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While at the moment prior to 2020 we appear to be short of at least 3 top players or superstars To add to Gawny dnd Clsrry. We need Trac to elevate as he appears ready to do. In addition we need May and Lever to have near season best form. Our forward line needs greater reliability with the advantage of multiple goal kickers. Also Tommy Mac to be a consistent 50 plus goal kicker as in 2018 and two of Petty Fritsch Milkshake Brown or Weideman to be 30 plus. Have enough confidence in a number of small forwards to get between 35 and 30 goals. in addition I believe Petracca will elevate his game even if playing in the midfield to approx 30 goals as our midfield needs to contribute. Many if our 23 to 18 year olds in addition are in the big improve category and 24 to 28 as the best footy career stage. Luck and few injuries are the final stage and with the easy draw this year a top4 position is totally possible and opens up the doors that have not been a reality since 2000 or our glory years.

Similar situations are always going to be dealt differently according to ability and potential or "upside". I totally agree AVB is more important to us than Kenty and IMO has considerable upside if both are compared fully fit: But both have been dreadful on the fitness front. I dare say if Paul Burgess had been here for the last 3 years all of AVB Kent Viney Hogan Joel and Tim Smith and Tommy MAC and Stephan May may have been very different.

Yes but it's monetary support that keeps the Club alive and strong!

I knew you would interpret my post wrongly Redleg. I am saying In my opinion Locky's form last year AS A FORWARD in ONE GAME ONLY was better than ANB Kossie or Spargo this Marsh series and therefore he does not deserve to be selected In Round1. However he has shown excellent Defender's traits and deserves his opportunity as a result of this form, as he offers the aggressive approach we need from the backline. in fact I am so bullish about JL that I believe he could have a 7/10 year career as a small defender for the Dees. I also believe that the role of at least one of the small forward that we need is specifically a Kossie, Bedford Or more Spargo style of crumbing type. Many if our resting mids and Vanders are able to perform the other role on the other flank or pocket, Better than Locky at this stage. Lets see how our Selectors choose the team which will be at least 25 % better than in 2019 at this stage even more so later in the year with development and all players bar one or two available putting pressure on each position. Go Dees

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".