BDA

Important game for Harmes career wise. Half back role doesn’t suit him and Goodwin doesn’t like deploying a tagger. If he plays the defensive forward tomorrow I hope he makes a go of it. Otherwise I don’t see where he fits on our list Lockhart must be injured. He was the obvious choice for Papley. That said if we stop the ball at source Papley won’t be a factor. The Joel Smith experiment has failed so have no idea why Goodwin is persisting. If he plays down back that’s at least 2 goals you can chalk down for Sydney.

The Queensland govt probably made it a condition when initially agreeing to the hub so I think the pretence of a decision is for optics and ratings purposes. Optus and Adelaide oval are fantastic venues and deserve to host at some stage so I think post covid the ALF should consider rotating. Personally, I would love to head inter-state for the final and make a weekend of it.

Jonesy has been a warrior, a fantastic servant to the club and has 3 Bluey Truscott trophies to show for it. Playing bit parts, in a diminished capacity will only tarnish his legacy. Best to quit while you’re ahead imo.