this about Pet?

LF Read my post yesterday in the Petracca topic along with Weids and that's my answer.

While the Jetta (if fit) argument for selection seems simple the fact that we play Saints on Sat and Tigers on Wed (Anzac Eve) with only a four day break I am not sure that it will be wise for either Lewis or Nev to play both from a fitness angle. I would like them both to play but we must be conservative with our team selection to maintain our list in good health. Let's welcome both back but I am confident that Marty Hore stood up well and that's encouraging. Oscar with a nine day break should overcome concussion if form warrants his selection. Jonesy might also be managed for time during this period as will Braydon in the ruck if he recovers also from his shoulder injury. Most others will need to play in both games providing they pull up without any minor aches pains or tears. Our Medicos inc Dave Mission have some interesting and challenging selections along with the Match Committee for Rounds 5 and 6. Good luck guys.

Agree MS about Jetta too fond of flying for impossible fourth in line marks Can't understand thebbackline (or any other coach) Coach hasn't noticed and got him out of this very bad habit.

Part of th reason is that our defence is taught to punch not mark plus Oscar never goes for or takes any marks. Marty Hore was a revelation last night even though a great proportion were chest ones. We don't seem to recruit great high marks for defence since Tommy Mac and of course we have lost Jeremy Howe. If you matk you retain possession and can control the ball instead of a 50% chance from a punch ball up or throw in. Maybe when our defence is back to full strength Lever as interceptor and May ads one on one or pack will alter this. We await with hope and interest.

No Schace just isn't marking !

Thanks DL understand fully but wonder if ANB can alter his game and adapt to a more physical and skilled (without the fumbling) style to win back his spot.Thats his challenge to play tougher football. Agree he needs a good stint at Casey yo turn things around from a poor start to 2019. look forward to your post about the young guys and Jeffy All Have big chances with the Saints and Tigers games so close.

ANB ???

No Winx is his fave Special!!!

If having to put up with Brian as part of winning I am absolutely happy to include this each week. Really makes him think he is important but behind the responses there is s good deal of banter some sort of unbelievable mirth and also true footy cliches. Oh and just a hint of information for us fans!